Donald R. Pavy Sr.
Sep 14, 2015
Donald Ray Pavy Sr., age 76 a longtime Lake Station resident passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. He was born on September 23, 1938 in Gideon, Missouri to the late James and Carmel Pavy. He served his country in the U.S. Army and was stationed in France. Donald retired from E. J. and E. Railroad. He enjoyed fishing and making...
Joan G. Curtis
Sep 13, 2015
Joan G. Curtis (nee Evans), age 87 of Hobart passed away Sunday, September 13, 2015. She was born on July 27, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harvey and Agnes Evans. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and a former member of St. Francis Xavier. She was active in the Ladies Rosary Sodality and St. Vincent...
George W. Fansler
Sep 12, 2015
GEORGE W. FANSLER, age 66, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born on February 22, 1949 in Hammond to the late Francis and Doris Fansler. George married the love of his life, Deborah, on February 14, 1981. He retired as a railroad clerk from the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad. George was veteran of the US Air...
Gordon B. Hamilton
Sep 11, 2015
Gordon Hamilton, age 82, of Chesterton, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015. He was born on July 24, 1933 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Harold and Hazel (nee Boyington) Hamilton. Gordon was a purchasing agent retiring from Ogden Martin Systems. Gordon was a US Naval Veteran, a member of American Legion Post #454, VFW Post # 5365 and Garfield...
Thelma M. Gibson
Sep 11, 2015
THELMA M. GIBSON, age 86, of Valparaiso, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Friday, September 11, 2015 while surrounded by her family. She was born on December 19, 1928 in Weiner, Arkansas. Thelma retired from the Hobart Post Office as Assistant Post Master and Botanical Gardens as management. She was a member of the Coast Guard Auxiliary, a former member...
Judy Scott
Sep 9, 2015
Judith Pauline Wilson Shirey Scott, age 75, of Portage, passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at her home following a long illness. She enjoyed her final days with her family, grandchildren, great grandchildren and best friend Sally Nelson. She chose to meet her Savior on her terms and entered Glory greeted by her mother and a host of angels....
Mckinley "Tony" Turner
Sep 8, 2015
McKinley "Tony" Turner, age 66 of Portage passed away Tuesday September 8, 2015 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. He was born September 29, 1948 in Vicksburg, MS to the late David Turner and Lois Houston. Tony was a security guard for US Steel and an US Army Veteran serving in Vietnam. Tony is survived by his wife...
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...
