Obituary

Luis R. Cadena passed away peacefully at the age of 96 on February 07, 2022. He is preceded in death by his wife; Maria A. Cadena, parents; Hesiquio and Leocadia, his sisters; Amalia, Hortencia, Evangelina, Isabel, Aurora and brother; Lazaro. He survived by his brother; Hereneo (Neo), sisters; Benilde, Lucia, daughter; Irma Diaz (Benito Diaz jr.) and son; Hector Cadena; Three Grandchildren; Lorena M. Diaz, Benito Diaz III, Sonia L. Diaz; Great Grandchildren; Kathryn I. Diaz, Benito Diaz IV, Rafael E. Cruz, Lillian G. Cruz, Daniel A. Rosado and Gabriel

Born 11-13-1943 peacefully passed at home, surrounded by family on February 3, 2022. Marine Corp, Vietnam Veteran semper-FI. Willam is survived by his loving wife of 51 years Anita Layton, 5 children Lisa Ward, Michelle Layton, Tracy (Milan) Dosen, Victoria Rasinski, and Henry Layton. 14 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchild, 4 Brothers, and 4 Sisters. Those who knew him best would call him Bill. They would say he was a great man, hardworking, calm, and a man with many stories. Bill had a million stories, from his time serving his country

Rory Gentry, 51, of La Porte, Indiana passed away peacefully on February 5, 2022. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jan Gentry. Rory is survived by his daughter; Saavik Boomgarden, son-in-law; Austin Boomgarden, two Grandchildren, Aunt; Jo Jones, and dear friend; Joan Gamble. Rory was a skilled worker who mastered every trade he ever learned, and always took pride in his work. He used his various skills to help friends or friends-of-friends, whenever he could. In his spare time, Rory loved to watch movies, keep up with current

Danny Ray Alexander, age 56, of Lake Station, IN passed away peacefully at Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart, IN on Friday, February 4, 2022, where he was a resident for 7 1/2 years, due to long-term complications from an off-road dirt bike accident. Danny loved life and went about it carefree and happy. He took every opportunity to spend time with his many friends and lived life to the fullest. He always enjoyed being around any kind of car or motor bike. He especially loved vintage cars. He belonged to

Linda Brunker, 52, of Hobart Indiana, passed away after a long battle on 01/31/2022 at St. Mary’s medical center. She is predeceased by her husband, Theodore (Ted) Brunker, her mother Eunice Jennings, her sister Vonetta York, and niece Amber York. Linda is survived by her daughters, Tosha White and Holly Brunker, Fiancé Philip (Phil) Barragan, step-children Josh Barragan Zach Barragan and Madison Barragan, grandson Liam Brunker, brother Douglas York, and multiple adoptive kids/grandkids. Linda was a fiery soul with a heart of gold. She would give you the shirt off

Rosemary L. Shanda, age 97, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 30, 2022. Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Lucille Shanda, and her brother, Ben Shanda. She is survived by her nephew, Paul Shanda. To honor Rosemary's wishes, she was cremated and there will be no services to occur.

Ronald “Smitty” David Smith, 72, of LaPorte, IN passed away January 31, 2022. He is survived by his daughter Shelley(Todd) Childress, 2 grandsons Nathan & Nickolas Childress, one sister Vicki(Curt) Schultz, 2 nieces Kelly(Sam)Benn & Stacey McClain and a great nephew Tyler Benn, all of LaPorte IN, and many wonderful lifelong friends. He was preceeded in death by his parents Grover & Juanita(Kowalski)Smith & a brother, Tyrone Smith. Ron loved anything to do with construction or cars. He loved playing poker & spending time with friends. He was a avid