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...
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...
