Obituaries

Laurence Tachik Sr.,62 of portage, IN. passed away on 4-3-21. Larry is survived by his children;Jennifer (Tony) Cavazos, Larry (Krystal) Tachik Jr. and his grandchildren; Lily, Lincoln, Lylah and Lillian. His brothers Jerome (Susan) Jr.,Gary and sister Shari Clifford. As well as many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Jerome Sr. and Jackie. His brother Terrence and grandson Luciano. Larry

Jody Lee Bane-Mustafa, 42, of Portage, IN passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 1 1/2 years; Michael Mustafa. The inseperable pair had been together for 7 years, and wed on October 19, 2019. Jody is also survived by her father: Terry Bane, mother: Jean (Bob) Baptiste, sister: Shannon (Jeremy) Wauchek, the nieces who she adored: Mercedes

William Gerard Doffin, 69, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2021 at Broadway Methodist Hospital in Merrillville, Indiana.  William was born in Gary, Indiana to Ralph and Alice Doffin in 1951, persevering despite dire circumstances at birth.  He was known as Bill to his family and friends. Bill is survived by his wife, Karen; children, Jason (Julia) Doffin and Julie (Daniel) Bowen; and grandchildren, Emma

Michael Smolik Sr., 69, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. He was a resident of Lowell for 24 years, and formerly from Illinois. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 43 years; Cathrine Smolik, his beloved children; Dodi (Dennis) Wians, Elizabeth Jablonski, Michael (Melody) Smolik Jr., and his adored grandchildren; Derek, Tyler, Brooke, Maddison, Trevor, Morgan, Mia and Mason. Michael proudly served our