Leonard M. Ciesielski
Jun 11, 2019
Leonard M. Ciesielski, age 84, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital. He was born on August 1, 1934 to the late Leon and Mary (nee Radomski) Ciesielski in South Bend, Indiana. On July 2, 1960 Leonard married Alice Koszyk in South Bend. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...
Leonor Cano
Jun 11, 2019
Leonor Cano, age 89, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, June 11, 2019. She was born on November 5, 1929 in Laredo, Texas to the late Concepcion and Maria (nee Gomez) Escobedo. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
She is survived by her loving children, Angie (Marciano) Martinez, Hortencia...
Frankie Jean Stewart
Jun 8, 2019
Stewart, Frankie Jean (nee Bayor), age 83, passed away on June 8, 2019, at Symphony of Chesterton Rehabilitation Facility. Born on March 24, 1936, Frankie was a lifelong Hobart resident. She was an ardent dog lover and a loyal supporter of the Hobart Humane Society. She was preceded in death by her second husband, Donald L. Stewart, parents Hosea...
Jeffrey L. Gibson
Jun 8, 2019
JEFFREY L. GIBSON, age 64, of Dyer and formerly a longtime resident of Lake Station and Hobart, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019. He was born in Hawaii on April 25, 1955 to the late Joseph and Dorothy Gibson. Jeffrey was a mechanic at Stardust Bowl II for many years. He was an avid bowler and lifelong San Francisco...
Joseph A. Scuch
Jun 5, 2019
Joseph A. Scuch, age 75, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center. He was born on February 12, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Louis and Ann Scuch. On August 20, 1966, he married the love of his life, Nancy Kurnat in Chicago, Illinois. Joseph was an attendee of Nativity of Our...
Phyllis Jean Lyttle
Jun 5, 2019
Phyllis J. Lyttle, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019. She was born on July 25, 1941 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Earl and Katherine Rountree. On May 19, 1959, in Jonesville, PA, she married the love of her life, Bill Lyttle. In her free-time, she enjoyed listening to Bill Anderson and going to concerts...
Joshua D. Rieger
Jun 5, 2019
JOSHUA D. RIEGER, age 41, of Valparaiso, passed away on June 5, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital. He was born on December 2, 1977 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Joshua worked cutting trees and was studying to be an arborist. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend.
He is survived by his stepfather,...
Anthony Kevin Kimbro
Jun 5, 2019
ANTHONY KEVIN KIMBRO, age 53, of Ottawa, Illinois passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at Willow Crest Pavilion. He was born on December 27, 1965 to William and Linda (Smith) Kimbro. Anthony worked for Seattle Sutton as a delivery man. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, brother, uncle and friend.
He is survived by...
Mildred Pauline Ragon
Jun 4, 2019
Mildred Pauline Ragon (nee Loudermilk), age 90, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born on June 1, 1929 in Decker Township, Indiana to the late Joseph and Bessie Loudermilk. She graduated from Purdue University in 1976 with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She worked at St. Mary Medical Center for 22...
Casimiro Lara
Jun 2, 2019
Casimiro G. Lara, age 77, of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born on October 22, 1941 in Big Spring, Texas to the late Juan and Inez Lara. He was retired from Local# 81 Laborers Union. He was a dedicated member of Defenders Faith Center in Lake Station.
He is survived by his beloved...
William Earl Jackson
Jun 2, 2019
William Earl Jackson, age 80, of Portage, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019. He was born on October 2, 1938 to the late L.E. and Katherine (nee Scott) Jackson in Manila, Arkansas. On April 13, 1985, he married Diane Neloff. William retired from Inland Steel and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He will be remembered...
Betty Jane Sullivan
May 31, 2019
Betty Jane Sullivan, age 91, of San Pierre, Indiana passed away Friday May 31, 2019 in her home. Betty was born January 25, 1928 in Clay City, Indiana to the late Roy and Juanita (Miller) Everwine. She was a former waitress for Bellas Drugstore in Gary. On January 10, 1950 she was married to Lewis Sullivan. She was a...
Sarah E. Hopper
May 29, 2019
Sarah E. Hopper, age 40, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on December 22, 1978 to the late Lecil and Donna (nee Laskowski) Hopper. She worked as a receptionist for Healthy Kids at Community Hospital. She enjoyed giving back by doing cancer walks...
Dianne Marie Durko
May 29, 2019
Dianne Marie Durko, age 74 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2019. She was born on July 10, 1944 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Steve and Olga Cvetetic. She was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in New Chicago for many years. Dianne excelled at track and field at Emerson High School in Gary...
Shirley Teresa Massey
May 25, 2019
Shirley Teresa Massey was called home to God on Saturday, May 25, 2019. She was born to the late Anthony and Anna (Garber) Parthun on March 20 th 1936. She was preceded in death by her two sisters: Anne Aydelotte and Madeline Lesch.
She was a wife, homemaker, mother and grandmother. Shirley graduated from Emerson High School...
Brian K. Lennex
May 23, 2019
Brian K. Lennex
Age 62, of Porter passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019. He was born on January 11, 1957 in Rushville, Indiana to Richard and Marie (nee Shafer) Lennex. On June 25, 2014, he married Hellen R. Lennex at Dunes State Park. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and...
Terry Dale Hunt
May 23, 2019
Terry Dale Hunt, age 61, of Portage, Indiana passed away at his home on Thursday May 23, 2019. Terry was born June 9, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late Glendle Allen and Zelma (Karnes) Hunt. He was a disabled construction worker that had worked for Harvey Concrete. Terry was a life-long area resident.
Terry is survived...
Joan D. Will
May 20, 2019
Joan Will, age 87 of Demotte, IN. and formerly of Portage passed away Monday, May 20, 2019 at Oak Grove Christian Village in Demotte. She was born on July 11, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Reynold & Dorothy Allen. She married the love of her life the late Earl Louis Will on August 19, 1950 at Garyton...
Pamela K. O'Connor
May 20, 2019
Pamela K. O'Connor, age 61, of Portage, passed away Monday, May 20, 2019. She was born on March 11, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harold and Mary Rosendaul. She formerly worked as a Blackjack Dealer at Trump Casino and was a member of the American Legion. In her free-time, she enjoyed BINGO, Bunco, going to the Casino,...
Amelio Gonzalez, Jr.
May 19, 2019
Amelio Gonzalez, Jr., age 66, of Lake Station passed away Sunday, May 19, 2019 at IU Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on April 6, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Amelio and Liduvina Gonzalez. Amelio formerly worked as a supervisor for Area Transportation. In his free-time, he enjoyed fishing, woodcarving and camping. He will always be remembered...
