Timothy F. Sullivan, Jr.
May 20, 2015
TIMOTHY F. SULLIVAN, JR., age 74, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on October 14, 1940 in Chicago, IL. Timothy had been a Portage resident since 1985 coming from Homewood, IL. He earned his Bachelors and Masters Degrees from Depaul University and a Doctorate from John Marshall Law School. Timothy was employed as a teacher...
David L. Shedrow
May 20, 2015
DAVID LEE SHEDROW, age 64, of Hobart, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2015. He was born on June 15, 1950 to Clarence and Vera June Shedrow. David was a Parachute Rigger in the US Army Infantry and was a member of the American Legion Post #20 in Crown Point. He worked as pipefitter and as a member of the...
Donald Lee Halford
May 19, 2015
Donald Lee Halford, age 58 of Lake Station passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at Vibra Healthcare in Crown Point, Indiana. He was born to Russell and Rosemary (Marrilynn) Halford. Donald lived in the area his entire life. Don was a man who worked hard and well to provide for his loved ones. His generosity knew no bounds. Every...
Thomas A. Croll
May 18, 2015
Thomas A. Croll, age 91, of Hobart, passed away Monday, May 18, 2015. He was born on February 11, 1924 in Berlin Heights, Ohio to the late Warren and Sophia Croll. Tom proudly served his country as a Signalman second class in the United States Navy during World War II, and was awarded a Purple Heart. He graduated from Emerson...
Marilyn Marie Ousley
May 17, 2015
Marilyn Marie Ousley (Nee Cardwell) 52, of Lake Station passed away on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at home. She was born on April 2, 1963 to the late Charles and Loretta (nee Gayheart) Cardwell in Chicago, Illinois. Marilyn was a Lake Station and Hobart area resident for over 25 years coming from the Chicago area. Marilyn was a member of...
Peter Charles Tomaga
May 17, 2015
Peter C. Tomaga, age 47, of Hobart, IN, passed away on May 17, 2015 at St. Mary's Medical Center. Peter was born on February 4, 1968 in Gary, Indiana. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart. Peter worked Maintenance for Arcelor Mittal. On May 20, 1989 Peter married the love of his life Sandra Schaeffer at Emmanuel...
Eric M. Kunstman
May 17, 2015
Eric M. Kunstman, age 40, of Portage, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was born on August 9, 1974 in Crown Point, Indiana. He was a mechanic for Fed Ex and enjoyed working on cars and trucks in his free time. Eric will be remembered as a loving son, brother and friend. He is...
James Robert Coster
May 17, 2015
James Robert Coster, age 77 of Portage passed away Sunday, May 17, 2015. He was born on August 25, 1937 in Gary, Indiana to the late James and Virginia Coster. He graduated from Merrillville High School in 1955 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Navy on the ammunition ship USS Mt. Baker. He was a member...
Gloria M. Holtz
May 16, 2015
Gloria M. (nee Geduldig) Holtz, age 85, of Portage, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015. She was born on August 5, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Chester and Ruth Geduldig. Gloria was a member of the American Legion Post #279 Ladies Auxiliary, where she worked for many years. She was also a member of the Portage Moose Lodge....
Charlotte Imogene Buckley
May 14, 2015
Charlotte Imogene (nee Warren) Buckley, age 93, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. She was born on August 19, 1921 in Wayne County, Iowa to Earl and Colas Hellyer. She attended country school until high school and graduated from Seymour High School in 1939. In 1946, she married Billy D. Warren. To this union, they had five children....
Zachary Brian Hutchison
May 14, 2015
Zachary Brian Hutchison, age 20, of Hobart passed away Thursday May 14, 2015. Zachary was born April 10, 1995 in Hobart, Indiana to Shawn and Rechelle (Behrndt) Hutchison. He worked for Power Brake and Spring as a parts delivery man. Zachary loved playing and watching sports and playing video games. Zachary is survived by his parents Shawn and Rechelle Hutchison...
Butch Whitaker
May 14, 2015
Butch Whitaker, age 60 of Hobart passed away Thursday, May 14, 2015. He was born on January 3, 1955 to Roy Clarence and Eloise (nee Kress) Whitaker in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Butch was a self-employed diesel mechanic and enjoyed fishing. He is survived by his wife; Donna Jean (nee Schultz) Whitaker; three sons, Troy (Carla) Whitaker of Fishers, Indiana, James Whitaker...
Les I. Luedtke
May 13, 2015
LES I. LUEDTKE, AGE 86, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at home. He was born to Paul Luedtke and Anna Hoeg on June 28, 1928 in Gary. Les served his country in the United States Army Air Corps. He owned and operated Luedtke Roofing for 47 years and was a member of Augustana Church. Les will be...
Glenn Curtis Raper
May 11, 2015
Glenn Curtis Raper Jr. "Chuck", age 54, of Portage, passed away Monday, May 11, 2015. He was born on May 15, 1960 in Sweetwater, Tennessee to the late Glenn and Rita Raper. Chuck was an avid sports fan and liked to watch the Cubs, the Blackhawks and NASCAR. He is survived by his sister, Teresa Andrews of Texas; aunts, Frances...
Doris J. Buckner
May 10, 2015
Doris J Buckner, age 87 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 2, 1927, in Tobacco Port, Tennessee to the late Jerry M and Dalcie (nee Kingins) Broshears. Doris was a member of Portage First United Methodist Church. She was a 1992 retiree of Anderson Company in...
James W. Bradford
May 10, 2015
James Winfield Bradford, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. He was born on December 13, 1940 in Gary, Indiana. On July 29, 1965, he married the love of his life, Cheryl Hall. He worked as a service technician for Xerox. Jim will always be remembered for his benevolence and dedication to the community of Lake...
Gerald "Jerry" W. Uhles
May 10, 2015
Gerald W. "Jerry" Uhles, age 78 of Hobart passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. He was born on August 8, 1936 in McCrory, Arkansas to the late Coy and Elaine (nee Swanson) Uhles. He worked at Inland Steel as a steel worker. Gerry will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend. He is survived by...
Dennis M. Sobkowicz
May 8, 2015
Dennis M. "Dennie" Sobkowicz, age 58 of Hobart, and formerly of Hammond, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015. He was born on September 19, 1956 in Hammond. Dennie was a member of ARC of NW Indiana, Down Syndrome Assoc. of America (DSA), and Assumption B.V.M Catholic Church. He will be remembered as loving brother and uncle. Dennie is survived by...
Nadia Nevaeh Huizar
May 8, 2015
Nadia Nevaeh Huizar, age 5, of Portage, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on October 28, 2009 in Hobart, Indiana. Nadia is survived by her parents, Javier and Jill Huizar; brother, Nathan (Chela) Huizar; sisters, Ashley Huizar, Maria Huizar, Leticia Huizar; adoring grandmothers, uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. She is...
Sofia Kopanakis
May 7, 2015
Sofia Kopanakis, age 87, of Lake Station passed away Thursday May 7, 2015 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Sofia was born November 30, 1927 in Assos Korinthias, Greece to the late Nickoloas and Georgia (Kelamis) Tsimalis. She retired from JCPenney Co. Sofia was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Sofia was a member of Saints Constantine and...
