Walter J. Armfield
Jun 6, 2015
Walter J. Armfield, age 82 of Portage passed away Saturday, June 6, 2015. He was born in Iowa City, Iowa on January 27, 1933, to the late August and Bernice Armfield. He served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. He graduated from the Ray Vogue School of Photography. Walter worked at Burell Photography as a professional...
Annette Blackwell
Jun 5, 2015
ANNETTE BLACKWELL, age 56, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, June 5, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 16, 1959 in Chicago, IL. Annette had worked at the Post Tribune and Paragon. She was a member of GracePoint Church and was very involved in AA, NA and Al Anon. She will be remembered as...
Paula Gouger
Jun 3, 2015
Paula Gouger, 70, long-term resident of Northwest Indiana passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2015 at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. Paula was born in Gary, Indiana to John and Nettie (nee Kissel) Pustik on October 4, 1944. She was a former employee of Indiana State Highway Department of Transportation. She was also a member of the Portage Bonner Center....
James Franklin Griffith Sr.
Jun 2, 2015
James Franklin Griffith Sr., age 88 of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, June 02, 2015. He was born on September 14, 1926 in Paris, Illinois to the late Hiram and Evelyn (nee Seible) Griffith. James was a longtime Northwest Indiana resident; he was a retired Crane Operator for Combustion Engineering. James proudly served his country in the United States Army Air...
Marvin Francis Wilson "Uncle Bub"
May 31, 2015
Marvin Francis Wilson "Uncle Bub", age 60, of Portage, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015 at home. He was born on April 14, 1955 in Gary, Indiana. Bub was a member of the Yogi Bear Park Patrol at Jellystone Park in Portage for over 14 years. He enjoyed doing crafts and loved to garden. He loved children and never knew...
Charles Emil Vigland
May 31, 2015
Charles Emil Vigland, age 73 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, May 31, 2015. He was born on July 29, 1941 in Frankfort, Michigan to the late Emil and Edna Vigland. Charles was a longtime Hobart resident and graduated from Hobart High School in 1959. After high school he went on to serve his country in the Vietnam War in the...
Martha Faye Ralph
May 30, 2015
Martha Faye Ralph, 81, long-term resident of Portage, Indiana passed peacefully on May 30, 2015 at VNA Horton Hospice in Valparaiso, Indiana. Martha was born in Mattimore, Indiana to Homer and Virginia Carey on July 1, 1933. She was a graduate of Midway Boarding School, Midway, Kentucky. She was a former employee of Bell Telephone and Indiana Toll Road. She...
Donna Theodorakos
May 30, 2015
Donna Theodorakos, age 60, of Hobart passed away Saturday May 30, 2015 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Donna was born October 1, 1954 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Thomas and Alma (Wireman) Chapman. Donna was a steelworker for US Steel with over 25 years of service. She will be greatly missed by her loving family. Donna...
James E. Murphy
May 28, 2015
James E. Murphy, age 89, of Portage passed away Thursday May 28, 2015 at the Brookdale of Portage Assisted Living Center. James was born October 11, 1925 in Japton, Arkansas to the late Claude and Ovie (Jackson) Murphy. James was a millwright that retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1998. James will be greatly missed by his family and friends. James...
Bobby G. Powell
May 27, 2015
BOBBY G. POWELL, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015. He was born on November 26, 1931 in Sturgis, KY. He served in the United States Army and was a retiree of EJ & E Railroad. Bobby will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Doye (nee Benton); daughter, Cheryl L. Powell;...
Richard B. Lach
May 27, 2015
Richard B. Lach Portage, Indiana Age 79, passed away Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at Millers Mary Manor in Portage, Indiana. He was born on April 7, 1936 to the late Bruno and Lenora (Nee Pikula in Gary, Indiana. Richard was a retired Industrial Salesman for G.W. Berkheimer. On May 3, 1958 Richard married the love of his life Virginia Petritis...
Neva Madeline Akers
May 25, 2015
Neva Madeline Akers,"Grandma" a Northwest Indiana resident passed away Monday, May 23, 2015. She was born on April 21, 1929 in Grafton, West Virginia to the late James Carl and Hazel Vurl (nee Wiseman) Rutherford. She moved to Brandner, Ohio where she raised her 2 children with her husband Cleve Brown. Madeline worked 40 years at Ottawa Rubber Co. She...
Warren Mckay
May 25, 2015
Warren McKay, age 76, of Lake Station passed away Monday May 25, 2015 at the Vibra Hospital of North West Indiana in Crown Point, Indiana. Warren was born August 5, 1938 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late James and Ethel (Karnes) McKay. Warren worked as a florist for Galler's Florist in Gary for 16 years prior to going to work...
Mary Louise Tino
May 25, 2015
Mary Louise Tino, age 101, of Portage, passed away Monday, May 25, 2015. She was born on February 9, 1914 in Sample, Kentucky to the late Charles and Hattie Armstrong. Mary Louise had a wonderful sense of humor. She enjoyed cooking and was an excellent seamstress. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, sister, aunt and friend to...
Freddie Leon Rich Sr.
May 24, 2015
Freddie Leon Rich Sr., age 77, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015. He was born on September 4, 1937 in Robinson, Illinois to the late Franklin and Ollie Rich. Freddie was very active in the Hobart community. He dedicated a lot of time to coach and umpire Hobart Girls Softball, Little League and Soccer. He was an honorary...
Helen Rae Coleman
May 23, 2015
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of Helen Rae Coleman (Bateman). Helen went to be with our Lord on Saturday, May 23, 2015, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 19, 1932 in Noland, AK., the daughter of Lena Margaret Tracy and Ray Davis. Helen graduated from Wheeler High School...
Gary E. Goodwin
May 22, 2015
GARY E. GOODWIN, age 84, of Hobart, passed away May 22, 2015 while surrounded by his family. He was a lifelong Hobart resident. Gary married Skip (nee Cole) on November 29, 1952 at St. Joseph the Worker in Glen Park. He retired from EJ & E as a General Foreman. Gary was a member of the American Legion Post #54...
Carleton D. Keever
May 21, 2015
CARLETON D. KEEVER, age 82, of Portage, passed away on May 21, 2015. He was born in Gary on June 12, 1932 to the late Orlando and Lena Keever. Carl served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Inland Steel as a recorder after many years of service. He is survived by his wife, Mary Keever;...
Konstantinos M. Karakozis
May 21, 2015
Konstantinos M. Karakozis, age 72, of Portage passed away Thursday May 21, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born May 28, 1942 in Chios, Greece to the late Mihail and Kalliope (Mihalas) Karakozis. Konstantinos was a chef for the Rosewood Family Restaurant. He was an avid cook; he was a loving Husband, Father and Papou. Konstantinos...
Robert Lewis Sufana
May 20, 2015
Robert Lewis Sufana, age 92 a Portage resident since 1956 passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at his home. He was born on August 17, 1922 to the late John and Mary Sufana. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Bob retired from Inland Steel. He served as past adjunct at American Legion Post 260 in Portage. He was...
