Stephen W. Newsom
Jul 7, 2017
Stephen "Steve" W. Newsom, age 59, of Hobart, passed away Friday, July 7, 2017. He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 2, 1958 to the late DC and Mary (nee Edmaiston) Newsom. Steve enjoyed cooking and providing for his family. He will be remembered as a kind hearted father, brother, uncle, and friend. Steve is survived by his sons,...
Victor Rodriguez
Jul 5, 2017
Victor Rodriguez, age 70 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017. He was born on November 17, 1946 in Juncos, Puerto Rico to the late Victoriano and Guadalupe Rodriguez. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Victor served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He loved to play Horseshoes....
Sarah E. Durbin
Jul 5, 2017
Sarah E. Durbin, age 79, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Wednesday, July 5, 2017. She was born in Fayette County, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1938 to the late Charles and Dela Mae (nee Sanner) Knopsnider. Sarah had a passion for planting flowers. Sarah is survived by son, John (Marsha) Durbin, Jr.; daughters, Mary, Naomi; grandchildren, Joshua, Nathaniel,...
Nicholas Gheaja
Jul 4, 2017
NICHOLAS GHEAJA, age 68, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of East Chicago Washington High School and then served in the US Marine Corps. Nick married Bonita Tinsley, the love of his life, on October 23, 1970 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in East Chicago. He was a bricklayer...
Betty June Vieitez
Jul 3, 2017
Betty Vieitez, age 84, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 3, at Heritage Health in Dwight, Illinois. She was born on June 9, 1933, in Hammond, IN to Peter and Marcile (Havling) Jongsma. She was a band mother for Hobart bands for many years. She was a member of the Southern Pines, NC quilters guild. She enjoyed making beautiful quilts...
Juanita "Jenny" Lopez
Jul 2, 2017
Juanita "Jenny" Lopez (nee Aguilar), age 81, of Portage, passed away Sunday, July 2, 2017. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on October 31, 1935. Jenny worked for the City of Gary and retired from the Government Complex after many years in the Auditors Department. She will be deeply missed by her family, and all those who knew her. Jenny...
Patricia J. Moore
Jul 1, 2017
Patricia Jane Moore, age 77, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, July 1, 2017 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born in Portage, Indiana on November 28, 1939 to the late James Van and Gladys Irene (nee Matherly) Huff. She loved feeding the birds and working in her flower garden. Patricia will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who...
Mary Frances Scott
Jun 29, 2017
Mary Frances "Fran" Scott, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on April 9, 1930 in Knoxville, TN to the late George and Virgie Corum. On July 7, 1947 she married the love of her life, Claude G. Scott. In her free-time, she enjoyed shopping at Bailey's and...
Barry Elmo Mullen
Jun 29, 2017
Barry Elmo Mullen, age 60, of Hanna passed away Thursday June 29, 2017 at his home. He was born October 22, 1956 in Geneva, IL to the late Robert and Bette (Rossiter) Mullen. Barry was the owner and operator of the Last Resort Campground in Hanna, Indiana. He also was an engineer that worked for Westinghouse Corp. and Crown Electric....
Carol A. Eberhardt
Jun 28, 2017
Carol A. Eberhardt, age 77, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday June 28, 2017. Carol was born January 14, 1940, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Walter and Dorothy (nee VanderMeulen) Melnyk of Hobart. She was a retired Registered Nurse of St. Margaret Mercy in Hammond. She was a member of St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Hobart. She will be remembered...
Cy Barnes
Jun 28, 2017
Cyril M. "Cy" Barnes, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, June 28, 2017. He was born on September 8, 1931 in Gary, Indiana. On June 26, 1954, he married the love of his life, Nancy (nee Mokol) Barnes. Cy spent his career as a truck driver and was a member of the Teamsters Local 142. He was an avid...
Marguerite C. Noll
Jun 26, 2017
Marguerite C. Noll, age 93, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. She was born on June 21, 1924 in Mitchell, South Dakota to the late Steven and Mary Mason. On March 25, 1944, she married Romaine Noll, who preceded her in death. Marguerite enjoyed her job working retail sales at Carson Pirie Scott. In her free-time, she liked...
Carol Ann Sotiriou
Jun 26, 2017
Carol Ann Sotiriou, age 55 of Portage passed away Monday, June 26, 2017. She was a Portage resident for the past 9 months and a member of Real Life Community Church. She loved Chicago Sports, photography, her plants and being out in the sun. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Carol is survived by two daughters,...
Jewel H. Turley
Jun 26, 2017
Jewel Turley, age 81, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Monday, June 26, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Freedona, Kentucky on June 18, 1936 to the late Calvin and Velda (nee Patton) Turley. Jewel retired from US Steel. In his free time, he enjoyed going to the casino and fishing. Jewel is survived...
Idabelle Van Wormer
Jun 25, 2017
IdaBelle VanWormer age 94 of Lebanon IN, formally of Portage IN, passed away Sunday June 25, 2017. She retires from Portage School Systems and was a founding member of Nativity of our Savior Catholic Church. She is survived by her 5 children. David (Linda) VanWormer of Anaheim CA, Joan Scherrer of Avon IN, Paul (Carrie) VanWormer of Portage IN, John...
Lawrence W. Wheeler
Jun 25, 2017
LAWRENCE W. WHEELER, age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on December 11, 1936 in Washington, PA. Lawrence proudly served his country in the National Guard and Air Force. He retired from LTV Steel as an electrician after 32 years of employment. He was a member of Liverpool...
Elsie M. Riggers
Jun 25, 2017
Elsie M. Riggers, age 99, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, June 25, 2017. She was born in Bennet, Iowa on February 6, 1918 to the late Thomas and Meta (nee Treimer) Pohlmann. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Hobart. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and grandmother. Elsie is survived by her...
Shawn K Carlotta
Jun 24, 2017
Shawn K. Carlotta, age 52, of Lake Station, formerly of Merrillville passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. She was born June 20, 1965 in East Chicago, Indiana to John L. and the late Zondra K. (nee LaBelle) Carlotta. Shawn was a former kitchen manager at Shoney's Restaurant and a Merrillville High School graduate. Shawn enjoyed; rock-n-roll music, darts, gardening, and...
Carol Hancock
Jun 23, 2017
Carol A. Hancock, age 73, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, June 23, 2017 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born in Eldorado, Illinois on November 2, 1943. She enjoyed bowling and traveling, but most of all she loved life and spending time with relatives and friends. Carol will be remembered as an animal lover and will be greatly missed....
Jennifer Sue Sisco
Jun 21, 2017
Jennifer Sue Sisco, age 45, of Portage passed away Wednesday June 21, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born March 20, 1972 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Wendell Sisco, Sr. and Wilda (Mills) Sisco. Jennifer had struggled with Diabetes most of her life. She loved her family, had many dear friends and will be loved and greatly missed forever....
