obituaries

Oct 17, 2017

Nettie L. Poe, age 73, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2017.  She was born in Blount County, Alabama on February 19, 1944 to the late Neil and Bee (nee Worden) Purcell.  Nettie enjoyed flowers, birds, and the company of her family.  She will be remembered as a loving and generous mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend.

Oct 16, 2017

Linda Clemans, age 68, of Lake Station passed away Monday October 16, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her loved ones.  Linda was born October 9, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Samuel and Petra (Luna) DeLeon.  Linda was a homemaker, mother, grandmother and wife. Her favorite job was working in a daycare center.  ...

Oct 15, 2017

Liz Bachinski (nee Bolles), age 97 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was born on September 16, 1920 in Garyton, Indiana to the late Harry and Ruth Bolles.  She was the oldest member of Augustana Lutheran Church where she was very active.  She volunteered her time working on the church bulletin and also helping...

Oct 14, 2017

Penny Sansone, age 62, of Portage, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on January 26, 1955 to the late Earl and Ruth (nee Quillen) Bellar.  Penny was on the board of the Portage Youth Basketball for many years and served as secretary of the organization as well.  She enjoyed sewing, bowling and playing...

Oct 13, 2017

Hilda B. Hoham of Ogden Dunes passed away Friday, October 13, 2017. She was born on January 29, 1934 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to Henry and Martha (Ohlendorf) Brandt, both who preceded her in death. On December 31, 1956 in Fort Wayne, Indiana, she married Frederick D. Hoham III, who preceded her in death. Hilda is survived by son,...

Oct 13, 2017

GERALD ALLEN "JERRY" BURKLAND, age 63, of Wheatfield, died on Friday, October 13, 2017.  He was born in Gary on April 9, 1954.  Jerry was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #150 and retired from Landscape Pro.

Jerry is survived by son, LT William Robert Burkland of Alabama; daughter, Brandy Bo Burkland of Alabama;  brother, Robert...

Oct 11, 2017

Arlene Sproul, age 75, of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at St. Anthony Village in Crown Point. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 21, 1941 to the late Chester and Clara (nee Majewski) Zaorski. Arlene is survived by siblings, Lawrence (Martha), Donald (Theresa), Richard (Joan), Marilyn (Walter) Rausch, Carole (John) Wurmlinger, Steven Zaorski; nephew, Alexander...

Oct 10, 2017

JoAnne Mae Gately, age 87, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. She was born on July 27, 1930 in Spring Valley, Illinois to the late Dennis and Helen Gately. She was a graduate of Emerson High School and earned a B.S. degree from St. Louis University, and a Master's degree from Loyola University. As a registered nurse she...

Oct 10, 2017

TIMOTHY FIZER, JR., age 42, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, October 10, 2017. He was born in Gary, Indiana on June 7, 1975. Tim was a 1993 graduate of Portage High School and was employed as an iron worker for Iron Worker's Local #395. He will be remembered as a hard worker who enjoyed going to concerts and hanging out...

Oct 9, 2017

JOSEPH M. McGEE, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, October 9, 2017 at Sebo's Nursing and Rehab in Hobart. He was retired from US Steel and was a member of American Legion Post 260 in Portage, Indiana. Joe enjoyed attending church with friends. He also loved gardening and song birds. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Oct 7, 2017

Jackie "Jack" T. Bellar, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, October 7, 2017. He was born in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas on October 3, 1938 to the late Charles L. and Laura Elizabeth (nee Sinks) Bellar. Jack proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He was a 40 year member of the Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church in...

Oct 4, 2017

Tina Louise (nee Miller) Brown, age 39, of Westville, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at St. Anthony Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on September 30, 1978 to Thomas and Linda (nee Casey) Miller. Tina will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Tina is survived by her...

Oct 4, 2017

Glenn DeRidder, age 88, passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Glenn was born September 16, 1929 in Harvey, Illinois to the late John and Mildred (nee Hogberg) DeRidder. Glenn, retired, was an expediter at Combustion Engineering. Glenn married the love of his life Joan McGinley on September 12, 1950. He was an active member and elder of Jehovah's Witnesses for...

Oct 3, 2017

Gene D. Holstein, age 83, of Portage, passed away October 3, 2017. He was born on July 15, 1934 in Fort Dodge, Iowa to the late Walter and Pauline (nee Shannon) Holstein. Gene was a retired Local #150 Operating Engineer. He proudly served in the United States Army and loved the outdoors. Gene was a member of the American Legion...

Oct 2, 2017

Bernice E. Holland, age 94 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Monday, October 2, 2017. She was born on February 8, 1923 in Gary, Indiana to the late Denis and Delia Holland. She graduated from Catholic Central High School in Hammond in 1941. She went on to earn her Bachelors's degree from Nazareth College in Kalamazoo Michigan. She then...

Oct 2, 2017

Johnnie Mae Cornett, age 89, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, October 2, 2017. She was born on August 5, 1928 in Piney Grove, Kentucky. Johnnie will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother who enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening and scrapbooking. She is survived by her sons, Terry Lee Waddell, Michael Waddell; daughter, Arlene (John) Hochstettler; step...

Oct 1, 2017

Melvin "Mel" D. Kemp, age 82, of LOFS/Crown Point, passed away October 1, 2017. He was born in Garden City, Kansas on August 31, 1935 to the late Melvin and Gladys (nee Johnson) Kemp. He is survived by his loving wife, of 41 years, Nancy (nee Zeiss) Kemp. He was previously married to the late Jean (nee Stone) Kemp and...

Oct 1, 2017

SUSAN LYNN FLEMING, age 53, of Hobart, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday afternoon October 1, 2017 surrounded by the people she loved. She was born in Gary, Indiana on March 2, 1964 to the late Joseph and Martha Sobczak. Susan married Truman Fleming on July 15, 1995 in Kissimmee, FL. She was employed as an office assistant at...

Sep 30, 2017

James "Jim" R. Vogel, age 86, of Chesterton and Lake Station passed away Saturday September 30, 2017. James was born May 3, 1931 in Fayette County, Illinois to the late John and Lois (Augenstine) Vogel. Jim was a US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was an electrician that worked out of IBEW Local Union #697. Jim was also...

Sep 29, 2017

Robert "Bob" L. Emerson, age 94, of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, formerly of Portage, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 6, 1923 to the late Douglas and Alta (nee Horne) Emerson. Bob proudly served his country in WWII from 1943-1946 in the U.S. Army. He enjoyed photography and bowling and was an avid Chicago...