Carmella J. Ferguson
Sep 8, 2015
Carmella J. Ferguson (nee Cutri), age 74, of Portage, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. She was born on September 26, 1940 in Mingo Junction, Ohio to the late Thomas and Lucille (nee Goldsmith) Cutri. Carmella worked as a Administrative assistant for the Portage Township Trustee. She enjoyed the time she spent with her family and will be remembered as...
Selma E. Bednar
Sep 8, 2015
Selma E. Bednar Crown Point, Indiana Selma E. Bednar, age 96, a resident of Crown Point and Chicago passed away, Tuesday, September 8, 2015 at Crown Point Christian Village in Crown Point. Selma was born on November 16, 1918 in Sandstone, MN the daughter of the late Emil and Elizabeth (nee West) Sohlo. She worked as a School Teacher for...
Dennis H. Schuler
Sep 6, 2015
Dennis H. Schuler, age 62 a longtime Lake Station resident, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. He was born on May 30, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harold and Elaine Schuler. Dennis worked for E.Q. Engineering in Hammond. He was a great Engineer often times being requested because of his skills. Dennis was a member of Assumption BVM...
Desiree "Desi" Diane Molchan
Sep 4, 2015
Desiree Diane Molchan, age 55, of Valparaiso passed away Friday September 4, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Desiree was born February 18, 1960 to the late Stephen and Dolores (nee Franczak) Molchan. She will be remembered as a loving aunt and friend. Desi is survived by her loving nephew; Gregory Allan (Leah) Molchan II of Hudsonville, Michigan; two...
Robert W. W. Barrow
Sep 4, 2015
Robert W. Barrow, lovingly known as Brother Bill, age 86 of New Chicago passed away Friday, September 4, 2015. He was born on December 2, 1928 to the late Robert Vernon and Bernice Barrow. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and rose to the rank of Sargent. Brother Bill loved the Lord and faithfully...
William "Bill" Lee Walden
Sep 2, 2015
William "Bill" Lee Walden, age 77 of Portage passed away Wednesday September 2, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital. Bill was born August 7, 1938 in Fort Worth, Texas to the late Joseph and Wilda (Hardin) Walden. He was the Manager of Mullins Building Supply prior to his retirement. Bill was an active member of the Hobart Assembly of God Church...
Steven Lee Salisbury
Sep 2, 2015
Steven Lee Salisbury "Sals", age 65, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, September 2, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born June 23, 1950 in Sioux City, Iowa to Glenn and Shirley (nee Baker) Salisbury. Steve graduated from Hobart High School in 1969. He was a retired UPS truck driver, an avid golfer, a member of...
Gene Burkat
Sep 1, 2015
Eugene John Burkat Jr., age 69, of Hobart, passed away on September 1, 2015. He was born on November 7, 1945 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Eugene and Catherine Burkat. Gene proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus St. Thomas...
Gregory "Al" Allan Molchan
Aug 31, 2015
Gregory Allan Molchan "AL", age 57, of Valparaiso passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 at his home. Gregory was born March11, 1958 to the late Stephen and Dolores (nee Franczak) Molchan. He from Mittal Steel as an operating technician. Gregory will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Al is survived by his loving children; son, Gregory...
Donald A. Kepshire
Aug 28, 2015
Donald A. Kepshire, age 85 of Hobart passed away Friday, August 28, 2015. He was born on November 29, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Andrew and Mary Kepshire. Don served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a switchman for the EJ and E railroad and as a Cement Finisher for the Cement Masons Union. He...
Theodore M. "Ted" Bilyak
Aug 28, 2015
Theodore Michael Bilyak, Sr., age 75, of Hobart, passed away August 28, 2015 while surrounded by his family. He was born on February 13, 1940 in Gary. Ted retired from the Hobart Post Office after many years of service. He will be missed by his family and friends. Ted is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia (nee Coleman);...
Bernice "Baci" Hodakowski
Aug 26, 2015
BERNICE "BACI" HODAKOWSKI, age 95, a longtime resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She was born on June 6, 1920 in Labednik, Poland. Bernice was a member and past President of the Polish Women's Alliance St. Anne Group #778, and Rosary Sodality and Women's Guild both of Assumption B.V.M. She retired from the Country Lounge after...
Christine F. Ketchum
Aug 26, 2015
Christine F. Ketchum (Nee Carpenter) Christine F Ketchum, age 42, of Hobart, passed away August 26, 2015. She was born February 4, 1973 in Gary, Indiana, to the late father Robert Reno Carpenter and her mother Susan (nee Szacka) Carpenter. She worked at Norton's Bar as a Bartender. Christine is survived by husband, Bill Ketchum of Hobart; four sons, Jacob...
Freesia Willow Muir
Aug 26, 2015
Freesia Willow Muir, age 7, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2015. She was born on June 30, 2008 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Robert and Amy Muir. Freesia was currently a 1st grade student at Ridgeview Elementary School in Hobart. She is survived by her parents: Robert and Amy Muir; brothers: River Muir, Forest Muir; sisters: Megan Cook, Autumn...
Tamara Kaye Anderson
Aug 25, 2015
Tamara Kaye Anderson, age 45, of Hobart, passed away August 25, 2015, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 14, 1969 in Hammond, Indiana, to Wayne and Martha (nee Demps) Billingsley. She worked at St Anthony Franciscan hospital as a Medical Administrative Assistant. She married the love of her life, Benjamin Anderson on October 20,...
Jennie M. Evanovich
Aug 25, 2015
Jennie M. Evanovich, age 87, of Hobart, passed away August 25, 2015, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born August 4, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Ann (nee Vorchoski) Grochowski. Jennie will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Jennie is survived by her four sons, Rick of Gary, John (Diane)...
Phyllis Schmidt
Aug 24, 2015
Phyllis Schmidt (Nee Callahan), age 86, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, August 24, 2015. She was born February 3, 1929 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, to the late Frank and Margaret Callahan. Phyllis worked as a bookkeeper for many years. She enjoyed collecting Hummel figurines and was a longtime member of the M.I. Hummel Club. Phyllis is survived by sons, Larry...
Mary Ann Mazepa
Aug 22, 2015
Mary Ann Mazepa, age 91 of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, August 22, 2015. She was born on July 26, 1924 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Anna Rubino. She was a lifetime Lake and Porter County resident and a former member of Assumption BVM Catholic church. Mary loved bowling and bowled in many leagues at Cressmoor Lanes. She...
Patricia J. Vasilko
Aug 21, 2015
Patricia J. (nee Markovich) Vasilko, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 21, 2015 at home. She was born on October 6, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana to John and Ann Markovich. Patricia was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. She was currently employed as a cashier at Walmart, where she had worked for the past 22 years. In...
Antonio Cruz, Jr.
Aug 21, 2015
Antonio Cruz, Jr., age 58, of Michigan City passed away Friday August 21, 2015 at the St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City. Antonio was born November 12, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Antonio and Blanco Cruz, Sr. He retired from Anco/ Federal Mogul maintenance department. Antonio enjoyed woodworking and photography. He is survived by his loving wife of...
