Phyllis J. Whitaker
Feb 15, 2017
Phyllis J. Whitaker, age 88, passed away at home on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Phyllis was born in Dayton, Ohio on November 3, 1928, where she lived until the age of 16 then getting married and moved to Harlan, Kentucky, living there for 15 years. She then was a Lake Station resident for over 25 years, and then moved to...
Oberta Royster
Feb 15, 2017
Martha "Oberta" Royster, age 89, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2017. She was born on January 7, 1928 in Rives, Tennessee to the late John Walker and Martha Oberta (nee Hagler) Wherry. She was a long time member of Bible Baptist Church in Portage. In addition to her faith, Oberta loved to sew, quilt and cook. She will...
Mary A. Roth
Feb 14, 2017
Mary A. Roth, age 94, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. She was born on June 2, 1922 in Heilwood, PA to the late Joseph and Augustine Uskert. In her free time, she enjoyed dancing, gardening and sewing. Above all, she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren and cherished the time she spent with them. Mary is survived...
Christopher D. Layba
Feb 14, 2017
Christopher David Layba, age 29, of West Lafayette and formerly of Portage, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017. He was born on December 3, 1987 in Nyack, NY. Chris was a 2007 graduate of Portage High School and went on to graduate from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Institute in Chicago. His greatest passion in life was cooking. He was full...
Roger Lee Sullivan
Feb 11, 2017
Roger L. Sullivan, age 81, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Roger was born in Goreville, IL on September 19, 1935 to the late Edgar Lewis and Wilma (nee Fisher) Sullivan. He was one of 14 brothers and sisters. He proudly served in the United States Army. He retired from US...
Rhoda M. Benzer
Feb 10, 2017
RHODA M. BENZER (nee Niksch), age 86, passed away February 10, 2017. Rhoda was born on December 26, 1930 to her late parents, Herman and Anna (nee Graf) Niksch. Rhoda married her, now deceased, husband Earl Benzer on June 10, 1952. Rhoda is survived by her children, Dena (Jeff) Hertel, Franklin Lakes, NJ, Daniel (Karen) Benzer, Chesterton, and Dale Benzer;...
William "Sonny" Torres
Feb 9, 2017
WILLIAM "Sonny" TORRES, age 75, of Hobart, passed away February 9, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center while surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was born in Gary, IN on June 28, 1941 to the late Pedro and Cora Torres. He was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School class of 1961. Sonny proudly served his country in the United...
Angelina T. Ihnat
Feb 9, 2017
Angelina T. Ihnat, age 78, of Lake Station passed away Thursday February 9, 2017 at Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus. She was born September 10, 1938 in Gary to the late Joaquin and Mary (Mendez) Soria. Angelina was a hard working mother and wife. She retired from US Steel as a Group Leader with 31 years of service. She is survived...
Geneva S. Hudson
Feb 9, 2017
Geneva S. Hudson (nee Campbell), age 93, of Hobart and formerly of Portage, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2017. She was born on October 19, 1923 in Lennox, Tennessee. Geneva loved to travel to bowl and to sew. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. Geneva is survived by her son, Edward Lynn...
James "Jim" Edgeworth Crum
Feb 7, 2017
James "Jim" Edgeworth Crum, age 81, of Hobart and formerly of Highland and Monticello passed away Monday February 6, 2017. Jim was born August 18, 1935 in Winchester, IN to the late Buell and Ruth (Edgeworth) Crum. He was an Electrical Engineer that worked for US Steel and then for NIPSCO until his retirement. Jim graduated from Hobart High School...
William C Whiteside
Feb 5, 2017
William "Bill" C. Whiteside, Sr., age 74, of Portage, passed away Sunday, February 05, 2017. He was born in Gary, IN on November 30, 1942 to the late Jewell "Jack" and Margaret (nee Hammond) Whiteside. Bill enjoyed woodworking, motorcycles, fishing, hunting and gardening. Bill will be remembered as loving father, husband, and brother. Bill is survived by his wife, of...
Elizabeth Maurine Depta
Feb 5, 2017
Elizabeth "Maurine" Depta, age 93, of Portage, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. She was born in Eldorado, IL on August 8, 1923 to the late William and Armaniler (nee Irvin) Cowsert. In her free time, Maurine enjoyed working in her flower garden. Most importantly, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Maurine is survived by son, Larry (Bobbie) Seagraves;...
Harry J. Wadding
Feb 5, 2017
Harry J. Wadding, age 85, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, February 5, 2017. He was born on October 31, 1931 in Indiana, PA to the late Harry and Elsie Wadding. On August 15, 1959, he married the love of his life, Shirley Ann Ondo. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the...
Byron L. "Bud" Pio
Feb 5, 2017
Byron L. Pio passed away during the early morning hours of February 5, 2017 at the Granger Indiana Brookdale Assisted Living facility where he has resided since October 2008. Bud was born on April 12, 1920 in Tovey, Illinois to Leo and Isabel Pio. The family moved back to Hobart where Leo was originally from. Bud was serious about scouting....
Charles "Frank" Franklin Long
Jan 31, 2017
Charles Franklin Long, Jr., age 65, of Portage passed away January 31, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. Frank was born May 4, 1951 in Decatur, Alabama to the late Charles and Virginia "Virgie" (Sapp) Long. He was a Truck Driver/Teamster last working for Jack Gray Trucking. Frank loved Hot Rods and working in his garage. He enjoyed playing poker...
Christie L. Risk
Jan 29, 2017
Christie L. Risk, age 40, of Chesterton, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born on December 20, 1976 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Christie worked for UGN in Valparaiso as a furnace operator. Christie loved spending time with her family and listening to music. She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, sister and friend. Christie is survived by...
Carl David Cohen
Jan 29, 2017
Carl David Cohen, age 61 went on to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2017. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 4, 1955. He was loved and known by "Dave" and "Uncle Dave" to his family and friends. He was a retired Teamster of the Local #142 and a friend to many. He was a skilled...
Patricia Morales
Jan 29, 2017
Patricia (nee Sanders) Morales, age 73, of Portage, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. She was born on November 5, 1943 in Gary, Indiana. Patricia was a retired accountant and was a member of the VFW Post 7760 in Portage. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Patricia is survived by her husband,...
Elizabeth G. Martinez
Jan 27, 2017
ELIZABETH G. MARTINEZ, age 62, of Portage, passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on August 7, 1954 in Chicago, IL to the late Robert and Helen Gonzalez. Elizabeth had previously worked as a nurse and phlebotomist and was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Church. She was an animal lover and...
Beverly Ann Vigland
Jan 27, 2017
Beverly Ann Vigland (nee Skidd), age 72 of Valparaiso passed away Friday, January 27, 2017. She was born on October 9, 1944 in Gardner, MA to the late John and Leslie Skidd. Beverly retired from Nipsco and was a longtime member of the Hobart Elks. She was the first and only Woman Exalted Ruler of the Hobart Elks Club. Beverly...
