Nancy L. Roper
Dec 16, 2015
Nancy L. Roper, age 89, a lifelong resident of Hobart, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She was born on October 29, 1926 in East Chicago, Indiana, the daughter of Dr. Edward and Edna Davis. Nancy received a Bachelor of Music degree from De Paul University in 1948 and was an accomplished violinist. On October 1, 1949, she married...
Richard L. Paxton
Dec 16, 2015
Richard L. "Dick" Paxton, age 87 of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015. He was born on August 26, 1928 in Hollywood, California to the late Lawrence and Ann Paxton. Dick's family settled in Puyallup, Washington, where he graduated from Puyallup High School in 1946. It was during this time that he first developed his love of big band...
Kimberly Ann Crawford
Dec 15, 2015
Kimberly Ann Crawford, age 46, of LaPorte and formerly of Hobart passed away Tuesday December 15, 2015 at her home. Kimberly was born November 22, 1969 in Valparaiso, IN to Eugene and Georgia (Detrick) Beres. She was a homemaker that made and sold jewelry. Kimberly was active in many local clubs and organizations. Kimberly is survived by her loving husband...
Eleanor B. Sellers
Dec 15, 2015
Eleanor B. Sellers (nee Barfield), age 89, a 50 yr. Portage resident, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2015. She was born on August 3, 1926 in Little Rock, Arkansas to the late Jack and Dorcas (nee Elliott) Barfield. She was a retired RN and was licensed in four different states; she had worked for Dr. Dy Clinic and Fountain View....
Nadine Billingsley
Dec 11, 2015
Nadine Billingsley, age 90 of Hobart passed away Friday, December 11, 2015. She was born on January 3, 1925 in Arkansas to the late Daniel and Florence Rush. She was a member of the Hessville Church of God of Prophecy and served there as a Sunday School Teacher. She enjoyed quilting and had quilted many quilts to help with church...
Kimberly Joy Finchum
Dec 10, 2015
Kimberly Joy Finchum, age 53, of Portage passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 10, 2015. Kim was born June 12, 1962 in Gary, Indiana to Claude R. and Joy (Blake) Finchum. Kim has been on medical retirement and was a former restaurant employee that worked for many local restaurants. Kim was a 1981 graduate of Gary Wirt High School. Kim...
Ralph Maupin
Dec 9, 2015
Ralph Maupin, age 78, of Portage passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at Franciscan, St. Mary's Health in Dyer. On January 7, 1937 Ralph was born to the late Curtis and Alta (nee Chandler) Maupin in Dyersburg, Tennessee. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Ralph was survived by his two sons, Michael...
Mary M. Richel
Dec 9, 2015
MARY M. RICHEL, age 63, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2015 at home, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Chicago on September 12, 1952 to the late Gale and Mary Louise Buckel. Mary was an active member of St. Francis Xavier Church, and a wonderful mother who homeschooled all of her children over the...
Adabelle Grasham
Dec 8, 2015
Adabelle Grasham, age 96, of Hobart passed away Tuesday December 8, 2015 at St Mary Medical Center. Adabelle was born September 1, 1919 in Reserve, KS to the late Edward and Hazel (White) Steinhauer. She was a homemaker who loved sewing and crochet work. She also enjoyed bowling. Adabelle was one of the first residents of the Linden House in...
Judy Ann Selby
Dec 8, 2015
Judy Ann Selby (nee Tokarz), age 70, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015. She was born on October 24, 1945 in Dyer, Indiana to the late Joseph and Mildred (nee Schweitzer) Tokarz. Judy enjoyed spending time with her family. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her daughter: Carol...
Josephine "Jody" A. O'Rourke
Dec 7, 2015
Josephine "Jody" A. O'Rourke, age 73, of Hobart passed away Monday December 7, 2015 at her home. Jody was born September 23, 1942 in Portland, Maine to the late Joseph and Sylvia (Huston) O'Rourke. She retired after 30 years of service as a Office/Credit Manager and a Sales Representative for Allied Building Supply in Merrillville. Jody was an involved and...
Ruth Overton
Dec 6, 2015
Ruth E. Overton, age 94, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, December 6, 2015. She was born on December 4, 1921 in Hobart, Indiana to Leo and Augusta Fifield. She worked as a cook for the Viking Chili Bowl. Ruth's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Ruth is survived by her sons: Lloyd Overton,...
Richard J. Chontos
Dec 5, 2015
Richard J. Chontos, age 77 of Hobart passed away Saturday, December 5, 2015. He was born on July 20, 1938 in Gary, Indiana. He was a longtime Hobart resident and a member of St. Bridget Church. He retired from U.S. Steel in 2001 where he had worked as an electrician. He was a great sportsman. He was inducted into the...
Bessie Evanovich
Dec 4, 2015
Bessie Evanovich, age 76, of Portage, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. She was born on January 17, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to John and Katie Evanovich. She enjoyed playing Bingo and making crafts. She is survived by her son: Jerry Evanovich; 2 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; sisters: Mildred Campbell, Violet Tluczek, Dorothy Nafes. Bessie is preceded in death by...
David A. Negrelli
Dec 4, 2015
David A. Negrelli, age 53 of Crown Point/Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. He was born on February 6, 1962 in Gary, Indiana. David worked as an Electrical Engineer for Nipsco. He was a former DeMotte resident. He enjoyed boating, Minnesota Vikings football, watching racecars and the beach. He is survived by his wife, Susan...
Michael B. Baird
Dec 4, 2015
Michael B. Baird, age 58, of Lake Station passed away Friday, December 4, 2015. Michael was born May 24, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to Bruce and Shirley (nee Ennis) Baird. Michael worked for the family business, B Bar Services in Lake Station. Michael will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his mother,...
Helen Kurowski
Dec 3, 2015
HELEN KUROWSKI, age 91, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015. She was born on August 25, 1924 to the late Marcus and Anna Hubbs. Helen worked at US Steel for 47 years until the age of 84. She will be remembered as a hard worker and loving mother, grandmother and sister. Helen is survived by her 2 daughters,...
Jack L. Martin
Dec 3, 2015
Jack L. Martin, age 89 passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at his home. He was born on December 28, 1925 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Clarence and Flora (nee Cox) Martin. Jack was a 1987 retiree of US Steel Crane Operator and Millwright. On January 18, 1947, Jack married his late wife Marcella Bryant in Harlan, Kentucky. He...
Mary M. Chinery
Dec 3, 2015
MARY M. CHINERY, age 88, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away Thursday, December 3, 2015 at the Pulaski Health Care Center in Winamac. Mary was born on February 15, 1927 in Sarnia, Ontario, Canada. She was an artist and a member of the Hobart and Chesterton Art Leagues. Mary loved flowers and gardening and retired from Gerties Florist in...
Edward J. Cooper
Dec 2, 2015
EDWARD J. COOPER, age 88, of Portage, and formerly of East Gary, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Living. He served in the US Navy and was retired from the US Steel rail mill. Ed was a faithful member of Portage Community Bible Church and enjoyed bowling and walking in his spare time. Edward is survived by...
