Obituary

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

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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,

Patrick Alan Goodson ll, 28, of Lake Station passed away on 12/26/23. Survived by : Son; Kane Goodson, Mother; Tawana Goodson, Father; Patrick Goodson, Brother; Derick Goodson, Stepmother; Eileen Woodard Goodson, Grandfather; James Alexander and many loving Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Patrick worked in HVAC and construction. He loved spending time with his son Kane, and playing music - both the guitar and drums. He participated in the NWI hardcore music community. A Memorial Service and gathering in remembrance of Patrick Alan Goodson ll will take place Saturday, January 6,

Dennis Eugene (Gene) Noffsinger, 73, born August 12, 1950, in Decatur IL, passed away on Monday, January 1, 2024, peacefully at home in Crown Point. He is survived by two sons; Steven Noffsinger and Chad Noffsinger,  sister; Linda Charters, former wife and mother of Steven; Earline Correll and mother of Chad; Cindy Mills, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his sons; Nicholas Noffsinger and Darrell Noffsinger, stepdaughter; Brigitte Johnson, parents; Harold and Juanita Noffsinger, sister; Juanita Hindson, and brothers; Harold (Bub) Noffsinger and

Wendy Marie Morris, age 24, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2023. She was born on January 15, 1999. Wendy was so many things to so many people. She was a mother, daughter, sister, spouse, aunt and friend. She was deeply committed to her children and her family. Wendy is preceded in death by her step-father Jason Bacon and is survived by her 2 daughters; Hazel and Harper; son; Zaiden, spouse; Joseph, mother; Christy Morris, father; Jason Ousley, 2 brothers; Chad Morris and Michael Morris, 2 sisters; Holly Bacon and