Obituary

Berta Crymes, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home in the presence of her family on August 28, 2019. She is survived by her Daughter, Veronica (Dejuan) Eskew, Grandchildren, Johanna, Jasmine, and Jocelyn, Sister, Hildegard Coloma, Ex-Husband; Lee Crymes, and Stepson, Devin Crymes. Berta was preceded in death by her parents, Karl and Magdalena (Brielmaier) Betz, and 6 siblings. Berta was a member of the former St. John Cantius Church in East Chicago. She worked at A & P, and Advantage Sales and Marketing as a Sales Merchandiser

Wally Hardin, age 80, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on August 21, 2019, surrounded by his family and friends. He is survived by his children, Sherry Diamond, Carri Coomes, Eddie (Heather) Hardin II, Haley Hardin, and Maddy Hardin, Grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, and Mitchell, Eddie Hardin III, Avlin, Gage, and Cameron, Great-grandchildren, Sebastian, Emma, and Ella. Preceded in death by his wife, Christy Hardin. Wally was a local legend for the racing community for the last 50 years, as the owner of Hardin's Auto Service in Hobart, Indiana. He was also

On Monday, August 19, 2019, Robert Otano, loving husband and father of two children, passed away at the age of 53 surrounded by family and friends. Rob was born on September 19, 1965 in Gary, IN to George and Rosa Otano. On April 22,1992 he married Pamela (Burkhardt) Otano. They raised two sons together, Jesse and Zachary. Rob had a passion for fishing. He also loved to go camping. By combining these two passions in his life he was able to have great times with his children and wife on

Sherlianne was a resident of Crown Point, Indiana where she dedicated her life to her family. She passed away at her home surrounded by her loved ones Bud, Robert, and Kristen. Everyone that had the privilege of knowing Sherlianne will remember her for her one of a kind personality, and smile that could light up a room. Her love for her children was matched only by the love she had for her granddaughters, Sara & Kate Locke, who adored their GiGi. We know Sherlianne was met by her beloved shih-tzu

Ann Uremovich passed away August 1, 2019 at Crown Point Christian Village at age 94. Ann was born in Croatia. She emigrated to the United States as an infant and spent her childhood in the Glen Park section of Gary. She met Robert Uremovich, the love of her life, at the Croatian Picnic grounds. They married in 1941 and started a family. A big family. In addition to raising that big family, Ann helped her husband Bob in the small grocery store they opened in downtown Hobart. That store eventually

Jason Brough, age 37, of Miller Beach, Gary, Indiana passed away in his sleep August 1, 2019 at home. He is survived by his mother Anne Vranic Watts (Dennis Watts), his father, Brian Brough and stepmother Jeanette Wallen Brough, his sister Lin Brough, his maternal grandmother Brenda Vranic, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a wonderful, kind and intelligent man. He had so many funny quotes, he could fix anything, and he was constantly learning. He listened to his Audible books at 1.5 speed, so he could soak it up