Brian M. Barton
Oct 3, 2018
Brian M. Barton, age 56, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born in Gary, Indiana on July 12, 1962 to the late Monroe and Carolyn (nee Harrell) Barton. He was a member of Teamsters, Local 142. Brian was an avid fisherman and NASCAR fan. He will be remembered...
Debbie J. Grzymala
Oct 1, 2018
Debbie J. Grzymala, age 62, of Portage passed away at her home on Monday October 1, 2018. Debbie was born August 13, 1956 in Cincinnati, OH. She was a homemaker loving mother, grandmother and wife. She was a former "Team Mom" for the Pennfield, Michigan high school football team.
Florence M. Grabelle
Sep 29, 2018
Florence M. Grabelle, (Pawlus from home) age 92, of Merrillville, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. She was born on December 23, 1925 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late George and Mary (nee Schafacz) Pawlus. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Crown Point. Florence was a devoted care giver and took pride in keeping...
Connie Nanney
Sep 29, 2018
Connie Nanney, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on September 29, 2018 at the age of 73.
Connie was survived by her children, Robert Nanney, Jr (Wanda), David Nanney, Staci Beckrich and Justin Nanney; her grandchildren, Brooke Elzinga, Stefanie Nanney, Brandon Elzinga, Travis Beckrich, Owen Beckrich, Gabriella Nanney, and Shianne Coleman; and her aunt Jessie . She was...
Edward G. Harrell
Sep 28, 2018
Edward G. Harrell "Edgie", age 80, of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 28, 2018. He was born on May 28, 1938 in Sparta, Illinois to the late Everett and Mary Harrell. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion Post #454 in New Chicago. Edgie retired from the Post Tribune and worked as a Ranger at...
Jerry Stewart
Sep 27, 2018
Jerry D. Stewart, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018. He was born on November 19, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald and Virginia Stewart. Jerry was employed as an operating engineer and worked for local #150.
He is survived by his son, Craig Stewart; daughters, Linda (Dave) DeRose, Kimberly (Jim) Spencer;...
Eva J. Robbins
Sep 27, 2018
Eva J. Robbins, age 92, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, September 27, 2018 at Addison Point in Chesterton. She was born in Michigan on May 6, 1926 to the late Carl and Elta (nee Beals) Hull. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and taking care of children.
Eva is survived by her daughter, Susan Anderson; son, Karl Keesler; grandchildren,...
Paula K. Spoljaric(Nee Trager)
Sep 27, 2018
Paula Kay Spoljaric (nee Trager), 62, of Hobart, passed away on September 27, 2018. She was born on February 5, 1956, an Aquarius tried and true. She cherished spending time with her grandkids Kyler and Kaida, scrap booking her favorite memories, working in her gardens, and sitting on the deck enjoying her lake view, watching the birds at play....
Clancy Swan Lundahl
Sep 26, 2018
Clancy Swan Lundahl, age 100, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at Chesterton Manor. He was born in Porter County, Indiana on May 29, 1918 to the late Swan and Clara (nee Eggers) Lundahl. He attended Liberty Center High School in Chesterton and then studied welding at Froeble Trade School in Gary. He was a proud World...
Troy W. Mayes
Sep 23, 2018
Troy Wayne Mayes, 83, of Hobart, Indiana, and formerly of Glen Park, passed away Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.
He was born July 11, 1935, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, one of five children of Luther and Elsie Mayes, who preceded him in death. On Sept. 1, 1955, he married Helen Novak in...
Efrain Gene Padron
Sep 23, 2018
Efrain  "Gene" Padron, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his children. He was born on July 14, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Servando and Isabel (nee Fuentes) Padron. Efrain was a 1999 retiree of Arcelor Mittal. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force...
Alex Progre
Sep 23, 2018
Alex Progre, age 96, of Hobart, Indiana, formerly of Gary and Jamestown, New York, passed , away on September 23, 2018.
He was born in Jamestown, New York on February 19, 1922 to Thomaia and Rafael Prokopia Progre.
Alex graduated from Jamestown High School and was a veteran of World...
Justin E. Ramos
Sep 23, 2018
Justin Emilio Ramos, age 46, of Portage, passed away Sunday, September 23, 2018. He was born on August 14, 1972 in Gary, IN to Emilio & Athie Ramos. A lifelong area resident, he worked as an assistant manager at Lowes Home Improvement store in Michigan City. He was a huge Rolling Stones fans and was...
Richard F. Bartholomew
Sep 22, 2018
Richard F. Bartholomew "Dick", age 92, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018. He was born on March 24, 1926 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Mildred Holbrook. A lifelong area resident, he retired from US Steel in 1978, where he worked as a supervisor. He proudly served his country as a member of the United...
Nina Rose Williams
Sep 18, 2018
NINA ROSE WILLIAMS, age 87, of South Haven, passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born in Lafayette, IN on June 7, 1931 to the late John and M. Irene Glotzback. Nina worked for 10 years at the Speedway at Rte 6 and 149. She enjoyed playing BINGO, but most of all she loved taking care of her...
Barbara M. Allen
Sep 18, 2018
Barbara M. Allen (nee Betz), age 73 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018. She was born on February 15, 1945 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Bernard and Antoinette Betz. Barbara was a hard worker and retired from Strack and Van Til where she had worked as a Deli Manager. She was a member of...
Quentin Allen Redd
Sep 16, 2018
Baby Quentin Allen Redd, beloved son of Tyler Redd and Hannah Wilkinson; brother to Nevaeh and Mayleigh and cherished grandson, went into the arms of angels on September 16, 2018. He was born on March 18, 2018. There will be a visitation for little Quentin on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 10-2 pm at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341...
Sarah Jane Paris (Nee Barber)
Sep 16, 2018
Sarah Jane Paris (Nee Barber), age 32 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was born on March 8, 1986 in Merrillville, Indiana. Sarah graduated from Hobart High School in 2004 and Purdue University in 2008. She worked at Portage High School as a French and Spanish Teacher. She loved to learn languages, loved reading...
Aileen M. "Lee" Ellicott
Sep 15, 2018
Mary Aileen "Lee" (Merrick) Ellicott, passed away in Porter, IN, after a lengthy illness on September 15, 2018 at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Edward M. Merrick M.D. and Mary Aileen (Mahoney) Merrick and raised in Milton MA. Beyond Milton, Lee embraced life in Cleveland, OH, Jersey City, NJ, Brighton (Boston), MA, and...
William Franz Sass
Sep 14, 2018
WILLIAM FRANZ SASS
Born on September 7, 1952
Passed September 14, 2018
Bill, (William, Willie, Fast) was a US Veteran of the Vietnam War Era, serving in Germany. He was employed by Cold Drawn Steel in Miller, Indiana.
He is survived by his brother, Robert W. Sass (Diane), a niece, Bobbi...
