Charles L. "Chuck" Shields
Apr 18, 2016
Charles Louis Shields, Sr., age 67, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away Monday, April 18, 2016. He was born on March 9, 1949 in Michigan City, Indiana to Gerald and Ruth Shields. He attended Gary Edison High School. Chuck retired after 39 years of working as a machinist for Georgia Pacific. He was interested in genealogy and enjoyed...
Anna B. Marko
Apr 18, 2016
Anna B. Marko, age 90 a longtime Gary resident passed away, Monday, April 18, 2016. She was born on November 2, 1925 in Dawson, Pennsylvania to the late Edward and Zola (Wingrove) Goodman. She worked for many years as a Nanny and Housekeeper. She was a longtime member of the Hobart First Church of the Nazarene. At the age of...
William D. "Bill" Crotty, Sr.
Apr 17, 2016
William D. "Bill" Crotty Sr., age 91, of Portage, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2016 at Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born on September 6, 1924 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Louise and William Crotty. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a devoted member of Our...
James Walter Phillips
Apr 15, 2016
JAMES WALTER PHILLIPS, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully at the age of 69 on April 15, 2016 after a brief battle with prostate cancer. Jim was born in Huntsville, AL to the late Walter "Johnny" and MaryRuth Phillips on August 20, 1946. Jim served his country honorably in Viet Nam and returned home to earn a BA in English...
Mary Killigrew
Apr 14, 2016
Mary Killigrew died April 14, 2016 in Stuart, Florida. Mary C. Killigrew formerly from Jensen Beach, Florida passed away peacefully today after a long illness. Mary was born on May 6, 1928. Mary was predeceased by her parents: John and Alvina Killigrew, and her brother Jeremiah (Jerry). She survived by her brother John (June) of Brockport, NY, 3 nephews: Jeremiah...
Vernon C. Jones
Apr 13, 2016
Vernon C. Jones, age 56, of Portage passed away Wednesday April 13, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital. Vernon was born May 2, 1959 in Gary, Indiana to the late Orville and Martha (Greene) Jones. He retired from the Maintenance/Housekeeping Department of Valparaiso University. He was a beloved husband, father, brother and friend. Vernon is survived by his wife Annette; eight...
John William Chontos
Apr 13, 2016
John William Chontos, age 89 of Hobart passed away, Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born on February 14, 1927 in Gary, Indiana. John was a World War II United States Navy Veteran who served his country proudly on the USS North Carolina. He loved golfing, the Brickies, the Blackhawks and doing yardwork. He especially loved watching his grandson, Jordan,...
Francis "Frank" Vander Ploeg
Apr 13, 2016
Francis "Frank" Vander Ploeg, age 89, of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016. He was born on April 16, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Andrew and Helen Vander Ploeg. He will always be remembered as a dedicated father, grandfather and friend. Frank is survived by his son, James Vander Ploeg; daughters, Barbara (William) Borys, Patricia (Thomas)...
Margaret Irene Krause
Apr 13, 2016
Margaret Irene Krause, age 101, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2016, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. The oldest of 13 children, Irene was born to Elmer "Tone" Watson and Daisy (nee Mitchell) Watson on Jan. 3, 1915, in Kouts and grew up on a farm. She graduated from LaCrosse High School. On Oct. 5, 1935, she married Leonard...
Pete J. Timpe
Apr 12, 2016
Pete J. Timpe, age 58, of Gary passed away unexpectantly Tuesday April 12, 2016 at Northlake Methodist Hospital. Pete was born March 19, 1958 to the late Lawrence and Anita (Tafel) Timpe, Jr. He was a Substation Electrician working for NIPSCO for over 35 years. Pete loved sports and enjoyed coaching Portage Junior Miss Softball, Portage Youth Basketball and Portage...
Christopher Michael Recupido-Bosnak
Apr 11, 2016
Christopher Michael Recupido-Bosnak, age 35, of Crown Point, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born on September 2, 1980 in Escondido, California. Chris proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy. He was currently working in IT Sales at Modis Corporation in Chicago. Chris was an avid Chicago sports enthusiast with a special place...
George Alan Vedope Jr.
Apr 11, 2016
George Alan Vedope Jr., age 67, of Matteson, Ill, formerly of Hobart passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Flossmor. Alan was born October 7, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Arlene (nee Tegge) Vedope Sr. He was a 1966, Hobart High School graduate and was a retired Iron Worker from local #395....
Paul E. Neyhart
Apr 11, 2016
Paul E. Neyhart Sr., age 82, of Portage passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital with his family at his side. Paul was born May 3, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ernest and Beaulah (nee Stanford) Neyhart. Paul was a retired Gary and Hobart Water Works, plant operator. Paul was a wonderful husband, dedicated father;...
Mary O. Hart
Apr 11, 2016
Mary O. Hart, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 15, 1932 in Yorkville, Tennessee to the late Matt and Mina Mae Chambers. Mary is survived by her son, David Turner; daughters, Diane Dunahoo, Mary Howe; step son, Darrell Hart; step daughter, Sherry (Rollie) Singer; special niece,...
John Monchilovich
Apr 8, 2016
John "Muncie" Monchilovich, age 83, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, April 8, 2016 at home. He was born on February 18, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Frances Monchilovich. John was the owner and operator of Muncie's Lounge in Lake Station. John proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War. He...
Helen Agnes Pollak
Apr 6, 2016
HELEN A. POLLAK, age 88, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Gary on December 4, 1927 to the late Adam and Mary Knapp. Helen was employed by Jewel Food for 24 years. She loved to read in her free time will be greatly missed by her two dogs, Sadie...
Christopher Lee Rueben Joseph Kludt
Apr 6, 2016
Christopher Lee Rueben Joseph Kludt, age 37, of Pompano Beach, Florida and formerly of Portage, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. He was born on July 26, 1978 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Larry and JoAnn Kludt. He enjoyed all sports and was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs. In his free time, Chris enjoyed billiards, golf and fishing. He...
Peter R Scheeringa
Apr 5, 2016
Peter R. Scheeringa, age 54, of Portage passed away Tuesday April 5, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital with his family at his side. Peter was born September 14, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana to Edward Thomas Scheeringa and Ann (Kirts) Belongia. Peter was a retired outside sales representative for Great Lakes Peterbilt. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing,...
Patsy Earlene Rodrick
Apr 4, 2016
Patsy Earlene Rodrick, age 65, of Hobart passed away Monday April 4, 2016 at her home. Patsy was born October 27, 1950 in Dunlap, TN to the late James and Gladys (Kilgore) Johnson. Patsy was a receptionist that worked for Horizon Bank and Papas Animal Hospital prior to retirement. She was a very artistic and crafty person that enjoyed crocheting....
Scott M. Collins, Jr. "Sj"
Apr 4, 2016
Scott M. Collins, Jr. "SJ", age 2, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, April 4, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital. SJ came into this world a fighter. He was born on July 18, 2013 weighing a mere 3 lbs. 10 oz. Although doctors said he wouldn't survive, God had other plans. Every day his family got to spend with him was...
