George P. Sherman
Nov 11, 2015
George P. Sherman, age 83, of Miller Beach passed away Wednesday 11/11/2015 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. George was born January 4, 1932 in New Castle, Pennsylvania to the late Phillip and Bobs (Key) Sherman. George was a retiree of Midwest Steel where he worked in their customer service department. George was a US Army Veteran of the...
Margaret A. Matthews
Nov 10, 2015
Margaret Ann (nee Hooten) Matthews, age 82, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was born on November 25, 1932 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Elmer and Myrtle Hooten. Margaret's greatest joy in life was her family and she especially loved Christmas shopping for her beloved grandchildren. She is survived by her son: Thomas (Carol) Matthews: daughter:...
John R. Johansson
Nov 10, 2015
John R. Johansson, age 68, of Gary passed away, Tuesday, November 10, 2015. He was a Gary resident his entire life. He was born Oct. 11, 1947, graduated from Lew Wallace High School in 1965 and received a BSCE degree from Purdue University Lafayette in 1970. He worked for Inland Steel Co. in the Engineering and Primary Production Depts. for...
Thaddeus J. "Ted" Gawron
Nov 10, 2015
Thaddeus J. "Ted" Gawron, age 79, of Portage and formerly of Hessville passed away Tuesday November 10, 2015 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ted was born February 27, 1936 in East Chicago, IN to the late Michael and Rose (Giza) Gawron. He retired from LTV Steel in 1999 with 44 years of service as a millwright....
Walter L. Baran
Nov 10, 2015
Walter L. Baran, age 88, of Griffith, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015 at a local hospital. He was born April 13, 1927 in Gary, Indiana to the late Peter and Sophia Darmofalski Baran. Walter was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church of Griffith, Indiana and was an active member of the Knights of Columbus. He was a retired...
Michael C. Grabowski
Nov 9, 2015
Michael Constantine Grabowski December 2, 1948-November 9, 2015 Born in Austria to Richard J. and Hilda Huber Grabowski. Immigrated to U.S.A. with parents and younger brother, George, in 1952. They lived briefly in Gettysburg, OH before settling in South St. Paul, MN. While in MN, four siblings were born. Father became a Romanian Orthodox Priest and took a parish in...
James Doyle Sheely
Nov 9, 2015
JAMES DOYLE SHEELY, age 58, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, November 9, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center. He was born on March 25, 1957 to the late James Harrison and Gladys Louise Sheely. James served his country in the US Navy. He was a neon sign bender, mechanic and loved working on any type of engine. In his...
Mary A. Smallen
Nov 8, 2015
Mary A. Smallen, age 83, of Portage, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015. She was born on May 30, 1932 in Saybrook,Illinois to the late Edward and Dorothy (nee Burke) Van Winkle. She was a member of Church of God in Portage and was in charge of Operation Blessing. Twenty years ago she received the Key to the City of...
Mary H. Fitzgerald
Nov 8, 2015
Mary H. Fitzgerald, age 87, of Lake Station passed away Sunday November 8, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Mary was born March 19, 1928 in Walker County, Alabama to the late John and Levia (Moore) McGraw, Sr. She retired from Walgreen's with 28 years of service as a cosmetician. Mary loved her family dearly and will be...
Harvey Finch
Nov 6, 2015
Harvey Finch, age 66, a lifetime resident of Lake Station passed away Friday November 6, 2015 at Millers Merry Manor in Hobart. Harvey was born March 1, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Helen (nee Gornick) Finch. He worked in the physical education department at Purdue Calumet in Hammond, Indiana for several years. Harvey enjoyed writing poetry,...
Johnny A. Gough
Nov 5, 2015
John Anthony Gough, age 55, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, November 5, 2015 at St. Margaret Hospital in Dyer. He was born on September 25, 1960 in East Chicago, Indiana to Ivan and Geraldine Gough. Johnny worked as a Supervisor for Modern Drop Forge for over 20 years. He enjoyed fishing and will always be remembered as a dedicated son,...
George P. Frencl Sr.
Nov 3, 2015
George Frencl Sr., age 57 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, November 3, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Vickie Frencl, sons, George (Amanda) Frencl Jr., Tim (Rachel) Frencl, proud grandfather of Michael and Lauren Frencl. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Lola Frencl Sr., brother-in-law, Ross Roop, and best friend, Linda...
Jeffrey Edward Amstein
Nov 2, 2015
Jeffrey E. Amstein, age 35, of Madison, Wisconsin and formerly of Portage passed away Monday November 2, 2015 in St. Mary's Hospital in Madison. Jeffrey was born September 1, 1980 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Jeffrey and Nancy (Maciejewski) Amstein. Jeffrey was a boat salesman for SkipperBud's in Madison and had been a volunteer fire fighter in Lake Denton, WI. He...
Kimberly S. Michnik
Nov 2, 2015
Kimberly S. Michnik, age 54, of Hobart passed away Monday November 2, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Kim was born November 29, 1960 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Jon M. and Sally (Hetzel) Davis. She was a Medical Assistant for several years. Kim enjoyed social events with her friends and family. She enjoyed reading, Bingo and...
Brian W. Kurina, Sr.
Nov 2, 2015
BRIAN W. KURINA, SR., age 59, of Hobart, formerly of Chicago, passed away Monday, November 2, 2015. He was born on October 29, 1956 in Chicago. Brian married the love of his life, Rita (nee Quesenberry) on March 13, 1982. He was a good man who will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. He is...
Sandra K. Michaels
Nov 1, 2015
Sandra K. Michaels, age 64, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday November 1, 2015. She was born January 24, 1951 in Valparaiso, IN to the late Leslie and Margaret (Ward) Carpenter. Sandy drove a bus for the Portage Township School systems for over 30 years before retiring. She loved her family and will be missed greatly by them. She is survived...
Mary Alvarado
Nov 1, 2015
MARY ALVARADO, age 88, of Hobart, formerly a longtime Cicero, IL resident, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015. Mary was born to the late Manuel and Reyes "Grace" Sarmina on March 2, 1927 in Chicago. Mary is survived by her 3 daughters, Patricia Alvarado of Berwyn, IL, Mary Ann Chavez of East Chicago and Elizabeth Alvarado; son, Peter Alvarado of...
Sharon L. Mitckess
Oct 31, 2015
Sharon Lee Mitckess, age 73, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, October 31, 2015. She was born on September 5, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Samuel Douthitt and Mary Jean Pease. On October 21, 1961, she married the love of her life, Robert Mitckess. In her free time, she enjoyed doing cross stitch, crocheting, needlepoint and crossword puzzles. Sharon...
David T. Bood
Oct 31, 2015
David T. Bood, Sr., age 81, a life-long Hobart resident passed away Saturday October 31, 2015 at the Brookdale assisted living center in Merrillville. David was born January 2, 1934 in Gary to the late Axel and Edith (Peterson) Bood. He was an employee of Wiseway Food Centers and a land surveyor for Krull and Sons Surveyors. David was a...
Donald Wayne Jeffords
Oct 31, 2015
Donald Jeffords of Portage Indiana passed away October 31, 2015 at the age of 55. Our hearts are breaking as he is survived by his beloved wife Victoria, two loving daughters Katee and CarolAnn, and mother Judith Storey of Benton, KY, his father Bill Jeffords of Gilbertsville, KY, brothers Jay, Reese, Jay W. and (Mike), two precious grandchildren Aubree and...
