Dorotha D. Morales
Mar 2, 2017
Dorotha D. Morales, age 90, of Portage passed away suddenly Thursday March 2, 2017 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Dorotha was born January 14, 1927 in Rector, Arkansas to the late John and Minnie (Huff) Seay. Dorotha was a long time employee of Goldblatts Department Store and a homemaker. She loved quilting, word search puzzles and collecting glassware....
Joyce I. Staudohar
Mar 1, 2017
Joyce I. Staudohar, age 88, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, formerly of Duluth, Minnesota passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2017. Joyce was born in Duluth, Minnesota on September 26, 1928 to the late Jonas and Marie (nee Hanson) Iverson. Joyce was a retired special education teacher and was very passionate about her teaching. She was a very active member...
Glena Ensign
Feb 27, 2017
Glena Ensign (nee Prosser), age 89 of Hobart passed away Monday, February 27, 2017. She was born on December 14, 1927 in Sailor Springs, Illinois to the late Joe and Bertha Prosser. Glena dedicated her life to her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by...
Vickey Richardson
Feb 27, 2017
Vickey (nee Mays) Richardson, age 53, of Hobart, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 at home. She was born on November 26, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana. Vickey worked as a bartender at the Waterfront Lounge. In her free time, she enjoyed playing pool. Her greatest joy in life was her family and she cherished the time she spent with her...
Phillip Sofranoff
Feb 25, 2017
Phillip Sofranoff., age 84, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. Phillip was born in Waterloo, Iowa on June 17, 1932 to the late Nicholas and Anastasia Sofranoff. He enjoyed politics and enjoyed visiting with family and friends Phillip will be remembered as a loving uncle and friend. Phillip is survived by his nephews, Bill (Lorrie) Barancyk, Michael (Nancy)...
Randall J. Webb, Jr.
Feb 25, 2017
Randall J. Webb, Jr., age 51, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017. He was born on March 28, 1965 in St. Charles, Virginia. On August 29, 2003, he married the love of his life, Debbie Russell, who survives. In his free time, Randy enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening and putting together puzzles. He is survived by his beloved...
Robert J. Nanney
Feb 24, 2017
Rev. Robert J. Nanney, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on February 24, 2017 at the age of 71. Robert was survived by his wife of 53 years, Connie Nanney; his children, Robert Nanney, Jr (Wanda), David Nanney (Loren), Staci Beckrich (Zach) and Justin Nanney (Kayla); his grandchildren, Brooke Elzinga, Stefanie Nanney, Brandon Elzinga, Travis Beckrich, Owen Beckrich, Gabriella Nanney, Shianne...
George Lozanovski, Jr.
Feb 23, 2017
George Lozanovski, Jr., age 51, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2017. George was born in Gary, Indiana on March 1, 1965 to the late Martha Cody and George Lozanovski. He enjoyed rehabbing homes and even worked on historical homes in Indianapolis. He loved to fish and was a Godzilla collector. George will be remembered as a loving father,...
Stephen J. Vode
Feb 22, 2017
Stephen J. Vode, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. Stephen was born in Miami Beach, Florida on June 24, 1944 to the late John and Diana (nee Yurich) Vode. Stephen proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a retired Local Union 8, drywall...
Norman D. Smith
Feb 22, 2017
NORMAN D. SMITH, age 81, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 1, 1935 in Crown Point. Norman served in the US Army and worked in the metallurgical lab at US Steel until his retirement. He was a member of the LaPorte Chapter of the PNA...
Cathleen M. Reese (Nee Brown)
Feb 22, 2017
Cathleen M. Reese, age 65, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday February 22, 2017 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Cathleen was born October 12, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late Adam J. and Shirley (Brickley) Brown. She was a loving wife, amazing mother, doting grandmother and homemaker. She enjoyed crafting and crocheting. Cathleen is survived by...
Terri Lynn Murchek
Feb 20, 2017
Terri Lynn (nee Jeleniewski) Murchek, age 62, of Hobart, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. She was born on July 7, 1954 in Evergreen Park, IL to Anthony and Sandra Jeleniewski. In her free time, she enjoyed dancing, cooking and baking, keeping the house spotless, and working in the yard. Above all, she loved her family and cherished the time...
Rick Agent
Feb 20, 2017
Rickey A. Agent, age 59, of Hobart, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. He was born on January 31, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. Rickey was currently employed as a Crane Operator for the Operating Engineers Local # 150. He always put other people before himself. His greatest joy in life was his family and he will always be remembered as...
Ancil E. Hill
Feb 20, 2017
Ancil E. Hill, age 82, of Portage, passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. He was born on August 6, 1934 in Williamsburg, KY to the late Ancil and Grace Hill. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Ancil was employed as a Mobile Equipment Mechanic at US Steel, and retired in 1987. After his...
Dolores J. Rapka
Feb 20, 2017
Dolores J. Rapka, age 75 of Hobart, formerly of Chicago passed away Monday, February 20, 2017. She was born on June 14, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ray and Clara Sinde. Dolores dedicated her life to her family. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her loving...
Gretchen Irene Guthrie
Feb 19, 2017
Gretchen Irene Guthrie, age 48, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2017. She was born in Gary, Indiana on November 18, 1968 to John Gibson and Alice Ann (nee Maher) Guthrie. She is survived by her sons, John Trezak and Kenny Guthrie; mother, Alice Ann Guthrie; sister, Ann (Mike) Myers; brother, John (Susan) Guthrie and other loving family members and friends....
Judith Hein
Feb 19, 2017
JUDITH KAY HEIN, (nee, NORMAN), age 70, of Leroy, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, February 19, 2017 surrounded by her family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 9, 1946, in Gary, and then moved to Lake Station and attended River Forest High School. She graduated in 1965 and remained active on class...
Nancy Peterson-Tilmon
Feb 17, 2017
Nancy Peterson-Tilmon, age 80, of Newburgh, IN, formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away quietly Friday, February 17, 2017 after a courageous battle with dementia. She was born January 10, 1937 in Chicago, IL to the late Paul and Margaret Peterson. She was a graduate of Merrillville High School class of 1955. She was employed by both Merrillville and Hobart School...
Brenda K. Wydmon
Feb 17, 2017
Brenda Kathryn Wydmon (nee Michael), age 56, of Lake Station, passed away at home on Friday, February 17, 2017. Brenda was born in East Chicago, IN on December 21, 1960 to the late Joe Michael and Judy Botkin. She loved her plants and her dogs. In her free time, she enjoyed going to rummage sales. Brenda will be remembered as...
Raymond J. Guistolisi
Feb 16, 2017
Raymond J. Guistolisi, age 74, of Hobart, passed away February 16, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. Raymond was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 27, 1942 to the late Samuel and Anna (nee Vavrinek) Guistolisi. Raymond proudly served his country in the United States Army. He worked as a self-employed barber for many years and then retired from Majestic...
