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Apr 17, 2019

Patricia A. Fallin, age 82, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019.  She was born in West Alton, Missouri on January 15, 1937 to the late Matthias and Eileen (nee Huff) Hellemeyer.  She was a devoted member of United Pentecostal Church of Portage for 53 years.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren and even the children at...

Apr 17, 2019

Constance Jean Houston "Connie", age 67, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home. She was born on August 25, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late David and Audrey Benton. On October 16, 1987 in Merrillville, Indiana she married Richard Houston. She was employed as cardiac technician at Porter Memorial Hospital. In her free-time, she...

Apr 17, 2019

Lonnie M Guthrie, age 74, of Hobart and formerly of Surprise, Arizona passed away Wednesday April 17, 2019 at the William Riley Memorial Residence in Munster.  Lonnie was born July 12, 1944 in Mayfield, Kentucky to the late Hancel and Maybelle (Courtney) Guthrie.  Lonnie retired as a Crane Operator from Inland Steel/Arcelor-Mittal.  After retirement he worked as a Security...

Apr 16, 2019

Paula "Faye" Henderson, age 87, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019.  She was born in Muhlenburg County, Kentucky on October 15, 1931 to the late Judge Guffy and Martha "Mattie" (nee Carr) Childress.  Faye was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 260 in Portage.   She will be remembered as a loving friend to many in...

Apr 16, 2019

Hazel E. Thomas, age 78, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2019.  She was born in Maryville, Tennessee on September 17, 1940 to the late Denest and Ruth (nee McClure) England. She graduated from IUN with an associate's degree. She was the former owner/broker of Century 21 Thomas and Immel, selling real estate since 1978. Hazel was a...

Apr 16, 2019

Evelyn Allan, age 84, of Hobart passed away Tuesday April 16, 2019 at St Mary Medical Center.  Evelyn was born January 20, 1935 in Weldon, Illinois to the late Thomas and Bessie (Brockman) Hoops.  She retired from Porter Memorial Hospital in 2000 where she served as a financial analyst for 20 years.  She married Harold L. Allan on February...

Apr 15, 2019

Clara M. Croft, age 87 a longtime Portage resident passed away Monday, April 15, 2019.  She was born on October 24, 1931 in Evansville, Indiana.  Clara retired from Sears.  She was a member of Southlake Church of the Nazarene.  Clara enjoyed cross stitching and reading.

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Apr 14, 2019

Ronald J. Collins, age 66, of Lake Station passed away Sunday April 14, 2019 at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Ronald was born February 9, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Ronald D. and Dorothy J. (McGuinn) Collins.  Ron was a Chief General Train Dispatcher for the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad prior to retirement.  He loved spending time...

Apr 10, 2019

SANDRA BULL, age 58, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 while at home.  She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on June 4, 1960.  Sandra was a graduate of River Forest High School.  Stevie Nicks was her favorite musician and she loved giraffes, lilacs and the smell of lavender.  Sandra will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother,...

Apr 10, 2019

Richard A. Ondrovich, age 75, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center. He was born on February 19, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Evelyn Ondrovich. Rich proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army Reserves. On November 22, 1969, he married Marilyn (nee Jastram) Ondrovich at...

Apr 9, 2019

Antonio J. "Tony" Sanchez, age 45, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Indiana University Hospital in Indianapolis.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 7, 1973.  .  He earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Science with a background in Electronics Technology.  Tony worked for Ameristar as a slot technician supervisor and enjoyed playing baseball.

Apr 9, 2019

Lavera S. Cunningham, age 78, of Mississippi, formerly of Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 09, 2019.  She was born in Harrisburg, Illinois on August 31, 1940 to the late Alfred and Patsy (nee Wiley) Owen.  Lavera retired from Citizen's Federal.  She loved to play BINGO and Christmas was her favorite holiday all year long.  She will be remembered as...

Apr 5, 2019

David Nush, age 58, of Hobart passed away Friday April 5, 2018 at Community Hospital in Munster.  David was born March 27, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Virginia (Fazekas) Nush.  David was a plumber working out of Local Union #210.   He was a very active member of VFW Post # 9323 in Lake Station, Indiana....

Apr 4, 2019

Barbara Fransioli was born on August 20, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to Frank and Bernice Fransioli, both who preceded her in death.  Barb, is survived by her dearly loved daughter, Jyl Fransioli:  She is also survived by her big sister, Kathleen (Ron) Erdelac and her little brothers, Frank (Eileen McGinnity) Fransioli and Bob (Sandra Kannady) Fransioli.   She has several...

Apr 2, 2019

Dorothy J. Jordan, age 87, of Portage passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019. She was born on October 24, 1931 in Enville, Tennessee to the late Eunice and Mamie Snider. On November 2, 1946, she married Cecil Jordan in Corinth, MS. She was a great listener and dedicated her life to her family. In her free-time, she enjoyed crocheting,...

Apr 2, 2019

Mitchell Kurzawinski, age 74, of Hobart passed away Tuesday April 2, 2019 at St Mary Medical Center.  Mitch was born October 7, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Mitchell and Anne (Kolak) Kurzawinski.  He retired from Inland Steel where he worked as a welding supervisor.  Mitchell was a US Army veteran and member of American Legion Post #94...

Apr 2, 2019

THERESA A. VODE, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019.  She was born in Gary on October 11, 1949 to the late William and Shirlee Mackowiak.  Theresa was a graduate of Lew Wallace and a member of the Glen Park Eagles.  For many years she worked as a baker at Wiseway.  Theresa will be remembered as...

Apr 1, 2019

John Czilli, age 82 of Portage passed away Monday, April 1, 2019.  He was born in East Gary, Indiana on January 24, 1937 to the late Joseph and Mary Czilli.  He was a former resident of Lake Station and Hobart.  John retired from U.S. Steel where he had worked as a Craneman.  He also attended the Hobart Assembly of...

Mar 31, 2019

Jesse Max Day, age 79, of Chesterton passed away Sunday March 31, 2019 in his home with his family by his side. Jesse was born May 21, 1939 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Claude and Beatrice (McPherson) Day.  He was a retired crane operator working for Inland Steel/Arcelor-Mittal Steel.  Jesse was a Veteran of the US Marine Corps...

Mar 30, 2019

DIANA L. PADLO, age 67, of Monticello, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2019.  She was born on August 15, 1951 in Gary, Indiana.  She had spent 15 years in Monticello and was a faithful member of the Monticello Church of Christ.  Diana spent many years in Northwest Indiana and was very involved with her children and their activities and...