Obituary

Richard A. Petrakovic, 85, of Hobart, IN passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024. Preceded in death by his son; Scott, granddaughter; Chyeann and beloved dog; Mickey. Survived by his wife of 43 years; Diane Petrakovic (nee Grady), children; Sherrie, Mike, Marc, Rochelle and James, grandchildren; Sharon, Tim, Marie, Selena, Sarah, Ramon, Etalia, Isabel, Zachary, Nicholas and Leah, and 10 great-grandchildren. Richard proudly retired from Sherwin-Williams. He will be laid to rest at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL at a future date. Sign Guest Book at legacy.suntimes.com

  Mary Lou Joyce (nee Holland) of Chesterton, IN formally of Hilton Head Island, SC and Birmingham, MI passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, after a short illness. She is the widow of Robert E. Joyce.  Mary Lou is survived by her children Margaret, Robert C. and his children Alex, Stephen and Elizabeth and Mary Kay (David) Brendza and their children Bridget and Claire. Interment at White Chapel Mausoleum, Troy, MI.  Funeral Services will be private.

Lynne S. Peterson, 83, of Hobart, IN formerly of Munster, IN passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. She is survived by her daughters; Jennifer (Paul) Peterson-Holsclaw and Jessica (Dennis) Michiels, grandchildren; Matthew (Victoria) Holsclaw and Marie Michiels, great-grandson; Luca, sister; Joanne Jacobs, and brother-in-law Robert Peterson. Preceded in death by her husband; Edward Peterson, grandson; Andrew Michiels and her parents; Paul and Margaret Buckner. Lynne was a graduate of Hammond High School and was proudly part of a related alumni group. She was also a member of Trinity