Philip R. Skaggs, Sr.
Jan 22, 2019
Philip Ray Skaggs Sr, 61, died January 22, 2019, surrounded by family.
Phil never strived for fame or power, however, he was a man that achieved great success in his life. He had immense love in his heart for his sister Susan Maynard and her husband Roger Maynard and their two children, Brittany Robbins with her...
Marjorie T. Neier
Jan 21, 2019
Marjorie (Marge) T. Neier passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 96, at Brentwood of Hobart Assisted Living. Marge was born on November 23, 1922 in Poland, Indiana and married Charles M. Neier on June 7, 1942. She and Charles settled in Hobart in 1950 to raise their family. Marge was a member of the...
Doris Roush
Jan 21, 2019
DORIS ROUSH, age 89, of Hobart, passed away Monday, January 21, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1929 in Uniontown, PA. She had been a resident of NW Indiana since 1966 and was a member of the South Haven Nazarene Church. Doris was also a proud member of KOPS (Keeping Off Pounds Sensibly).  She will be remembered as...
Patricia A. Peralez
Jan 21, 2019
Patricia A. Peralez, age 60, of Portage passed away at her home on Monday January 21, 2019. She was born October 12, 1958 in Houston, Texas to the late Godofredo Sanchez and Pauline (Perez) Peralez. Patricia worked as a cook for several area restaurants. She loved spending time with her family.
Patricia is survived by her two...
Carolyn Jean Schiess
Jan 19, 2019
Kari Schiess, age 48, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at Community Hospital, Munster, IN. She was born July 29, 1970 in Gary to Terry Lee Schiess and Cynthia Dicky. She was a 1989 graduate at Hobart High School. Kari had a free spirit and truly enjoyed the simple things that life provided. She had a uncanny ability...
Carlota Rosillo
Jan 17, 2019
Carlota Uribe, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 23, 1935 in La Moncada, Mexico to the late Esteban Uribe and Teresa Moncada. On April 6, 1953, in La Moncada, Mexico, she married Jose S. Rosillo, who preceded her in death in 2015....
Michael Galler
Jan 17, 2019
Michael (Mike) F. Galler passed away Thursday, January 17, 2019.
He was born July 31, 1957 in Gary, IN to the late Jack and Helen Galler and grew up in Hobart, IN.
Mike worked many years for the City of Hobart, a job he truly loved. After leaving there he worked for Strack and VanTil...
Stanley Z. Miestowski
Jan 16, 2019
Stanley Z. Miestowski, age 81, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Southlake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville. He was born in Poland on June 12, 1937. Stanley was a collector of stamps, coins, and guns. He enjoyed antiques and going to auctions and flea markets.
Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 52 years,...
Joan Deridder
Jan 16, 2019
Joan DeRidder, age 86 a longtime Portage resident passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born on March 30, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Earl and Fern McGinley. Joan was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall of Chesterton. Joan was a bible teacher for many years. Joan loved cooking.
She is survived...
Ethel I. Mccoy
Jan 16, 2019
Ethel I. McCoy, age 82, of Lake Station, passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. She was born in Columbus, Indiana on November 23, 1936 to the late Calvin and Rose (nee Cox) Elkins. She will be remembered as a caring mother and grandmother who loved her family.
Ethel is survived by her daughter,...
Nella Phillips
Jan 14, 2019
NELLA PHILLIPS, age 80, of Portage, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019. She was born on April 14, 1938 in Sparta, TN. Nella had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and retired from Greenwald Surgical after many years of service. She was a faithful member of Portage Missionary Church. Nella will be remembered as loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother...
Carolyn J. Kukral
Jan 14, 2019
Carolyn J. Kukral, age 83, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 28, 1935 to the late Emil and Mildred (nee Koehler) Salen. Carolyn was a member of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hobart. She volunteered as a camp hostess at various state...
Dorothy E. Fabian
Jan 13, 2019
DOROTHY E. FABIAN (nee BIEL), age 80, of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy was a lifelong resident of Hobart and retired from the University of Chicago in 2003. She joined the St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary as a volunteer in 2006 and was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi...
Roger D. Ward
Jan 13, 2019
Roger D. Ward, of Webster, Florida and formerly of Sullivan, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019. He was born on January 26, 1947 in Cardwell, Kentucky to the late Leslie and Margaret Carpenter. Roger proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion...
James John Ramirez
Jan 11, 2019
James John Ramirez (1953-2019)
James John Ramirez of Hobart passed away Friday, January 11, 2019 at the age of 65. Jim was born in Gary, Indiana on September 11, 1953 to James and Jane Ramirez. He is survived by his loving wife Muriel (nee Smythe) Ramirez; his mother Jane; son James Ramirez; daughter Jamie (Devin)...
David Harrington
Jan 10, 2019
David A. Harrington "Dude", age 68, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at University of Loyola Medical Center. He was born on November 1, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to James and Betty Joan Harrington. Dave was retired from Republic Steel where he worked as a crane operator. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and in his free-time, he...
Sandra K. Ragon
Jan 10, 2019
Sandra K. Ragon (nee Carrigan), age 64, of Portage, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on October 2, 1954 in Union City, TN to the late James and Bobbie Carrigan. Affectionately known as "G", which stood for 'grandma', her greatest blessing was her children and her grandchildren. Sandy was a...
Phyllis J. Wanzer
Jan 7, 2019
Phyllis J. (nee Uhrman) Wanzer, age 87, of Hobart, passed away January 7, 2019 at her home. She was born on June 26, 1931 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to the late Joseph and Minnie (nee Liechti) Uhrman. Phyllis was a longtime member of Assumption BVM Church in Hobart, Indiana. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister,...
Norma Minnie Vandewater
Jan 7, 2019
Norma Minnie Foreman VanDeWater, age 96, entered eternal life on January 7, 2019 at her home in Comfort, Texas. She was born on September 20, 1922 to Wilfred and Lydia (nee Behrens) Foreman in Portage, Indiana. She graduated from Portage High School in 1941 and Valparaiso Business School in 1942. On August 5, 1943 she married Edward W. VanDeWater....
Thomas E. Baldwin Ii
Jan 7, 2019
Thomas E. Baldwin II, age 55, of Hobart, passed away at home on Monday, January 7, 2019. He was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 11, 1963 to the late Thomas and Beverly (nee Burns) Baldwin. Tom proudly served his country in The United States Marine Corps. He was a Union Carpenter, Local 599. He was a member of...
