Roger E. Mergl
May 15, 2016
Roger E. Mergl, age 83, of Portage passed away Sunday May 15, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Roger was born October 2, 1932 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Dorothy (Dickson) Mergl. In the 60's Roger was a salesman for Shaver Chevy. Roger then became a Realtor that worked for Dick Gore Realty and Century...
Shirley Holtz
May 14, 2016
SHIRLEY A. HOLTZ, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Hobart on February 24, 1939 to the late Banks and Hazel Ellis. Her family, especially her nieces and nephews, will remember her for her delicious homemade cupcakes. Shirley was a loving wife, sister and aunt and will be...
Robert C. Ogden
May 14, 2016
Robert C. "Bob" Ogden, age 66, of Westville, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2016 at home. He was born on October 26, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Robert and Dorothy Ogden. Bob proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired in 2015 from Monosol, LLC, where he was employed as an IT Technician. He...
Hubert P. Daniel
May 12, 2016
Hubert Preston Daniel, age 91, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2016 at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago. He was born on August 12, 1924 in Toone, Tennessee, the son of Hubert John Douglas Daniel and Laura Ella Dorris. Hubert was preceded in death by his first wife, Bertha Mae. On November 13, 1985, he married Georgia...
Raymond W. Gibson
May 11, 2016
RAYMOND GIBSON, age 79, of Hobart, departed this life on May 11, 2016 after a long and tireless fight with cancer. Raymond (Ray) Wade Gibson of Hobart was born August 25, 1936 in Dyer County, TN to the late Raymond A. and Thelma M. Gibson (Grimes). Ray was preceded in death by his first wife Sally J. (Chaney), brothers Albert,...
William Mark Strong
May 11, 2016
William Mark Strong, Sr., age 52, of Highland, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He was born on February 24, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to William Kent and Patricia Ruth Strong. William was a pipe fitter for Midwest Pipe and Rebar. He will always be remembered as a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his...
Lillian Husek
May 8, 2016
Husek, Lillian (87) passed from this life on May 8th, 2016. She was born December 15th, 1928 to Gizella and Frank Pojani in Gary, Indiana. Lillian graduated from Gary Tolleston High School in 1946. On May 6, 1950, she married James Husek, and they built their life and family together in Hobart, Indiana. For many years, Lillian worked as the...
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,...
