Bill A. Williams
Mar 17, 2016
Bill A. Williams, age 83, of Hobart passed away Thursday March 17, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born October 25, 1932 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late Arnold and Polly (Hensley) Williams. He was a Millwright that retired from US Steel. In May of 1956 he married the love of his life Joyce (Blair) Williams. Bill was...
Adolphe "Butch" Shultz
Mar 15, 2016
ADOLPHE "BUTCH" SHULTZ, age 65, of Owensburg, and formerly of Portage and Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 29, 1950 in Bloomington, IN. Butch worked as a millwright for Bethlehem Steel and was a member of the Local #6787. He was a member of the NRA and loved...
Robert R. Byrum
Mar 13, 2016
Robert Richard Byrum, age 71, of Hobart passed away Monday 3/14/2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. Robert was born May 13, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Grandville and Pauline (Marcella) Byrum. Bob was a coater-operator that retired from Crown Cork & Seal, USA. He took great care of his loving family. Bob is survived by his loving wife...
Jean M. Graham
Mar 13, 2016
Jean M. Graham, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2016. She was born on September 3, 1928 in Gary, Indiana. Her parents, Martin and Ruth (nee Smith) Turner, owned and operated the ice business in Hobart. Jeanie was one of a group who joined the sorority, Phi Beta Tsi, in her senior year in High School, where...
Benjamin Edward Hasza
Mar 13, 2016
Benjamin Edward Hasza, age 62, of Hobart passed away Sunday March 13, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Ben was born July 11, 1953, in Gary to the late Ben and Lenore (Stanik) Hasza. Ben was retired from the city of Hobart. He enjoyed spending time outdoors with his grandchildren. Ben is survived by his loving wife Laura; children, Richard...
Maria Schmidt
Mar 13, 2016
Maria (nee Kugener) Schmidt, age 88, of Hobart, passed away March 13, 2016. She was born on August 26, 1927 in Luxembourg to the late Nicholas and Anna Kugener. During World War II, she met the love of her life, an American soldier, Earl A. Schmidt. When the war was over, she moved to America and on October 24, 1947,...
David L. Machaj, Sr.
Mar 12, 2016
David Lee Machaj, Sr., age 66, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 at home. He was born on April 23, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana to Stanley and Charlene Machaj. Dave worked as a body man and painter for Great Lakes Peterbilt. He was a member of Teamsters Local #142 and the Moose Lodge in Portage. In his free...
Girolama Lafata
Mar 12, 2016
Girolama (Mae) LaFata, age 83 of Hobart, IN, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 30, 1932 in Cinisi on the island of Sicily, Italy. She married Sam LaFata on July 16, 1953 and shared 62 and a half loving years with him. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
Donald P. Pennock
Mar 11, 2016
Donald P. Pennock, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Friday, March 11, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was born on October 24, 1932 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Charles and Margaret Pennock. He retired after thirty years from US Steel where he worked as an electrician. He enjoyed fishing, traveling and gardening. His greatest joy was spending time...
William "Bill" Malinoff
Mar 10, 2016
William "Bill" Malinoff, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Thursday March 10, 2016. Bill was born on May 22, 1930 to the late Nicholas and Mary (nee Dorochoff) Malinoff. He was a steelworker at U.S. Steel Gary Sheet and Tin Mill. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. Bill enjoyed watching sports, such as...
Mary J. Szwajkowski
Mar 10, 2016
Mary J Szwajkowski, age 78, of Hobart, IN, passed away Thursday March 10, 2016. She was born on June 19, 1937 in Gary, Indiana to the late Clem and Jean (nee Rowe) Sawa. Mary worked Heating and Air-conditioning at Bethlehem Steel in Portage. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart. She is survived by her son Bob...
Linda S. Sherer
Mar 10, 2016
Linda S. Sherer, age 65 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Thursday, March 10, 2016. She was born on December 8, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Richard and Norma Jean Zink. She worked for many years at Hobart Presbyterian Church as the Office Administrator. She enjoyed serving the community through her dedication to her church. She also enjoyed...
Jean A. Gibb Smith
Mar 9, 2016
Jean G. Smith, 81, of Ogden Dunes in Portage, Indiana, died Wednesday, March 9, 2016, after a short illness. Mrs. Smith was born in Astoria, NY on November 5, 1934. She was the beloved wife of the late Dean B. Smith. Mrs. Smith retired from the Orland Park School District in Illinois, where she was employed for 31 years as...
Alvis Cox
Mar 9, 2016
ALVIS COX , age 90, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Knox County, KY on November 8, 1925 to the late Walter and Sarah (nee Moore) Cox. Alvis retired from US Steel after 30 years of service. He enjoyed participating in the Turkey Shoot at the American Legion...
Robert Michael Nevarez
Mar 9, 2016
Robert Michael Nevarez Sr., age 52, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. He was born on September 17, 1963 in Pico-Rivera, California to Olga (nee Melendez) Nevarez and Ralph Nevarez. Robert was a self-employed trucker. In his free time, Robert enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather,...
Ruby L. Dial
Mar 8, 2016
Ruby L. Dial, age 100, of Francesville and formerly of Portage passed away Tuesday March 8, 2016 in Crown Point. Ruby was born July 11, 1915 in Wilkinson, West Virginia to the late Carl and Maggie (Collins) Swims. Ruby retired from the Sunbeam Corporation in 1979, where she worked in production. Ruby is survived by two daughters: Patricia (Rev. Lee)...
John Gavelek
Mar 7, 2016
John Gavelek, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 18, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Mary Wolfe. John began his career at Nipsco, in 1959, working his way up to being the head of the gas street department. In his free time, John...
Daniel C. Gonzalez
Mar 7, 2016
Daniel C. "Danny" Gonzalez, age 74, of Portage, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 11, 1942 in Laredo, Texas to the late Jesus and Concepcion Gonzalez. He spent his career working as a steelworker for Arcelor Mittal Steel. In his free time, Danny was an avid car enthusiast and spent...
Alfred S. Govorchin
Mar 7, 2016
Alfred S. Govorchin, age 84, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hobart, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born on January 4, 1932 in Gary Indiana to the late Samuel and Mary (nee Medanic) Govorchin. On July 11, 1975 in Highland, Indiana, he married, Bernice (nee Grakey) Govorchin. He retired after a 32 year career in education. He was a...
Norma C. Mccord
Mar 6, 2016
Norma C. McCord, age 88, of Hobart passed away Sunday March 6, 2016 at her home. Norma was born June 3, 1927 in South Pittsburgh, Tennessee to the late Samuel and Ellen Elizabeth (Cheek) Carter. Norma was a homemaker, mother, and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family and with her Church. Norma was a member of the Crown...
