Helen Miscko
Feb 15, 2016
Helen Miscko, age 94 of Crown Point formerly of Hobart and Gary, passed away Monday, February 15, 2016. She was born on August 6, 1921 in Bidwell, Iowa to the late Mike and Susie Dergo. She was a longtime member of St. Bridget Church and St. Anne's Confraternity. Helen enjoyed gardening, loved to shop and was an avid Cubs fan....
Jerry Wayne Waddell
Feb 14, 2016
Jerry Wayne Waddell, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016. He was born on July 16, 1941 in Martwick County, KY to the late Richard and Leona Waddell. Jerry was a member of the Hobart Moose Club. He was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and the Chicago Bears. In his free time, Jerry enjoyed bowling,...
Jennifer Rocha
Feb 13, 2016
Jennifer Rocha, age 14, of Lake Station passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 in Portage. Jennifer was born February 13, 2002 in Monticello, Indiana to Miguel and Beatriz (Esparza) Rocha. She was an Eighth Grader at Edison Jr. Sr. High School. Jennifer is survived by her parents Miguel and Beatriz Rocha; her brothers Christian and Miguel Rocha; and many other...
James H. Raines
Feb 13, 2016
JAMES H. RAINES, age 80, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Aperion Care in Michigan City. He was born on November 26, 1935 in New Market, TN. Jim was a 1955 graduate of Rolling Prairie High School and a veteran of the US Army. He worked as a truck driver for 41 years at the Co-Op, starting...
Christopher Matthew Niloff
Feb 13, 2016
Christopher Matthew Niloff, age 34, of Portage passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 in Valparaiso, Indiana. Chris was born January 27, 1982 in Merrillville, Indiana to Terry Niloff and the late Deborah Randhan. He loved fishing, going to Pearl Jam Concerts, and sports of all kinds. Christopher is survived by his father Terry S. (Trish Campbell) Niloff; his two children...
Martin A. Richling Sr.
Feb 12, 2016
MARTIN A. RICHLING, SR., age 76, of LOFS/Crown Point, Indiana passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. Marty was born on April 8, 1939 in Chicago, IL to the late Walter and Josephine (Mangano) Richling. He was a longtime area resident and retired from Local 705 as a truck driver. He attended Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield, Indiana, the Maywood...
Doris J. Rodgers
Feb 12, 2016
Doris J. Rodgers (nee Baumgardner), age 80 of Hobart passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born on November 15, 1935 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Eugene and Pearle Baumgardner. She was a longtime Hobart resident. Doris was an active member of Augustana Lutheran Church where she served as the Director of the Children's Choir for 20 years,...
William R Sieckman
Feb 12, 2016
William "Bill" Sieckman Sr., age 87, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born on January 5, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Edwin and Oral Sieckman. Bill was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School class of 1947. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during...
Sherrill Lynn Lawler
Feb 12, 2016
Sherrill Lynn Lawler, age 73, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, February 12, 2016. She was born on June 28, 1942 in Buffalo, New York. She is survived by her son, William J. Lawler of Lake Station. She is preceded in death by beloved husband, John Richard Lawler. Per Sherrill's wishes, there will be no services. Funeral arrangements have been...
Joshua David Owen
Feb 11, 2016
JOSHUA DAVID OWEN, age 28, of Port St. Lucie, FL, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2016. He was born in Merrillville on June 12, 1987 and moved to Florida at a young age. Josh graduated from Martin City High School in Stuart, FL where he was active in music and a member of OPUS. He was an altar server, lector...
Eugene L. Beckner
Feb 11, 2016
Eugene L. Beckner, age 96, of Hobart, IN passed away February 11, 2016. He was born November 24, 1919 in New Castle, IN. the son of Lewis C. and Grace F. (Surface) Beckner. On December 28, 1942, he married his beloved wife Norine (Frederick) Beckner who survives him. Also surviving are son Carl (Anita) Beckner; daughter, Amy (late James) Mears;...
Geraldine M. Gaddis
Feb 10, 2016
Geraldine M. Gaddis, age 82 of Portage passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She was born on July 16, 1933 in Gary, Indiana. Geraldine worked for the City of Portage as the Secretary to the Planning Commissioner, retiring in 1995. She was a co-owner of Suburban Ceramics. Geraldine was a loving and compassionate lady who enjoyed fishing, gardening and classical...
Henry J. Swider
Feb 9, 2016
Henry J. Swider, age 70, of Lake Station passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday February 9, 2016 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Henry was born March 21, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Blanche (Markle) Swider, Sr. Henry retired from Centennial Steel as a maintenance mechanic he also worked as a butcher for several local...
Glenda Ruth Mccluskey
Feb 7, 2016
Glenda Ruth McCluskey Born February 9, 1925 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to the late Esther (Snow) and step-father Albert Stallings. Her father George Kell died of pneumonia when she was 1 year old. She was preceded in death by her husband Daily McCluskey (1918-1981) and her daughter Judy Ann Flinn (Manny). Surviving children are Glenda Joan Wagoner (Randy-deceased), Joe Daily McCluskey...
Joan Mary Zoladz
Feb 6, 2016
Joan M. Zoladz, age 96, of Valparaiso and formerly a 72 year resident of New Chicago passed away Saturday, February 06, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. She was born on November 7, 1919 in Gary Indiana to the late Walter and Frances (Nee Buczkowski) Marcinkowski. Joan was raised on a farm in Liberty Twp. where she developed her...
Karen Rose Pelot
Feb 5, 2016
Karen R. Pelot age 74, passed away Friday, February 05, 2016 at Millers Merry Manor in Portage. She was born on October 24, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Gerald and Mayon (nee Kline) Mey. She was a professor in Merrillville, Indiana. Karen earned both a bachelor and MBA at Davenport University. She worked in management in numerous health...
Steve Knopic
Jan 31, 2016
Age 89, passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Brentwood Assisted Living in Hobart. He was born on August 28,1926 in Gary, Indiana to the late, John and Margaret (nee Solik) Knopic. He retired as a Sergeant from the Hobart Police Department in 1971 after 20 years and also worked as a Security Guard at Sears. Steve was a life...
Ruth A. Niksch
Jan 31, 2016
Ruth A. Niksch, age 93, of Hobart passed away peacefully Sunday January 31, 2016 at the Crown Point Christian Village in Crown Point. Ruth was born November 10, 1922 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Albert and Elvera (Blank) Nagel. Ruth was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt. She was totally dedicated to the welfare of...
Dorothy Lucille Bigham
Jan 31, 2016
Dorothy Lucille Bigham, age 83, of Hobart passed away Sunday January 31, 2016 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Dorothy was born February 2, 1932 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to the late Elvin and Gertie (Henry) Travis. She was a packer for Gary Bolt & Screw Corp. and a homemaker mother and wife. She was a member of...
Geneva A. Stanley "Granny"
Jan 29, 2016
Geneva A. Stanley "Granny", age 79, passed away Friday January 29, 2016 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Granny was born October 6, 1936 in Portsmouth, OH. Granny was a member of the New Life Church of God in Portage. She loved her Church, her family and reading her Bible. Geneva is survived her four children Diana Chalabis of...
