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Ronald D. (Big Ron) McCart, 62, of Portage, Indiana passed away on July 17, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born April 24, 1957 in Gary, IN to Ray and Pearl (Sloan) McCart. Ron retired from Local 81 Laborers Union with 30+ years of service. Ron had a heart of gold, never met a stranger and loved all animals. Ron is survived by his children; Chrissy (Chad) Wright, Denny McCart, Kara Gonzalez, and Grandchildren; Jasmine, Olivia Wright, Carsen, Oddette McCart and Siblings; William McCart, David (Shay)

Janis Tobias, 78, of Whiting, IN, passed away on July 15, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children; Paul (Michelle) Tobias, and Mary Lynn Terwilliger, Grandson Jonathan Terwilliger, and Sister Pam Priskorn and family. Janis was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Florian and Bertha Florian (nee Kish), Husband George Tobias, and Sister Judy Kowal.

James Jacques, 86, of Chicago, IL passed away on Monday, July 15, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jacques, Children; Kevin (Laura) Jacques, Vanessa (Sean) Smith, and Jason (Olesya) Jacques. James proudly served our country in the Air Force. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Jerry Buckmaster, 78, of Dyer, IN passed away on July 15, 2019, surrounded by his family and closest friends, after a courageous 2 year battle with MDS. He is survived by Children; Shannon (Karen) Buckmaster, Steven (Beth) Buckmaster, Melissa (Russ) Johnson, and Anita Buckmaster, Grandchildren; Ava, Chandler, Jordan, Reese and Shelby,  Sister Connie (Hank) Werner, fiancé and longtime companion of 17 years; Penny Kuzmich (children; Jon, Robyn and Heather),  Niece Dr. Kristin (Robert) Werner, Nephews Brian Werner, and Mark Werner, and dear friends Ron Becker, Rick Damron and Scott Guffey.

Larry Hostetler, 67, of Merrillville, IN passed away on July 15, 2019, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Colleen Hostetler, Children; Jeffery (Jennifer) Hostetler, and Jason (Michelle) Hostetler, Grandchildren; Felicia, Amaya, Elyse, Natalie, Chase, Addison, and Eliana, Sister; Kathy Cunningham, Brother; Danny Hostetler, and Stepmom; Carolyn Hostetler. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Hostetler and Doris Hostetler-Sellers (Bowers), and Brother Randy Hostetler. Larry courageously battled MS for 25 years, all the while maintaining a positive outlook, great sense of

Virginia Thompson, born July 6, 1938,  age 81, of Fair Oaks, IN passed away at her home on July 9, 2019. She was preceded in death by her Father, Elwyn O'Neil Davis, Mother, Bessie Shown Davis, Sister Marie Teaster Hill, Son, Tracy Bednar, Grandson, Neil Toosley, Great Grandchild, Avery Bednar, and Great Great Grandchild, Cameron Howard. She is survived by her husband, Jerry Thompson, Sister Betty Rusk, Daughters Ruby Davis Deweese, Kimberly Bednar Humphrey, 7 Grandchildren, 19 Great Grandchildren, and 20 Great Great Grandchildren. A Memorial Service in Virginia's honor

Terry Alan Hogue, age 54, of Hobart and formerly of Gary, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 in his home. He was born April 14, 1965 in Hammond, Indiana to James W. and Donna (Cunningham) Hogue. Terry was a welder fabricator that retired from American Fabricators with thirty-three faithful years of service. Terry loved watching football and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. He loved gardening, fishing, and was a phenomenal cook. Terry loved spending time with his family. Terry is survived by his loving children, Craig Robert Hogue