Marian Bianco
Nov 29, 2019
Marian Bianco, age 76, of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019. She was born on April 5, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Andrew and Mary Duda. She was a dedicated member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Marian retired from NIPSCO where she worked for 36 years as a material storeroom clerk. In her free-time, she...
Robert "Bobby" J. Ruff
Nov 28, 2019
Robert J. "Bobby" Ruff Jr., age 64 of Hobart passed away Thursday, November 29, 2019. He was born on August 31, 1955 in Chicago, Illinois. Robert was a member of St. Bridget Church in Hobart. He enjoyed reading, music and shopping on Amazon.
He is survived by six brothers, John J. Ruff of Hobart, IN; Edward J....
Walter Stephens
Nov 27, 2019
Walter Stephens, age 65, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at home. He was born on March 2, 1954 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Benjamin and Maybell Stephens. To say that Walter was a family man is a gross understatement. He was a proud man and worked very hard to be able to provide a...
Curtis C. Mathews
Nov 27, 2019
Curtis C. Mathews "Dirty Curty", age 48, of Hammond and formerly a long time Lake Station resident, passed away Wednesday November 27, 2019. Curtis was born January 9, 1971 in Hammond. Curtis will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, son, brother,uncle and friend. He was a great story teller and had a laugh that brought a smile to...
Janet Rae Rosenbaum
Nov 24, 2019
Janet Rae Rosenbaum Age 87, passed away peacefully among family in Hobart, IN, on Sunday, November 24, 2019. She was born on August 26, 1932, in Valparaiso, IN to the late Cecil and Lulu (Wilson) Bond. On August 26, 1950, in Valparaiso, IN she married her beloved Donald Herman Rosenbaum who preceded her in death on October 5, 2000....
Jean Lis
Nov 22, 2019
Jean Lis of Hobart passed away Friday November 22, 2019. She was born December 11, 1927 in Poland to the late Andrew and Julia (Fulara) Czuba. Private services were held with the assistance of Rees Funeral Home.
Bob Caesar
Nov 21, 2019
Robert J. Caesar, age 82, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2019. He was born on November 2, 1937 in Gary, Indiana to the late Angelo and Helen Caesar. He retired from Broan Nutone where he worked as a salesman. Bob enjoyed boating and water skiing. He took great pride in his yard and kept himself busy fixing...
Donald E. Williamson
Nov 19, 2019
Donald Eugene Williamson, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on March 29, 1950 to the late Raymond and Thelma (nee Hereford) Williamson. Donald was a proud member of the United States Marine Corps followed by a career in law enforcement.
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Terese Marie Cristea
Nov 19, 2019
Terese Marie Cristea (nee Schramm) age 58 of Crown Point, IN passed into the arms of God on November 19, 2019 after a five year battle with lung cancer. She was born in Gary, IN on April 23, 1961. Terese was a graduate of Merrillville High School Class of 1979. She worked at U.S. Cable for many years and...
Jeffrey Alan Hughes
Nov 17, 2019
JEFFREY ALAN HUGHES, age 54, of Greenville, KY, formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2019 while surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 9, 1965 in Gary, IN to Carole Freeman. Jeff was a 1983 graduate of Hobart High School. Jeff was a wonderful man with a big heart. He enjoyed his time fishing,...
Larry D. Reese
Nov 16, 2019
Larry D. Reese, age 68, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital surrounded by his loving children. He was born in Gary, IN on May 20, 1951 to the late Dillard and Geneva Reese. Larry was a member of Steel Workers Local #6787 and worked at Arcelor Mittal, Burns Harbor for 48 years. ...
Richard Seeley Iii
Nov 14, 2019
Richard Seeley III, age 66, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2019, at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso. He was born in Gary, Indiana on September 1, 1953 to the late Richard and Marilynn (Nee Erickson) Seeley Jr..   He retired from International Labor Union 81, where he worked as a foreman. He will be remembered as a loving...
June M. Behnke
Nov 14, 2019
June Behnke, age 92 of Hobart passed away Thursday November 14, 2019 at the Porter County VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. June was born July 10, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Eugene and Olive (Stark) Grotowski. She attended DePaul University in Chicago. She married Martin Behnke on September 13, 1947. They moved to Hobart in 1953. June...
William Joseph Eisman
Nov 14, 2019
William Joseph Eisman, age 100, of Lakes of the Four Seasons/Crown Point passed away Thursday November 14, 2019 with his loving family at his side. Bill was born April 5, 1919 in Benld, Illinois to the late Joseph and Bessie (Vavra) Eisman. He Retired from US Steel where he served as the Superintendent of Quality Control for Steel Production. ...
Betty L. Schoonover
Nov 13, 2019
Betty L. Schoonover (nee Fifield), age 92, of Michigan, formerly of Hobart and Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She was born in Hobart, Indiana on January 29, 1927 to the late Leo and Gusta (nee Buchfuehrer) Fifield. Betty graduated from Hobart High School. She worked as a cashier at Tittle's Market and then later at Walmart until...
Carol Ann Richards
Nov 13, 2019
Carol A. Richards (nee Dravet), age 53, of Indianapolis, passed away Wednesday, November 13, 2019. She was born on April 4, 1966 in Gary, Indiana to Paul and Sharon Dravet. Carol was a 1988 graduate of Indiana University, Bloomington, where she received her Bachelor's degree in Economics. She was a partner at Wagner & Richards CPA in Greenwood, Indiana....
Homer T. Mason
Nov 11, 2019
Homer T. Mason, age 83, of Hobart, formerly of Lake Station, passed away Monday, November 11, 2019 at Miller Merry Manor in Hobart. He was born in Benton, Illinois on March 17, 1936 to the late George and Frankie Mason. Homer was a veteran of The United States Navy. He retired from US Steel where he worked as a...
Eddie Leviner
Nov 8, 2019
James Edward Lee Leviner "Eddie", age 53 of Hebron entered his heavenly transition on Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born on April 11, 1966 in Chapel Hills, NC to the late James Leviner and Christine Gibson-Leviner. Eddie was currently employed by Metra Railway, and previously by EJ & E and Gary Railway. He enjoyed many years racing stock...
Thomas W. Schiller
Nov 7, 2019
Thomas Wayne Schiller "Hose", age 76, of Portage, passed away at home Thursday, November 7, 2019. He was born on May 19, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Wayne and Audrey Schiller. Tom proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force. Thomas was a self-employed carpenter.
He is survived by his...
Dorothy Elkins
Nov 6, 2019
Dorothy R. Elkins, age 90 a longtime Portage resident passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She was born on February 4, 1929 in Gary, Indiana.
She graduated from Tolleston High School. Dorothy was a member of the American Legion Post 260 Ladies Auxiliary and the Portage Historical Society. She loved baking and sewing.
Dorothy is...
