Obituaries

Stephen Raymond was beloved by family and friends. He was a shining light in life; he was always willing to help out someone in need. He spoiled his grandchildren, they were always excited to spend time with him. He loved his cats and devoted his life to taking care of family. He will be dearly missed by all.

Carlos E. Cruz, 79, of Hobart, IN formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away May 1st, 2024. He was born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Carlos is survived by his wife, Migdalia, of 52 years, as well as 4 daughters: Angelica, Alicia, Maritza, and Rosa Maria. He was blessed with 16 grandchildren; Maria Isabel "Isa", Jose "Papo", Ramiro "Lil Ram", Manuel "Tony", Alyssa, Marisol,

Joseph "Joey" Chase, 55, of Crown Point, IN formerly of Portage, IN, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Randall and Adelle Chase (formerly McClure) and brothers, Virgil Chase and Danny Chase.  Joey is survived by his children, Amanda Collingsworth; Amber Seibert; Timothy Chase; Kylee Baugh and Tyr Chase, sister, Lisa Puentez, and grandchildren, Xadrian; Melody; Amelia;

Judy Mae Tisdale, 68, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 26, 2024, at Munster Community Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Judy was born March 15, 1956 in Chicago, Illinois. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jacob and Georgene Rheinheimer. Survived by children, Georgeana (Larry) Miller; Thomas Weissmann; Patrick Weissmann and Albert (Rommel) Gauvin-Tolentino, 2 step daughters, Valerie Tisdale and Stephanie Tisdale,