Mary T. Allen
Nov 8, 2016
Mary T. Allen, age 74, of Hobart, IN., passed away on November 8, 2016. She worked at Anco "Federal Mogul" for 42 years. She is survived by her brother, Clayton John (Sue) Allen; sister, Gail Bradford and brother, Charlie Ray Goolesby; her nephews, Brad, Craig and Greg Bradford, Jeffery Allen all of Alabama and Robert Goolesby of Denver Colorado; special...
Albert Haack
Nov 8, 2016
Albert O. Haack, age 82, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2016. He was born on April 26, 1934 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Oscar and Catherine Haack. He retired in 1992 after working for 42 years as a Millwright for US Steel. He also worked for Smith's Appliances and Eddy's Appliances making house calls to repair...
N. Edward "Ed" Rogers
Nov 7, 2016
Noonan Edward "Ed" Rogers, age 87, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, November 7, 2016. He was born on May 3, 1929 in Fulton, Mississippi to the late Oscar and Minnie Rogers. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Korean War. Ed retired from US Steel where he worked as a Bricklayer....
Jamie Charay Berkley
Nov 6, 2016
JAMIE CHARAY BERKLEY, age 43, of Hammond, passed away November 6, 2016 at Vibra Hospital. She was born in Chicago Heights, IL on July 28, 1973. Jamie was an avid Cubs and Bears fan. She is survived by her mother, Rhita (nee Amiotte) Rains; 3 sons, Troy Jerrid Berkley, Christian P. Craig, and Ryan J. Berkley; daughter, Rikki Leigh Berkley;...
Jim Gulley
Nov 4, 2016
Jim Gulley, age 69, of Hobart, passed away at home on Friday, November 04, 2016. Jim was born on June 9, 1947 to the late William and Dorothy (nee Coffey) Gulley. He proudly served his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran, where he received a Silver Star, Purple Heart, and the Vietnam...
Dominga "Maria" Marquez
Nov 3, 2016
Dominga "Maria" Marquez, of Lake Station passed away Thursday November 3, 2016 at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL. Dominga was born December 20, 1952 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Etanislao and Maria (Ramirez) Rivera. "Maria" enjoyed playing Dominos, Spades and gathering with her friends and family. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother,...
Ronald J. Wujek
Nov 1, 2016
Ronald Wujek , age 70, of Hobart passed away Tuesday November 1, 2016. He was born July 19, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Barney and Rose (nee Michalkiewicz) Wujek. Ronald was a Butcher that retired from Pay Low in Gary. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Ronald is survived by his wife of 17...
Norman H. Johnson
Oct 30, 2016
Norman H. Johnson, age 94, of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2016 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. Living in Hobart all his life, he was born on July 31, 1922 in the family home on Hwy 51. Norman was the oldest born to the late Albert L. and Alveda (Nee Carlson) Johnson, with brother Laverne and...
Stephen Daniel Carr
Oct 27, 2016
Stephen Daniel Carr, age 51, of Lake Station passed away Thursday October 27, 2016 at his home. Stephen was born April 14, 1965 in Des Plaines, IL into the Carr family. He was currently disabled but had previously worked in the dietary department of a Nursing Home. Stephen is survived by his loving wife Jeannine of Lake Station; his two...
Jacqualin M. Stahl
Oct 27, 2016
Jacqualin, age 85, of Valparaiso, Indiana and formerly of Hobart passed away Thursday, October 27 at the Willows Nursing Home in Valparaiso. Jacqualin was born on April 16, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois to the late John and Katherine (nee Smelser) Coughlin. She was a retired clerk for Medical Records at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond, and was a member Ss...
Lonnie K. Layhew
Oct 26, 2016
Lonnie K. Layhew, age 49, of Portage passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at the Portage, Porter Regional. He was born June 1, 1967 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Dorothy Layhew. Lonnie loved his family and his three furry dog companions, Olivia, Emma-Lee and Lil-Lee. He was a former manager at the Portage Speedway and a former...
Henry F. Kanzler
Oct 24, 2016
Henry F. Kanzler, age 89, of Portage, passed away Monday, October 24, 2016. He was born on November 17, 1926 in Batavia, Illinois to the late Henry and Anna Kanzler. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during World War II. Henry retired after 42 years of working as a shipping manager for W.F....
June E. Kegebein
Oct 22, 2016
JUNE E. (BROKER) KEGEBEIN nee Swanson, age 90, of Hobart, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, October 22, 2016, with her family nearby. She was born in Roseland, Illinois on October 30, 1925 to the late Arthur G. Swanson and Edith E. (Swanson) Borg. June was raised in the Ogden Dunes area and was a graduate of Portage...
Richard O'Dell Pauley
Oct 21, 2016
Richard O'Dell Pauley, age 85, of Portage passed away Friday October 21, 2016. He was born July 8, 1931 in South Charleston, WV to the late Leonidas and Grace (Patterson) Pauley. He was a 1951 graduate of Charleston High School. Richard was a Pipefitter that retired from the Budd Company in 1983 with 24 years of service when the plant...
Linda Coons
Oct 21, 2016
Linda Marie Coons, age 45, of Portage, passed away October 21, 2016. Linda was born on August 6, 1971 to Joseph and Linda (nee Cupka) Coons Sr. in Gary, Indiana. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister and friend. Linda is survived by her daughter, Heather Novreske; two grandsons, Michael and Gabriel Negroni; mother, Linda Coons;...
Rosa N. Rogers
Oct 17, 2016
Rosa N. Rogers, age 85, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. Rosa was born on July 30, 1931 to the late Taylor and Sarah E. (nee Yates) Lynn in Crittenden County, Kentucky. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Rosa is survived by her husband, Noonon Edward Rogers; her son, David...
Charles E Lake
Oct 17, 2016
Charles E. "Papa" Lake, age 74, of Valparaiso passed away Monday October 17, 2016 at the Addison Pointe Health and Rehabilitation Center. Charles was a steel worker with 48 years of service working for Inland Steel and US Steel. He was born December 15, 1941 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Harold and Mary (Smith) Lake. Chuck loved his...
Gil Ray Jacobs
Oct 15, 2016
Gil Ray Jacobs, age 60, of Portage, passed away on October 15, 2016. He was born on June 24, 1956 in Hindman, KY to the late Kelly and Emma Jacobs. One of eight sons, Gil proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Ever since his childhood, Gil was interested in Astronomy and was an avid...
Robert W. Fitzgerald
Oct 14, 2016
Robert W. "Bob" Fitzgerald, age 78, of Portage, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. He was born on November 3, 1937 in Hebron, Indiana to the late Vondall and Jennie Fitzgerald. On July 11, 1959, he married the love of his life, Irene Rich, who preceded him in death. Bob retired after 30 years from Bethlehem Steel. He was a...
Sharon Marie Hicks
Oct 14, 2016
Sharon M. Hicks, age 75, of Portage, passed away Friday, October 14, 2016. Sharon was born in Gary, IN on November 13, 1940 to the late Leo and Marie (nee Zelenak) Grogan. She worked at Nipsco for over 30 years. Sharon will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, and friend. Sharon is survived by her husband of 45...
