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....
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;...
