Eugenia E. Somers
May 19, 2019
Eugenia E. "Genie" (Pfister) Hewitt Somers age 85 of Westville, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019. Genie was a dispatcher and self-employed for many years. She was a member of ABATE Region 2 and former member of the Calumet Yacht Club. She loved her family, friends, playing cards and hosting parties. Genie is survived by her loving...
Donald R. Griffith
May 14, 2019
Donald R. Griffith, age 82, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. He was born in Gary, Indiana on May 27, 1936 to the late Raymond and Margaret (nee Binkley) Griffith. He retired after 39 years of employment from US Steel.
Donald is survived by his loving wife of 63...
Joan M. Miller
May 12, 2019
JOAN MILDRED MILLER, age 89, of Valparaiso and formerly of Villa Park, IL passed away May 14, 2019, at Avalon Springs. She was born in St. Petersburg, FL on November 19, 1929, to the late R. Frank and Susan Miller. Joan made headlines in 2011 when, at age 81, broke her ankle after fulfilling an item on her...
Willie L. Roop
May 11, 2019
William L. Roop, age 59, of Lake Station, passed away suddenly Saturday, May 11, 2019. He was born at home on March 30, 1960 in Wheeler, Indiana to Billy Joe and Shirley Roop. Willie proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was employed as a route driver for Able Janitorial Supply. In his...
Christopher Loda
May 10, 2019
Christopher Loda, 57, died on May 10, 2019 at his Hobart, Indiana home. Christopher was born on August 4, 1961 and raised in Merrillville, Indiana by his mother, Marguerite "June" Loda and father, Alex J. Loda. Christopher will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Monika Loda (Jardine) and his children, Alexander Loda and Ambour Loda. He will also be...
Peggy Degaetano
May 10, 2019
Peggy Delores DeGaetano, age 88, of Portage, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019. She was born on November 18, 1930 in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Marvin and Ethel Lawson. Peggy was a member of Hope Lutheran Church as well as the VFW Post# 9323 Auxilliary, the American Legion War Mothers, and the Hobart Elks. She volunteered her time...
Helen Brincko
May 9, 2019
Helen Brincko, age 95, of Ogden Dunes, passed away at home on Thursday, May 9, 2019. She was born in Sagamore, Pennsylvania on August 30, 1923 to the late Gustoff and Barbara (nee Hydee) Burinda. She was a devoted member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. Helen was a skilled artist, excellent seamstress, and enjoyed gardening. ...
Carl F. Waters, Sr.
May 8, 2019
Carl F. Waters Sr., age 87 a longtime Merrillville resident passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019. He was born on June 26, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Herman and Mary Waters. Carl served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean Conflict. He retired from U.S. Steel where he worked as a Chemical Technician. Carl was...
Rhonda H. Forst
May 6, 2019
Rhonda H. Forst, age 54, of Portage passed away Monday, May 6, 2019. She was born on December 26, 1964. Rhonda was a great person; she enjoyed music, her cats and her friends.
She is survived by significant other, Dennis Cummings and ex-husband, Ralph Forst.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
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George J. Fortney Jr.
May 6, 2019
George Joseph Fortney, Jr., age 83, of Crown Point passed away Monday May 6, 2019 in the Methodist Hospital, South Lake Campus in Merrillville. George was born December 24, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to the late George J. and Frances A. (Staszewski) Fortney, Sr. He worked as a heavy equipment/industrial mechanic for several companies working in area steel mills. ...
Louie B. Cloyd Jr.
May 5, 2019
Louie B Cloyd Jr. age 95, a Lake Station resident since 1947, passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at home surrounded by his loving family. Louie was born on May 29, 1923 in Marion, Illinois to the late Louie and Beulah (nee Fritts) Cloyd Sr. Louie was a 37 yr. Gary Steel Worker, 18 yr. East Gary Volunteer Fire...
Maria D. Magaña
May 5, 2019
Maria de Jesus Magaña, age 89, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019. She was born on March 7, 1930 in Ciudad Guzman, Jalisco, México to the late Feliciano De la Cruz Palomares and Teresa Gonzalez. Maria was a devout Catholic and prayed the rosary every day. She dedicated her entire life to her family and cherished taking...
Juanita Frances Hamilton
May 5, 2019
Juanita Frances Hamilton, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2019 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on June 1, 1931 in Kennan, Wisconsin to the late Erwin and Frances (nee Winter) Tiegs. On January 10, 1953, she married the love of her life, Arthur Hamilton in Gary, Indiana. Juanita was a member of First...
Ronald A. Loverich
May 4, 2019
The world seems less colorful since Ronald A. Loverich unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019. Three quarters of a century ago, Ron was born to the late Arthur and Edith (Wolf) Loverich in Gary, Indiana. Those 75 years were filled with family, friends, lots of projects, and a few years serving his country in the Air Force. ...
Thomas G. Wenzel
May 4, 2019
Thomas George Wenzel, age 64, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019 at University of Chicago Hospital. He was born on July 29, 1954 in Gary, Indiana to Jack and Bonnie Wenzel. Tom retired from working as an electrician where he installed wiring for new home construction. He loved golfing and was a member of the Sons of...
John R. Thyen
May 3, 2019
John R. Thyen, age 88 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Friday, May 3, 2019 in the presence of family. He was born in Hobart, Indiana on December 25, 1930 to the late Louis and Eva Thyen. He served his country in the United States Marines. John worked as an Instrument Technician for U.S. Steel for over 30 years...
Marie Gottschling Szostek
May 1, 2019
Marie Gottschling Szostek, age 89, a lifelong resident of Gary and Hobart, passed from this life to her eternal home on Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Those who will cherish memories of Marie include her husband of 71 years, Walter; her son, David, (Tamara) and his family (Kristie, Ryan, Ethan, Kilei, and Casen Sancriant); her son, Jeffrey (Jana) and his...
Bonnie A. Cambe
May 1, 2019
Bonnie A. Cambe (nee Cannon), age 93, of Lake Station, formerly of Kouts, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on May 15, 1925 to the late Hazen and Ella (nee Jackson) Cannon. Bonnie was a member of Portage Christian Church. She enjoyed the walking club at...
Dennis W. Saklak
Apr 28, 2019
Dennis W. Saklak Sr., age 65, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 13, 1953 to the late Edward and Shirley (Harter) Saklak. On March 30, 1974, he married the love of his life Linda Hazelton at the Assembly of God in Glenn Park. Dennis...
Valorie Dawn Clifford
Apr 28, 2019
Valorie Dawn Clifford, age 69, of Portage passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 28, 2019 in the Porter Regional Hospital. She was born December 5, 1949 in Gary, Indiana. She was a Homemaker, beloved mother and grandmother.
Valorie is survived by four grandchildren, Ashley (Luke) McCormick, Daniel Rankin, Kody Rankin and Zach Rankin; a great granddaughter, Sidda LeeAnn...
