obituaries

Oct 10, 2019

Edward W. Mioduski, 87, formerly of Crown Point (LOFS), passed away quietly in his home with his wife and family by his side. Born in New Chicago, IN, to Walter and Helen (Bobinski) Mioduski, Ed was a 1950 Hobart High School graduate. He married his high school sweetheart, Beverly Sue Chaney, in 1953 and served in the U.S. Navy...

Oct 9, 2019

Andrew E. Moffat, age 80, of Portage passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019.  Andrew was a Captain, Navigator and Sr. Surveyor that retired from the National Cargo Bureau of Chicago.  He was born May 21, 1939 in London to the late Andrew and Charlotte Moffat.  Andrew is survived by his beloved wife of 55 yrs., Janet Moffat; son, David...

Oct 9, 2019

Rita Mary Hendricks (née Furminger) died on Wednesday, October 9, 2019 surrounded by loved ones. She was 96 years old.

Rita was born November 18, 1922 in Essex County, England to Louis and Anne Furminger. Her mother ran the English boarding house where she grew up with her sister, Margaret (Peg), and brothers, Robert (Bob) and John...

Oct 8, 2019

Alice A. Felinski (nee Czekaj), age 94, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019. She was born on July 26, 1925 in New Chicago, Indiana to the late Marion and Nellie Czekaj. On May 31, 1947, she married Stanley Felinski. She worked as a Loop Tacker for Weiners Sewing Factory for 18 years. Alice was a dedicated member...

Oct 6, 2019

Donald Peter Radulovich, age 55, of Gary, formerly of Hobart and Hammond, passed into eternal life on October 6, 2019.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 21, 1964.  He graduated from Hobart High School Class of 1982.  He worked throughout his life, including K-Mart, Zayre, Solo Cup, Griffin Supply, and Allied Tube.  Don loved classic cars, mopeds,...

Oct 5, 2019

Mary L. Vazquez, age 87, of Hobart passed away Saturday October 5, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center.  Mary was an Elementary School Teacher that retired from the Holy Angels Elementary School in Gary.  She was born September 1, 1932 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ines and Flavia Luna.  Mary loved her family and enjoyed playing Bunko and...

Oct 1, 2019

Beverly May Blackfield, age 89, of Lansing, Illinois passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019. She was born December 4, 1929 in Detroit, MI to the late Alvin and Dorothy Wayne. Bev worked as a travel agent for Comfort Travel until she was 85 years old. Of course, she loved to travel and go on cruises. She was an avid...

Sep 30, 2019

Sharon Lee Clark

Age 69, of Portage formerly of Marion, Indiana passed away peacefully, Monday, September 30, 2019. She was born on August 13, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to Oren L. and Twyla (nee Lute) Clark . She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.Sharon is survived by her parents, Twyla and...

Sep 27, 2019

MARCUS BERRY BROWN, age 76, of Portage, passed away at home on Friday, September 27, 2019, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Greenville, AL on June 11, 1943.  Berry served in the US Army in Korea during the Viet Nam Era.  When he returned home he went to work in the rail mill.  He eventually...

Sep 26, 2019

William H. "Red" McNorton, age 89, of Lake Station passed away Thursday September 26, 2019 at his home.  Red was born May 2, 1930 in Gary, Indiana to the late Darel and Allie (Griffin) McNorton.  Bill was a WWII Air Force Veteran, an Ironworker and a member of Local Union #395.  He was a member of Porter Lodge #137...

Sep 26, 2019

Alfreda M. Lesniak, age 93, of Crown Point, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2019. She was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Anna Lesniak. She was a 1943 graduate of Froebel High School. She worked as a retail clerk for H. Gordon & Sons as well as Meadows Apothecary for many years. Alfreda was a dedicated...

Sep 25, 2019

John O. Chiabai, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, September 25, 2019 at home. He was born on August 8, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Regina Chiabai. John proudly served his country as a member of the National Guard. He was employed as a gas purchaser for NIPSCO. In his free-time, he enjoyed golfing....

Sep 22, 2019

LaFonda M. Illyes (nee Berrier), age 43 of Kouts formerly of Portage, Indiana passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019.  She was born in Hobart, Indiana on August 8, 1976.  LaFonda was a member of the Portage New Life Church of God.

She is survived by her husband, Justen Illyes of Kouts, IN; one son, Tyler Illyes of...

Sep 22, 2019

Phyllis Gee

Age 92, a lifelong resident of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, September 22, 2019. She was born on November 24, 1926 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Manley and Margarete (nee Byers) Smith. On November 11, 1946 she married the love of her life, Elmer W. Gee in Hobart, Indiana. She retired from U.S. Steel...

Sep 21, 2019

William L. Hartt "Luke", age 41, of Hobart, passed away at home on Saturday, September 21, 2019.  He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on October 9, 1977.  He worked as the OIC of Security on the afternoon shift at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Luke was an avid lover of all things military, especially airplanes. As far as...

Sep 20, 2019

Mildred R. Matheny "Millie" "Feeny", age 99, of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 20, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  She was born in Berry's Ferry, Kentucky on February 17, 1920 to the late Walter and Jenettie (nee Lytton) Teitloff.  She was a past member of First Baptist Church in Lake Station.  She worked in the Installment Loan...

Sep 19, 2019

Jewell Ann Wilson, age 73, of Lake Station passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on November 18, 1945 in Lumberton, North Carolina to the late Bunyan and Lonia Watts. Her greatest joy in life was her grandchildren.

Jewell is survived by her daughter, Linda (Bob) Coleman; son, David...

Sep 18, 2019

Mary S. DeLeon, age 101, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 18, 2019. She was born October 8, 1917 in Guanajuato, Mexico to Arcardio and Estefana (nee Rocha) Barcenas. For thirty years Mary worked at Tiny Tots Diaper Service. She belonged to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Valparaiso, Indiana and was a member of St. Luke's Church in...

Sep 17, 2019

Larry Gene Katona, age 73, of Baldwin, Michigan and formerly South Bend and Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019. He was born on December 11, 1945 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Alexander and Emma Katona. He was a Washington High School graduate and married the love of his life Phyllis Kay Barclay on November 11,...

Sep 16, 2019

Lucricia F. Price, age 84, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away Monday, September 16, 2019. She was born on December 4, 1934 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to the late Clarence and Opal McDade. She retired after 20 years from Midwest Products where she worked as an Inspector.

She is survived by her sons, Michael (Lin) Price, Timothy...