Frederick M. Barcenas
Sep 7, 2017
Frederick "Fred" M. Barcenas, age 75, of Michigan City, passed away Thursday, September 7, 2017. He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 22, 1941 to the late Joseph and Susana (nee Mendoza) Barcenas. Fred was a mentor for Alcoholics Anonymous. He was a hardworking, well-loved father and grandfather who will be remembered as a wise, classy, caring, and funny...
Agnes "Maidie" Colglazier
Sep 4, 2017
Agnes "Maidie" (nee Barth) Colglazier, age 89, of Portage, passed away Monday, September 4, 2017. She was born on July 4, 1928 in Utica, New York. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Maidie is survived by her son, Curtis (Lea Ann) Jones; daughter, Louise Brook; brother, Carl Barth; six grandchildren and numerous...
Allison Pitman
Sep 3, 2017
Allison "Alli-O" Pitman, age 33, of Lake Station, went to be with her Lord on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at University of Chicago. She was born in Merrillville, Indiana on June 12, 1984 to Matt Pitman and Pamela (nee York) Hutchinson. She was a member of Real Life Community Church in Portage. Allison participated in the relay for life for...
Mildred M. Clarida
Sep 3, 2017
Mildred M. (nee Hall) Clarida, age 95, of Portage, passed away Sunday, September 3, 2017. She was born on February 14, 1922 in Orient, Illinois to the late John and Effie Hall. In her free time, she enjoyed gardening and crocheting. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Mildred is survived by her daughters,...
Estene Ferguson
Sep 1, 2017
Estene Ferguson, age 80, of Hobart, passed away at home on Friday, September 1, 2017. She was born in Paintsville, Kentucky on May 17, 1937 to the late John and Nancy (nee Skaggs) Hamilton. Estene worked for Inland Steel as a telephone operator. She was a long time member of the Lakewood Baptist Church in Merrillville. She will be remembered...
William R. Stewart
Aug 30, 2017
WILLIAM R. STEWART, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017, at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 9, 1941 in Mortons Gap, KY. Bill graduated from Portage High School and worked as a welder at US Steel. He was a member of the Michigan Ave. United Methodist Church, the Goodfellows Club...
Janice Lee Vereb
Aug 30, 2017
Janice Lee Vereb, 79 years old a longtime resident of Merrillville, Indiana has reunited with her husband Vincent Vereb on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Born July 9, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of the late John and Jennie Hamady. Loving and supportive mother to Christopher (Vicki) Vereb, Jennifer (John) Clendenen. Beloved Grandmother to Brittany Clendenen, Jack Clendenen, Ryan Clendenen,...
Veronica Kathleen "Sue" Granzow
Aug 29, 2017
Veronica Kathleen "Sue" Granzow, age 68, of Hobart passed away Tuesday August 29, 2017 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born July 12, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late C. Lenard and Kathleen (Jones) LaCoss. Sue retired from Bethlehem Steel Security Department. She also worked for Hobart Storage and the School City of Hobart for several years. Sue loved...
Trinity S. Burns
Aug 29, 2017
Trinity Burns, age 41, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 29, 2017 at William Riley Hospice of Calumet, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Hobart, Indiana on August 6, 1976. He worked for Local 150 as an Operator. He was an avid bowler, Monday night men's league and had multiple honored scores. Trinity will be remembered as...
Carmen N. Hernandez
Aug 29, 2017
Carmen N. Hernandez, age 82, of Lake Station, passed away August 29, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 22, 1935 in San Sebastian, Puerto Rico to the late Froilan and Juana Arocho. On December 11, 1953, she married Augustine Hernandez, who preceded her in death in 2013. Carmen was a member of Holy...
Esther E. Splittgerber
Aug 24, 2017
ESTHER ELAINE SPLITTGERBER, 80, of Gary/Hobart, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2017 in Valparaiso at Porter Regional Hospital. Born on April 4, 1937 to the late Alvin Wilhelm and Dorthy (nee Gvozdic) Splittgerber. Esther was baptized into the Lutheran faith and was later a member of Emmanuel Evangelical & Bethlehem Lutheran Churches. Growing up in Gary, Esther attended Emerson and...
Elvira Serrano
Aug 24, 2017
Elvira Serrano, age 92, of Lake Station, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away at home on Thursday, August 24, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 18, 1925 at home on the south side of Chicago. She moved back to her family's home town of Tarimoro, GTO, Mexico as a young girl, but moved back to...
Edward "Eddie" J. Reed
Aug 23, 2017
Edward "Eddie" J. Reed, age 48, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2017. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 21, 1969 to Arthur and Ann (nee Grabarek) Reed. Eddie enjoyed fishing, detailing cars, and working in the yard. He is survived by his parents, Arthur and Ann Reed; brothers, Thomas (Mirta) Reed, Michael Deliget; nephew, Brett Reed;...
Carole A. Whiteside
Aug 22, 2017
Carole (nee Walker) Whiteside, age 73, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at home. She was born on November 27, 1943 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Grover and Virginia Walker. On August 8, 1969, she married William C. Whiteside. Carole was employed as a bookkeeper. In her free time, she loved to read. She enjoyed chocolate and...
Henry J. "Hank" Hansen, Jr.
Aug 21, 2017
HENRY J. "HANK" HANSEN, JR., age 97, of Portage, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. Surviving are his two sons, Paul (Bernadette) of Delafield, WI and Robert (Patricia) of Schererville; 4 grandsons, Karl (Jeannette Messer), Kenneth (Julie Vanderhei), Erik (Nancy), and Adam; and 2 great-grandsons, Connor and Philip Henry. Henry was born on June 11, 1920 in Lake Linden, MI....
Paula R. Saylor
Aug 19, 2017
Paula R. Saylor, age 53, of Portage passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. She was born on March 18, 1964 in Valparaiso, Indiana. She formerly worked for Fountain View in Portage as a CNA. She is survived by her daughter, Amber Saylor; brother, Robert (Cynthia) Saylor; step father, Frankie Wedding; nieces, Tasha (Victoria) and Bobbi Saylor; nephews, Brayden and Ryan...
Randall E. Mantz
Aug 19, 2017
Randall E. Mantz, age 27, of Portage, passed away Saturday, August 19, 2017. He was born on November 19, 1989 in Merrillville. He was a 2008 graduate of Portage High School. Randy was currently employed as a heavy equipment operator for Minteq International and was a member of the Operating Engineers Local #150. He was an avid fan of Chicago...
Carmella "Carmie" Lewis
Aug 18, 2017
Carmie Lewis (nee Fesi) age 83 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. Carmie graduated from Froebel High School, Class of 1951. She was very active in HIEDC, portraying "Mama Mia". She volunteered her time at St Mary Medical Center Auxiliary as a Pink Lady. She was a member of the Tuesday Birthday Club, Sigma Upsilon Alpha...
Michael L. Wheele
Aug 18, 2017
Michael L. Wheele, age 66, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 18, 2017. He was born in Massillon, Ohio on July 11, 1951 to the late Emory and Betty (nee Columbo) Wheele. He was a proud member of the United States Army, 82nd Airborne. He was a member of the VFW, Post 5365 and the American Legion, Post 54, both...
Barbara J. "Barbie" Scott
Aug 16, 2017
Barbara J. "Barbie" Scott, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, August 16, 2017. She was born in Gary, Indiana on April 20, 1957 to the late John Scott and Angeline "Angie" Martino. Barbie was a free spirited individual with a firecracker personality. She was a part of Paul's Place in Hobart for all her life. Barbie loved being an...
