Isabel A. Martin
Jul 23, 2017
Isabel A. (nee Geyer) Martin, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017 at her daughter's home. She was born on August 20, 1929 in Francesville, Indiana to the late Samuel and Tylla Geyer. Isabel retired after 25 years of working for Valparaiso University as an Administrative Assistant for the Registrar. In her free-time, she enjoyed sewing and...
Robert "Bob" Mccleary Wilson
Jul 23, 2017
Robert "Bob" McCleary Wilson, age 85, of Monticello passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 in his home with his loving wife at his side. Robert was born January 6, 1933 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William Donald and Margaret E. (McCleary) Wilson. Bob retired as a Cement Finishing Foreman for the Hunter Corporation. He was an honorary member of...
Anita Sue Mendez
Jul 21, 2017
Anita S. Mendez (nee Stegner), age 69, of Portage, passed away Friday, July 21, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on October 29, 1947 to the late John and Jeannett (nee Kaptuska) Stegner. Anita worked as an accountant at Urschel labs. She will be remembered as a loving; mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Anita is survived by her...
Daniel Raymond Sutton, Sr.
Jul 21, 2017
Daniel Raymond Sutton, Sr., age 65, of Chesterton passed away Friday July 21, 2017 at his home. Daniel was born January 27, 1952 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Charles R. and Eileen E. (Brown) Sutton. He was a painting contractor. Daniel was a member of the Central Avenue Church of God in Portage. He was loved by his family...
Charles H. Marlow
Jul 21, 2017
CHARLES H. MARLOW, age 61, of Hobart, passed away July 21, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born in Hammond on December 31, 1955 to the late Marvin Dewey and Monnie Marlow. Charles was raised in Alabama and graduated from Attala High School. He was formerly employed at Westmont and Caine Steel. Charles proudly served his country in...
Patricia R. Strong
Jul 20, 2017
PATRICIA R. STRONG, age 75, of Merrillville, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born on March 21, 1942 in Chicago, IL. Patricia previously attended Hessville Christian Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Patricia is survived by her daughter, Robin (John Mancilla) Strong of Crown Point and April (Cesar) Sanchez of Hobart;...
Marika Lozanovski
Jul 20, 2017
Marika Lozanovski, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was born on October 16, 1933 in Debar, Macedonia to the late Blaze and Kostadina Hristevski. She married Kiril Lozanovski, who preceded her in death in 2000. In her free-time, she enjoyed baking, cooking, gardening and doing needlepoint. Marika is survived by her son, Steve Lozanovski; daughter-in-law,...
Betty Jane Wells-Searer
Jul 19, 2017
Betty Jane Wells-Searer, age 87, of North Webster, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 22, 1929 in Joliet, Illinois to the late Herbert and Mary Secor. Betty was a talented seamstress. In her free-time, she enjoyed quilting, sewing, embroidery, knitting and crocheting. Betty retired...
Natalie Lynn Murchek Pascente
Jul 18, 2017
NATALIE LYNN MURCHEK, age 47, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born on July 30, 1969 in East Chicago, IN. Natalie was a graduate of the Hobart High School Class of 1987. She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter and grandmother. She loved, was loved, and will be remembered. She is survived by her...
Maryann Popp
Jul 18, 2017
MaryAnn Popp, age 89, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2017. She was born in Hobart, Indiana on February 5, 1928 to the late John and Anna (nee Dujmovich) Cicillian. MaryAnn graduated from Hobart High School, class of 1946. She went on to graduate from St. Joseph Hospital in South Bend in 1949, where she later became a member...
Mary Gomez
Jul 17, 2017
Mary Gomez, age 66, of Portage, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 8, 1951 to Jesse Gomez and Gloria (nee Benavente) Ramirez. Mary worked in maintenance for Lake Station School system. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Mary is survived by her mother, Gloria Ramirez of...
Courtney Lee Paulus
Jul 17, 2017
Courtney Lee Paulus, age 28, of Crown Point, passed away Monday, July 17, 2017 surrounded by her loving family and close friends. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on January 16, 1989. Courtney, known as Aunt Deboo to her nephews, had a big heart and cared about other's feelings. She enjoyed spending time with her nephews, being with her friends,...
Mark E. Isolampi
Jul 17, 2017
MARK E. ISOLAMPI, age 58, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 17, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1959 in Gary. Mark was a graduate of Merrillville High School in 1977 and went on to graduate from Lincoln Technical Institute. He was currently employed with Whiteco Pool Solutions. Mark was a very involved member of Augustana Lutheran...
Dorothy Janette Trimble
Jul 15, 2017
Dorothy Janette (nee Smith) Trimble, age 74, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday July 15, 2017. She was born in Wayne County/ State Line Mississippi, on May 19, 1943 to the late Walter and Maggie Jane (nee Pritchett) Smith. Dorothy was a lifetime member of the United Pentecostal Church of Portage. Dorothy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Major James P. Madison, Us Army Retried
Jul 15, 2017
Major James P. Madison, US Army Retired, age 96, of Hobart passed away Saturday July 15, 2017 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. James was born November 29, 1920 in South Bend, Indiana to the late Patrick James and Helen (Etnire) Madison. He retired as a Major from the US Army and also from the Indiana Employment Security Division....
Doris A. Meilahn
Jul 15, 2017
Doris A. (nee Sallach) Meilahn, age 95, of Hobart, passed away July 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 8, 1922 in Etna, PA to the late Paul and Hildegarde Sallach. Doris worked as an elementary school teacher for most of her life at various Lutheran schools. She was a dedicated member of...
Steve Bohren
Jul 11, 2017
Steven L. Bohren, age 47, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, July 11, 2017. He was born on June 24, 1970 in Bend, Oregon to Gary and Lorraine Bohren. Steve was currently employed as an Ironworker and was a member of the Ironworkers Local# 395. He loved downhill snow skiing and will always be remembered as a skier extraordinaire. In his...
Kurt R. Imboden
Jul 10, 2017
KURT R. IMBODEN, age 55, of Calumet City, IL and formerly a longtime Hobart resident passed away Monday, July 10, 2017. Kurt was born on September 4, 1961 to Roy and Henrietta Imboden. He was a 1979 graduate of Hobart High School. He is survived by his son, Zebulon "Zeb" Imboden; father, Roy Imboden; 4 brothers, Alan (Cheryl) Imboden, Clyde...
Jeffrey Alan Erbe
Jul 9, 2017
Jeffrey Alan Erbe, age 55, of Hobart passed away Sunday July 9, 2017 unexpectedly in Lake Station. Jeff was born November 9, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald E. and Joann (Jendrzejewski) Erbe. Jeff is survived by his loving sister Sherri M. (Chris) Edwards of Hobart and his niece Stefanie (Jack) Klein of Pittsburgh, PA. Jeff is also...
Dominic Lentini
Jul 9, 2017
Dominic Lentini, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, July 9, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Gary, Indiana on March 15, 1941 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Montrose) Lentini. Dominic was in the United States Army Reserve for 8 Years. He proudly served as a Gary Firefighter for...
