Mary Jo Hopkins
Aug 25, 2026
MARY JO HOPKINS, age 88, a lifelong Hobart resident, passed away, Tuesday, August 25, 2026. She was born on May 14, 1938, to the late Carl and Helen (nee Holzmer) Hopkins. Mary Jo was a lifelong member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, where she had belonged to St. Vincent DePaul and served as treasurer. She retired from Bethlehem Steel in...
Patricia "Poppy" Slavik
Aug 24, 2026
Patricia Ann “Poppy” Slavik, age 69, of Portage, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on May 10, 1957, in Gary, Indiana, to the late John and Joyce Slavik. Patricia retired from St. Mary Medical Center. She enjoyed playing softball, bowling in leagues at Ray’s Lanes, and watching old movies. Patricia loved animals, especially her beloved cats, Rocky,...
Sheila Joy Sweeney
Aug 24, 2026
Sheila Joy Sweeney, age 66 a longtime Portage resident passed away Monday, August 24, 2026. She was born on May 15, 1960, in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Floyd Carr and Lucille England. She graduated from River Forest High School. Sheila retired from St. Mary Medical Center where she had worked as an RN. Sheila loved going to Disney World...
Brenda Gay Crump
Aug 23, 2026
Brenda Gay Crump, aged 66 of Lake Station passed away in her home on August 23, 2026. She was born June 8, 1960, in Point Pleasant, West Virginia to the late Robert E. and Nancy Carroll (Roach) Crump. Brenda was a retired senior purchasing clerk for Moody Bible Institute in Wheeling, Illinois. Brenda enjoyed tinkering with things to see how...
David Lloyd Baldauf
Aug 23, 2026
David L. Baldauf, age 76, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026. Born May 16, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, David was a 1968 graduate of River Forest, where he wrestled, and went on to serve in the US Navy. He spent nearly 30 years as a “phone guy,” known for bouncing back well after a fall- whether from...
Madeline Joan Franko
Aug 21, 2026
Madeline Joan Franko, age 86 of Hobart passed away peacefully at her home Friday August 21, 2026. Madeline was born on March 26, 1940, in Hammond to the late William and Beaulah (Davis) Boelt. She retired after working several years as a Title Clerk and Office Manager for Paul Heuring Motors, Inc. Madeline was an avid reader, she enjoyed singing,...
Judy K. Perdue
Aug 21, 2026
Judy K. (nee Garrard) Perdue
Judy K. (nee Garrard) Perdue, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Powers Health Community Hospital. Judy was born on January 29, 1955, in Attalla, Alabama, to the late Vernon C. and Eula Mae (nee Garrard) Jones. She later built a life filled with family, friendship, and countless acts of kindness. Judy...
Alfonso Serrano Gomez
Aug 21, 2026
Alfonso Serrano Gomez was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto on January 23, 1935, to Victor Serrano and Antonia Gomez. Alfonso is survived by his children- Jose Alberto Serrano Galarza; Luz Maria Oseguera; Alfonso Serrano Jr, (Daralynn- deceased); Lourdes Serrano; and Rosita Severin. (Douglas). He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Maria Serrano Gomez; his parents; grandson Dan B....
Barbara Underdahl
Aug 20, 2026
Barbara Underdahl
Barbara “Jeannie” Underdahl, née Paradine, age 77, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Barbara was born on February 17, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, to Terry and Susan (née Kieper) Paradine. She was the founder/owner as well as accountant for All American Tire and Auto in Hobart.
Barbara will forever be remembered as a...
George E. Ramsay, Jr.
Aug 19, 2026
George E. Ramsay Jr., age 74, of Hobart passed away peacefully on August 19, 2026. He was born on October 19, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, to the late George Sr. and Eleanor Ramsay.
George was a proud 1970 graduate of Hobart High School. He worked as a pipeline maintenance technician for several companies throughout his career.
George was an avid outdoorsman who...
John "Jack" Burger
Aug 14, 2026
John A. “Jack” Burger, loving husband, father and grandpa passed away peacefully on August 14, 2026. He was born on April 24, 1948, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Howard and Elizabeth Burger.
Jack proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1968 to 1974. During his service, he was awarded the Purple Heart for his courage and sacrifice....
Lorraine Eleanor Sanchez
Aug 12, 2026
Lorraine Eleanor Sanchez, age 63, of Portage, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at her home. She was born November 21, 1962, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Robert J. and Victoria (Chavez) Mullen. Lori was a loving mother, wife, and a mail carrier. She loved gardening, baking, going to the movies, and most of all, staying in...
Louis R. Milligan
Aug 11, 2026
Louis R. Milligan, 82 of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on August 11, 2026, peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Louis was born on January 11, 1944, in Gary, Indiana, to Rae and Frieda (DeMass) Milligan. He married Joyce (Harris) Milligan on September 4, 1962, in St. Joseph, Michigan, they shared 56 years of marriage and raised a loving...
Pamela A. Boswell
Aug 9, 2026
Pamela A. Boswell
Pamela A. Boswell, age 68, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026. She was born on February 10, 1958, in Valparaiso, Indiana, to Donald and Twyla (née Lute) Boswell.
Pamela was a proud alumna of Purdue University, where she earned her degree in Electrical Engineering. She went on to build a successful career at Bethlehem Steel, dedicating...
John A. Blazic
Aug 8, 2026
John A. Blazic, aged 77, of Portage passed away Saturday August 8, 2026, at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso. John was born September 30, 1948, to the late John T. and Ann Blazic in Michigan. John was a retiree of US Steel, Gary Works, and a proud member of the United Steelworker Union. He was also a veteran of the US...
Amy L. Smith
Aug 6, 2026
Amy L. Smith, age 56, of La Porte, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, August 6, 2026. Amy was born on August 11, 1969, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to the late Ruth (nee Yocum) Ragsdale and Bill Akers.
Amy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend whose greatest joy in life was her family. She...
Shawn Michael Smith
Aug 5, 2026
Shawn Michael Smith, age 38, of Lake Station passed away suddenly on August 5, 2026. He was born November 2, 1987, in Valparaiso, Indiana to James and Barbara (Patten) Smith. He was a former employee of J&J Pizza Shack, where he worked in the processing and distribution of Frozen Pizzas. He loved playing computer games online with his friends.
Shawn is...
Robert L. Hawkins
Aug 1, 2026
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ROBERT L. HAWKINS, age 69, of Wanatah, passed away, Saturday, August 1,2026, at home surrounded by his close friends and family. He was born on October 5, 1956 in Gary, Indiana. Robert was a truck driver and drove many years for John Pfledderer Trucking. He loved fishing, working on cars, drinking sweet tea and...
Valeria M. Roach
Jul 31, 2026
Valeria Roll Roach, 90 passed away peacefully at home on July 31, 2026, with family by her side. She was so beloved and will be greatly missed.
Val was born on February 19, 1936, in Burt, North Dakota, to Eleanora and Lawrence Roll. She was one of five children who grew up on the family farm, later teaching in a rural...
Charles Murphy Wilson
Jul 28, 2026
Charles Murphy Wilson, age 70, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday July 28, 2026, at the Brickyard of Merrillville Health Center. He was born October 9, 1955, in Aliceville, Alabama to Joseph and Katie Wilson. Charles retired from NIPSCO. Charles loved his coffee and his TV.
He is survived by his three children, Shane Wilson of Indianapolis; Jeremy Wilson of Valparaiso, and...
