obituaries

Aug 11, 2019

Geneva Reed, known to family and friends as Lucy, 79 of Hobart passed away peacefully Sunday August 11, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was married to Joseph Reed for 46 years who preceded death.

Lucy was born December 29,1939 to Carl and Mae Miller in Beech Grove, TN. She was...

Aug 11, 2019

Alice M. King (nee McManus), age 94, of Portage, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home. She was born on October 30, 1924 in Hickory, Kentucky to the late R.B. and Henrietta McManus. Alice retired in 1987 from J.C. Penney Co. where she worked in the shoe department. She was a member of the County Line Baptist Church...

Aug 10, 2019

Anna "Grace" Iwan, age 60, of Gary passed away Saturday August 10, 2019 at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Grace was born November 11, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Vivian (Stokes) Petri.  She was a secretary working for MGM Automotive.  Anna loved life, riding Motorcycles and attending Railcats games.  She was a member...

Aug 9, 2019

Ernest "Ernie" Amadio Beechin, age 78, of Portage IN., passed away on Friday, August 9, 2019. He was born in Tewksbury Massachusetts on November 1, 1940 to the late Edward and Yolanda (nee Alberico) Beechin. Ernie was a very hard working self-employed man in the Construction field for most of his life and in his later years he and...

Aug 8, 2019

Norma F. Wilson, age 76, of Portage passed away Thursday August 8, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso.  Norma was born September 29, 1942 in Massillon, Ohio to Herman and Marjorie (Inman) Newcomb.  Norma worked as a teacher's aide for the Portage School System.  Norma graduated from Lew Wallace High School and was a member of the Portage...

Aug 8, 2019

Barbara J. Thompson "Bobbie", age 85, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2019. She was born on September 6, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Earle and Gladys Carter. Bobbie was a 1950 graduate of Hobart High School. She was also a dedicated member of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church. She will always be remembered by those who...

Aug 6, 2019

Brian James Greenfield, age 56, of North Judson passed away Tuesday August 6, 2019 at the Symphony of Dyer Healthcare Center.  Brian was born November 18, 1962 in Evergreen Park, IL to William and Betty (Granberg) Greenfield.  He worked as a Cement Finisher prior to his retirement for medical reasons.  Brian enjoyed fishing on Bass Lake and meat raffles....

Aug 6, 2019

Lowell Keith Hostettler, age 71, of Portage passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019.  Keith was born August 10, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Lowell O. and Ruth (nee Vanhouten) Hostettler.  He retired from Wise Way where he was a meat cutter.  He was a lifetime member of Real Life Community Church in Portage and a past member...

Aug 5, 2019

MARIANNE QUILLEN, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019.  She was born on September 18, 1946 in Valparaiso, Indiana.  She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Jerry Quillen. Private services were held. Rees Funeral Home in charge of arrangements

Aug 4, 2019

Sandra L.(Sandy) Meitzler, age 80, of Lake Station passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on November 8, 1938 to the late Hurshel and Beatrice (nee Morse) Sullivan. She retired from H&R Block with more than 25 years of service. Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She had a passion...

Aug 4, 2019

David E. Foster, age eighty, of Valparaiso and formerly of Portage passed away Sunday August 4, 2019 at his home.  David was born September 21, 1938 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Eugene and Dorothy (Flickinger) Foster.  He worked for the Indiana Tollway for forty years as an Electrical Maintenance Worker.  He was a loving husband, father and grandfather....

Aug 4, 2019

Helen Marie Atwater, age 73, passed away Sunday, August 4, 2019. She was born on October 10, 1945 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to the late Paul and Rita Robinson. She will always be remembered as a loving , hard working woman.

Helen is survived by her sons, Jason Atwater of Valparaiso, Jonathan Atwater of Orlando, Florida; granddaughter, Kaitlyn...

Aug 3, 2019

VIRGINIA C. "SAMMY" SEELEY, age 93, of Grand Haven, MI, formerly of Hobart, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, August 3, 2019.  She was born in Lawrence County, IL on March 22, 1926 to the late Calvin and Fannie Nuttall.  Virginia worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Thomas Magnetti until her retirement.  She was a faithful member...

Aug 2, 2019

Gabrielle (Gabi) Higgins, age 74, of Gary, Indiana, born on February 14, 1945 in Budapest, Hungary, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. Gabi was preceded in her death by her parents Joseph Tabory (Hungary) and Gabrielle Papp (Germany), her husband of 46 years, Jimmy Higgins, and 2 sons, James and Jimmy. She is survived by siblings Irene Zimmerman and...

Aug 2, 2019

Mary U. Dreiser, age 98, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 2, 2019. She was born on May 16, 1921 in Duluth, Minnesota to the late Joseph and Olivia Perreaux. She was a 1939 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. Mary was employed for over 27 years as a sales representative for Sears & Roebuck, where she sold...

Aug 1, 2019

Margaret B. George, age 91, of Crown Point/LOFS passed away Thursday August 1, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Valparaiso.  Margaret was born April 19, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Martin and Margaretha (Maichel) Heinz.  She graduated from Waller High School in the Lincoln Park section of Chicago and then she attended UCLA.  She was a...

Aug 1, 2019

Donna L. Hunt (nee Boulden), age 75, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born on February 15, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Loretta Boulden. Raised on the Southside of Chicago, she was a 1962 graduate of Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois and then attended Thornton Community College. She married Davey...

Jul 31, 2019

Dennis L. Carr, age 78, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday July 31, 2019.  Dennis was born December 25, 1940 in Pueblo, Colorado to the late Thomas and Frances (Ladd) Carr.  He retired from Illinois Medicar where he was a driver.  He was a member of Faith Mission Church in Portage. Dennis was a former rider with the Spirit...

Jul 31, 2019

Dorothy Hall, age 91 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019.  She was born on February 26, 1928 to the late Matthew and Agnes Watson.  Dorothy and her first husband owned and operated Courtney's Barber Shop in Hobart for many years.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, and walking.

She is survived by one sister, Eleanor...

Jul 30, 2019

CAROLE ANN PITLOW, age 75, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2019, with her son by her side.  She was born on January 21, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Helen Mioduski.  Carole worked as a payroll clerk for the City of Hobart until her retirement in 2007, and prior to that worked as...