George H. Luke
Aug 22, 2016
George H. Luke Sr., age 89 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Monday, August 22, 2016. He was born on August 15, 1927 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Ray and Martha Luke. He loved playing baseball and softball and was a member of the Schmaltze's team in Crown Point. He also played in numerous other leagues and was an...
Rhonda L. Seaquist
Aug 22, 2016
Rhonda L. (nee Miller) Seaquist, age 61, of Tomahawk, Wisconsin, and formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at Golden Living-Golden Age Nursing Home in Wisconsin. Rhonda was born June 25, 1955 in Indiana. She was married to John Seaquist on February 14, 1998 in Tomahawk, WI. Rhonda had formerly been employed at Musson Brothers, Crossroads Mobil,...
Vincent Vereb
Aug 21, 2016
Vincent Vereb, born September 22, 1935, passed away Sunday August 21, 2016 with his loving wife of 58 years, Janice at his side. Preceded in death by his parents Andrew and Priscilla Vereb, brothers, Andrew Jr. Vereb, Joseph Vereb, and sister Anna Vereb. Sister-in-law Nancy Vereb. Father-in-law John R. Hamady and Mother-in-law, Jennie Hamady. Survived by devoted wife Janice Vereb,...
Brad Len Kemp
Aug 19, 2016
BRAD LEN KEMP, age 30, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, August 19, 2016. He was born on July 4, 1986 in Merrillville. Brad graduated from Portage High School where he played football and wrestled. He went on to attend Indiana University Bloomington. Brad loved football, especially the Colts, and had extensive knowledge of the stats. He will be deeply...
Bill Stafford
Aug 18, 2016
Bill Stafford, age 87, passed away Thursday August 18, 2016 at his home with his family by his side. He was born July 2, 1929 in Dyer County, Tennessee to the late George W. and Ada R. (Payton) Stafford. He retired as a machine operator from Keyes Fiber in Hammond. Bill enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and most of all spending...
Martha Louise Reed
Aug 18, 2016
Martha L. Reed, age 85, first resident of South Haven, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2016. She was born on December 24, 1930 to the late Paul and Mary (nee Cornell) Meyers. Martha was very generous and donated to many animal causes. Martha will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother who loved music, especially Elvis. Martha is survived...
Robert Bowen Bailey
Aug 18, 2016
Robert Bowen Bailey, 90, of Ogden Dunes, IN passed away peacefully on August 18th. He was born in Evansville, Indiana to the Rev. Dr. Joyce J. and Serena B. Bailey. He graduated from Crown Point High School and attended college at DePauw University for two years and then two years at the University of Evansville; where he received his Bachelor...
Christine Marie Allison
Aug 17, 2016
Christine Marie Allison, age 45, of Portage passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016 at the Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Chrissy was born July 30, 1971 in Hammond, Indiana to Boyd and Barbara (Satkoski) Hanna. Christine was a homemaker, loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and wife. She was a member of St. Francis-Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. Christine is...
Richard W. Ayers
Aug 17, 2016
Richard Wayne Ayers, age 82, of Portage and formerly of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016. He was born on June 4, 1934 in Gary, Indiana. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Richard was a member of St Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. On November 17, 1956, he married the love of...
Spiro J. Johnson
Aug 16, 2016
Spiro J. Johnson, age 95, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016. He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 22, 1920 to the late James S. and Gladys (nee Varvel) Johnson. Spiro proudly served his country in World War II as a United States Marine. Spiro was a retired Iron Worker from Local 395. He was an avid...
Carol A. Brown
Aug 15, 2016
Carol A. Brown, age 36 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Monday, August 15, 2016. She was born on June 24, 1980 in Hobart, Indiana. She is survived by her parents, Rickie and Carol Parker of Lake Station, IN; one daughter, Aerial Meeks of Valparaiso, IN; one son, Logan Meeks of Valparaiso, IN; two brothers, Michael (Jessica) Brown of...
Mary Zemen
Aug 14, 2016
Mary Zemen (nee Greczi), age 90 of Portage passed away Sunday, August 14, 2016. She was born on December 23, 1925 in Youngstown, Ohio to the late Janos and Rosalia Greczi. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier in Lake Station, Holy Trinity Hungarian Church in East Chicago, the American Hungarian Citizen Club, Elizabeth Circle, Kossuth Club, and the...
Esteban Antonio "Steve Envy" Villarreal
Aug 14, 2016
ESTEBAN A. "STEVE ENVY" VILLARREAL, age 51, passed away on August 14, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on August 17, 1964 in Brownsville, TX. He was a member of the Hobart Eagles FOE No. 2498. Steve was passionate about playing his guitar and loved fishing. His family was very dear to him, especially his grandchildren. Steve...
Randy M. Campbell
Aug 12, 2016
Randy M. Campbell, age 63, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 12, 2016. He was born on October 16, 1952 in Gary, Indiana to Richard and Florence Campbell. Randy was a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana. He loved playing instruments and listening to music. Randy is survived by his mother, Florence Campbell; wife, Crystel Fisher-Campbell; daughter, Kelly (Steve) Edwards; brothers,...
James L. "Jupe" Johnson
Aug 11, 2016
James L. "Jupe" Johnson, of Holland, Michigan and formerly of Hobart passed away Thursday August 11, 2016 at the Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Jupe was born December 18, 1954 in Daus, TN to the late James and Gladys (Kilgore) Johnson. Jim was a heating and air conditioning technician working for Western Michigan Heating and Air Conditioning. Jupe was...
David Michael Shilney
Aug 10, 2016
David Michael Shilney, age 40, of Portage, passed away August 10, 2016. He was born on March 4, 1976 in Chicago, Illinois. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Bears and the Chicago Cubs. In his free time, he enjoyed playing Poker. He was an ad broadcaster for ESPN David is survived by his fiancée, Bridget Ripperdan; son, Mason...
Wallace Mitchel Law
Aug 10, 2016
Wallace M. Law, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2016. He was born on September 28, 1925 to the late Wallace C. and Ethel (nee Fitch) Law. He was a retired electrician of 36 years from Inland Steel. He was a member of Faith Mission Church in Portage. Wallace loved to preach. He formally served as an...
Charles "Sonny" A. Redman
Aug 9, 2016
Charles A. "Sonny" Redman, age 70, of Portage , passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at his home in Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Sonny was born on July 31, 1946 to the late Charles E. and Vera L. (nee Brimberry) Redman in Williamsport, Indiana. Sonny retired from Ramsey County Wholesale and Distribution as a warehouse supervisor. He loved...
Phyllis A. Gearhart
Aug 8, 2016
Phyllis A. Gearhart, age 67 a longtime Portage resident passed away Monday, August 8, 2016. She was born on November 14, 1948 in Madisonville, Kentucky to the late Robert and Martha Henderson. Phyllis had worked as a Customer Service Representative for the original Portage Kmart and the Super Kmart, retiring after 25 years. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed...
William Leroy Rice
Aug 7, 2016
WILLIAM L. RICE, age 37, of Lake Station, passed away August 7, 2016. He was born on July 3, 1979 to the late William K. Sable and Danetta Rice. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, and uncle. William is survived by 3 brothers, Tony (Sandi) Rice, Lake Station, Corey (Kristen) Sable, Cody Sable all of Monticello; sister,...
