Irene Atwood
Jul 31, 2015
Irene Atwood, of Hobart, passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. She was born on March 18, 1929 in Harlan, Kentucky to the late John and Mable Christian. Irene worked as a long distance operator for Southern Bell. She was employed by the Lake County Public Library as a Children's Paraprofessional and Branch Manager. Irene was a charter member of the...
Roy L. Watts
Jul 30, 2015
Roy L. Watts, age 88, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2015. He was born on July 17, 1927 in Crown Point, Indiana. He was a member of the Hobart American Legion Post #54 and the 40&8. Roy proudly served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army Air Corps. He is survived by his son: Roy...
Anne Susan Oldaker
Jul 26, 2015
Anne Susan Oldaker, age 95, of Lake Station passed away Sunday July 26, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart. Anne was born November 6, 1919 in Ellsworth, PA to the late John Andrew and Sophia Ann (Kozak) Kozak. She retired in 1980 as the head cook at Andrean High School and worked previously at Goldblatts Department Store. Anne was...
Elizabeth Lorraine Cantrell
Jul 25, 2015
Elizabeth "Lorraine" Cantrell (Skaggs), age 83, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was born on February 7, 1932 in Terryville, Kentucky to the late Arthur and Nannie Skaggs. Lorraine will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend to those who knew her. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star...
Margaret A. Franta
Jul 25, 2015
Margaret A. Franta "Gram" age 82 of Gary, Indiana passed away Saturday, July 25, 2015. She was born on August 27, 1932 in Terre Haute, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Perunko Buchko, father, Wm. G. Christensen, and stepfather, Andrew Buchko. She was the mother of favorite daughters, Janet Couture (Keith McGarvey), Debra (Richard) Luellman, and...
Pauline W. Mcwhirter
Jul 24, 2015
Pauline W. McWhirter, age 95, of Hobart, passed away July, 24 2015. She was born on May, 5, 1920 in Illinois to the late George and Minnie (nee Matthews) Schoenemann. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Pauline enjoyed spending time outdoors, fishing and gardening. Pauline is survived by her six sons; James (Lavada) McWhirter...
John Vaughn Sr.
Jul 23, 2015
Ulysses John Vaughn Sr. "Doc", age 85, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015. He was born on December 16, 1929 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Claud and Vera Vaughn. John is survived by his sons: Donald Vaughn, Ulysses John (Cathy) Vaughn Jr., Steven (Gail) Vaughn all of Lake Station; daughters: Mary Vaughn, Patricia Minnich, Sandra Vaughn...
Avalon A. Carden
Jul 23, 2015
Avalon Carden ( nee Charnack), age 74, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015. She was born on June 3, 1941 in Monongahela PA to the late John and Blanche (nee Dicenzo) Charnack. Avalon will always be remembered as a loving, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to those who knew her. She was a retired Lab Technician who worked for numerous...
Gale Lynn Ewell
Jul 23, 2015
Gale Lynn Ewell, age 62, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2015. She was born on September 10, 1952 to Bill Richardson and Marilyn Welch. She was a loving mother, wife and a devoted grandmother. Gale had so much love for her family. She worked at Fresenius Medical Group for 30 years. Gale loved to crochet and loved...
Christine C. Farley
Jul 21, 2015
Christine C. Farley, age 65, of Crown Point formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2015. She was born on February 20, 1950 in Chicago, Illinois to the late William Anthony and Patricia C. (nee O'Toole) Gritzner Jr., Joseph and Patricia Condron. (nee O'Toole). On April 10, 1987, she married the love of her life, Thomas J. Farley...
Kenneth L. Quick
Jul 21, 2015
KENNETH L. QUICK, age 80, of Hobart, died July 21, 2015. He was born on September 27, 1934 in Centralia, Illinois to Gerald and Mary Quick. Ken was a 1952 graduate of Bosse High School in Evansville, Indiana. He attended Evansville College and Valparaiso University. Ken retired with 45 years of Rail Road Service from C & EI, Pennsylvania Railroad/...
Clell M. Depew
Jul 20, 2015
Clell Depew, age 70, of Portage passed away Monday July 20, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 9, 1944 in Knoxville, Tennessee to the late Chauncey M. and Lola (Wise) Depew. Clell was a millwright/superintendent for Calumet Construction. He was an US Army veteran that served during the Vietnam Era. Clell enjoyed traveling and refitting his...
Delores Jean Helbert
Jul 20, 2015
DELORES "JEAN" HELBERT, age 54, of Hobart, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015 at VNA Hospice. She was born on January 31, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Ebbie Helbert. Jean was a member of First Baptist Church in New Chicago. She loved life and enjoyed watching wrestling and Sponge Bob and listening to music. Jean will...
Rev. Paul R. Swanson
Jul 18, 2015
Paul R. Swanson, Ogden Dunes, IN, was called home by the Lord on July 18th, 2015. He was born in Moline IL, June 10th, 1928, to Herbert and Regina Swanson. Paul resided in Muskegon, MI for the majority of his early life. Upon graduating from Muskegon Senior High School he continued his academic pursuits, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree...
Timothy Ellis Darling
Jul 18, 2015
Timothy Ellis Darling Gary, Indiana Timothy Ellis Darling, a lifelong resident of Gary, IN, passed away July 18, 2015. He was born July 15, 1956 to William and Ida Darling; Beloved husband of 23 years to the late Rita Darling; Loving Father of Brandy Darling, and adoring Grandfather "Papa" of Naomi Bryant; Dear brother of William (Patricia) Darling, Larry (Agnes)...
Barbara J. Harrigan
Jul 16, 2015
Barbara J. Harrigan, age 86, of Hobart passed away Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the St Anthony Franciscan Community Hospice. Barbara was born February 16, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Nell (nee Boger) Potts. Barbara worked for Ginter Realty as a Realtor for 35 yrs. and was an avid Cubs fan. She will be remembered as...
Charlene Carpenter
Jul 16, 2015
Charlene (nee Sancillo) Carpenter, age 52, of Monterey, Indiana passed away at home Thursday, July 16, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 2, 1963 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Martha Sancillo. On August 26, 2000, she married the love of her life, Roger Carpenter. She will always be remembered as a dedicated...
Haven Ralph Cherry
Jul 13, 2015
HAVEN RALPH CHERRY, age 83, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. He was born in Portage on February 27, 1932 to the late Barton and Goldie (nee Blake) Cherry. Ralph retired from the Portage Post Office and had also worked as a Building Inspector in Lake Station. He coached Lake Station Little League for 37 years and...
John P. Kalita
Jul 13, 2015
JOHN P. "RED" KALITA, age 63, of Merrillville, and formerly of Aetna/Miller, passed away Monday, July 13, 2015. He was a former member of St. Mary of the Lake and was a retired Mercedes Benz car salesman. John grew up in Aetna and was very active in Aetna Little League. He was a 1970 graduate of Wirt High School where...
Edith L. Bone
Jul 10, 2015
Edith L Bone, age 97 of Portage passed away Friday, July 10, 2015. She was born on April 27, 1918 in Gary, Indiana to the late Elmer and Hazel (nee Hall) Arnold. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her brother, Don (Audrey) Arnold; step son, Dave (Mary Jane) Henley of Hobart; Daughter- in...
