Michael S. Mullins
Jan 11, 2018
Michael S. Mullins, age 64 of Crown Point passed away Thursday January 11, 2018 at the Porter County VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born March 12, 1953 in Peoria, Illinois to Carolyn (Cain) and Gordon Mullins. Michael was the Corporate Comptroller for The Beemsterboer Company in Hammond. He was a graduate of the University of New Haven. ...
Emery C. Severin
Jan 11, 2018
Emery C Severin
Age 88 , of Hobart passed away Thursday, January 11,2018 at the Chesterton Manor surrounded by his loving family. Emery retired from US Steel after 39 yrs. of service. He is survived by three sons, Norman (Connie) Severin of Valparaiso, Robert (Alicia) Severin of Schererville  and Ricky (Beth) Severin of Grant Park, Illinois; two...
Ruth E. West
Jan 9, 2018
Ruth E West
Age 91, passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at Brentwood Senior Living in Hobart, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1926 to the late Albert and Clara Nordmeyer in Chebanse, Illinois. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a past member of the Women's group...
Mary E. Knight
Jan 8, 2018
Mary E. Knight (nee Gordon)
Age 82, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. She was born on January 2, 1936 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Russell and Nellie (nee Greenawalt) Gordon .She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.
She is survived...
Richard Sosa
Jan 8, 2018
Richard "Ritchie" Sosa, age 70, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Monday, January 08, 2018. He was born in Gary, Indiana on May 8, 1947 to the late Vincent and Rita (nee Flores) Sosa. He was a devoted member to the Christian Assembly Church in Hobart. He worked for US Steel. Ritchie loved to cook and bake...
Marie J Cannon Dudek
Jan 8, 2018
Marie J. Cannon Dudek, age 90, of Chicago, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018. She was born on October 1, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Salvator and Josephine DiNovo. Marie was a dedicated member of St. Bede the Venerable and St. Alphonsus Catholic Churches.
Marie is survived by her daughters, Lynne (Jim) Latanski and Karen...
Joel H Hernandez
Jan 7, 2018
Joel H. Hernandez, age 93, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born on June 26, 1924 in Monterrey, Mexico to Luis and Sara Hernandez. On July 29, 1977, he married Dolores Rodriguez, who preceded him in death. He retired from US Steel South Chicago Works where he worked as a millwright. In his free...
John Smith Jr.
Jan 7, 2018
John Smith Jr., age 57 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Sunday, January 7, 2018. He was born on May 5, 1960 in Muncie, Indiana to the late John and Tillie Smith. He was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Gisele Davis of...
Rebecca K. Engle
Jan 6, 2018
A funeral service for Becky will take place Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 11:30 am at Rees Funeral Home, Hobart Chapel, 600 W. Old Ridge Rd. Hobart, IN 46342 with Pastor Daniel Gute officiating. Visitation will be just prior to the service from 10:00 am- 11:30 am.
Mary A. Sims-Mcritchie
Jan 4, 2018
Mary A. Sims-McRitchie, age 93, of St. John, formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the Symphony of Dyer Rehab Center. She was born in Gary, Indiana on August 22, 1924 to the late Vincent and Lillian (nee Sims) McRitchie.
Mary is survived by sons, James (Linda) Marler of Nashville, TN, William (Claretha) Marler...
William E. Stanfield
Jan 4, 2018
William E. Stanfield, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 4, 2018. William was born to Clarence and Thelma Stanfield on November 10, 1930 in Gary, Indiana. William married Joyce Ramsay on July 6, 1950, who preceded him in death in 2010. William was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. William had a successful career as...
Margaret A. Oleska
Jan 2, 2018
Margaret A. Oleska, age 78, of Portage passed away Tuesday January 2, 2018 at the Crown Point Christian Village. Margaret was born September 25, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to the late Edward and Mary (Gruchalski) Zakrzewski. She was a retired bank teller working for Gary National and BMO Harris banks. Margaret was a member of St Hedwig Catholic Church...
Cheryl L. Mathis
Dec 31, 2017
CHERYL L. MATHIS, age 71, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017 at the VNA Hospice while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 13, 1946 to the late Charles and Doris King. Cheryl was a 1965 graduate of Hobart High School and worked as a nurse before retirement. She will be...
Larry D. Tucker
Dec 31, 2017
Larry Tucker, age 59, of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, December 31, 2017. He was born on November 30, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Sidney and Tomoko Tucker. In his free time, Larry enjoyed visiting the Hobart Library and watching Svengoolie, The Six Million Dollar Man, The Brady Bunch and Minister Joel Osteen. In the summertime, he liked to go...
James W. Davis
Dec 30, 2017
James W. Davis, age 72, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born in Champaign, Illinois on December 2, 1945 to the late Theodore and Edna (nee Sanders) Davis. Jim earned a Bachelor Degree in Engineering from the University of Illinois. He was a proud alumnus of his university and enjoyed watching all the University of...
Jack L. Mattull
Dec 30, 2017
Jack L. Mattull, age 90 of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017. He was born on July 22, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Henry and Elsie Mattull. Jack was a longtime Hobart resident and retired from Inland Steel in 1990. He was an avid Cubs and Bears fan and he enjoyed bowling and golf.
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Michael Scott Austin
Dec 28, 2017
Michael S. Austin, age 45, of Valparaiso, IN passed away December 28, 2017. Michael was born May 5, 1972 in Gary, Indiana to Jim and Cheryl (Fife) Austin. Michael was a 1990 graduate of Wheeler High School. Michael loved music. He was the host of Earworm Soup on WVLP 103.1 in Valparaiso on Tuesday mornings. Michael also liked doing...
Agnes R. Sielski
Dec 26, 2017
Agnes R. Sielski (nee Bulot), age 88, of Lake Station and formerly of Merrillville, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 26, 2017. She was born on February 28, 1929 in Lucerne, PA to the late Anthony and Catherine Bulot. Agnes enjoyed cooking, baking, knitting and hosting family gatherings. She loved her family and cherished the time she...
Leona R. Shepard
Dec 26, 2017
Leona R. Shepard, age 67, of Hebron passed away Tuesday December 26, 2017 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Leona was born May 28, 1950 in Detroit, MI.  She was a former waitress.  Leona loved her grandchildren and spending time with them. She enjoyed playing BINGO and her trips to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Leona loved her...
Floyd Ray Watkins
Dec 22, 2017
Floyd Ray Watkins, age 66 of Portage passed away Friday, December 22, 2017. He was the owner and operator of Main Street Salon in Hobart.
He is survived by his mother, Irene Watkins, three children, Ryan Watkins, Devon Petillon, Jessica Watkins, five sisters, Patricia (Ken) Gertz, Donna (Frank) Bell, Debbie Bitikoffer, Carolyn Katz, Brenda (Marvin) Maupin, three...
