obituaries

Mar 11, 2020

Keith Truog, age 75, of Lakes of the Four Seasons/Crown Point passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 in Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois.  Keith was born January 8, 1945 in Lancaster, Ohio to the late George and Relia Truog.  He was a Chemical Engineer for Avery Dennison industries.  He was a veteran of the US Army.

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Mar 10, 2020

Kathleen Haburjak

Age 83,  a longtime Portage resident passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020. She was born on August 6, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to the late Julius and Tillie (nee Goyda) Sarkotich. On September 1, 1956 she married the love of her life the late Michael Robert Haburjak in Gary, Indiana. Kathleen loved to go bowling,...

Mar 10, 2020

Laura "Laurie" E. Jones, age 57, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on September 26, 1962.  Laurie was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles.  She will be remembered as a loving and devoted daughter.

Laurie is survived by her mother, Paula Leech; faithful companion, Don Covelli; nephews, Xavier,...

Mar 7, 2020

Robert Roy Moore, age 81, of Lake Station, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020.  He was born in Nashville, Tennessee on December 20, 1938 to the late Ernest T. and Sarah (nee Braden) Moore.  Robert retired from LTV Steel and proudly served his country in the United States Army. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father,...

Mar 6, 2020

Jacqueline Wahl, age 39, passed away suddenly on Friday, March 6, 2020.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on April 24, 1980 and attended William A. Wirt High School.  Jacqueline was an extremely talented artist and enjoyed painting.  She enjoyed life and always made people feel welcome and loved.

Jacqueline is survived by her children, Henry Wahl,...

Mar 6, 2020

Theodore E. Trottier, age 79 of Portage passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.  He was born on November 21, 1940 to the late Francis and Tracey Trottier.  He served his country in the U.S. Air Force.  Theodore retired from U.S. Steel with 32 years of service.  He enjoyed cooking.  Theodore also had a love for sports.  He was a...

Mar 6, 2020

Janet Clark, age 79 of Hobart passed away Friday, March 6, 2020.  She was born on November 1, 1940 in Murray, Utah to the late John and Esther Jansen.  Janet enjoyed crafting, sewing, and baking. She was a member of the  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Janet is survived by her three daughters, Peggy...

Mar 5, 2020

Marilyn "Judy" J. James, age 79, of Portage, passed away at home on Thursday, March 5, 2020.  She was born in Wayne, Michigan on June 7, 1940 to the late Emmitt and Clara (nee Sieting) Smith.  She enjoyed playing BINGO and stitching plastic canvases.

Judy is survived by her children, Jerry (Paula) James, Melita Jacobs; daughter in...

Mar 5, 2020

Wallace A. Stewart 'Wally', age 78, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2020. He was born on July 7, 1941 in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Gaylord and Garnet Stewart. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. On August 8, 1962, he married the love of his life, Pearl Stewart, who preceded...

Mar 4, 2020

Earl D. Hill, age 84, of Portage passed away Wednesday March 4, 2020 at Parkview Regional Health Center in Ft Wayne.  Earl was born March 23, 1935 in Union County, Tennessee to the late Edward S. and Martha (Bridges) Hill. He retired from LTV Steel after 43 years of service as #3 Sheet Mill Department Clerk.  Earl was an...

Mar 3, 2020

Mary Rosiecki (nee Ledak), age 92, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at home with her loving family by her side.  She was born on Christmas Day, December 25, 1927 to George and Mary (Kozel) Ledak at home in East Gary, Indiana.  Mary was a longtime faithful member of St. Francis Xavier Church...

Feb 29, 2020

NILA E. "DUTNEY" HENDERSON, age 92, of Portage, passed away Saturday, February 29, 2020.  She was born in Inman, VA on March 26, 1927 to the late Richard and Bessie Wilder.  Nila enjoyed feeding the hummingbirds and tending to her flowers. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and sister.

She is survived by her...

Feb 28, 2020

Dorothy E. Hull "Dot", age 76, of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of Portage, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on January 17, 1944 to the late Paul and Kathryn (nee McDonald) Gritton.

Dorothy is survived by her loving family, her husband, Thomas Hull whom she was married to for fifty years....

Feb 27, 2020

Paul Edwin Nawrocki, age 69, of Portage, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Nawrocki and Rosemary Greening and his adopted daughter, Tuesday Mentzer. Upon graduating from high school, he joined the Army and served his country during the Vietnam War from 1968 to 1971. After the Army he became a line...

Feb 27, 2020

Emmanuel "Emo" Salinas, age 30, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020. He was born on September 21, 1989 in Munster, Indiana to Miguel and Marissa Salinas. He was employed as a Laborer with the Laborers Union Local #41. He was always smiling, laughing and being goofy. Emo will always be remembered for his loveable character and...

Feb 22, 2020

Kenneth M. Galvan, age 54, of Virginia, passed away at home on Saturday, February 22, 2020.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana on January 20, 1966 to Gavino and Patricia (nee Edmunds) Galvan.  Kenneth retired from the United States Navy.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Legion, both in Newport News, Virginia.  He...

Feb 21, 2020

BARBARA A.WARD, age 72, of LaPorte, formerly of Portage, passed away February 21, 2020.  She was born on February 19, 1948 to the late George and Eleanor Michaels. Barbara was a 1966 graduate of Portage High School and later in life retired from Midwest Products Company in Hobart.  In her free time she enjoyed shopping, loved a good visit,...

Feb 21, 2020

Helen Kay Hammond, age 79, of Hobart, passed away at home on Friday, February 21, 2020.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 11, 1940 to the late Fredrick and Florence (nee Reichart) Beckman.

Helen is survived by her sons, Daniel Kopack, Jeffery Kopack, *Steven Kopack; daughters, Christine (Todd) Bellis, *Marianne (Randy) Rush; grandchildren, Kalin Rodgers,...

Feb 19, 2020

Amelia Irene Creech, age 73 a longtime Portage resident passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020.  She was born on July 21, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to the late Julius and Irene Jacob.  She worked for Franciscan Alliance for 16 years as a Surgical Tech.  Amelia loved crafting.  Her grandchildren meant everything.  She loved watching her daughters and granddaughters play...

Feb 18, 2020

Billy L. Gray, Jr., age 68, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 26, 1951 to the late Billy and Etta (nee Davenport) Gray.  He retired from Arcelor Mittal.

Billy is survived by his wife, Linda (nee Mason) Gray; children, Ron Beaumont of Illinois, Melissa (Rich) Cannon...