Ronald L. Blanton
Mar 22, 2016
Ronald L. Blanton, age 76, of Hobart passed away Tuesday March 22, 2016 at Sebo's Nursing Center in Merrillville. Ronald was born September 10, 1939 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John and Mildred (Rickett) Blanton. He was a retired crane operator at US Steel with over 30 years of service. Ron loved playing golf and fishing. Ronald is survived...
William "Bill" Grinder
Mar 21, 2016
William "Bill" M. Grinder William Grinder, age 83, of Lake Station passed away Monday, March 21, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cool Springs, Tennessee on December 12, 1932 to the late Malcolm and Vernelle (nee Patterson) Grinder. On May 4, 1957, William married his bride Geraldine (nee Berta) at the Sacred Heart Church...
Richard S. Malis
Mar 20, 2016
Richard S. Malis, age 79, of Portage, and formerly of Gary, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016.He was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1936 to the late Anthony and Anna (nee Mazilausky) Malis. Richard proudly served his country in the U.S Navy. He retired from US Steel in 1973 and was a member of Credit Union 1364, American Legion 260,...
Cynthia K. Kurpis
Mar 20, 2016
CYNTHIA K. KURPIS, age 65, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Gary on January 7, 1951. Cynthia was a graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1969 and worked at Indiana University Northwest for almost 40 years. Cynthia was an excellent stained glass artist, but above all she was...
Theresa Jo Wherry
Mar 19, 2016
Theresa Jo Wherry, age 57, of Portage, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2016. She was born on August 3, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to the late Marvin and Ruth Oglesby. In her free time, Theresa enjoyed doing puzzles, crocheting for her grandchildren, and cooking for her family. She was an avid fan of the princess Snow White, anything with strawberries...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Hjerpe
Mar 18, 2016
JACQUELINE J. "JACKIE" HJERPE (DAILEY), age 74, of Shipshewana, and formerly of New Chicago, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. She was born in Garyton, Indiana on January 14, 1942 to the late William and Margaret Jamison. Jacqueline retired from US Steel after 30 years of service. She was a Lifetime member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary, formerly an avid...
Matthew Dale Conger
Mar 18, 2016
Matthew Dale Conger, age 33 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was a member of St Paul's Catholic Church in Valparaiso. Matthew enjoyed spending time with his son, doing Soap Box Derby, and helping his dad work on cars. He was a wonderful artist and loved working on art and doing tattoos. Matthew also enjoyed...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
