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...
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;...
