Harvey N. Schwartz
May 8, 2017
Harvey N. Schwartz, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Monday, May 8, 2017. He was born on September 20, 1931 in Portage, Indiana to the late John and Ruby Schwartz. Harvey proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post #5365 and the United...
Sarah And Nora Gedda
May 6, 2017
Sarah D. (nee Rivera) Gedda, age 28, of Hobart and her infant daughter, Nora Faith Gedda passed away in the early hours of Saturday, May 6, 2017. Sarah was born on January 26, 1989 in Gary, Indiana. She was a 2008 graduate of Hobart High School. On December 5, 2013, she married the love of her life, Scott Gedda, who...
Rosalie M. Hug
May 6, 2017
Rosalie M. Hug (nee Bartylla), age 83 of Crown Point (LOFS), passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 18, 1934 to the late Steven and Bernice (nee Newcomb) Bartylla. Rosalie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend. Rosalie is survived by her children Linda...
Cecil W. Hamilton Jr.
May 6, 2017
Cecil "Bud" Hamilton, Jr., aged 92, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017. He was born March 13, 1925 in Gary, IN to Cecil W. and Alice (nee Gibbs) Hamilton. He was a co-owner of Hamilton Kitchens for 20 years and retired from USS as a carpenter. After retirement he lived 25 years in Seminole Florida where he made...
Joseph R. Drasich
May 6, 2017
Joseph R. Drasich, age 94, of Hobart passed away Saturday, May 6, 2017 ,on the same day he wed his late beloved wife, Frieda (nee Bando) Drasich May 6, 1950. Joe was born April 26, 1923 in Frankfort, IL to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Eskra) Drasich. Joe was a retired Millwright and proudly served his country in the...
Wilbert R."Bill" Logan
May 4, 2017
Wilbert R. "Bill" Logan, age 86 of Hobart passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017. He was born on February 25, 1931 in Stockwell, Indiana to the late Paul and Martha Logan. He was a longtime area resident and longtime member of the Hobart First United Methodist Church. He earned his Bachelors and Masters degrees at Purdue University. Bill married Gloria...
Margaret Rosta
May 4, 2017
Rosta, Margaret Age 97, of Shelby Township, Michigan, passed away Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Regency of Shelby Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by Louis Rosta, her husband of 72 years. She had been a life-long resident of Hobart until moving to Michigan to live with her son Dennis and his wife Pamela. In addition to Dennis and...
Joseph P. Cortese
May 3, 2017
Joseph "Joe" P. Cortese, age 70, of Crown Point (LOFS), passed away at home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017. He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 13, 1946 to the late Pietro and Mary (nee Servino) Cortese. On November 20, 1971, Joe married the love of his life, Barbie J. Johnson. He was employed with Indiana University Northwest as...
Helen L. Jamski
May 3, 2017
HELEN L. JAMSKI, age 90, of Lake Station, passed away May 3, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on December 16, 1926 in Mattoon, IL to the late Ernest and Edna Price. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Helen is survived her 3 children, Daniel M. (Aida)Johnson, Gary, Philip B. (Kathleen) Johnson, Lake...
Gjeto "John" Nikolaj
May 2, 2017
Gjeto "John" Nikolaj, age 62 of Portage, passed away on May 2, 2017 at Porter Regional Hospital. He was born on April 6, 1955 in Montenegro to the late Kola and Fila (nee Gjokaj) Nikolaj. . On September 27, 1984 he married Lena Gjokaj who survives. Gjeto is survived by his wife, Lena; 2 sons Toni and Lindon Nikolaj; 3...
Margaret Ann Watts
May 1, 2017
Margaret A. Watts, age 84, of Hobart passed away May 1, 2017. She was born on March 28, 1933 in Minnesota to the late Roland and Lorna (nee Dunn) Kanne. Margaret was a retired Head Cook for Hobart High School. On May 1, 1964 Margaret married the love of her life Benjamin Watts and returned to him 53 years later....
Kenneth Richard Costello
Apr 30, 2017
Kenneth Richard Costello age 79 of Hobart passed away unexpectedly Sunday April 30, 2017 at Rush Medical Center in Chicago. Ken was born December 17, 1937 in Chicago IL to the late Michael and Margaret (Gault) Costello. Kenneth was a Korean Conflict Naval Veteran. While serving in the Navy Ken meet his first wife and lifelong friend Wini Costello. After...
Diana Kaye Huard
Apr 29, 2017
Diana Kaye Huard (Newman), age 54, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Diana was born on December 1, 1962 in Lebanon, Indiana to surviving parents, Kenneth and Martha Newman. After graduating from Lebanon High School in 1981, she received an Associate degree from Vincennes University. She held various administrative positions over...
James Leslie Madison
Apr 28, 2017
James Leslie Madison, age 65, of Crown Point and formerly of Hobart, passed away Friday, April 28, 2017. Jim was born October 17, 1951 in Valparaiso, IN to James P. and Dorothy (Staley) Madison. Jim was an Environmental Specialist retired from the British Petroleum, Whiting refinery. The kindest man with the biggest heart, he loved fiercely. He loved a good...
William "Bill" Woynaroski
Apr 27, 2017
William C. "Bill" Woynaroski, age 70, of Frankfort and previously of Lake Station and Hobart, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. He was born on September 20, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to Theodore and Jennie Woynaroski. Bill was a 1964 graduate of East Gary Edison High School. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army....
Alexandria M. Harper
Apr 27, 2017
Alexandria Marie Harper, age 26, of Walkerton and formerly of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, April 27, 2017. She was born on July 26, 1990 in Valparaiso to Christopher Harper and Valerie Lemanski-Brownlee. Ali was an animal lover and devoted her time to rescuing dogs. She liked country music and spending time outdoors. Above all, she loved her children and cherished...
Edward John Nazimek
Apr 26, 2017
Edward John Nazimek, age 41 of Katy, TX passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017. He was born on August 20, 1975 in Hammond, Indiana. Edward was a former longtime Lake Station resident. He had the gift of humor making everyone laugh. Edward was drawn to children especially babies. He also enjoyed fishing. His favorite team was the Indianapolis Colts He...
David L Zeller
Apr 26, 2017
David L. Zeller, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Symphony of Chesterton. He was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 1, 1944 to the late James and Virginia (nee Daghy) Zeller. Dave was a proud member of the United States Army. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1962. Dave retired from US Steel,...
Frances J. Reese
Apr 25, 2017
Frances "Fran" J. Reese, age 88, of Portage passed away Tuesday April 25, 2017 at the Chesterton Manor Nursing Center. Frances was born April 11, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late George A. and Hazel (Smith) Hodge. Frances retired from the US Postal Service as a Postal Clerk. She was a former church organist that supported many missions around...
Charles W. Adams
Apr 25, 2017
Charles "Chuck" Wayne Adams, age 65, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2017. He was born in Madisonville, Kentucky on November 6, 1951 to the late John Paul and Athea Faye (nee Johnson) Adams. He was a proud member of the United States Army. Chuck was also a member of the Bible Baptist Church in Portage. Chuck will be...
