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...
Karen L. Cable
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, Â ...
Linda Coons
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...
Gaylynn Marie Cox
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...
Dale R. Bean
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...
Lee T. Knight
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...
William H. Hutson
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...
Modesto "Moe" Candelaria, Jr.
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...
Larry Kludt
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...
Nellie Bowman
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...
Else Woodward
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...
Sandra D. Neher
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...
James Galbraith Jr.
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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Robert M. "Buck" Upthegrove
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...
Margarita Ramos De Perez
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...
Donald L. Smith, Sr.
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...
