Anita A. Marquez
Jun 9, 2017
Anita A. Marquez (nee Batista), age 69, of Hobart, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 9, 2017. She was born in Puerto Rico on April 25, 1948 to the late Alejandro and Andrea (nee Arvelo) Batista. Anita enjoyed crocheting, feeding her family, and will be remembered as a jokester. She spent time as a Sunday School teacher,...
Carol L. Guadagnino Porshia
Jun 7, 2017
Carol Lee Porshia (nee Guadagnino), age 69, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1947 in Yreka, California to the late Peter Guadagnino and Opal Belle Corrado. Carol was a 1965 graduate of East Gary Edison High School. On November 1, 1965, she married Robert E. Porshia. She loved gambling and went to...
Charles T. Neidow
Jun 6, 2017
Charles T. Neidow, age 84, of Valparaiso and formerly of Portage passed away Tuesday June 6, 2017 Community Howard Health Center in Kokomo. "Tom" was born October 22, 1932 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Clarence and Dorothy (Miller) Neidow. He worked for his father's funeral home in Hammond and then in many local cemeteries. Tom was an US Army...
Kevin M. Johnson
Jun 5, 2017
Kevin Johnson, age 54, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Monday, June 5, 2017. He was born in Elgin, Illinois on September 9, 1962 to Frank and Carol (nee Savage) Johnson. He graduated from East Gary Edison High School, class of 1982. He attended Hobart Presbyterian Church. Kevin will be remembered for being an entrepreneur and a handy...
Ruby Kathleen Nelson
Jun 3, 2017
R. Kathleen Hostettler Nelson, age 76, went home to meet her maker on Saturday, June 3,2017. Kathleen was born on March 25, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Lowell and Ruth (nee VanHouten) Hostettler. Kathleen graduated from Portage High School. She was employed at NIPSCO, BuyLow, Chesterton State Bank, and retired from Midwest Carpenters and Millwrights Federal Credit Union....
Donna J. Wedding
Jun 2, 2017
Donna J. Wedding, age 70 of Hobart passed away Friday, June 2, 2017. She was born on November 14, 1946 in Michigan City, Indiana. She was a longtime Hobart resident and had formerly worked as a Bartender at Cressmoor Lanes. She is survived by her husband, Frankie Wedding of Hobart, IN; one son, Robert (Cindy) Saylor of FL; one daughter,...
Dominick J. Rossi Jr.
Jun 1, 2017
Dominick J. Rossi, Jr., age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. He was born at home on May 10, 1937 in East Gary, Indiana. He worked as a union laborer and was a 57 year gold member of the International Laborers Union Local #81 and the Valparaiso Moose Lodge. Dominick enjoyed doing puzzles, gardening and cutting...
Kathy Cezar
Jun 1, 2017
KATHY CEZAR, age 54, of Gary, passed away Thursday, June 1, 2017. She was born on May 10, 1963 in Chicago, IL. Kathy will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Kathy was preceded in death by her husband, Pernell Cezar, Sr.; father, Robert Brimmer; brother, Welton Smith; and 2 sisters, Eddie Mae Ratliff and...
David M. Jatczak
Jun 1, 2017
David M. Jatczak, age 57, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday June 1, 2017. He joined the fire service in 1979 and was a very well-known and respected instructor with many certifications. He had been a member of the Lake Station Fire Department for nine years and had previously served with IUPUI (Indiana University) Fire Protection as Deputy Chief; ArcelorMittal...
Matthew D. Nordyke
May 31, 2017
MATTHEW D. NORDYKE, age 25, of Chesterton, passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2017. He was a lifelong area resident and a 2011 graduate of Portage High School. Matthew was employed with NLMK, Indiana as a steelworker and was a member of the Longshoreman's Union and Local ILA 2038. He was a very personable guy who had lots of friends. Matthew...
Tara Parks
May 28, 2017
Tara Christine (Meade) Parks, age 46, of Hobart, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2017. Born May 27, 1971 to Tom Meade (Angel) of Viera, Fl., and Barb (Mutters) Gray of Lake Station. Married for 15 years to Mike Parks of Portage, In., and a Portage High School Graduate Class of 1989. Tara was a...
Luis F. Caballero, Jr.
May 28, 2017
Luis F. Caballero Jr., Age 41, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 28. Luis was born July 29, 1975 in Chicago, IL. He leaves behind his parents, Luis and Lucy Caballero, his siblings David and Maribel Caballero, as well as his beautiful children, Melissa and Thomas Caballero. He also leaves behind his wife, Mara Radusin and their five...
Mary Lou Hutchinson
May 27, 2017
Mary Lou Hutchinson (Nee Fick), age 90, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2017. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on December 20, 1926 to the late Hartwig William and Esther Martha (nee Hewes) Fick. Mary Lou is survived by her son, Jay Hutchinson Jr.; two daughters, Emmie (Jim) Rose and Lori Moro; nine grandchildren; six great...
Ronald "Spencer" Tucker, Sr.
May 26, 2017
Ronald S. Tucker, Sr. "Spencer", age 42, of Porter, passed away May 26, 2017. He was born on May 1, 1975 in Hobart, Indiana. He will always be remembered for his caring nature. He was a welcoming person who loved his family dearly. Spencer always wanted to help people and dedicated his time to working with troubled youth. In his...
Fredrick Alvin Livergood
May 26, 2017
Fredrick Alvin Livergood, age 93, of Portage passed away Friday May 26, 2017 in his home. Fredrick was born October 4, 1923 in Clearfield, PA to the late William and Mary (Knepp) Livergood. He was a retired Quality Control Supervisor for Kaiser Aluminum. He enjoyed playing the organ, taking bus trips throughout the United States, attending the Bonner Senior Center...
James L. Dean
May 25, 2017
James L. Dean, age 67, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Thursday, May 25, 2017. He was born in Harvey, Illinois on April 28, 1950 to the late Ancell F. and Carlynn T. (nee Hudson) Dean. James enjoyed listening to the news, music and western movies. James is survived by his loving wife, Penny (nee Ralph) Dean; brothers,...
Donald Raymond Govert
May 23, 2017
Donald Raymond Govert, age 86, of Hobart passed away May 23, 2017. He was born on February 26, 1931 in Hobart at his family home, to the late Joseph A. and Sylvia (nee Miller) Govert. Donald was a retired lineman and supervisor for Nipsco. On October 20, 1985 Donald married Martha Tesanovich in South Bend. He was a lifelong member...
Billy W. Martin
May 18, 2017
Billy W. Martin, age 89, of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born in Lyon County, Kentucky on May 15, 1928 to the late Glenn and Nannie (nee Doom) Martin. He retired from U.S. Steel, Sheet and Tin Division, after 46 years of service. Billy cherished his grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Victor Concepcion
May 17, 2017
Victor Concepcion, age 85, of Gary passed away Wednesday May 17, 2017 at Franciscan Health Hospital in Munster. Victor was born October 17, 1931 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to the late Basilio Concepcion and Encarnacion Figueroa. He retired from Siemens Electrical where he was a production worker. Victor is survived by his loving wife, Maria Luisa Concepcion and their six...
Carla I. Mendoza-Martinez
May 16, 2017
CARLA I. MENDOZA-MARTINEZ, age 47, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born on February 4, 1970 to Carlos and Isabel Mendoza. Carla was a member of Nativity of our Savior Catholic Church and extremely involved with her children's sports and activities at Nativity School. She was employed with MSI in quality assurance...
