Mary Sobczynski
Jun 30, 2016
MARY SOBCZYNSKI, age 93, of Crown Point, formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2016 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point. She was born in Chicago on August 16, 1922 to the late Frank and Lottie Slawnikowski. Mary is survived by her 2 sons, Eugene and Joseph Sobczynski; son-in-law, Roy Mattox; 5 grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Mary was...
Thelma Ondras
Jun 29, 2016
Thelma Ondras, age 92, a lifelong Lake Station resident passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Thelma was born August 7, 1923 in East Gary, Indiana to the late James and Theresa (Marino) Muraco. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at Gary Mercy Hospital for many years. During WWII she worked at the Kingsbury...
Donald Marion Mcclaran, Jr.
Jun 29, 2016
Donald Marion McClaran, Jr. of Lake Station passed away Wednesday June 29, 2016. Donald was born January 15, 1940 to the late Donald and Peggy McClaran, Sr. in Chicago, Illinois. Donald was the president of the election board of the United Steel Workers Local Union. He was a griever for the union and a retired speed operator. He leaves behind...
Hubert A. Greenwell
Jun 27, 2016
Hubert A. Greenwell, Sr., age 80, of Boonville and formerly of Hobart passed away Monday June 27, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Evansville, IN. Hubert was born July 12, 1935 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Delbert and Mary Agnes (Striker) Greenwell. He retired from US Steel as a crane operator with forty years of service. Hubert...
Jerome Steele
Jun 26, 2016
Jerome Steele, age 80, of Hobart passed away Sunday, June 26, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 4, 1935 in Graham, Kentucky to the late John and Delia Steele. He was a retired Steelworker and Salary Supervisor who worked at Inland Steel. Jerome was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Jerome is...
Lee W. Thompson
Jun 24, 2016
Lee William Thompson, age 55, of Portage, passed away Friday, June 24, 2016 as the result of a car accident. He was born on April 21, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to Leland and Margaret Thompson. A lifelong area resident, Lee was a member of the Hobart Jaycees and the Portage Bible Church. He will always be remembered for his benevolent...
Robert Joseph Heath
Jun 23, 2016
Robert Joseph Heath, age 23, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016. He was born on October 18, 1992 to Harry Heath and Debbie O'Reilly. Robert enjoyed fishing in his free time. He will always be remembered for loving dogs, especially his dog, Pepa. Robert is survived by his father, Harry Heath; mother, Debbie O'Reilly; brother, Brandon Heath; grandmothers, Stephanie Subart,...
Susan A. Stroud
Jun 21, 2016
Susan A. Stroud, age 64, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. Susan was born September 20, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Irene (nee Suckey) Lugar. She was a DFSSA, State Unemployment office worker. Susan was a member of St. Joseph the Worker in Gary, Indiana. Susan was an avid...
Zygmunt "Ziggie" W. Kruszynski
Jun 21, 2016
Zygmunt W. Kruszynski, age 87, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Zygmunt was born December 25, 1928 in Wilno, Poland to the late Stefan and Helena (Jurgelewicz) Kruszynski. He was a chemist who worked thirty-seven and a half years in the US Steel Chemical Lab before retirement. Ziggie...
Wanda Louise Draves
Jun 21, 2016
Wanda L. Draves (nee Collins) age 88, born on May 15th of 1928 went into the arms of our Heavenly Father in the evening of June 21, 2016. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Harvey E. Draves; sons: Larry D. Draves, Alan E. Draves, Step-daughter MarryAnn Smith and sister Florence Maine. Wanda is survived by her children:...
Phyllis Jean Moore
Jun 20, 2016
Phyllis Jean Moore, age 70, of Hobart passed away Monday June 20, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. Phyllis was born November 5, 1945 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Harold and Evelyn (Wassel) Ziemer. She was an elementary school teacher that retired with 43 years of service from the School City of Hobart. Phyllis was a member of...
Jeffery G. Jones
Jun 20, 2016
Jeffery G. Jones, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 20, 2016. He was born on September 24, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Donald and Julia Jones. He served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans Post #17 in Hammond,...
Robert "Bob" W. Kelly Jr.
Jun 15, 2016
Robert "Bob" W. Kelly Jr., of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2016. He was born on January 31, 1950 to the late Robert and Jean Kelly. Bob worked for Mid-Continent Coal and Coke Company. He was a union steward for the Teamsters, Local 142. In his free time, he loved reading, crossword puzzles, and fishing. Bob is survived...
Genaro Sanchez
Jun 13, 2016
Genaro Sanchez, age 55, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016. He was born on August 15, 1960 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Eva and Adolfo G. Sanchez Sr.. Genaro worked as a Steel Processor at Mittal Steel. Genaro greatest joy in his life was spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a loving...
Viola Helen "Little Helen" Rivera-Serrano
Jun 13, 2016
Viola Helen Rivera-Serrano (Nee Hawman), age 88, of Knox passed away Monday June 13, 2016 at the Catherine Kasper Home in Plymouth, Indiana. Viola was born February 28, 1928 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Charles and Helen (Griffith) Hawman. To differentiate between her and her mother everyone called her "Little Helen". She was a retired secretary for Catholic Family...
Peter B. Szymanski
Jun 13, 2016
Peter Szymanski, age 69, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 13, 2016. Peter was born on July 14, 1946 to the late Barney and Helen (nee Flesher) Szymanski. He graduated from Jackson Township High School in 1964. Peter served in the United States Army in the Vietnam War. He retired from Arcelor Mittal after 40 years of employment. He was...
Isabel Funkhouser
Jun 12, 2016
M. Isabel Funkhouser, age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was born on December 3, 1935 in Union Co, Kentucky to the late Joseph M. and Alice C. (nee Bickett) Dayberry. She was a long time St. Mary Medical volunteer. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend....
Charlene J. Walters
Jun 12, 2016
Charlene J. Walters, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on July 25, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Evelyn Erwin. Charlene attended Hobart High School class of 1962. On December 18, 1961, she married the love of her life, Jerry Walters, who she...
Ronald D. Wackett
Jun 11, 2016
Ronald Wackett, age 81, of Valparaiso, passed away at home on Saturday June 11, 2016. He was born on November 3, 1934 to the late Hilton and Viola (nee Welch) Wackett. Ronald was a proud member of the United States Army. He earned a bachelor's degree from Valparaiso University and a master's degree from Antioch College in Maryland. Ronald worked...
Dorothy C. Michael
Jun 11, 2016
Dorothy C. (nee Ittel) Michael age 91, of Hobart, IN passed away Saturday, June 11, 2016. She was born May 20, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Claire (nee Beier) Ittel. Dorothy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart. Dorothy worked for three years at Corey Bros. Bakery and retired form Buy-Low after 21 yrs....
