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...
Sally H. Ogiego
Apr 24, 2017
Sally H. Ogiego, age 95 of Hobart passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. She was born on August 25, 1921 in New Chicago, Indiana to the late Michael and Helen (nee Kubicki) Zrombkowski. Sally was a retired 20 year Cafeteria Manager for River Forest High school. She was a longtime member of Assumption BVM Church in New Chicago and a...
Mary H. Sutton
Apr 24, 2017
Mary H. Sutton, age 75, of Portage, passed away Monday, April 24, 2017. She was born on June 4, 1941 in Jamestown, TN to the late Odie and Goldie Delk. Mary is survived by her daughters, Brenda (Michael Bailey) Rutter, Belinda (Bruce) McCray; three grandchildren, James, Nora and Steven; 8 great grandchildren; two brothers, James Reagan, Ted (Gail) Delk; sister,...
Irene Czekala
Apr 23, 2017
Irene (nee Sokolowski) Czekala, age 88 of Hobart passed away Sunday, April 23, 2017. She was born on May 25, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Benny and Lottie (nee Fialkowski) Sokolowski. She was an attendee of St. Bridget's Catholic Church in Hobart. She was a member of the American Legion Post 207 Ladies Auxiliary and will be remembered...
Donna J. Hecht
Apr 22, 2017
Donna J. Hecht, age 83 of Hobart passed away Saturday, April 22, 2017. She was born on August 20, 1933in Churubusco, Indiana to the late Everett and Zelma Harter. She graduated from Tolleston High School, Class of 1951. Donna retired from the Electrical Department at McGill Manufacturing in Valparaiso after 22 years of service. She was a longtime member of...
Jean F. Humbert
Apr 20, 2017
Jean Fay (Darling) Humbert, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. She was born on April 11, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Mabel Darling. Jean was the owner and operator of Once Again Resale Shop in Lake Station. In her free time, she collected dolls and sold Avon. She loved her family and...
Roberta "Bobbi" C. Knouff
Apr 20, 2017
Roberta "Bobbi" Charlene Knouff (nee Reha), age 72, of Portage, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2017. She was born in Gary, Indiana on January 17, 1945 to the late Joseph and Mildred (nee Knox) Reha. Bobbi was a proud member of the United States Army. She was a creative woman who was always making things for people. Bobbi will be...
Kathy Hite
Apr 19, 2017
Kathy A Hite, age 63 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born on April 7, 1954 in Gary Indiana to the late John Pilnock and Joanne Zack. She loved her family dearly and enjoyed cooking. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Kathy is survived by her...
Alice Anne Bobele Vendl
Apr 19, 2017
Alice Anne Bobele Vendl, age 49 of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She was born on July 9, 1967 in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Wheeler High School, Class of 1985. For many years Alice managed several Pizza Hut locations. She was an avid gardener and also enjoyed oil painting and sketching. She also loved Ford Mustangs. Alice...
Barbara S. Pennington
Apr 17, 2017
Barbara S. Pennington, age 75, of Portage and formerly of Cincinnati, OH passed away Monday April 17, 2017 at the Regency Hospital in Portage. Barbara was born August 3, 1941 in Kennett, Missouri to the late Luray and Mary (James) Smith. She was a retired LPN that worked around the Cincinnati area. Barbara enjoyed crafting and refinishing old furniture. She...
Hazel I. Nagy
Apr 16, 2017
Hazel I. (nee Buhman) Nagy, age 93, of Portage, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born on March 7, 1924 in a home in Portage Township to the late Edward and Bliss Buhman. She married Frank Nagy on November 20, 1943 at Hope Lutheran Church in Portage. A lifelong Portage resident, she graduated from...
Karen L. Chontos
Apr 15, 2017
Karen Louise (nee Leonard) Chontos, age 56, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Harry and Arlene Leonard. On October 12, 1985, she married Jon Chontos, who survives. She was currently employed as the guidance secretary at River Forest High School....
Justice Romer
Apr 15, 2017
Justice Romer, infant daughter of Dominica Romer, of Gary passed away Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born in Gary, Indiana on November 18, 2016. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece and cousin Justice is survived by her loving family, mother, Dominica Romer; four brothers, Deon, Deyon, Josiah and Jeremiah Barnett; sister, Destiny Barnett; maternal...
Timothy J. Favia
Apr 14, 2017
TIMOTHY J. FAVIA, age 65, of Hobart, passed away Friday, April 14, 2017. He was born on August 9, 1951 to the late Nick and Rose Favia. Tim worked as an auto mechanic at Performance Auto for 30 years and was a member of the Merchant Mill Local #1014. He loved cars and belonged to the Regional Streeters Car Club....
Barbara M. Hawkins
Apr 13, 2017
Barbara M. (Bohling) Hawkins, age 80, of Miller, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was born on October 23, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to Ed and Zola Bohling. On October 23, 1953 in Gary, Indiana, she married her husband, Joseph Hawkins. Barbara was a member of 29th Avenue Baptist Church. In her free-time, she enjoyed flower gardening. Barbara will...
Martha Shashura
Apr 13, 2017
Martha Shashura, age 82, of Portage, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2017. She was born in West Brownsville, PA on April 26, 1934 to the late Joseph and Bertha (nee Karlock) Benko. Martha had a strong faith and was a very involved member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage. She was a great cook and cherished her...
