Roy W. Moore
Nov 25, 2016
Roy W. Moore, age 79, passed away peacefully Friday, November 25, 2016. He was born on October 22,1937 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late George and Magdelyn Moore. He was a retired Truck Driver of Teamsters Local 142. He married Blondy Daugherty on March 1, 1986 in Las Vegas. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather,...
Donald E. "Boomer" Sickles
Nov 24, 2016
Donald E. "Boomer" Sickles, May 6, 1945 –November 24, 2016, age 71, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully as his family sang Amazing Grace to him. He married the love of his life, Glenna in Donora, PA on June 19, 1965. After his retirement from the mill he loved camping, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is survived by...
Bennie C. Jackson
Nov 24, 2016
Bennie C Jackson, 91, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born on September 26, 1925 to the late Andrew and Leita Jackson. Bennie was the owner/operator of the Bennie's TV Repair and a retired U.S Steel worker, where he worked in Electronics. He was a U.S Coast Guard Veteran...
Dorothy Ann Jones
Nov 24, 2016
DOROTHY A. JONES, age 82, of Portage, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Minter City, Mississippi on August 10, 1934. Dorothy was a lifelong member of the American Legion Post #279 Ladies' Auxiliary and an avid bowler most recently at Ray's Lanes. She was a dedicated member of Salvation Army...
Lisa Robin Halberstadt
Nov 22, 2016
Lisa Robin Halberstadt , age 60, of Portage, formerly of Mishawaka passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016.She was born on May 26, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late William Hall and Rose ( nee Ward) Hilleman. On February 8, 1975 Robin married Jef in Merrillville, Indiana. She earned two Master degrees in Education and Computer Science. Robin was a...
Milton B. Bergal, M.D.
Nov 22, 2016
Dr. Milton B. "Milt" Bergal, age 90, of Ogden Dunes, passed away peacefully Tuesday, November 22, 2016 with his wife, Linda, of 22 years, by his side. He was born on April 16, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Samuel and Fannie Bibergal. He always said "If it weren't for my best friend and wife Linda, I wouldn't have...
Jeff L. Flatt
Nov 22, 2016
Jeffrey "Jeff" Flatt, age 60, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital. Jeff was born on January 25, 1956 to the late Floyd and Helen (nee Humphrey) Flatt. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1974. Jeff enjoyed bowling. He was a Chicago White Sox and Blackhawks fan. He was also an avid fan of...
Walter E. "Ed" Wenzel, Jr.
Nov 20, 2016
Walter E. "Ed" Wenzel, Jr., age 73, of Portage and formerly of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Sunday, November 20, 2016. He was born on March 8, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA to Walter and Elizabeth Wenzel. He retired in 2006 from Arcelor Mittal Steel where he was a member of the United Steelworker's Union Local # 1010. Ed was an...
Brenda C. Padron
Nov 19, 2016
Brenda Padron Lake Station Brenda Padron age 67, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at her home. Brenda was born September 6, 1949 to the late Martin and Evelyn (nee Price) Smith. Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Efrain Padron ; three daughters, Sandi ( Mark) Lynn, Melissa (Tim Moyers) Sturgell and Shawn (Michael) Piet ; four step daughters,...
John J. Yzenas, Sr.
Nov 16, 2016
John J. Yzenas, Sr., age 90, of Hobart and formerly of Dickson City, Pennsylvania, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2016. He was born on December 25, 1925 in Dickson City, PA to the late Anthony and Elizabeth Yzenas. He proudly served his nation as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. John retired from the Florida...
Maxine A. Staninger
Nov 16, 2016
Maxine A. Staninger, 82 Maxine passed away Nov. 16, 2016. Born May 29, 1934, Valparaiso, daughter of Lester and Mabel (Werner) Field. Married Jan. 8, 1955 to Charles Richard Staninger. Maxine is survived by four children, Cynthia (Alan) Tuitman; Gary (Sunsara); Bruce (Twyla); Kevin (Jacklyn) Staninger; 12 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Glenda (Paul) Zedov; many nieces and nephews. She...
William F. Nowak
Nov 16, 2016
William F. Nowak, age 74 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday November 16, 2016. He was born on December 20, 1941 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the Late Peter Nowak and Florence Hammond (nee Bush) . He served his country in the U.S. Navy. William worked for U.S. Steel as a Crane Operator. Funeral services are Wednesday November 30, 2016...
Don B. Dean
Nov 15, 2016
Don B. Dean, age 70, passed away Tuesday November 15, 2016at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Don was born February 24, 1946 in Odon, Indiana to the late Charles and Edith (Shake) Dean. Don was the maintenance director of the Portage Township Schools and a Reserve Police Officer with the City of Portage. He loved fishing, camping, gardening...
Eugene S. Jurek
Nov 14, 2016
Eugene S. Jurek, age 90, a longtime Munster resident passed away Monday, November 14, 2016. He was born on July 4, 1926 to the late Frank and Selma Jurek. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He worked as an electrical engineer for Bartkus and Associates and for Process Design and Associates. Gene was a member of...
Randy Boyt
Nov 13, 2016
Randall J. "Randy" Boyt, age 61, of Portage, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 18, 1954 in Freedom, Pennsylvania to John and Betty Boyt. Randy was currently employed as an Electrician in the blast furnace for Arcelor Mittal Steel. He adored his family and cherished the time he...
Ronald Calvin Kettwig
Nov 12, 2016
Ronald Calvin Kettwig "Ronnie", age 59, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2016 at his home. Ronnie was born May 14, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Doris (Hill) Kettwig. Ron was a US Army Tank Instructor retiring with 26 years of service. He will be greatly missed by his family and the friends that...
Mary N. Hamady
Nov 11, 2016
Mary (nee Melikian) Hamady, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday November 11, 2016 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Crown Point. Mary was born May 27, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jack and Alice Melikian. On May 6, 1961 Mary married the love of her life Richard Hamady. She was a Head Order Clerk for Production Planning and an active...
Timothy Dale Dotson
Nov 11, 2016
Timothy "Tim" Dale Dotson, age 46, of Hobart, passed away Friday, November 11, 2016. Tim was born on February 15, 1970 in Gary, Indiana. Tim was so proud of his niece, Kaci. She was his pride and joy. Tim was an avid bowler, who also volunteered at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. He also worked at Pizza Hut, in...
Stanley B. Klevickas
Nov 11, 2016
Stanley B. Klevickas, age 82, of Portage passed away Friday November 11, 2016 at his home. Stanley was born August 25, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Frances (Margis) Klevickas. He was a machinist that retired from US Steel and a former Civil Defense Officer in Portage. Stanley enjoyed collecting coins, playing chess and soduko, and hunting...
Robert A. Hunter
Nov 9, 2016
Robert A. Hunter "Bob", of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday November 9, 2016 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Bob was born June 19, 1934 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Benjamin Russell and Mable Marcella (Kooy) Hunter. He was a farmer and worked construction as an operating engineer out of local union #150. Robert was a member of...
