William Doffin (November 27, 1951 – March 22, 2021)
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. (July 11, 1951 – March 17, 2021)
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
Mark Hanson (July 11, 1955 – March 13, 2021)
Mark Hanson, 65, of Hobart, IN passed away on March 13, 2021. He is survived by his close friends; Twyllah Dammarell, Brad (Cindy) Jolliff, and Logan Kirby. Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Gloria Hanson. Mark graduated from Hobart High School in 1973. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He worked for Industrial Steel Construction as a diesel mechanic, and later
William Begeske (December 30, 1929 – March 10, 2021)
William (Bill) Begeske, age 91 of Schererville, formerly Calumet City, passed away on March 10, 2021. Bill married his longtime love, "Chooch", Ruth, on September 9, 1950. Together they raised 8 children. Bill retired from Inland Steel in 1992. He is survived by children, Bob (Glenda), Kathy (John) Pawlak, Marcie Blystone, Ruth (Royce) Hebbard, Barney (Shelly), Matt (Shelly), 11 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren and special niece,
Frank Rzepka (January 8, 1943 – March 7, 2021)
Frank Louis Rzepka, age 78, of Merrillville, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He is survived by his children; James (Malinda) Rzepka, Lynda (Jeff) Velez, Cheryl (Charles) Lamb, John (Jillian) Rzepka. Brother; Tom (Barb) Rzepka and sister; Mary Jane Geimer, 4 grandchildren; Jakob, Luke, Logan, and Ella and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents Frank and
Gregory J. Rodriguez (December 22, 1953 – February 27, 2021)
Gregory Joseph Rodriguez, 67, of Park Forest, IL passed away peacefully on February 27, 2021. He was born in Chicago on December 22, 1953 to Gregory and Raquel Rodriguez (nee Bautista). He proudly served our country in the Marine Corp. Gregg is survived by his daughters; Jennifer (Joe) Rodriguez Proksch, Nicole (Samuel) Shubert, Rachel Harbeson, and Kelly Sprouse. Grandchildren; Crystal Proksch, Joseph Proksch, Jacob Proksch,