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...
Patricia A. Westmoreland
Apr 3, 2016
Patricia A. Westmoreland, age 75, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 at home. She was born on February 9, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Robert and Ethel Britton. She retired in 1999 from McGill Man in Valparaiso, where she worked in the electrical department. In her free time, Patty enjoyed going to flea markets, rummage sales,...
Patricia A Snyder
Apr 1, 2016
Patricia A. Snyder, age 86, of Crown Point, IN passed away Friday, April 1 2016. She was born on July 18, 1929 to Francis and Irene (nee Hollenbeck) Campbell in Chicago, Illinois. On January 10, 1952 Patricia married the love of her life, the late Jerome Snyder in Chicago, Illinois. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Robert J. Pauwels
Apr 1, 2016
ROBERT J. "B.O.B." PAUWELS, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016. He was born in South Bend on January 7, 1947 to the late Maurice and Martha Pauwels. Robert was a graduate of St. Joe High School and Tri-State College and was a retiree of US Steel blast furnace and coal plant. He was a member of...
Donna Marie Martinez
Mar 29, 2016
Donna Marie Martinez (Nee Reid), age 64, of Portage passed away Tuesday March 29, 2016 in Munster Community Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Donna was born September 10, 1951 in Gary, IN to Donald and Evelyn (Raab) Reid. Donna was a supervisor in the Central Services Department of Franciscan Alliance for 17 years and worked for St. Mary Medical...
Alvin H. Meyer
Mar 29, 2016
Alvin Henry Meyer, age 83, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2016. He was born on May 11, 1932 in Gary, Indiana to the late Alvin and Ruby Meyer. Al retired after 21 years of working as a steelworker for National Steel Midwest Division. He was also employed at the Wheeler CO-OP for 15 years. He was an avid...
Gordon W. Huge
Mar 27, 2016
Gordon W. Huge was born in Gary, Indiana on October 24, 1934 to Walter and Selma Huge, now deceased. He is survived by his wife Marilynn (nee Nurse)of 55years, Son Daniel (Barb) of Fishers, Indiana, daughter Sara (Tom) Marlow of Merrillville, 2 granddaughters, Amber (Adam) Sermersheim, McCordsville, Indiana and Nora Marlow, Merrillville, Sister Glee Krentz, Cincinnati, Ohio, one nephew and...
Jill M. Dockery
Mar 27, 2016
Jill Marie Dockery, age 43, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born on August 15, 1972 in Hammond, Indiana to Jack and Pamela Waugaman. On January 6, 1994, in Hammond, Indiana, she married the love of her life, Craig Dockery, whom she had known since the fourth grade. Jill worked as...
Barbara L. Sharp
Mar 26, 2016
Barbara Hill Sharp of Valparaiso, formerly of Hobart, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at the age of 83. Barbara was an active volunteer in Hobart and Valparaiso all her adult life. She held offices in the Hobart Jayshees, Phi Beta Psi Sorority, Hobart Board of Parks and Recreation, a leader in community fund raising...
Ronald G. Davis
Mar 25, 2016
RONALD G. DAVIS, age 73, of Hebron, passed away at home on Friday, March 25, 2016, while surrounded by his family. He was born on March 26, 1942 in Charleston, IL. Ron was a gifted mechanic and loved building hot rods and watching NASCAR. He will be deeply missed. Ron is survived by his wife of 18 years, Sharon (nee...
M. Frank Scott "Poppy"
Mar 24, 2016
M. Frank Scott "Poppy", age 89, of Hobart passed away Thursday March 24, 2016 in his home. Frank was born October 1, 1926 in Mexico, Kentucky to the late John and Dova "Mae" (Jennings) Scott. Frank was a WWII Army Veteran. He retired from US Steel where he was a General Foreman of the #1 B.O.P. shop. Frank was a...
Lorna Mamelson
Mar 23, 2016
LORNA MAMELSON, age 82, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016. She was born on September 22, 1933 to the late Louis and Elizabeth Simonson. Lorna was a lifetime area resident and worked as a nursing home administrator. Lorna and her husband, William Mamelson also lived in Naples, Florida for several years before she returned to Valparaiso after the...
Steven Ray Flick, Sr.
Mar 22, 2016
Steven Ray Flick, Sr., age 60, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the University of Chicago Hospital. He was born on July 11, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Marilyn Flick. He was a 1973 graduate of Hobart High School. Steve worked as a foreman for SMS Metals since 1978 and was a member of Teamsters...
Lazar Krstevski
Mar 22, 2016
Lazar Krstevski, age 96, of Crown Point, IN passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at the St Anthony Nursing Home. He was born June 8, 1919 in Macedonia to the late Jonche Krstevski and Depa Zulummovski. Lazar was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend. He retired from the EJ&E Railroad in 1971 and then worked for the...
