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...
Mary Ellen Donovan
Jul 9, 2015
Mary Ellen Donovan, age 91, died July 9, 2015. Mary Ellen was born July 1, 1924 in Racine Wisconsin to James and Mary Ellen (Mahoney) Donovan. She was a long time Hobart resident and a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School. She worked for 47 years at St. Mary Medical...
James Knotts
Jul 8, 2015
James C Knotts, age 76, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, July 08, 2015 in St. Mary Medical Center. James was born on August 5, 1938 in Barnesburrow, Pennsylvania to the late James and Evelyn (nee Deghtol) Knotts. James was a retired Sales Clerk for Liverpool Paint and Hardware. He was an avid Bowler and enjoyed spending time at the...
Elizabeth "Betty" F. Czolgosz
Jul 6, 2015
Elizabeth F. Czolgosz (nee Blaszyk), age 93, of Prescott, Arizona and formerly of Hobart and Gary, passed away Monday, July 6, 2015. She was born on February 20, 1922 in Duluth, MN to the late Frank and Magdelena Blaszyk. On September 1, 1941, in Duluth, MN, she married the love of her life, Stanley Czolgosz, who preceded her in death....
Roger D. Smith, Sr.
Jul 4, 2015
ROGER D. SMITH, Sr., age 53, of Gary, passed away July 4, 2015 at Saint Mary Medical Center. He was born on September 22, 1961 in Pikeville, KY. Roger was very athletic and enjoyed playing hockey in several leagues as well as flag football. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He was preceded in...
Helen Jeanne Cagle
Jul 2, 2015
Helen J Cagle BAHA/BOB Helen Jeanne Cagle, age 70 of Westville passed away Thursday, July 02, 2015. She was born on July 4, 1944 in El Paso, Texas to the late John and Edna (nee Patrick) Rogula. She was a member of the Lake Station Fire Department Women's Auxiliary. Helen loved spending time with her family; she will be remembered...
Kathern Sue Stafford
Jun 30, 2015
* Please note that the service times have changed* Kathern Sue (nee MacKenzie) Stafford, age 53, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015. She was born on December 1, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to John and Edna MacKenzie. On October 10, 1997, in Lake Station, Indiana, she married the love of her life, Jack Stafford. Kathy will always...
Susan J. Burney
Jun 30, 2015
Susan J. Burney, age 68 of Valparaiso passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2015. She was born on May 16, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Lowell and Thelma Conrad. She was a former Hobart resident and graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1965. Susan was employed at Midwest Products in Hobart for over 30 years. She retired as...
Darryl V. Mikenas
Jun 29, 2015
Darryl V. Mikenas, age 53, of Valparaiso, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2015 at St. Margaret's in Dyer. He was born on October 5, 1961 to Victor Mikenas and Jeri Lach in Gary, Indiana. Darryl worked as a lawn care specialist for Forever Green. He will be remembered for his love of his family, music and writing songs on...
Pauline Loughran
Jun 29, 2015
Pauline Loughran, 96 , of Lake Station, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Miller Merry Manor in Portage. She was the beloved wife of the late John "Jack" Loughran who passed away March 4, 1974. They were joined in marriage May 2, 1942 for 31 years, Loving mother of Linda D. (nee Loughran) Thompson of Portage and John D....
Gonzalo V. "Papi" Soto
Jun 29, 2015
GONZALO V. SOTO, age 74, of Chesterton, and formerly of Lake Station, passed away June 29, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 14, 1941 in Lares, Puerto Rico. He served in the US Army and was a retiree of Inland Steel. Gonzalo was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and the Holy Name...
Thomas Nemtuda
Jun 28, 2015
THOMAS NEMTUDA, age 68, of Lafayette and formerly of LaPorte, IN and Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2015. Thomas was born on February 8, 1947 in Gary. He was a former member of Assumption B.V.M. Church in New Chicago, IN and St. Peter Catholic Church in LaPorte, IN. He served in the US Army reserves and was retired...
Gilbert Paul Schur
Jun 28, 2015
Gilbert Paul Schur, age 85, of Portage passed away Sunday June 28, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Gilbert was born March 8, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Rubin and Sylvia (Foreman) Schur. He retired as a supervisor at Ben's Meat Packing and prior to this he was a milkman for Hawthorne Melody Dairies. Gilbert enjoyed...
Lydia L. Clark
Jun 27, 2015
Lydia L. Clark, age 89, of Monticello, MS and formerly of Portage passed away Saturday June 27, 2015. She was born November 10, 1925 in Mississippi. She was a homemaker and will be greatly missed by her family. Lydia is survived by several brothers and a sister; seven grandchildren, and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her...
