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...
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....
