Jean Marie Broderick
Oct 29, 2015
Jean Marie Broderick, age 59, of Gary passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015. Jean was born on May 1, 1956 in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late John Broderick and Gwendolyn Broderick. She was an Patient Account Administrator , who in her free time enjoyed crocheting and gardening. Jean was a member of St. Ann's Catholic Church. Jean enjoyed life...
Bobby Lazzaroni Sr.
Oct 29, 2015
Bobby G. Lazzaroni Sr., age 80, of Portage, passed away Thursday, October 29, 2015 at his home. He was born on April 27, 1935 in Alton, Illinois to the late Leslie and Lucile Lazzaroni. Bobby was employed as an Ironworker. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. He was the owner of the Aetna...
Charles Robert "Chuck" "Papa" Cochran
Oct 25, 2015
CHARLES ROBERT "CHUCK" "PAPA" COCHRAN, age 73, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015. He was born on October 6, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Albert and Ruby Cochran. Chuck was a 1960 graduate of Hobart High School and a retired employee of Bulkmatic Transport. He married the love of his life, Veronica Lach, on January 22,...
Sam Cantoni
Oct 23, 2015
Samuel Cantoni, age 91, of Lake Station passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso surrounded by his loving family. Sam was born May 23, 1924 in Black Diamond, PA to the late Bernard and Mary (nee Lashen) Cantoni. On April 25, 1987, Sam married his love, Bobbie, in Lake Station, Indiana. Sam was a retired Crane...
Danny S. Waddell
Oct 22, 2015
Danny S. Waddell, age 68, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. He was born on March 10, 1947 to the late Richard and Leona (nee Subblett) Waddell in Martwick, Kentucky. Danny retired from National Can where he worked in Quality Control and he proudly served his country in the United States Army. Danny is survived by his daughter:...
Grace Hibbard
Oct 22, 2015
Grace Edith Hibbard, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, October 22, 2015. She was born the eighth child and youngest daughter of the late Oscar "Richard" and Mary Barger on March 12, 1930 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Grace was a free spirited member of the Red Hat Society. She enjoyed traveling and taking trips with Jaunts and Journeys. Above all,...
Luanne Small
Oct 21, 2015
Luanne (nee Gent) Small, age 60, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015. She was born to the late Harold and Ruth Gent on July 21, 1955 in Michigan. She was a retired Assistant Director of the Department of Labor of Veterans in Nevada and proudly served her country in the United States Army and the Marine Reserves....
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...
