Ricky Sanders (August 12, 1968 – May 13, 2021)
Ricky Sanders, 52 of Portage, IN passed away surrounded by family on May 13, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Dana McGowin, Children; Sheri (Adrian) Ruiz, Thomas Sanders, and Tiffany Sanders, Grandchildren; Avery (7), Liam (6), Aria (5), and Amelia (4), his Sister; Tammy Sanders and numerous nieces and nephews. Ricky loved watching Nascar, and helping others in their time of need. He lived for each day, and wanted to do his own thing- living everyday by his own rules. He was often the life of
Louis Preste (October 11, 1938 – May 12, 2021)
Louis Preste, 82, of Demotte, IN passed away on May 12, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 61 years; Virginia Preste (nee Dumler), Children; Sherry Preste and Laura (Earl) Dillenburg, Grandchildren; Gavin and Riley, Sister; Virginia Marsh, and numerous nieces and nephews. Louis was preceded in death by his parents; Nicholas and Helen Przespolewski, and son; Darren Preste.
Clifton Riegert (December 6, 1982 – May 7, 2021)
Clifton Paul Riegert, 39, of Crown Point, formerly Hobart, IN passed away Friday, May 7, 2021. He is survived by his Father; Robert Riegert, Stepmother; Rhonda Surer, his brother; Eric Riegert, Grandmother; Alice Evans, and several Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, and dear friends; Brittany and Mike Nagler, among others. Preceded in death by his Mother; Vicki Jones. He enjoyed fishing and the great outdoors. He was generous to those in need to the best of his ability. He had a passion for body art, which he proudly exhibited. Clifton loved his
John La Bounty (July 19, 1941 – May 4, 2021)
John H. La Bounty passed away May 4, 2021, at his home in Westville, IN. John retired as a teacher from Hobart Twp. Schools and Portage Adult Education. He was a member of Dunes Lodge #741, Elbert H. Gary Chapter #139, Elbert H. Gary Council #103, Elbert H. Gary Commandery #57, Knights of the York Cross of Honour, #8 & #76, Order of the Purple Cross York Rite Sovereign College of North America, Yeomen of York #1 (charter member), St. Basil Conclave Red Cross of Constantine and Appendant Orders and