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Ruth Roti (December 4, 1936 – January 6, 2024)

Our dear mother, Ruth Mae Roti; 87 years old; of Crown Point, IN; passed away on Saturday, January 6th, 2024; after a brave battle with cancer. Ruth was born December 4th, 1936 to parents Frances (Foytik) and Joseph Lacek in Chicago.  Ruth was the eldest of 6 children: Robert Lacek (deceased), Joyce Guerra, Delores Lacek, Raymond Lacek and JoEllen Albright.  Ruth was married to Francis M Roti on May 4th, 1957 and they had 8 children: Samuel J Roti, Theresa M Roti, Joseph R Roti, Francis M Roti Jr, David

Deborah K. Croft (July 27, 1949 – January 4, 2024)

Deborah K. Croft (Abbott) of Gary, In. formerly of Chicago, IL. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on January 4, 2024 at the age of 74. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles L. Croft and her parents Albert & Barbara (Paulsen) Abbott. She was the oldest of four daughters, Kim, Robin, Cindi. She is survived by her children, Paul Abbott, Jason Abbott, Tammie Luna (Gary), Mary Zaczyk, Carrie Yambo (William), Jon Croft, Albert Croft (Siobhan), Catherine Croft (Phillip), Frances Croft, Gerald Croft, Andrew Croft, and

Patrick Alan Goodson II (June 13, 1995 – December 26, 2023)

Patrick Alan Goodson II , 28 , of Portage, IN formerly of Lake Station, IN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. He is survived by his Son, Kane Lewis Goodson (Kane’s mother Hailey Smith) both of Wisconsin, formerly of Lake Station, IN, Mother Tawana Goodson of Lake Station, IN formerly of Tennessee, Father Patrick Alan Goodson, Brother Derick Evan Goodson I (children Sebastian Alexander Goodson, Hudson Grey Goodson and wife Brittany) of Chicago, IL, maternal Grandfather James Albert Alexander of Lake Station, IN, numerous Nieces, Nephews, Aunts, Uncles,