Gayla D. Bolint
Dec 21, 2017
GAYLA D. BOLINT, age 73, of Portage, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. She was born on July 12, 1944 to the late Gaylord and Billie Roy. She was a member at Nativity of Our Savior as well as an employee of the church office and as a caterer for the church hall. Gayla had also worked at NIPSCO...
Sandra Lee Jakum
Dec 20, 2017
Sandra Lee Jakum, age 71, of Hobart passed away December 20, 2017 at her daughter's home in Battle Ground. She was born November 21, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frederick and Florence (Hybert) Hull. She retired from the House Keeping Department of Valparaiso University. She was a member of the American Legion Post #502 Auxiliary.
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Carolyn J. Mcwhirter
Dec 19, 2017
Carolyn McWhirter, age 68, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017. She was born in Gary, Indiana on July 6, 1949 to the late Carl and Helen (nee Carrel) Gilmore. Carolyn was a retired self-employed beautician and also worked for many years at Sherri's Main Attraction in Portage. Carolyn will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Thomas Eldridge Woodward, Iii
Dec 19, 2017
Thomas Eldridge Woodward, III, age 37 of DeMotte, passed away Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at VNA Hospice. Thomas was born on February 7, 1980 in Valparaiso, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Else Woodward on December 2, 2017.
Thomas is survived by  4 children, Sabrina Woodward, John Woodward, Thomas Woodward, IV,  Trista...
Frances F. Hildebrandt
Dec 19, 2017
Frances F. Hildebrandt, age 92, of Portage passed away Tuesday December 19, 2017 at the Rittenhouse in Portage. Frances was born June 25, 1925 in Hammond, IN to the late Valentine and Victoria (Kowalski) Fary. She attended the Bonner Senior Center and truly enjoyed using her computer. She also attended the Crossroads Community Church in Aurora, IL with her...
Bernard J. Hoffman
Dec 18, 2017
Bernard J. Hoffman, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017. He was born on August 1, 1927 in Elmhurst, Illinois to the late Bernard and Edith Hoffman. He was a retired engineer with NIPSCO. He served six years in the U.S. Merchant Marines and two years in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was...
Roberto Rivera
Dec 18, 2017
Roberto Rivera, age 81, of Lake Station, IN, passed away Monday, December 18, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family in Tampa, FL. Roberto was born on June 21, 1936 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. He was a 40-year resident of East Chicago, IN and was a retiree of LTV Steel. In his spare time, Roberto was a carpenter, he...
Mary Rejon
Dec 18, 2017
Mary Rejon (nee Cooke), age 77, of Dallas, Texas and formerly of Hobart, passed away peacefully Monday, December 18,2017. She was born on August 15, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Robert and Irene (nee Parker) Cooke. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend.
Mary...
Leann Rene Vargas
Dec 18, 2017
Leann Rene Vargas, age 37 of Westville, Indiana passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born on November 28, 1980 in Valparaiso, Indiana. She graduated from Edison High School in Lake Station. Leann enjoyed crafts, going for walks on the beach, and spending time with family and...
Joseph P. Jancaric
Dec 17, 2017
Joseph P. Jancaric, age 90, of Hobart IN, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2017 at Brentwood of Hobart. He was born in Gary, IN to the late Mato and Anna (Srbelj) Jancarich. Joe graduated from Emerson High School in 1946 and subsequently enlisted in the Army. He was stationed in Whittier, Alaska where he served as a longshoreman....
Tammy Lynn Lane
Dec 17, 2017
Tammy Lynn Lane (nee Fleming), age 55, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, December 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gary, Indiana on April 2, 1962 to the late Fred and Adabell (nee Drake) Fleming. Tammy was an adventurous woman who enjoyed fishing, flowers, traveling, refurbishing and salvaging antiques, and most of all, spending...
Carmella P. "Fritzi" Helton
Dec 15, 2017
Carmella P. "Fritzi" Helton (nee Montorsi), age 80 a longtime Gary resident passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. She was born on November 8, 1937 in Gary, Indiana to the late Herman and Jennie Montorsi. Carmella was a bookkeeper by trade for many years.  She was a member of the Italian Ladies Benevelont Society. Carmella volunteered her time on...
Donald F. Underdahl
Dec 15, 2017
Donald F. Underdahl, age 69, of Hobart, passed away on December 15, 2017. He was born in Bismarck, North Dakota on October 1, 1948 to the late Glenn and Anne Underdahl. Don was the founder and owner of All American Tire in Hobart. He enjoyed fishing during his family trips to Canada. He will be remembered as a caring...
Roy Warren Imboden
Dec 15, 2017
Roy Warren Imboden of Hobart passed away Friday, December 15, 2017. He was born on November 16, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to Clyde L. and Eleanor (nee Wright) Imboden. Roy graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1949 and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1950-1954. He graduated from Indiana University with a bachelor degree in 1957,...
Malena Finney
Dec 14, 2017
Malena Finney, age 25, of South Haven, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on April 10, 1992.
Malena is survived by her son, Jonah; mother, Donna Hale; dad, Don Hale; father, Rocky Finney; maternal grandmother, Alice Smith; paternal grandparents, Norma and Gary Finney, Donald and Geraldine Hale; sisters, Krystal (Nathan), Kelliann...
Patricia Ann Ferro
Dec 13, 2017
Patricia Ann Ferro (Nee Foltz) was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 28, 1950 to Bette L. Helser and Robert W. Foltz, who passed in 1996 and 1997 respectively.
Patricia attended Hannah Homestead, Brentwood Elementary, and New Haven Junior High and High school where she supported the NH Bulldogs and was in the National Honor Society....
Patricia Ann Ferro (Nee Foltz)
Dec 13, 2017
Patricia Ann Ferro (Nee Foltz) was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana on August 28, 1950 to Bette L. Helser and Robert W. Foltz, who passed in 1996 and 1997 respectively.
Patricia attended Hannah Homestead, Brentwood Elementary, and New Haven Junior High and High school where she supported the NH Bulldogs and was in the National Honor Society....
Dionisio Trinidad
Dec 11, 2017
Dionisio is survived by his beloved wife, Carmen; sons, Dionisio (Peggy) Trinidad, Jr., George (Barbarajean) Trinidad, Luis Trinidad, Peter (Heather) Trinidad; daughters, Antonia (Jose) Serrano, Carmen (Fernando) Hernandez, Gloria Tellez, Teresa (Mark) Seago; 59 grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; infant daughter, Isabel Trinidad;...
Janice S. Akins
Dec 10, 2017
Janice S. Akins (nee Pierce), age 64 of Portage passed away Sunday, December 10, 2017. She was born on January 6, 1953 in Dyer, TN to the late George and Frances Pierce. She was formerly of New Chicago and was a graduate of River Forest High School. Janice moved to Portage where she resided for over 47 years. She...
Fred A. Schaefer "Uncle Freddy"
Dec 9, 2017
Fred A. Schaefer "Uncle Freddy", age 74, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Saturday, December 9, 2017. He was born in Gary, Indiana on August 3, 1943 to the late Fred R. and Barbara (nee Kometz) Schaefer. He took pride in his backyard, pool, geraniums, and the months he spent decorating his house for Christmas, which he...
