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...
Douglas Michaels, Jr.
Jan 29, 2016
Douglas Michaels, age 41, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born on July 19, 1974 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Douglas and Sandra Michaels. He worked at Explorer as a pipeliner. Douglas loved spending his time riding his Harley Davidson. He will be remembered as a loving son, fiancé and father. He is survived by his fiancée...
Mary J. Washko
Jan 28, 2016
Mary J. Washko "Mary Girl" Mary J. Washko, age 70, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer at VNA Hospice in Valparasio surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 21, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late John Michael and Mary Josephine (nee Kozma) Kolosci. Mary was the first...
Michael S. Young
Jan 28, 2016
Michael Stephen Young, age 53, of Portage, passed away Thursday January 28, 2016 at his home. He was born in Gary, IN on January 31, 1962 to the late William "Bill" and Amelia "Bette" Young. Michael worked for Lakeshore Heating and Cooling as a technician. Michael will be remembered as a loving husband, step father, step grandfather, brother and friend....
Clarence K. "Chet" Shedrow
Jan 28, 2016
Clarence K. "Chet" Shedrow, age 91 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. He was born on June 30, 1924 to the late Clarence A. and Ruth Shedrow. Chet worked as a pipefitter for Local # 597 and retired after 44 years service. He helped to organize the first Cub Scout troop in Hobart. Chet was a...
Mary Ann Pepoff
Jan 28, 2016
Mary Ann Pepoff, age 84, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, January 28, 2016. She was born on May 19, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Cordelia Borman. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of the Hobart Assembly of God Church. On September 2, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, she married the love of her...
Victor B. Caplinger
Jan 26, 2016
Victor Caplinger, age 79, of Portage passed away Tuesday 1/26/2016 in his home. Victor was born September 18, 1936, in Lincoln, Illinois to the late Milford and Ida Beatrice (Humberd) Caplinger, Sr. Victor was a site office manager for several local construction companies and retired at Superior Construction. He was an active member of the Portage YMCA, Assumption BVM Parish...
Richard "Ricky" B. Rice
Jan 26, 2016
Richard B. "Ricky" Rice, age 67, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Hubert and Elaine Rice. Rick proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He worked as a mail handler for the U.S. Postal Service. Rick...
Paul M. Jeselskis
Jan 25, 2016
PAUL M. JESELSKIS, age 72, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Porter Regional Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1943 to the late Paul E. and Hermina Jeselskis in Chicago. Paul had been resident of Valparaiso for 30 years coming from South Holland, IL. He was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and the Banta...
Dorothy M. Niksich
Jan 24, 2016
Dorothy M. Niksich Age 89, of East Chicago, passed away Sunday, January 24, 2016 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on October 7, 1926 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Mary (nee Pijut) Jaskula. On May 5, 1946 Dorothy married the love of her life her late husband, Michael R. Niksich. She enjoyed spending...
Leona "Lonnie" Larson
Jan 23, 2016
Leona "Lonnie" Larson, age 79, of Lake Station passed away Saturday January 23, 2016 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Lonnie was born December 9, 1936 to the late John and Sophie (Gusc) Zieba. Lonnie enjoyed summering in Michigan, was an avid reader and loved raising her family. She was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church. Lonnie is...
Vida Belle Kane
Jan 22, 2016
Vida Belle Kane Age 92, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016, at Golden Living Center in Portage. Vida Belle was born on May 12, 1923 to the late Roy and Fannie (nee Stark) Charteston in Benton Harbor, Michigan. She was a retired delivery driver for Chesterton Tribune. She is survived by her two children, Jack Patric "Pat" (Susan) Kane Jr....
Grace Marie Swift
Jan 22, 2016
Grace Marie Swift, age 69, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, January 22, 2016. She was born on August 16, 1946 in Accokeek, Maryland. Gracie was very active in the Opportunity Enterprises Community and was recently named client of the year. She participated in the Special Olympics many times and enjoyed having City Dinners with the Kiwanis Club. In her free...
Nicholas J. Holzmer, Jr.
Jan 21, 2016
Nicholas J. Holzmer, Jr., age 90 a lifelong Hobart resident passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. He was born on October 13, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to the late Nicholas J. and Eva A. Holzmer, Sr. He graduated from Hobart High School with the class of 1943. Nic was employed at Kellen's Florist in 1943 and went on to be...
