Terry Wayne Bailey
Apr 21, 2019
Terry Wayne Bailey, age 58, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at his home. He was born on May 5, 1960 to Thomas and Rosetta Bailey in Gary, Indiana. Terry retired from US Steel where he worked as a Millwright. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend.
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Asterio "Tilingo" Nieves, Sr.
Apr 20, 2019
ASTERIO "TILINGO" NIEVES, SR., age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019. Tilingo was born on March 2, 1942 in Vega Alta, Puerto Rico. He proudly served his country in the Army. He was a longtime NW Indiana resident and worked for many years at the steel mill and later was self-employed as a carpenter.
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Patsy Westerfield
Apr 19, 2019
Patsy A. Westerfield, age 82, of Hobart, Indiana passed to her eternal life on Friday, April 19, 2019. Born in Greenville, KY on March 15, 1937 to Albert and Sarah Bowley, deceased. She married Walter Westerfield, deceased, December 13, 1952 and enjoyed life with him. Patsy will be remembered for her hard work as a supervisor at American Can....
Wayne L. Erwin
Apr 18, 2019
Wayne L. Erwin, age 70, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2019 at the VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Wayne was born on August 10, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Russell and Helen (nee Merrill) Erwin. Wayne retired as a Business Planner from US Steel; he was a 1966 Hobart High School graduate and proudly served his...
Patricia A. Fallin
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...
Connie Houston
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...
Lonnie M Guthrie
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...
Faye Henderson
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...
Hazel E. Thomas
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...
Evelyn Allan
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...
Clara M. Croft
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.
Ronald J. Collins
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...
Sandra M. Bull
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,...
Richard A. Ondrovich
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...
Antonio J. Sanchez
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.
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Lavera S. Cunningham
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...
David Nush
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....
Barbara J. Fransioli
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...
Dorothy J. Jordan
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,...
Mitchell E. Kurzawinski
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...
