obituaries

Feb 16, 2018

MYRTLE RUTH WALK, age 85, of Lake Station, passed away February 16, 2018.  She was born in Bolivar, TN on January 24, 1933 to the late Floyd John and Bessie Louise Hazlegrove.  Myrtle worked for 29 years as a head cashier and bookkeeper for the Key Markets (Thrifty Mart).  She was a member of United Food Workers.  Myrtle enjoyed...

Feb 13, 2018

Ronald G. Gilkey, age 54, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in hospice care.  He was born in Boulder, Colorado on May 22, 1963 to Ronald and Patricia (nee Stratton) Gilkey.

Ronnie is survived by his loving mother and step-father, Patricia and James Hann; son, Niko (Sammi) Gilkey; brother, Shane (Cyndi) Skees; sister, Donna...

Feb 11, 2018

Chester L. King, age 95, of Portage, passed away at home on Sunday, February 11, 2018.  He was born in Dowling, South Dakota on April 13, 1922 to the late Ralph and Nellie (nee Payne) King.  Chester was a Local 1005 Carpenter since 1946 until he retired, and then became a member of the Retirees Carpenter's Club.  He enjoyed...

Feb 10, 2018

EVA MARY DELMAGE UDICK, Portage, IN passed away Feb 10, 2018. She was born on November 29, 1921 to William Edward Delmage and Mary Matilda Lamb Delmage. Eva worked for over 35 years at the Toll Road/Howard Johnson's Restaurant. She was active as a Board Member of the Portage Historical Society and for many years, appeared as Mrs. Claus...

Feb 9, 2018

John Wayne McDaniel, Sr. died in the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana on February 9, 2018 following an extended illness.  John was cared for by the love of his life, Kim Moore McDaniel for the last one and a half years.

He was the owner of J&S Asphalt Company in Portage, Indiana and a snowplowing business....

Feb 9, 2018

David L. Fromme, age 69, of Portage passed away Friday February 9, 2018 at his home.  David was born September 14, 1948 in Jasper, Indiana to Thomas and Roselena Fromme.  He owned and managed a dental laboratory prior to his retirement.  He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Parish and the Knights of Columbus.  David enjoyed...

Feb 8, 2018

Larry E. Jones, age 64, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018.  Larry was born on April 9, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Emmett and Armanda (nee Montorsi) Jones. He formerly worked at United States Steel as an Operator and enjoyed being a lead singer in many bands over the years.  Larry will be remembered...

Feb 6, 2018

Rose T. "Terry" Reigert (nee Curley), age 89, of Indianapolis and formerly of Portage, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. She was born on July 26, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Thomas and Mary Curley. She was a 1949 graduate of William Wirt High School. She loved her job working as a grade school librarian in Portage...

Feb 6, 2018

Marie Frazier, age 89, of Indianapolis Indiana, passed away Tuesday February 6, 2018.Mrs. Frazier was born October 14, 1928 in Gary Indiana, grew up in then East Gary Indiana, lived with her husband in Portage Indiana for 62 years, before moving five years ago to Indianapolis Indiana. A Graduate and Valedictorian of her class from East Gary Edison...

Feb 6, 2018

Elmer John Hart, age 96 of Crown Point/Lakes of the Four Seasons passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018.  He was born on March 31, 1921 to the late John and Mary Hart.  He was a former Gary resident.  Elmer served his country in the U.S. Army and served in the Philippines during WWII.  He earned the American Theatre Ribbon,...

Feb 5, 2018

Robert Marvin "Bob" Dayhoff, age 84 of Portage passed away Monday, February 5, 2018.  He was born on December 8, 1933 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Endon and Gladys Dayhoff. He graduated from Griffith High School and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army.  Bob retired from Nipsco. He was a member of the Griffith...

Feb 5, 2018

CONNIE L. DODSON, age 60, of Portage, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born on January 31, 1958 in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Connie was a longtime NW Indiana area resident and a member of Southlake Worship Center. She enjoyed researching genealogy. Connie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt...

Feb 5, 2018

Susan A. Agent (nee Kurzydlo), age 47, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Monday, February 5, 2018.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 19, 1970 to the late Gerald and Sherry (nee Ringhofer) Kurzydlo.  Susan loved spending time with her grandchildren and will be greatly missed by many.

Susan is survived by her son, Brandon...

Feb 3, 2018

Ronnie F. Rodrick, age 68, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 surrounded by his wife and children at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.

Ron is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy Jean; son, Timothy S. (Kindra); daughter, Lori J. (fiancé, Norbert Jones); grandchildren, Hannah, Lorenzo, Cameron, Ryan, Makenzie; brother, James (Georgeanne)...

Feb 3, 2018

Thomas "Tom" Eppenstein, age 63, of Valparaiso, Indiana formerly of Canaryville, Illinois passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 in Chicago. He was born on September 21, 1955 in Chicago to the late James and Charlotte Eppenstein On July 1, 1978 Tom married the love of his life, Carol Kuber. Tom was a retired foreman at Central Steel and Wire...

Feb 3, 2018

Denise (nee Layhew) Potts, age 64, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 3, 2018 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Charles and Dorothy (nee Helton) Layhew. She was a past member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Portage and adored her fur babies. She will be...

Feb 2, 2018

DANIEL CHARLES RUNYAN, age 45, of Portage, passed away Friday, February 2, 2018 at Franciscan Alliance Dyer Hospital.  Daniel was born on September 21, 1972 in Indianapolis, where he lived until 8 th grade when his family moved to Warsaw, IN.  Daniel earned a bachelor's degree in environmental science from Purdue University, West Lafayette where he was a member...

Feb 2, 2018

JEAN H. McCOLLAM, nee Hamann, age 90, passed away February 2, 2018.  She is survived by her sons, Brian and Mark McCollam; grandsons Brendan and Evan McCollam; sister Doris Wirick; and 52 nieces and nephews.  Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Olcan "Mac" "Al" McCollam, parents, William and Eva Hamann, and siblings, Evart Hamann, Ella Mae Chenoweth,...

Jan 31, 2018

Kathleen K. Koontz (nee Fletcher), age 82, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was born April 12, 1935 in Toto, Indiana to the late Glen and Gladys Fletcher.  Kathleen was employed as a production worker for Orville Redenbacher for 24 years. Kathleen loved caring for everyone around her and she never asked for anything in return....

Jan 29, 2018

Michael Alan Berrier, age 47 a longtime Portage/Chesterton resident passed away Monday, January 29, 2018.  He was born on May 1, 1970 in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Michael graduated from Chesterton High School in 1988.  He went on to Purdue University graduating in 1993 with his Bachelor's degree and in 2010  earning his Masters of Business Administration.  Michael served as Vice...