Obituary

  Joan Laverne Palmer, age 76, passed suddenly on January 12, 2021 while surrounded by family.  She was born in Halls, Tennessee, and she lived in Hobart, Indiana for 55 years.   Joan loved people, especially children.  She drove a school bus for Hobart Township for over 30 years. Her favorite route was her special needs children from Hobart, Lake Station, and Crown Point.  Her students were very important to her and she was loved by all.  She also was a long-time recess aide at Meister Elementary.   She was known for

Penny "GG"( Schroeder)  Carter passed away on January 11,2021, surrounded by her somewhat dysfunctional family. Penny was born on November 9, 1946 in Michigan City, Indiana. She was the fourth of nine children. In 1966, while working as a secretary at the Indiana State Prison, she met her future husband. Don't worry, he was a guard, not a prisoner. After only three dates, they eloped and were married on December 31st.  Penny continued to live at home for six weeks before finally telling her parents. Contrary to what Penny's mother

Olive Irene Bales (nee Broomhead), 98, passed away January 8, 2021 surrounded by her  family. She was born on December 31, 1922 in Lansing IL to the late Joseph and Lillian (Drunecke) Broomhead. She married Raymond Bales and together they raised 2 children. She was a homemaker and an excellent cook. In her spare time, she enjoyed bowling and playing cards with her husband, friends and family. She also enjoyed drawing, dancing to big band music and gardening with her neighbor, Dot. She was number 7 of 12 children. The

Sandra Lee (Werth) Woods, age 68, of Cedar Lake, IN passed away early in the morning on January 1st, 2021. She was a beloved wife of Thomas W. Woods for a wonderful 51 years. Loving mother of Thomas Jr. (Dawn), Michael  (Lisa) and Jason (Jenny). Sandy was the proudest grandmother of Mikey (fiance Demi), Alyssa, Ashley, Owen and Nate. Sandy was an aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was an amazing daughter, mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She is also survived by her mother, Maxine M. DeSonia and sister Karen

Kenny Hagle, 64, of Crown Point, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on January 4, 2021. He is survived by his son: Myles (Kelley) Hagle, Grandsons: Milo Hagle and Cameron Hagle, Brother: Terry (Karen) Hagle, Nieces: Aimee (Andy) Kazimer, Jody Armstrong and Ashlee Hagle, Great Nephews: Avery, Austin and Colten, and his beloved dog Sadie. Preceded in death by his parents: Gary and Marjorie Hagle, Brother: Gary Hagle, and Sister: JoAnn Armstrong. Kenny was a laid back, chill, go-with-the-flow kind of guy. He was always willing to lend

Don Matyasik, 61, of Lansing, IL passed away on December 31, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 19 years: Mary Matyasik (nee Reynders), Children: Michelle (Don) Karnoski, Melinda (Jim) Nelson, Becky (Gareth) Troake, Grandchildren: Sean Sullivan, Scott Sullivan and Samantha Sullivan, Sister: Jo Ann Schuster, nieces and nephews: Jenny Schuster, Lynne (Nick) Hradek, Kevin Schuster, Michael (Samantha) Matyasik, and Debbie (Michael) Murphy. Preceded in death by his parents: John Matyasik and Frances Davane, and his brother: John Matyasik. Don was a loving husband and amazing father/stepfather. He loved