Ralph Moreno
Jun 24, 2015
Ralph Moreno, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, June 24, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 20, 1941 in Mercedes, Texas to the late Juan Moreno and Guadalupe Casillas Vega . Ralph will always be remembered as a dedicated brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his three brothers, Alfredo (Lucy) Moreno...
Alan John Butkus
Jun 24, 2015
Alan John Butkus, age 69, of Hobart passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015 in St. Mary Medical Center. Alan was born September 18, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Leopold "Al" and Mary (Kosin) Butkus. Alan was a retired pharmacy technician for Omni-Tech, Inc. He was a car enthusiast that loved all kinds of auto racing. Alan is survived...
Ralph Gonzales
Jun 23, 2015
Ralph Gonzales, age 93, a longtime Hobart resident, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 in Hillsboro, Missouri. He was born on February 22, 1922 to Ralph and Lucy (Leeds) Gonzales in New York, New York. In December 1947 Ralph married the love of his life the late Elizabeth Talmadge in Gary, Indiana. Ralph served his country in the U.S. Navy....
Marceline Rabatine
Jun 23, 2015
Marceline Rabatine (nee Willis), age 85 of Portage passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She was born on March 15, 1930 in Marion County, Illinois to the late John and Hazel Willis. She was a former resident of Merrillville, Hobart and Valparaiso. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart and served as a Pre-K Teacher, Kindergarten Teacher...
Donald William Lerch
Jun 23, 2015
Donald W. Lerch, age 86, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 3, 1928 in Knoxville, Maryland to the late William and Margaret Lerch. On April 8, 1948, he married the love of his life, Clara Swire. Don retired in 1984 after 38 ½ years of working in...
Ruby Bell Glovier
Jun 20, 2015
Ruby Bell Glovier, age 83, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hobart passed away Saturday June 20, 2015 at the Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center. Ruby was born July 22, 1931 in St. Paul, Virginia to the late William and Myrtle (Turner) Phillips. Ruby was a loving mother and grandmother. She retired as assistant manager of the Portage Toll Plaza Restaurant...
Virginia M. Hooper
Jun 20, 2015
Virginia M. Hooper, age 71 of Hobart passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. She was born on July 2, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Elmer and Margaret (nee Conway) Ryant. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband , James Donald Hooper of Hobart; son, Dan (Teri) Hooper of Hobart; daughter,...
Jeramy "Mitch" Mcwhirter
Jun 20, 2015
Jeramy "Mitch" McWhirter, age 43 a longtime Portage resident passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. . He was born on May 21, 1972 in Albany, Georgia. He worked as a boilermaker for Local #374. Mitch enjoyed bowling, golfing, and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Teresa McWhirter of Portage, IN; two sons, Michael McWhirter of Springfield, MO; Colin McWhirter...
Doye M. Powell
Jun 20, 2015
DOYE M. POWELL, age 80, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015. She was born on July 31, 1934 in Crittenden County, KY. Doye retired from Anderson Company after many years of service. Doye was a devoted wife and mother and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl Powell of Hobart; brother, George Robert...
Laura M. Eaton-Cano
Jun 19, 2015
Laura M. Eaton-Cano, age 82 of Lake Station passed away Friday, June 19, 2015. She was born on December 21, 1932 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Russell and Caroline (nee Brumm) Shupe. Laura was a member of Hobart Moose Lodge Women's Chapter 249. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Norman...
Barbara Ann Richardson
Jun 16, 2015
Barbara Ann Richardson, age 75, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 19, 1939 in Huntington, Indiana. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Barbara is survived by her husband of 56 years, Carl Richardson; daughters, Carla Odisho, Caryl Lock, Debra...
Ramon Ontiveros
Jun 16, 2015
Ramon "Ray" Ontiveros, 83, of Portage, Indiana, passed away at Miller Merry Manor in Hobart, Indiana, on Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Ray was born on February 13, 1932, to the late Rodrigo and Bernardina (Ramos) Ontiveros. After high school, he joined the United States Army and was stationed in France. While stationed there, he met the love of his life,...
Patricia Ann Greer
Jun 15, 2015
Patricia Ann Greer (nee Sohovich) was called home by our Heavenly Father on Monday, June 15, 2015. She was born August 12, 1948, in Gary, Indiana, to the late John and Catherine Sohovich. Most recently residing in Valparaiso, Patty grew up and lived most of her life in Lake Station. She graduated from East Gary Edison High School with the...
Michael Rea Keller Sr.
Jun 14, 2015
Michael Rea Keller Sr., age 57, of North Judson and formerly of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2015. He was born on March 18, 1958 in Muncie, Indiana to the late Rea and Hulene Keller. On June 24th, 1978, he married the love of his life, Brenda Gibbs, in Merrillville, Indiana. Mike proudly served his country in the...
Gail Ross
Jun 13, 2015
GAIL Y. ROSS, age 55, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. She was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident. Gail enjoyed going to the beach and being outside, and especially loved camping. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Gail is survived by her husband, Kenneth Ross, Sr.; 4 sons, Daniel (Donna) Garivay, Anthony...
Lester E. Wesley
Jun 11, 2015
Lester E. Wesley, age 81, of Hobart passed away Thursday June 11, 2015 at his home. Lester was born December 13, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Herman and Hazel (Bennett) Wesley. Lester was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church where he served as a Deacon, Trustee and Trinity Lutheran School Board Member He was the owner and operator...
Stanley Edwards
Jun 7, 2015
STANLEY P. EDWARDS, age 89, of Portage, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Saint Mary Medical Center. He was born on January 9, 1926 in Hammond. Stanley served in the US Army and was a retiree of Indiana Harbor Belt. He was a member of the Portage American Legion #260 and enjoyed golfing and fishing in his spare time....
Lyndon Dale Thomas
Jun 7, 2015
Lyndon Dale Thomas, 81, of Columbia, Kentucky, died Sunday, June 7, 2015 at his residence. He was born September 2, 1933, in Irvine, KY, to the late Amile and Ethel Clemons Thomas. He was a member of Columbia Church of Christ, a US Navy Veteran and a retired industrial painter. He is survived by his wife, Martha Hamm Thomas of...
Helen Chambers
Jun 7, 2015
HELEN CHAMBERS, age 89, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital. She was born in Gary on November 22, 1925 to the late Vasil and Katherine Evanoff. Helen will be remembered as a wonderful wife and loving mother and grandmother. Helen is survived by 5 children, Terry Chambers, Sr., Lana Mendoza, Larry (Debbie) Chambers,...
June C. Troutman
Jun 6, 2015
June C. Troutman (nee Otto), age 90 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. She was born on April 20, 1925 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Frederick and Lillian Otto. She was a faithful member of Augustana Lutheran Church. June is survived by one son, William (Barb) Troutman of Lake Station, IN; three daughters, Janet (Douglas)...
