obituaries

Dec 8, 2017

Karen L. Cable, age 45 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Friday, December 9, 2017.  She was born on February 13, 1972 in Valparaiso, Indiana.  Karen enjoyed reading, crocheting, and crossword puzzles.

She is survived by her parents, Clarence and Louise Cable of Lake Station, IN; one daughter, Haley Cable of Lake Station, IN; one brother,  ...

Dec 7, 2017

Linda Coons, age 71, of Portage, passed away Thursday, December 7, 2017.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on January 8, 1946 to the late Andrew and Lillian (nee Bennett) Cupka.  She enjoyed her plants, reading, and most of all, spending time with her grandchildren.

Linda is survived by son, Joe (Jeannie) Coons; grandchildren, Taylor Coons, Heather...

Dec 6, 2017

Gaylynn Marie Cox, age 54, of Schererville passed away Wednesday December 6, 2017 at the Porter County VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Gaylynn was born September 6, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana to Mac and Majorie (Swantko) Sakal.

She loved flowers, children and her dogs. She was a dispatcher with the Schererville Police Department for many years and...

Dec 5, 2017

Dale R. Bean, age 85, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  Dale was born on April 17, 1932 in Dexter, Missouri to the late William R. and Opal (nee Walden) Bean. He was a member of Seventh-Day Adventist Church. He was a retired master mechanic and trouble shooter for General Motors and also an Automation Designer, who...

Dec 5, 2017

Lee T. Knight, age 57, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 18, 1960 to the late Tracy Lee Knight and Linda Lou (nee Williams) Woodruff.  Lee loved Harley Davidson Motorcycles and fishing.  He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, and friend.

Lee is survived by...

Dec 5, 2017

William H. Hutson, "Bill", age 74, of Merrillville, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017. He was born on February 24, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Waddell and Elizabeth Hutson. A lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, Bill was a member of the Isaac Walton League and Ducks Unlimited.  He enjoyed waterfowl hunting and fishing.

Bill is...

Dec 5, 2017

Modesto "Moe" Candelaria, Jr., age 61, of Deerfield Beach, FL, formerly of East Chicago and Gary, passed away December 5, 2017 in FL.  He was born on March 23, 1956 in East Chicago.  He retired as a Pipe Insulator for Local 17 after 40 years of service.  Moe loved watching sports, playing dominoes, and cooking on the grill.  He...

Dec 5, 2017

Larry L. Kludt, age 67, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at home.  He was born on March 25, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to the late Rueben and Evelyn Kludt. Larry will always be remembered for his benevolent nature. He always put other people first and would give his last dollar to anyone who needed it. He...

Dec 3, 2017

Nellie Brown Bowman, age 95, of Portage, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born on January 11, 1922 in Casey County, Kentucky to the late Samuel and Mabel Brown. On September 12, 1941, Nellie married the love of her life, Clarence Bowman. She was a dedicated member of Bible Baptist Church in Portage. Nellie worked as the...

Dec 2, 2017

Else Woodward (NEE Haidle), age 58, of DeMotte passed away December 2, 2017 at her son's home in Lake Station.  Else was born February 7, 1959 in Heidelberg, Germany to the late Friedrich and Elsa (Frank) Haidle.  She was a licensed practical nurse working at the Addison Pointe Medical Center in Chesterton, Indiana.  Else lived and breathed for her...

Dec 1, 2017

Sandra "Sandy" D. Neher, age 56, of Lake Station, passed away on December 1, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  She was born in Sun Valley, California on March 26, 1961 to the late Jesse and Betty (nee Webb) Mulkins. Sandy worked at River Forest School where she touched the lives of many.  She enjoyed bowling, playing...

Nov 30, 2017

James Galbraith Jr., age 71 of Lake Station passed away Thursday November 30, 2017. He was born on September 20, 1946 to the late James and Lucy Galbraith.  James was a longtime Lake Station resident and had retired from LTV Steel.  He served his country in the U.S. Army.  James enjoyed working on and owning street rods.

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Nov 30, 2017

ROBERT M. "BUCK" UPTHEGROVE, age 63, of DeMotte, formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017.  He was born on March 8, 1954 to the late Raymond and Vivian Upthegrove.  Bob was a dedicated 35 year NIPSCO employee, where he loved his coworkers and they loved him.  He enjoyed watching drag racing, and was a fan of college...

Nov 30, 2017

Margarita Ramos De Perez, age 88, of Puerto Rico, passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017.  She was born in Puerto Rico on April 9, 1929 to the late Castulo Ramos and Cruz Rodriguez.  She loved music, dancing, singing, fishing, cooking, and growing beautiful flowers.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend who enjoyed making everyone...

Nov 29, 2017

Donald L. Smith, Sr., age 82, of Dyer, formerly of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Valparaiso.  He was born in LaPorte, Indiana on September 21, 1935 to the late Daniel and Louise (nee Rhoda) Smith.  He was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church in Dyer.  Don served on various church...

Nov 28, 2017

Charlene Taylor (nee Ingram) age 81, of Portage passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017. She was born on July 2, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Helen (nee Koritko) Ingram. On July 3, 1954 Charlene married Larry K. Taylor who preceded her in death. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt...

Nov 28, 2017

William Blanton Morton Sr., age 86, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on July 13, 1931 in Wartace, Tennessee to the late Omar William and Margaret (nee Elrod) Morton. He married the love of his life Evelyn Picon on March 8, 1950 in Hobart, Indiana. William was...

Nov 28, 2017

THOMAS E. KALBERER, SR., age 94, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2017.  Tom was born on November 26, 1923 in Winamac, Indiana and was a graduate of Medaryville High School.  He was a WWII Veteran where he served as an Army Medic.  Tom retired in 1986 from Arthur Winer after 36 years.   He was a member of...

Nov 27, 2017

Aileen L. (Garanson) Owens

Aileen L. Owens, 97, of DeWitt, Iowa passed away Monday November 27, 2017 atMaggie's House. Aileen was born in Alta Vista, Kansas, to Emanuel and Clara Garanson.  She was raised with three sisters on a farm in Kansas. After completing her higher education, Aileen became a school teacher. While she was teaching, she...

Nov 27, 2017

Shirley Ann Reed, age 78, of Hobart passed away Monday November 27, 2017 in her home.  She was born October 4, 1939 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Orville P. and Agnes M. (Plietner) Rudisel.  Shirley retired as an accountant that worked for several local companies. She was a steadfast and faithful member of Evergreen Memorial Baptist Church.  She...