Thomas A. Rees
Oct 1, 2016
Thomas Andrew Rees, age 93, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2016. He was born on September 23, 1923 in Elk Mound, WI to the late Thomas and Geneva Rees. Tom proudly served his country as a World War II combat veteran of the United States Army. He was employed for most of his life as an auto body...
Spencer Michael Asbell
Sep 30, 2016
Spencer Michael Asbell, age 22, of Hobart, Indiana passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. Spencer was born September 29, 1994 in Kingman, Arizona to Michael Asbell and Nikki Lavedas (nee Eck). He was a Hobart High School graduate. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. He is survived by his mother, Nikki (Kenny)...
Sara "Sally" Kay Trethewey
Sep 29, 2016
Sara "Sally" Kay Trethewey, age 76, of Miller passed away Thursday September 29, 2016 at the home of her daughter in Michigan City. Sara was born July 19, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Grady and Mildred (Vasbinder) Lancaster. She was a former meat wrapper for Weiss Grocery and cashier at The Beach Pharmacy. She was a loving wife,...
William Joseph Richter
Sep 28, 2016
William Joseph Richter, age 85, a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2016. He was born on April 4, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late William A. and Catherine Richter (nee Lynch). He graduated from Catholic Central High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict. Bill worked for 39 years...
Marilyn Ruth Farabee
Sep 26, 2016
Marilyn Ruth Farabee, age 82, of Hammond passed away Monday September 26, 2016 at her son's home. Marilyn was a retired welder and bartender working at many local bars and clubs. Marilyn was the mother of eleven children, many of whom still survive; she is also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren; one sister Betty (George) Secore and many...
Eric D. Creech
Sep 25, 2016
Eric Dewayne Creech, age 34, of Portage, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was born on March 23, 1982 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Alfred and Shelia Creech. Eric graduated from Portage High School in 2000 with a 4.0 GPA. He loved cars and made his living as a master auto mechanic. He was also employed as a coast to...
Virgadell D. Bateman
Sep 24, 2016
Virgadell D. (nee Kenney) Bateman Age 87, of Leroy, Indiana, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Lowell Healthcare Center in Lowell, Indiana. She was born in Lowell, Indiana on February 14, 1929, to the late Cecil R. Mabel (nee Einspahr) Kenney. She worked as an office manager for Lowell and Crown Point, Indiana License Bureaus. She was active in...
Erik David Adams
Sep 23, 2016
Erik David Adams, age 49, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, September 23, 2016. He was born on November 13, 1966 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Ran and Bonnie Adams. Erik was a 1985 graduate of Lake Station Edison High School. In his free time, he liked to bowl, golf, and shoot darts. He will always be remembered for his vibrant...
Ruth Ann Jaroscak-Campbell
Sep 20, 2016
Ruth Ann Jaroscak-Campbell, age 69, of New Chicago, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Miller's Mary Manor in Hobart. She was born on September 8, 1947 to the late Frank and Martha (nee Strand) Jaroscak. Ruth will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Ruth is survived by daughter, Robin (Steve Freeman) Stivaletta; son, Glenn (Shannon Vickery)...
Thomas D. Cripliver
Sep 20, 2016
Thomas Delbert Cripliver of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away September 20, 2016, of natural causes at the age of 91. He was born April 28, 1925, to William and Laura (Grimes) Cripliver in Lexington, North Carolina. Thomas married the love of his life, Doris Jean (Kimmell), in Shelbyville, Kentucky, on July 23, 1945. Thomas worked as a motor inspector for...
George H. Baker
Sep 20, 2016
George H. Baker, age 84, of Hobart passed away Tuesday September 20, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. George was born February 22, 1932 in Tarentum, PA to the late Homer and Hazel (Church) Baker. He retired from Georgia Pacific Tissue Division as a supervisor. George was an US Army Veteran during the Korean Conflict. He loved bowling, reading and...
Bobby T. Underwood
Sep 19, 2016
Bobby T. Underwood, age 79, of Greeneville, Kentucky returned to his Heavenly Home on September 19, 2016 after a valiant battle with illness. His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him and his family through this struggle and gave each of them a peace that passes all understanding. Bobby was born to the late Aubrey...
Charles Edward Downs, Jr.
Sep 18, 2016
Charles Edward "Cookie" Downs, Jr., age 73, of Crown Point, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was born on September 30, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Charles and Catherine Downs. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Marine Corps. Charles was a dedicated member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Charles will...
James P. Ligda
Sep 15, 2016
James P. "Jim" Ligda, of Portage, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born on July 25, 1921 in Stafford, PA to the late John and Mary Ligda. An area resident since 1948, Jim was a dedicated member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. He proudly served his country as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army...
Joseph C. Gresser
Sep 15, 2016
JOSEPH C. GRESSER, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2016. He was born in Gary on January 17, 1940 to the late Frank and Marie Gresser. He was a graduate of Hobart High School and worked as a steelworker at Gary Tube Works division of US Steel. Joe was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church where...
Ruth C. Urbanski
Sep 14, 2016
Ruth C. Urbanski (nee Quigley) age 95 a longtime Portage resident passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. She was born on October 25, 1920 in Gary Indiana to the late Albert and Cecelia Quigley. She loved Scrabble, football and singing. She was an avid reader and walker, walking all over Portage. She also enjoyed calling bingo and visiting nursing homes....
Billy Joe Coleman
Sep 13, 2016
BILLY JOE COLEMAN, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2016. He was born in Trimble, TN on August 26, 1937 to the late Marion and Abbie Coleman. Billy Joe proudly served in the US Army. He worked at the Budd Plant and as a Laborer for Local #81 and Superior Construction for the State of Illinois and...
Raymond L. Kearby
Sep 12, 2016
Raymond L. Kearby, age 93, of Portage, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 2, 1923 in Ireland, Indiana to the late Charles and Eleanor (nee Brosmer) Kearby. Raymond was an active 1026 Union worker; he was an active member and custodian at Trinity United Methodist Church in Hobart,...
Lawrence "Mo" J. Mockaitis
Sep 11, 2016
Lawrence J. Mockaitis "Mo", age 76, of Lake Station passed away Sunday September 11, 2016 at the Indiana Soldiers Home following a long illness. He was born May 5, 1940 in Gary, Indiana to the late Frank and Sophie (Radzwill) Mockaitis, Sr. He retired from Bethlehem Steel (Arcelor-Mittal) with forty years of service. Mo was a US Army Veteran and...
Nancy Eileen Leonard
Sep 11, 2016
Nancy Eileen Leonard, age 81, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, September 11, 2016 at home. Nancy was born on November 9, 1934 in, Gary, Indiana the daughter of the late Elizabeth (nee Young) Goranovich. On July 1, 1960 Nancy married the love of her life the late Lawrence "Lonnie" W. Leonard in Hobart, Indiana. Nancy loved spending time with her...
