Betty Ellen Johnson
Oct 20, 2015
Betty Ellen Johnson, age 95, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015. She was born on September 5, 1920 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Einar and Ellen (nee Erickson) Johnson. She was born in her home and lived there her entire life. Betty graduated from Hobart High School in 1938. She retired from Gary National...
Betty Jo Thompson
Oct 19, 2015
BETTY JO THOMPSON, age 86, of Hobart, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at home while surrounded by her family. Betty was born on July 10, 1929 in Draper, KY. She was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of New Chicago and shared her time and talents as church pianist. She loved providing the music for Vacation Bible School...
Donald K. "Don" Griffin
Oct 19, 2015
Donald K. "Don" Griffin, age 62 a longtime Hebron resident, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015. He was born on March 7, 1953 to the late Garfield and Euna Griffin. He worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Local 150, International Union of Operating Engineers. Donald enjoyed woodworking and collecting guns. He is survived by his loving wife of over...
Thomas "Tom" J. Brown
Oct 18, 2015
Thomas J. Brown, age 79, of Lake Station passed away Sunday October 18, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center. Tom was born April 15, 1936 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Jesse and Inez (Hale) Brown. Thomas was a retired outside parts and service representative, who received many awards for outstanding service from Truck City and Gary White and Freightliner...
Shannon L. Kruszynski
Oct 15, 2015
Shannon L. Kruszynski, age 45, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2015 after a long illness. She was born on July 16, 1970 to John and Shirley Blennert. Shannon is survived by her daughter: Kaitlyn Kruszynski of Hobart; sisters: Kelly Schmidt of Cedar Lake and Kim Howard of Lake Station. She is preceded in death by her parents: John...
Dwayne Reid
Oct 14, 2015
Dwayne Reid, age 57, of Portage, and formerly of Chicago, passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at home. He was born on September 9, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to Jack and Juliet Reid. He will always be remembered as a dedicated son, husband, father and grandfather. Dwayne is survived by his mother: Juliet Reid; loving wife: Vickie Reid; son: Jeremy...
Crystal Nicole Ross
Oct 13, 2015
CRYSTAL NICOLE ROSS, age 28, of Crown Point, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2015 at Rush Presbyterian Hospital. She was born on July 14, 1987 to Kenneth and Diane Ross. She enjoyed listening to music, fishing, and cooking in her spare time. Crystal also enjoyed remodeling, painting and carpentry. She will be deeply missed and remembered as a loving mother,...
Juan "Eddie" Arocho
Oct 12, 2015
JUAN "EDDIE" AROCHO, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, October 12, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on August 21, 1941 in Puerto Rico. Eddie served his country in the US Army and was a retiree of Inland Steel. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and former member and president of Knights...
Dennis Ray Good Sr.
Oct 11, 2015
Dennis Ray Good Sr., age 79 of Portage passed away Sunday, October 11, 2015. He was born on October 31, 1935 in Lake Station, Indiana to the late Frank and Wilma Good. He served his country in the U.S. Army in the Korean War. Dennis retired from U.S. Steel where he had worked as an Electrician. He enjoyed golfing, bowling,...
Ricky L. Mcwhirter
Oct 11, 2015
Ricky L. McWhirter, age 45, died Sunday, October 11, 2015 in hospice care when Liver and Lung Cancer took over his body. Gone, but never forgotten. Ricky was a loving Son, Father, Brother, Uncle and Friend. One of his greatest joys was being a father to his daughter. He also loved to fish and hunt. He supported the Chicago Cubs...
Lawrence A. "Larry" Fowble
Oct 10, 2015
LAWRENCE A. FOWBLE, age 70, of Hobart, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015 at home while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 27, 1945 in Gary to the late Don and Marion Fowble. Larry was a 1963 graduate of Hobart High School then served in the US Air Force. He retired from Midwest Products Co. as...
Lisa Marie Shivalec
Oct 9, 2015
Lisa Marie Booth (nee Shivalec), age 50, passed away Friday, October 9, 2015. She was born on February 10, 1965 in Gary, Indiana to the late Anton Shivalec and Ruth (nee Thompson) Crawford. Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, companion, sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her beloved...
Patrick Francis Hynes
Oct 8, 2015
Patrick F. Hynes, age 73, a resident of Crown Point passed away, Thursday, October 8, 2015 at home. Patrick was born on November 29, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois the son of the late Thomas and Bridget (nee Nestor) Hynes. He worked as an Ironworker for Chicago Local #1 and Boilermakers #374. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church...
James C. Constandars
Oct 6, 2015
James C. Constandars, age 66, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015. He was born on October 11, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late James and Ruby Constandars. Jim was employed as an expediter for US Steel for 37 years. In his free time, he enjoyed treasure hunting with his metal detector and going to rummage sales. He was an...
Bruce A. Buckner
Oct 5, 2015
Bruce A. Buckner, age 62, of Portage, passed away Monday, October 5, 2015. He was born on March 6, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Roy and Fredia Buckner. Bruce proudly served his country in the United States Air Force for 12 years 7 months and 29 days. He was a member of the American Legion Post #502 and...
Alice F. Stump
Oct 4, 2015
Alice F. Stump, age 48, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday 10/4/15 at Porter Regional Hospital. Alice was born August 13, 1967 in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Linda (Pangburn) Daves. Alice loved her family , all children, cooking and shopping. Alice is survived by her two sons Robert Anthony (Whitney) Byers of Tennessee and Tyler Michael Stump of Valparaiso; mother...
Curtis Lee Garner
Oct 3, 2015
Curtis Lee Garner, age 40 of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, October 3, 2015. He was a longtime Valparaiso resident and had worked as an assembler at the Ford Motor Plant. Curtis enjoyed the outdoors and camping with his kids. He loved his family so very deeply. He is survived by his parents, Hershel and Phyllis Garner of Valparaiso, IN; one...
Roy Lyle Jenkins
Oct 2, 2015
Roy Lyle Jenkins, Jr., age 79, of Lake Station passed away October 2, 2015 at his home. Roy was born September 27, 1936 in Eccles, West Virginia to the late Roy and Helen (Abbott) Jenkins, Sr. Roy was a Heavy Equipment Operator working out of Local Union #150 Operating Engineers. He was a former member of the Sons of the...
Leon D. Shaffer
Oct 2, 2015
Leon Shaffer, age 84, of Portage passed away Friday, October 2, 2015. Leon was born February 22, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Nolen C. and Alma (nee Clear) Shaffer. He retired from US Steel and EJ&E. Leon was a member of the American Legion Post 502. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, great-great grandfather,...
Glenn A. Wilson
Oct 1, 2015
Glenn A. Wilson, age 58, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital. He was born on March 1, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Lora Wilson. On October 12, 1977, he married the love of his life, Doris Wozniak. Glenn was a self-employed electronics technician and loved his '69 Mustang Mach 1. He will...
