Obituaries

Gary Joseph Kalil, a devoted Navy veteran, beloved dad, loving husband, and cherished grandfather, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2024, with his family by his side. Gary was born on August 14, 1942 in Michigan City, IN to Edith and Joseph Kalil. Gary attended Michigan City Elston High School. Gary proudly served in the United States Navy as a fighter pilot, fearlessly navigating the

Larry Eugene Boger,83, resident of Hobart, Indiana passed away peacefully in Hobart on Wednesday, February 21, 2024. He was born on January 22, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to Elden and Lillian Boger. Larry is survived by his wife Cynthia Boger of Hobart, Indiana, his two daughters Jaci (Dan) Kreisel of Glenview, Illinois, and Lori Boger Justak of Hobart, Indiana, brother James (Susan) Boger of Covington,

Leslie (Les) Ray Abell, age 53, of Lowell,IN; passed away with his loved one by his side on February 14, 2024. Born to Norman and Wanda Abell on October 25, 1970. Les and his family enjoyed camping and frequented Blue Grass Festivals, where Norm played the Mandolin. In his youth, he enjoyed playing baseball, fishing, wrenching on cars, and hanging with his many friends. He

Thomas Wayne Pumnea Sr., 83, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. Thomas was born March 11, 1940 in East Chicago, IN to John and Regina Pumnea. He was raised in Hammond (Hessville) and remained til he moved to Crown Point in 1999. Thomas retired after 42 dedicated years, through Local 1011 as a Millwright at Youngstown/J&L/LTV. Among Thomas' favorite hobbies

We regret to announce the passing of Pikoon Simpson, 70, who passed away surrounded by family and loved ones on February 7, 2024. Pikoon had a difficult battle with cancer and is finally at rest. She will be forever loved and forever remembered as a wife, mother and friend. Pikoon is survived by her husband Curtiss and her five loving children; Penny, Dennis, Andrew, Jennifer