Jean Deem
Jul 27, 2017
Jean Deem, age 83, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, July 27, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 6, 1933 to the late Dorrie and Julia Carmin. On January 15, 1955, she married the love of her life, Charles Deem, who preceded her in death. In her free-time, Jean enjoyed bowling three times a...
Betty Covelli
Jul 25, 2017
Betty Covelli, age 92, of Lake Station, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2017. She was born in Islington, New South Wells, Australia on March 29, 1925 to the late John "Jack" and Janet (nee Merrion) Condron. Betty became a US Citizen on August 26, 1999 after coming to the US in 1950. She was a...
Ann D. Atwell
Jul 24, 2017
Ann D. Atwell, age 75, of Hobart, passed away Monday, July 24, 2017 at St Mary's Medical Center. She was born on February 13, 1942 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Marvin and Ruth (nee Wilkins) Oglesby. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by three daughters, Pam...
Inez M. Lowery
Jul 23, 2017
Inez M. Lowery, age 86 of Crown Point passed away Sunday, July 23, 2017. She was born on August 20, 1930 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late Arthur and Bessie Hopson. Inez was a lifelong Calumet Township and Merrillville area resident. She enjoyed quilting and painting and was a member of the China Painters Guild. Inez is survived by one...
Oscar Lee Wilson
Jul 23, 2017
Oscar Lee Wilson was born on May, 22, 1948 in Joiner, Arkansas. He was the sixth child born into the union of Napoleon and Ophelia Lucille Wilson. Oscar was a Master Sergeant in the United States Marines for four years (1967-1971) where he received numerous medals. After serving in the Marines, Oscar moved to Gary, Indiana and worked for Amoco...
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....
