Ila F. Hollowell
Nov 29, 2016
Ila F. (Nairn) Hollowell, age 98, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Ila was born in Johnstown, PA on January 6, 1918 to the late Dorsey and Jesse (nee Wilson) Berkebile. She sang in the choir at the Wheatfield 1st Baptist Church for 15 years. Ila was a wonderful cook and baker. She will be remembered as a...
Mary "Patty" Henderson
Nov 28, 2016
Mary "Patty" (nee Boyer) Henderson, age 64, of Portage, passed away November 28, 2016 at in Portage, Indiana. She was born on June 10, 1952. In her free time, she enjoyed reading and sewing. Patty will be remembered as a kind and loving mother, who always put everyone's needs above her own. Patty is survived by daughter, Denise Etchison; son,...
Arletta Foster
Nov 27, 2016
Arletta Foster (nee Brunker), age 62 of Lake Station passed away Sunday, November 27, 2016. She was born on July 16, 1954 to the late George and Norma Brunker. She was a Lake Station resident most of her life and a member of Portage United Pentecostal Church. Arletta loved to make crafts. She also loved crocheting and singing. She is...
Joseph M. Fernandez
Nov 27, 2016
Joseph M. Fernandez, age 76, passed away on Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Spring Mill Rehabilitation Center in Merrillville, Ind. after a hard-fought battle with bone cancer. He was born on January 9, 1940 in Gary to the late Rafael and Carmen (nee Perez) Fernandez. He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis Clawson-Fernandez of Hobart; daughters Linda (Jim) Spice...
Catherine A. Lenburg
Nov 25, 2016
Catherine A. Lenburg, age 87, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2016, following a long illness. Catherine was born on September 15, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to John and Mary (Sasak) Galich. She is survived by her sons, John Lenburg of Portage, IN, Greg (Edna) Lenburg of Plymouth, IN, and Jeff (Debby) Lenburg of Goodyear, AZ; grandson, Jacob Lenburg of...
Ronald W. Wonso
Nov 25, 2016
Ronald W. Wonso, DDS., age 74, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born on September 4, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Helen (nee Klym) Wonsowicz. He was a 1969, Indiana University Dental School Graduate; on July 27, 1968 he married the love of his life, Jacqueline Kuhn,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
