Timothy A. Barrett
Aug 20, 2015
Timothy Allen Barrett, age 58 of Hobart/Chicago, Illinois passed away Thursday, August 20, 2015. He was born on September 14, 1956 in Gary, Indiana. Timothy loved sports. He is survived by his mother, Barbara Stephenson of Hobart, IN; one daughter, Ashley M. Barrett of Chicago, IL; one brother, Michael P. Barrett of AR. He was preceded in death by his...
William "Bill" F. Michael
Aug 19, 2015
William "Bill" F. Michael, age 88, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2015. He was born on November 5, 1926 in Fort Wayne, Indiana to the late David and Bertha (nee Zacher) Michael. Bill was married in Hammond, Indiana on October 3, 1945 to Loretta Helm. He graduated from Sheldon High School in Illinois and attended Purdue University in...
Charles H. Harper
Aug 17, 2015
Charles "Charlie" Herman Harper, age 76, of Portage, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital. Charlie was born July 17, 1939 in Ridgely, Tennessee to the late Charlie Harper and Annie (Langley) Beard. Charlie retired after 36 years of service to the City of Portage as a driver's helper. After his retirement, he logged over 4000 volunteer...
Joseph A. Gronek
Aug 16, 2015
Joseph A. Gronek, age 95, of Portage, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2015. He was born on November 17, 1919 in Evanston, Illinois. He enjoyed bowling and fishing. Joseph proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. Joseph is survived by his wife, Anna Gronek; sons: Earl (Jeannie) Gronek, Andrew Gronek, Steven...
James L. Stroud
Aug 16, 2015
JAMES L. STROUD, age 69, of Hobart, passed away August 16, 2015 at Saint Mary Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on August 18, 1945 in Charleston, West Virginia to the late Lincoln and Edna Stroud. Jim graduated from Wirt High School in 1964 and from Indiana University, Bloomington in 1969 with a degree in social studies...
Dorothy Forney
Aug 15, 2015
Dorothy Forney (nee Sawa), age 84, of Portage, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was born on May 31, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Marie Sawa. Dorothy was a longtime member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. She was a gifted artist and enjoyed sewing and crafts. Above all, she enjoyed the time she...
Ophia Erlene Medley
Aug 15, 2015
Ophia Erlene Medley (nee Hathcock), age 88 of Portage passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. She was born on October 28, 1926 in Cullman, Alabama to the late Sam and Ophia Hathcock. Ophia enjoyed quilting, spending time with her family and will be remembered as an excellent cook. She is survived by one son, Thomas Dwayne Medley of Valparaiso, IN;...
Joseph Peter Shoppa
Aug 14, 2015
Joseph Peter Shoppa, age 70, of Portage passed away Friday, August 14, 2015. He was born on May 17, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Mary Shoppa. On October 4, 1973, Joe married the love of his life, Linda Strudas. He was a dedicated member of Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in New Chicago...
Margie Lee Allen (Nee Mccallister)
Aug 14, 2015
Margie Lee Allen, (nee McCallister): affectionately known as "Honey baby" & "sugar" by her hubs, flew from her "Portage, Indiana-planted Earth suit" on August 14, 2015, to be greeted by her precious Savior and her precious "daddy", "baby", husband of 62 years; Benigene Allen (who preceded her in death 0ctober 20, 2014). Entering the world on June 24, 1934, in...
Martha Hess
Aug 10, 2015
Martha Hess, age 94, of Portage passed away Monday August 10, 2015 at the Rittenhouse Assisted Living Center in Portage. Martha was born July 8, 1921 in Equality, Kentucky to the late Jacob and Martha (Hunter) Barnard. Martha was a homemaker mother and grandmother. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Portage. Martha was also a member...
Mary Ellen Chambers
Aug 10, 2015
Mary E. Chambers, age 92, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015. She was born on April 20, 1923 in Clark County, Illinois to the late Leonard and Mary Washburn. Mary was a charter member of Nativity of our Savior Catholic Church. She is survived by her son: Silas (Bunti Anne) Chambers; daughters: Rosemary Chambers, Ruth (Thomas) Worley; grandchildren:...
Richard Joseph Bodnar
Aug 9, 2015
Richard Joseph Bodnar, age 71, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. He was born on September 5, 1943 in Hammond, Indiana. Rich is survived by his wife: Penny Bodnar; sons: James Kovacik, Donald (Diana) Kovacik; granddaughter: Kelly Kovacik. He is preceded in death by his parents: Andrew Bodnar and Mary Balok. Memorial contributions in Rich's name may be...
Ruth E. Kacmar
Aug 9, 2015
Ruth Elizabeth Kacmar, age 92, passed away August 9, 2015. She was born on November 26, 1922 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Anna Keilman. She was a dedicated member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and the St. Francis Solidarity in Lake Station. She is survived by her daughter, Judith (John) Gentry; daughter in law, Dawn Kacmar;...
Lauvanda Sue Jones Harris
Aug 8, 2015
LAUVANDA SUE JONES HARRIS, age 72 passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015. She was born on March 1, 1943 in Kentucky, but spent the majority of her life in Indiana. She was a former member of the Hobart Elks and enjoyed shopping and playing BINGO. Sue is survived by her primary caregiver, grandson, Anthony Jones; son, Richard Jones of Porter;...
Diane E. Hamilton
Aug 8, 2015
Diane E. Hamilton, age 80, of Chesterton, passed away Saturday, August 08, 2015. She was born on March 19, 1935 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William and Frances (nee Stanton) Bean. Diane was a loving wife, mother grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband ,Gordon Hamilton of Chesterton ; two sons, Jeffry (Judy) Hamilton of Crown Point...
Willie Duncan
Aug 8, 2015
Willie Duncan, age 98, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015. He was born on November 15, 1916 in Crittenden County, Kentucky to the late Charlie and Alma (nee Guess) Duncan. He was a retired steelworker from U.S Steel in Gary. On December 24, 1937 Willie married the love of his life Louise (nee Crouch) Duncan in Marion Kentucky....
Gonzalo Gonzalez Sr.
Aug 4, 2015
Gonzalo Gonzalez Sr., age 76, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday, August 04, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1939 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Andres and Amparo (nee Perez) Gonzalez. He retired in 1973 as a Railroad Switchman Operator at Inland Steel. Gonzalo was a member of Nativity of Our...
Angela "Angie" D. Fast
Aug 4, 2015
ANGELA "ANGIE" DAWN FAST, age 44, born June 7, 1971, lost her battle with MS and passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. Angie was a longtime resident of Portage, and graduated from Portage High School in 1989. She loved shopping, going to concerts, playing BINGO, and just spending time with her family and friends. Angie is survived by her...
Robert "Bob" Pisarski
Aug 2, 2015
Robert "Bob" Pisarski, age 77, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2015. Robert was born on June 20, 1938 to the late Joseph and Josephine (nee Butkiewicz) Pisarski in Gary, Indiana. Robert was raised by his older sister Pearl who loved him as her own son. He was a former member of Assumption B.V.M Church in New Chicago...
Ellen Heck Baumgardner
Aug 1, 2015
Ellen P. Heck Baumgardner, age 74, of Lake Station passed away Saturday August 1, 2015 at Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus in Merrillville. Ellen was born on June 15, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Valderene and Laura (Granzow) Heck. She was a homemaker and co-owner of D&W Transfer and Storage. Ellen was a long time member of Redeemer Lutheran...
