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....
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...
