John T. Spencer
Feb 10, 2020
John T. Spencer, age 79, of Portage, passed away Monday, February 10, 2020 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. He was born on January 19, 1941. He worked as a steelworker.
John is survived by his daughter, Tammy (David) Ranger.
Cremation has been entrusted to Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel. 219-762-3013.
Christopher Conor Thunder Szala
Feb 10, 2020
Christopher Conor Thunder Szala, 33, of Olathe, Kansas, previously of Northwest Indiana for 32 years, took his own life after a long battle with depression. Leaving behind a loving Wife, Evelyn; Son, Conor; Daughter, Katie; Mother, Several Sisters, Brothers, & Close Friends. He is preceded in death by his father, Anthony Szala. Chris loved chillin' with his friends, playing...
Katie F. Baum
Feb 5, 2020
Kathyrn "Katie" Frances Baum (nee DeFrance), age 75, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born in Gary, Indiana on February 13, 1944 to the late Kenneth and Victoria (nee Zitz) DeFrance. Katie had the sweetest spirit and was always willing to help anyone in need. She loved with her whole heart...
Ellen V. Henson
Feb 5, 2020
Ellen Veotta (Wright) Henson, age 97, of Chesterton, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. She was born on October 1, 1922 in Cloverdale, Alabama to the late Jesse and Emma Wright. Ellen was an excellent seamstress and she loved gardening, flowers and crafting. She dedicated her life to her faith in the Lord...
Lois Y. Evans
Feb 4, 2020
Lois Y. Evans, age 71, of Portage passed away Tuesday February 4, 2020. Lois was born February 12, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Elmer and Margaret (Hutchins) Lemmon. On March 13, 1965 she married David L. Evans. She was a Homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was a devoted member of the Portage United Pentecostal Church....
Stephen D. Beres Jr.
Feb 4, 2020
Stephen D. Beres, Jr., age 88, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. He was born on July 17, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stephen and Mary Beres. Steve proudly served his country as a member of the United States Air Force during the Korean War. During that time, he met WAF, Frances Bakunis and...
Doris C. Santos
Feb 3, 2020
Doris C. Santos, age 65, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020. She was born on August 23, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jose and Maria Pagan. On August 27, 1977, she married Julio Santos at Holy Angels Cathedral in Gary. Doris was very proud of her Latin heritage. She loved to dance Salsa, eat Spanish...
Melanie Mcneish
Jan 31, 2020
Melanie McNeish, age 32, passed away January 31, 2020. She was born on June 15, 1987 in Merrillville to her parents, Clyde McNeish and Laura (nee Gilles) Lilovich. She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend.
Melanie is survived by her children, two sons, Bradley and Nathan; daughter, Renae; mother, Laura Lilovich; father,...
Billy G. Dobbins
Jan 30, 2020
Billy G. Dobbins, age 83, of Hebron passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. He was born on June 9, 1936 in Winona, Mississippi to the late John and Alma Dobbins. On November 15, 1958, in Hammond, Indiana, he married Pauline (nee Kosmoski) Dobbins. Billy retired from LTV Steel where he worked as a machinist. He loved gardening, especially tending...
Marilyn K. Muir-Hoyo
Jan 29, 2020
Marilyn K. Muir-Hoyo, age 63, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020. She was born October 11, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Phyllis Fink. Marilyn worked as a custodian for Portage and Hobart Schools. She will be remembered as loving mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Marilyn is survived by her four...
Jesus M. Rocha
Jan 29, 2020
Jesus M. Rocha, age 93, of Lake Station, was called home Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 16, 1926 in Topeka, Kansas to the late Jose and Maria Rocha. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Maria (Garza) Rocha; sons, Jorge Rocha, Fernando (Maria) Rocha, Luis (Brenda)...
Martha A. Hankins
Jan 28, 2020
Martha A. Hankins, age 66, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso after battling pancreatic cancer. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 4, 1953 to the late Luther and Vivian (nee Townsell) Hankins. She worked formerly as a childcare provider at the YMCA in Portage.
Martha is...
Ernesto Villarruel
Jan 28, 2020
ERNESTO VILLARRUEL, age 64, of Electric City, WA, formerly of Gary, IN, passed away January 28, 2020. He was born in East Chicago on February 12, 1955 to the late Francisco and Maria Villarruel. Ernesto served in the United States Navy from 1972-1979, where he received the Good Conduct Award, National Defense Service Medal, and Letter of Commendation. Ernesto...
Michael Shiyan
Jan 26, 2020
Michael Shiyan, age 61, of Merrillville, formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. He was born in Gary, Indiana on February 6, 1958. Michael attended Hobart High School. He worked at US Steel as a crane man for 30 years. He helped his father cook lamb, enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, and loved his nieces and nephews. ...
Marjorie Newcomb
Jan 26, 2020
Marjorie Newcomb, age 95, of Portage passed away Sunday January 26, 2020. She was born February 28, 1924 in Red River County, Texas to the late John and Parlee (Johnson) Inman. She worked in the Quality Control Department of the Anderson Company for thirty years.
She is survived by her son, Donald (Janice) Newcomb of Portage; her...
Christ Michael Christoff
Jan 24, 2020
Christ Michael Christoff, age 73, passed away on January 24, 2020.
He is survived by his loving wife, Myrna, son, Andrew (Christine) Paterson, daughter, Anita (John) Skomac, four sisters, Cathy (Steve Leisenheimer) Christoff, Mary Ellen (Joe) Shestak, Tina (Mark) Sertic, and Joanie (Joe) Skotnicki, seven grandchildren, Zack Czekala, Drew Paterson, favorite granddaughter, Samantha Skomac, Johnathon Skomac, Michael...
William "Billy" Yuen
Jan 24, 2020
William "Billy" Eugene Yuen, age 55, of Portage passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Porter Regional Hospital. Billy was an Industrial Painter working out of District Council #91, IUPAT. Bill was born February 5, 1964 in Red Bluff, California to the late Robert and Donna (Dishon) Yuen. He enjoyed playing pool and listening to country music.
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Richard L. Morehouse
Jan 23, 2020
RICHARD L. MOREHOUSE, age 79, of Hobart, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, January 23, 2020 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 17, 1940 in Gary, Indiana. Richard graduated from Hobart High School in 1958. During his high school years, Richard was a member of the 1957 cross-country state championship team. The...
Esther M. Henning
Jan 22, 2020
Esther Mae Henning (nee Morton), age 82, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020. She was born in Gary, Indiana on September 24, 1937 to the late Omar and Margaret (nee Elrod) Morton. Esther was a member of the Independent Order of Foresters. She worked as a clerk at the Gary Police Department and for Margo's Catering. Esther...
J.C. Stanley
Jan 22, 2020
J.C. Stanley, age 86, passed away Wednesday, January 22, 2020, after along battle with Parkinson's. He was born on March 21, 1933 in Scott Co, Virginia to the late McKinley H. and Annie (nee Carter) Stanley. A lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, J.C. proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. and retired from...
