obituaries

Aug 14, 2026

Sep 3, 2026

DAVID E. PEACH, age 61, of New Chicago, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026. He was born on July 13, 1965, to the late Denven and Marilyn Peach. He met the love of his life and was with her for 15 years before they married on February 14, 1996. Dave was a supervisor for many years at the Portage Township...

Sep 1, 2026

DAVID G. HIGGINS, age 81, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born in Madison, IN to the late Bernie and Margie Higgins. Dave was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School, and continued to meet with his classmates until recent years. In his free time, he enjoyed maintaining his fish tanks and playing poker with his...

Sep 1, 2026

Rigoberto Gallegos, age 80 of Portage passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026. He was born on August 29, 1946, in Tanhuato, Michoacan in Mexico. He retired from U.S. Steel after 33 years where he had worked as a Crane Operator. Rigoberto was a member of the United Steelworkers Union. He loved reading and doing word search puzzles.

He is survived by...

Aug 30, 2026

Jean Marie Putnam

Jean Marie Putnam, age 88, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 30, 2026. She was born on December 19, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois.

Jean enjoyed watching television, especially professional wrestling and her favorite soap operas. She loved reading romance novels, spending time doing word-search puzzles, and playing games on her tablet, which she affectionately called her “tracer.”...

Aug 29, 2026

Marie Ann (Hudson) Flick May 17, 1942 – August 29, 2026

Marie Ann (Hudson) Flick, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, died peacefully surrounded by family on August 29, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on May 17, 1942, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Marie moved with her family to Hobart, Indiana, as a young girl, where she would go on...

Aug 28, 2026

Mark Allen Krill

He never knew a stranger.

Mark Allen Krill, 62, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on August 28, 2026. Born in Gary and raised in Portage, Mark was a proud Portage Indian through and through. He loved his hometown, schools, sports, and community.

Mark was truly a friend to all. Sweet, open, funny, goofy, stubborn, and occasionally obstinate, he never had a...

Aug 27, 2026

William H. Hampton, 75, of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. William was born in Tennessee to the late William A. and Martha R. (nee Fielden) Hampton. He was a dedicated employee of U.S. Steel, where he worked as a millwright for 30 years before retiring on...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...