Lawrence L. Thorn
May 5, 2016
Lawrence (Larry) L. Thorn a life time resident of Portage, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at the age of 81yrs. He graduated from Portage High School class of 1953, attended Arkansas College to play Football and proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp and was a member of American Legion Post 260. On March...
Ella M, Brechner
May 5, 2016
Ella M. Brechner (Hinchley) age 93, of Portage, IN passed away Thursday, May 05, 2016. She was born April 16, 1923 in Moundsville, Ohio to Earl and Bessie Hinchley. Ella regularly attended Family Bible Church in Portage. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. She was a past Secretary at Henry Evans School for...
Lois E Detterline
May 5, 2016
Lois E. Detterline, age 84, of Deltona, Florida and formerly of Hobart passed away on Ascension Day and the National Day of Prayer, Thursday May 5, 2016. Lois was born July 6, 1931, in Danville, Illinois to the late Ora and Leota (Cooper) Hughes. She was a homemaker, mother and wife. She was a former long-time member of Trinity Lutheran...
Jerry W. Shettles
May 4, 2016
Jerry W. Shettles, age 64, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at home. He was born on September 21, 1951 in Conway, Arkansas to the late John and Ava Shettles. He worked as a Locomotive Engineer for E J&E Railroad. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Hobart. Jerry is survived by his brother, Rick...
Brenda A. Heck
May 2, 2016
Brenda Ann Heck, aged 61, was called home on May 2, 2016. She moved to her new life quietly after a long illness. Brenda was born April 1, 1955 in Valparaiso, IN. She grew up in Portage, IN and graduated from Portage High School in 1973. She attended Ball State University in Muncie, IN and graduated with a Bachelor's of...
Donna Marie Hawkins
Apr 30, 2016
Donna M. Hawkins (Hannah) age 58, of Hobart, IN passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, April 30, 2016. She was born February 23, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to Lowell and Genevie Hannah. Donna was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend who had a heart of gold and a larger than life personality. All who knew her loved...
Steven C. Armes
Apr 29, 2016
STEVEN CARSON ARMES, age 60, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gary on January 17, 1956 to the late Junior and Gustia Armes. Steve married his wife of almost 41 years, Anne (Tilney) on May 3, 1975 in Malden, Indiana. Steve was an active member of at...
Kenny W. Holder
Apr 26, 2016
Kenny W. Holder, age 60, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2016, after a brief illness. Kenny was born October 10, 1955 in Somerset, Kentucky .Graduated from Portage High School in 1973 and served in the U.S Coast Guard from 1973-1977. He worked at the Portage Water Treatment Plant for over 20 years. Kenny enjoyed collecting old books...
Ruth Irene Mowry
Apr 26, 2016
Ruth I. Mowry, age 89, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. She was born on March 7, 1927 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Harry and Bertha Matlock. She was a dedicated member of Community United Presbyterian Church in Lake Station. Ruth was also a past president of the Portage Chapter of the AARP. Ruth is survived by...
James A. Whitcomb
Apr 26, 2016
James Whitcomb, age 71, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016. He was born on May 26, 1944 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to the late Adney and Arzella Whitcomb. On May 13, 1967 in Green Bay, Wisconsin he married the love of his life, Ada Bussard. Jim proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy...
Victor W. Horn
Apr 26, 2016
VICTOR W. HORN, age 54, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born to the late John and Annie Horn on September 4, 1961 in Gary, Indiana. He was formerly employed at Mostardi & Platt as an environmental technician. John was a daily patron of the South Haven Rosewood and also enjoyed...
Shannan Rae Cornelius
Apr 25, 2016
Shannan Rae Cornelius, age 28, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2016. She was born on November 12, 1987 in Hammond, Indiana. Shannan played softball in Lake Station leagues her whole life. Her greatest joy in life was her daughters and she will always be remembered as a dedicated mother. Shannan is survived by her parents, Dawn and...
Lois A. Borchelt
Apr 25, 2016
Lois A. Borchelt, age 81, of Evansville and formerly of Hobart, passed away April 25, 2016. She was born on August 15, 1934 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Edward and Arletta Manne. Lois retired after 28 years from St. Mary Medical Center where she worked as a Registered Nurse. She was a dedicated member of Trinity Lutheran Church,...
Juanita Jeanetta Hodges
Apr 24, 2016
Juanita Jeanetta Hodges, age 91 of Portage passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. She was born on March 10, 1925 in Barnsley, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Effie Onan. She worked as a Welder all of her life and retired from General Motors in 1985. She was a member of American Legion Post 260 Ladies Auxiliary, and Lake Station...
Ernesto Gonzalez-Crespo
Apr 24, 2016
Ernesto Gonzalez-Crespo age 92 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 24, 2016. Ernesto was born in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico the son of Francisco Gonzalez and Nicolasa Crespo who preceded him in death. Ernesto served in the US Army during World War II under the 65th Infantry Regiment also known as the "Borinqueneers" and was...
David W. Caywood
Apr 24, 2016
David Caywood, age 76 of Charles City, Virginia passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. He was born on November 13, 1939 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Ruby Caywood. David served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He worked as an Electrician for Local 697. David enjoyed watching Nascar,...
James J. "Jack" Mathis
Apr 24, 2016
JAMES "JACK" MATHIS, age 80, of Portage, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016 at Golden Living Center in Valparaiso. He was born on August 15, 1935 in Garyton, Indiana. Jack married Patricia Clemens on June 25, 1960 in Gary, Indiana. He had worked as a supervisor at Bethlehem Steel and eventually retired from Raytheon Engineering. Jack was an avid fisherman,...
Dennis V. Coates
Apr 21, 2016
Dennis Vaughn Coates, age 73, of Westville passed away Thursday April 21, 2016 at Franciscan St. Anthony Health Center in Michigan City. Dennis was born July 6, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Milton and Alfreda (Kossow) Coates. Dennis was a machinist that retired from Western Cold Drawn Steel. Dennis is a member of the Westville Lodge #192, F&AM...
Sidney R. Wilson
Apr 20, 2016
Sidney R. "Sid" Wilson Age 55, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016 with his family by his side. Sid proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and Marines. On January 25, 1992 Sidney married the love of his life Tina Bingerman in Hobart, Indiana. Sid loved his family that was his biggest pleasure in life and was...
Mary M. Lush-Westbury
Apr 20, 2016
Mary M. Lush-Westbury (nee Wilson), age 61, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. She was born on April 14, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to the late Francis and Dorothy (nee Engle) Wilson. Mary was a 1973 Portage High School graduate and a retired assistant manager of Atlas Oil. On August 29, 2015 Mary married Ronald Westbury in Portage....
