Charles M. "Chuck" Griffin
Oct 1, 2015
CHARLES M. GRIFFIN, age 63, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2015. He was born on December 14, 1951 in Gary. Chuck was a longtime Hobart resident and a veteran of the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Nancy; 3 daughters, Susan (John) Collmar, Shelly Satterfield, and Casey Ramos; 12 grandchildren, Gabriel, Savannah,...
Emily "Miss Mordi" Mordi
Sep 30, 2015
Emily "Miss Mordi" Mordi of Portage and formerly of Glen Park passed away Wednesday September 30, 2015. Emily was born January 28, 1919 in Gary, Indiana to the late Steven and Helen (Kozaric) Mordi. Emily was a Registered Nurse that retired from St. Mary Medical Center with fifty years of service. She was a lifelong member of St. Joseph the...
Kenneth R. Coates
Sep 30, 2015
Kenneth R. Coates, age 71, of Plymouth, passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015. He was born on March 5, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to the late Milton and Alfreda (nee Kossow) Coates. He was a 1962 graduate of Hobart High School and retired from Nipsco in 2001. He loved the cubs, cars and motorcycles. Kenneth was a loving brother, uncle...
Richard Scott Cox
Sep 29, 2015
Richard Scott Cox, age 70, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2015. He was born on November 14, 1944 in Morehead, KY to the late Curtis and Leola Cox. Richard proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He retired from Arcelor Mittal Steel. Richard is survived by his brothers: George (Martha) Cox of...
Maria De La Paz Lehocky
Sep 26, 2015
Maria de la Paz Lehocky, age 79 of Portage passed away Saturday, September 26, 2015. She was born on April 25, 1936 in Grazelema, Cadez, Spain. She was a longtime member of Nativity of Our Savior. She enjoyed flowers and flower gardening. She is survived by her loving husband of over 45 years, Michael Lehocky of Portage, IN; one son,...
Helen F. Frost
Sep 24, 2015
Helen F. Frost, age 94, of Rochester and formerly of Lake Station passed away Thursday September 24, 2015 with her family at her side. She was born June 7, 1921 in Elwood, Indiana to the late George "Ray" and Audrey (Odom) Gosnell. Helen was a licensed beautician who worked several years for Loenstein's Department Store in Valparaiso as well as...
Anna Jane Freeman
Sep 24, 2015
Anna Jane Freeman (nee Merryman), age 84, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, September 24, 2015. She was born on September 24, 1931 in Clinton, Arkansas to the late Lester and Minnie (nee Burns) Merryman. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and worked for Nipsco for a number of years. She enjoyed many years belonging to...
Gregorio Serrano
Sep 21, 2015
Gregorio Serrano, age 65, of East Chicago, and formerly of Portage, passed away Monday, September 21, 2015 at St. Catherine Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1949 in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico. Greg proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War and retired from Arcelor Mittal after 38 years of service....
Andrew James Fabian
Sep 21, 2015
Andrew James Fabian, age 58, passed away September 21, 2015 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was preceded in death by his beloved grandparents, John and Angeline Biel. Andy leaves behind to mourn his departure his loving mother, Dorothy Fabian of Hobart; brother, Douglas (Sally) Fabian of Merrillville; sister, Katherine Novetske of Hobart; uncle, Edward (Dolores) Biel of Lake Station; nephews,...
Ronald R. Gerber
Sep 19, 2015
Ronald R. Gerber, age 79, of Portage passed away Saturday September 19, 2015. Ronald was born November 17, 1935 in Olney, Illinois to the late Raymond and Marie (Nicholas) Gerber. He retired from US Steel with over 40 years of service. Ronald was a member of the Loyal Order Of The Moose Calumet Lodge. He enjoyed fishing, bowling and golfing;...
David Ray Jacobs
Sep 19, 2015
DAVID R. JACOBS, age 64, of Portage, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2015. He was born on June 8, 1951 in Gary and was a lifelong area resident. David married the love of his life, Marilyn (nee Bauswell) on July 1, 1972 and remained devoted to her during their 43 years of marriage. He worked at Rockwell for 8 ½...
Arlene Jane Nitz
Sep 17, 2015
Arlene Jane Nitz, age 88, of Hobart and formerly of Hammond passed away Thursday September 17, 2015 at the Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart. Arlene was born June 23, 1927 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Clabe and Lefa (George) Purkey. She was a log time employee of Paylow and Reliable Groceries where she worked in the Deli and Meat...
Tommy K. Buckmaster, Sr.
Sep 14, 2015
Tommy Keith Buckmaster, Sr., age 60, of Portage, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born on May 8, 1955 in Hammond, Indiana to Clarence and Peggy Buckmaster. He was currently employed with Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad where he worked as an electrician for the past 37 years. Tommy was an avid Dr. Who fan and enjoyed taking pictures....
Donald R. Pavy Sr.
Sep 14, 2015
Donald Ray Pavy Sr., age 76 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Gideon, Missouri to the late James and Carmel Pavy. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. Donald retired from E. J. and E. Railroad. He enjoyed fishing and making...
Joan G. Curtis
Sep 13, 2015
Joan G. Curtis (nee Evans), age 87 of Hobart passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. She was born on July 27, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harvey and Agnes Evans. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and a former member of St. Francis Xavier. She was active in the Ladies Rosary Sodality and St. Vincent...
George W. Fansler
Sep 12, 2015
GEORGE W. FANSLER, age 66, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born on February 22, 1949 in Hammond to the late Francis and Doris Fansler. George married the love of his life, Deborah, on February 14, 1981. He retired as a railroad clerk from the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad. George was veteran of the US Air...
Gordon B. Hamilton
Sep 11, 2015
Gordon Hamilton, age 82, of Chesterton, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. He was born on July 24, 1933 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Harold and Hazel (nee Boyington) Hamilton. Gordon was a purchasing agent retiring from Ogden Martin Systems. Gordon was a US Naval Veteran, a member of American Legion Post #454, VFW Post # 5365 and Garfield...
Thelma M. Gibson
Sep 11, 2015
THELMA M. GIBSON, age 86, of Valparaiso, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 while surrounded by her family. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Weiner, Arkansas. Thelma retired from the Hobart Post Office as Assistant Post Master and Botanical Gardens as management. She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, a former member...
Judy Scott
Sep 9, 2015
Judith Pauline Wilson Shirey Scott, age 75, of Portage, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her home following a long illness. She enjoyed her final days with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and best friend Sally Nelson. She chose to meet her Savior on her terms and entered Glory greeted by her mother and a host of angels....
Mckinley "Tony" Turner
Sep 8, 2015
McKinley "Tony" Turner, age 66 of Portage passed away Tuesday September 8, 2015 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born September 29, 1948 in Vicksburg, MS to the late David Turner and Lois Houston. Tony was a security guard for US Steel and an US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Tony is survived by his wife...
