Jody Lee Bane-Mustafa (December 28, 1978 – March 28, 2021)
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 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,