Gerald Wm. "Jerry" Cornett, Sr.
Jun 11, 2016
Gerald William Cornett, Sr., age 72, of Naperville, Illinois, and formerly of Portage, Indiana, passed away June 11, 2016 at home. He was born on January 2, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to Delbert and Eva Cornett. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local #150 for 52 years. He proudly served his nation as a member...
Ramon M. Bran
Jun 10, 2016
Ramon M. Bran, age 76, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, June 10, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born on December 7, 1939 in Jalisco, Mexico to the late Francisco and Maria Bran. On May 15, 1970, he married the love of his life, Maria Silva. He retired from Georgia Pacific where he was employed...
Wayne Henry Jungerman
Jun 8, 2016
Wayne Henry Jungerman, age 78 of Hobart, Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He was born on April 24, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Bertha Jungerman. He retired from Maple Manor in Crown Point, where he had worked as a Janitor. Wayne was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart. Many people considered...
Evelyn Alice Tressler
Jun 8, 2016
Evelyn "Sally" Alice Tressler, age 86, of Lake Station, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center with her loving family at her side. She was born June 26, 1929 to the late Charles R and Sylvia (nee Albert) Glutting. Sally enjoyed the Senior Center, reading, puzzles and going out to...
Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Grutsch-Monchilovich
Jun 7, 2016
Cynthia Ann Grutsch-Monchilovich "Cindy", age 55, of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday June 7, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Cindy was a dental assistant that worked for several local dentists throughout her career. She was a devoted member of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish and a member of the Our Lady of Sorrow Altar and Rosary Society. Cindy...
John Phillip Morgan
Jun 4, 2016
John Phillip Morgan, age 40, of Gary, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2016. He was born on May 10, 1976 in Hobart, Indiana to Gustav and Linda Morgan. In his free time, he enjoyed playing video games, working on cars, and he loved the outdoors. He especially enjoyed the time he spent with his brothers and sister. He will always...
Delores Marie Biel
Jun 3, 2016
Delores Marie Biel, age 83, of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away on Friday, June 3, 2016. Delores (Dee) was born on March 17, 1933, in Hobart, Indiana, to the late Kenneth and Alta (Walter) Stowers. A lifelong area resident, Delores attended Hobart High School. She soon married the love of her life, Ed, with whom she enjoyed 64 years of...
Sarah C. Luttinen
Jun 3, 2016
Sarah C. Luttinen, age 39, passed away Friday, June 3, 2016. She was born on May 3, 1977. Sarah was loved by her family and will always be remembered for making people laugh. Sarah is survived by her parents, Bruce and Carol Luttinen; brothers, Jesse Luttinen, James (Julie) Luttinen, Justin Luttinen; sisters, Viola Purcell, Lisa (Scott) Luttinen-Caldwell, Michelle "Shelley" (Paul)...
Anita C. Runions
Jun 2, 2016
Anita C. Runions, of Portage, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was born on December 4, 1960 to Norman and Betsy (nee Heskett) Runions. Anita graduated from Wirt High School, class of 1979. She was a member of Hilltop Church of Christ in Valparaiso. Anita worked for Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso. She spent her free time bowling for the...
Lesliane K. Pruitt
Jun 2, 2016
Lesliane K. Pruitt, age 59, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 2, 2016. She was born on September 16, 1956 in East Chicago, Indiana to Carl and Janice Konefsky. Leslie proudly served her country in both the United States Navy and the Air Force. She was very proud of the work she did with Gift of Hope regarding organ donation....
Gary J. Shaffner
Jun 1, 2016
Gary J. Shaffner, age 66 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016. He was born on October 6, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jack and Edith Shaffner. Gary was a longtime Miller and Lake Station resident. He retired from U.S. Steel with 30 years of service as an Electrician. He also worked at Jack's Loan Office...
Connie Lutz
May 29, 2016
Connie A. Lutz, age 60, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2016. Connie was born on January 26, 1956 to Robert Augostine and Catherine Hayhurst. She worked as a team leader, in the housekeeping department, at Valparaiso University. She lived for her sons and grandsons. Connie will be remembered as a caring mother, grandmother, daughter, niece, and friend. Connie...
Roberta J. Franz
May 27, 2016
Roberta J Franz (nee Kilander), age 64, passed away on Friday, May 27, 2016, surrounded by her loving family. She was a past member of New Life Wesleyan Church in Chesterton. She was born on April 26, 1952 to the late Harry and Marjorie (nee Topp) Kilander in Francesville, Indiana. Roberta was very active in DAR and enjoyed quilting. She...
Patricia Ann Bish
May 26, 2016
Patricia Ann "Pat" (nee Warsing) Bish, age 82, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born on November 14, 1933 in Altoona, PA to the late Carl and Sylvia Warsing. Pat attended a music college in Chicago where she was trained as a concert pianist. She was a dedicated member of the First Baptist Church of Hobart,...
Betty Jean Kearby
May 26, 2016
Betty Jean Kearby, age 88, of Portage, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born on March 31, 1928 in Hillham, Indiana to the late Norman and Delma Line. She was a long time Portage resident and was formerly of French Lick, IN. Betty was an active member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hobart. Betty is survived by...
Mildred Lois Jolliff
May 26, 2016
Mildred Lois (Holler) Jolliff, age 93, of Hobart, IN passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. She was born October 15, 1922 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania to Elwood and Mazie Erma (nee May) Holler. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Lois was a retired Ban Saw Operator for Midwest Products in Hobart for 20...
Mario J. Bartolini, Sr.
May 26, 2016
Mario J. "Bart" Bartolini, Sr., age 86, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016 at home. He was born on January 29, 1930 in Clairton, Pennsylvania to the late Gino and Alberta Bartolini. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during the Korean War. He retired from National Steel Midwest Division after 19...
Diane "Dena" Semper
May 25, 2016
Diane "Dena" (nee Poulos) Semper, age 84, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She was born on June 8, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Mary Poulos, both of the small village of Kalavrita, Greece. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and friend to those who knew her. Diane is survived...
Shirley A. Sikora
May 24, 2016
SHIRLEY ANN SIKORA, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Wichita, KS on January 8, 1937 to the late Joe and Marie Buckley. Shirley loved her family dearly and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Shirley is survived by her son, Jim J....
Keith Cates
May 24, 2016
Keith Cates, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Keith was born on September 12, 1948 to the late Shelby and Virginia (nee Clodfetter) Cates. He was a Union Steelworker, Local 20, for 36 years. He was very creative and could build anything from the ground up. He had a love for hunting, fishing, biking, camping, and...
