Mary Catherine Collins
Aug 16, 2017
Mary Catherine Collins, age 96, of Mokena, IL and formerly of Hobart passed away August 16, 2017 in her home with her family at her side. Mary was born January 4, 1921 in Rushville, Indiana to the late James and Jane (McGrath) Duffy. Mary retired as a teacher from the Hobart School System. She was a member of the Indiana...
Tabetha Sue Anne Wendrickx
Aug 15, 2017
Tabetha Sue Anne Wendrickx, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at Saint Mary's Medical Center. She was born on January 5, 1979 to Robert Wendrickx and Deborah Morse-Kristelli. Tabetha is survived by her three sons, Paul JR. Jonathon and Mark Schultz; her mother, Deborah Morse-Kristelli; three brothers, Mark Zimmerle Jr., Mike (Nicole) Zimmerle and Les (Tonya) Zimmerle...
Aaron Jessie "Shot Gunny" Elliott Shultz
Aug 15, 2017
Aaron Jessie "Shot Gunny" Elliott Shultz, age 21, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2017. He was born on April 1, 1996 in Valparaiso, Indiana to his loving parents Charles "Eddie" and Robin Shultz. Aaron was an avid sports fan and especially loved basketball, football and was a diehard Cubs fan. He enjoyed listening to music and appreciated hotrods....
Jean M. Davis
Aug 14, 2017
Jean M. Davis, age 87, passed away peacefully Monday August 14, 2017. She was born November 18, 1929 in Hobart, Indiana to Charles and Mildred Diederich. Jean was a lifelong member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church. She was also a member of St. Ann Confraternity, St. Mary Hospital Auxiliary and a charter member of Sigma Upsilon Alpha Phi Sorority. Jean...
Elizabeth Wineinger
Aug 14, 2017
Elizabeth "Betty" (nee Hasza) Wineinger, age 99 and a half, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, August 14, 2017. She was born on December 23, 1917 in Hobart, Indiana to the late George and Bertha Hasza. She was married 73 years to her wonderful, loving husband Gene, who preceded her in death in 2014. She is also survived by her...
Kathy M. Frasure
Aug 14, 2017
Kathy M. Frasure, age 71, of Gary, passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2017 at St Mary's Medical Center. She was born in Joplin Missouri on June 28, 1946. She loved to work puzzles .Kathy will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Kathy is survived by her husband, Bobby Frasure of Gary; son, Tommie...
Robert Bruce Mcclellan
Aug 12, 2017
Robert Bruce McClellan, 91, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away on August 12, 2017. Bob was born in the Tolleston neighborhood of Gary on January 29, 1926. During World War II, he served in the United States Army, 44th Tank Battalion, in the Philippines. He was later stationed near Tokyo, Japan, where he delivered mail for the Army....
Raymond Roosevelt Henry Iii
Aug 9, 2017
In Memory of Raymond Roosevelt Henry III On August 9th, 2017 Raymond Roosevelt Henry III went on to be with the Lord. Born in Gary, Indiana on December 10th, 1960 to parents Raymond R. Henry Jr. and Letha (Henry) Williams, he is survived in death by his mother, four grown children: Joshua Lee (and Larisa) Henry, Anna (and Jay) Aimutis,...
Rebecca M. Houston
Aug 8, 2017
Rebecca M. Houston, age 78, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born in Wedowee, Alabama on November 24, 1938 to the late Lee and Mary (Carr) Wilson. She was a member of the Untied Baptist Church in Chicago. Rebecca enjoyed shopping and visiting with her sisters. Rebecca is survived by daughter,...
Mark Anthony Wilkerson
Aug 8, 2017
Mark Anthony Wilkerson, age 48, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was born in Nueces County, Texas on June 9, 1969 to Glenn Wilkerson and Maria Elena Silva. Mark is survived by his son, Jake Wilkerson; mother, Maria Elena Silva; father Glenn Wilkerson; two brothers, Larry Silva and Daryl Dean Silva, numerous nieces and nephews and other...
Paraskevi "Patty" Tsilimos
Aug 3, 2017
Paraskevi "Patty" Tsilimos, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017. She was born in Chios, Greece on May 10, 1934 to the late Mihail and Kaliope (nee Mihalis) Karakozis. Paraskevi is survived by son, Chuck (Jennifer) Tsilimos; daughters, Irene Tsilimos, Kelly (Dan) Marlow; brothers, John (Angie) Karakozis, Marko (Maggie) Karakozis; sister, Katina (late Pantelis) Mamounas; sisters in law, Maria...
Carol Jean York
Aug 2, 2017
CAROL J. YORK, age 71, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2017. She was born in Rossford, OH on July 23, 1946 to the late Otis and Irene Askins. Carol enjoyed watching TV, especially NCIS, Blue Bloods and QVC. She was a pet lover who cared deeply about her cats and dogs. Carol is survived by her 3 daughters,...
Scott "Bear" Conn
Aug 1, 2017
Scott "Bear" Conn, age 38, of Hobart, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017. He was born in Angeles City, Philippines on December 6, 1978. Scott was a Chicago White Sox fan who enjoyed motorcycles, video games, grilling, playing pool and bags, and going to the beach. Most of all, he loved spending time with his family and will be...
Mildred A. Brooks
Aug 1, 2017
Mildred Ann (Price) Brooks, age 93, was taken home by the Lord on August 1, 2017. She was born on March 30, 1924, in Gary, IN. She is survived by two sons; Kenneth (Carol) Brooks of Otterbein, IN, and Dr. Leslie (Jerry) Brooks of Carmel, IN; daughter, Cynthia (Timothy) Beckett of Westville, IN; sister, Doris McShane, of Valparaiso, IN; 11...
Jeffrey Scott Marquiss
Jul 28, 2017
Jeffrey S. Marquiss, age 51, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 due to injuries sustained from a motorcycle accident. He was born on August 7, 1965 to Diane and Jack Marquiss in Hammond, Indiana. Jeff was a graduate of Lake Central High School class of 1984. He was a plasterer by trade and currently employed with Stucco Concepts and...
Teresa Karen Byrnes
Jul 28, 2017
Teresa Karen Byrnes, age 56, of Michigan City passed away unexpectedly in her home on Friday July 28, 2017. Teresa was born November 21, 1960 in Gary, IN. She was a disabled Ironworker that worked out of Local Union #395. She enjoyed and was very competitive when playing darts, she loved the Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore, music, attending concerts,...
Shirlyn D. Owens
Jul 28, 2017
Shirlyn D. Owens, age 69, passed away on Friday, July 28, 2017 at Saint Mary's Medical Center. She was born on November 16, 1947 to the late Otto and Imogene (nee Lampkins) Tate. She was a retired custodian for Lake Station School Systems. Shirlyn married Joseph R. Owens, on December 22, 1992 in Crown Point. She will be remembered as...
Delbert G. Solomon
Jul 27, 2017
DELBERT G. SOLOMON, age 94, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born in South Lake County, IN on May 27, 1923 to the late John and Elizabeth Solomon. He served in the US Army as a Paratrooper during WWII and was a recipient of the Purple Heart Medal. He was a...
Sandra J. Manning
Jul 27, 2017
Sandra J Manning, age 60, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017 at Saint Mary's Medical Center. She was born on June 7, 1957 to the late Joseph and Gwendolyn (nee Carpenter) Shirk Sr. She worked in Human Resources at Rohm –Haas and also for Prudential. Sandra married Phillip Manning, the love of her life, on June 2, 1990 in...
Marilyn J. Leach
Jul 27, 2017
Marilyn Jean Leach (Leech) was born in Gary, Indiana on February 9, 1931. She was the only child of Lillian Ruth (Lucas) Leech and Herbert A. Leech. She died on July 27, 2017. She was a long-time resident of Hobart, Indiana. She was predeceased by her dear and loyal companions, Anne Van Beek and Olga Dotlich, and leaves her wonderful...
