Marion M. Gauder
Apr 8, 2015
Marion "Marlin" Gauder, age 88, of Hobart passed away Wednesday April 8, 2015. She was born on May 9, 1926 in Wheeler, Indiana to the late Peter and Ada Pope. She loved being a School Teacher at Foreman/Joan Martin Elementary School, retiring in 1995 with many fond memories of her students. Marlin was a longtime Hobart resident and a member...
Billy J. Groves
Apr 8, 2015
Billy J. Groves, age 88 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015. He was born on July 12, 1926 in Thompsonville, Illinois, one of six children born to the late Alfred and Timmie Groves. He served his country in the U.S. Navy and was a member of the Lake Station VFW Post 9323, Lake Station American Legion Post...
James Franklin Cotton
Apr 7, 2015
JAMES FRANKLIN COTTON, age 55, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015. He was a lifetime area resident and was a veteran of the US Army. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and arts and crafts. James will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Pamela (nee Rosenbaum); daughter, Brandy...
Robert Croy
Apr 5, 2015
Robert Croy, age 84, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2015 at his home. Robert was born on May 10, 1930 to the late Harley N. and Katherine (nee Grott) Croy in Crawfordville, Indiana. He worked as an Instrument Repairman at LTV Steel and a retired woodcrafter. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather and...
Katherine J. Ballard
Apr 4, 2015
Katherine J. Ballard, age 61, passed away on April 4, 2015. Katherine was cremated by Leppert Mortuary and Crematory Services, Carmel IN, and a private service was held at Calumet Park Cemetery, Merrillville Indiana, led by Reverend Craig Forwalter. She is survived by her brother, Richard J. Ballard of Saint Louis Missouri and her sister Christine R. Ballard...
John M. Harrahill
Apr 4, 2015
JOHN M. HARRAHILL, age 51, of Valparaiso, went to help the angels paint rainbows on Saturday, April 4, 2015. He was born in Valparaiso on February 10, 1964 to John W. Harrahill and Fay Fletcher. John was an industrial painter and also enjoyed music and painting landscapes. John loved his Jeep and fishing in his spare time. He is survived...
Mary V. "Jenny" Hrezo
Apr 3, 2015
Mary Virginia "Jenny" Hrezo, age 86, of Hobart, passed away Friday, April 3, 2015 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 1, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Elizabeth Ray. Jenny devoted her life to her family and will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a...
Debra C. Gaskill
Apr 2, 2015
Debra C. Gaskill, age 59, of Portage, passed away April 2, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 6, 1956 in Merrillville, Indiana to the late Arvel Miller and Jo Nell (nee Manley) Soria. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Debra is survived by her husband, Myers Gaskill of Portage,...
Michael T. Wison
Apr 2, 2015
Michael T. Wilson, age 65, of Hobart passed away Thursday April 2, 2015 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Michael was born June 21, 1949 in Pineville, Kentucky to Calvin and Lucille (Boyd) Wilson. Michael was a highly decorated Vietnam Naval Era Naval retiree with 25 years of service. He also worked many years for AutoZone. Michael was...
Dorothy G. Wilcox
Apr 1, 2015
Dorothy G. Wilcox, age 88, of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015. She was born on December 30, 1926 in Ipswich, South Dakota to the late Robert and Margaret Crompton. Born of strong stock and will, she was a community activist and a tireless volunteer. On March 26, 1946, she married the love of her life, Veryl L....
Michael A. Franz
Apr 1, 2015
Michael A. Franz, age 63, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, April 1, 2015. He was born on June 20, 1951 to the late Ambrose and Mary Franz. Mike worked as a Millwright for Arcelor Mittal Steel and retired in 2014. Mike is survived by his wife, Roberta Franz; sons, Dustin Franz, Daniel Franz; daughter, Heather (Michael) Shannon; grandchildren, Steve Huckabee,...
Helen T. Mattie
Mar 31, 2015
HELEN T. MATTIE, age 96, of Crown Point, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 27, 1919 to the late Vincent and Petronela Szczepaniak. Helen was a Hobart resident for over 50 years and a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church, where she was a member...
Dale Joseph Teeter
Mar 30, 2015
DALE JOSEPH TEETER, age 62, of Hobart, passed away Monday, March 30, 2015. He was born in Chicago on January 8, 1953. Dale married the love of his life, Annette Marie Carlson, on September 11, 1972 in Berrien, MI. He was a Hobart resident for many years and a retiree of Inland Steel. Dale will be remembered as a loving...
Laurel L. Wielogorski
Mar 29, 2015
Laurel L. Wielogorski, age 67 of Portage, IN, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was born on December 26, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late S. David and June (nee Daniels) Lee. Laurel worked as an office Manager for Lynn Electric. Laurel was an active member of Nativity of Our Savior, a Eucharistic Minister and very involved in...
John Joseph "Jack" Beiswanger
Mar 29, 2015
John Joseph "Jack" Beiswanger, age 54, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2015 at his home. He was born on July 31, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to the late William Ray and Leone Beiswanger. In his free time, Jack enjoyed working on cars, golfing and watching football. He was an avid Bears fan and liked to watch NASCAR. Above...
Albert D. Lewis
Mar 29, 2015
Albert D. Lewis, age 90, of Hobart passed away Sunday March 29, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Albert was born December 3, 1924 in Czar, West Virginia to the late Allen and Bonnie (Been) Lewis. Albert was an active member of Augustana Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hobart and sang in the church choir for several years. He...
Delores C. Edwards
Mar 28, 2015
Delores C. Edwards, age 84, of Portage, passed away March 28, 2015 at Millers Mary Manor in Portage. She was born on April 11, 1930 in Herrin, Illinois to the late Aubrey and Evelyn Brown. Delores is survived by daughter, Linda Stanley of Portage; three grandchildren, Shana (Dan) Fetrow, Shane Stanley and Chris Stanley; three great grandchildren, Kyle, Kaitlyn and...
Elaine J. Dash
Mar 27, 2015
Elaine J. Dash, age 66, of Hobart, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 30, 1948 in Hammond, Indiana to Elna Hampton. She retired in 2009 from Walgreen's. She was a very creative person who enjoyed working on dollhouses, making egg dioramas and painting. She loved to write poems and had...
Jose A. Herrera
Mar 27, 2015
Jose A. Herrera, age 42 of Hobart, IN, passed away Friday, March 27, 2015. He was born on November 9, 1972 in Cook County the son of Angel Herrera and Lilia Dominguez. Jose worked as a Laborer for Local 81. He will be remembered as a loving son, father, grandfather, brother, nephew, uncle and friend. Jose is survived by his...
Gloria "Jean" Markle
Mar 27, 2015
Gloria "Jean" Markle, age 81, of Hobart passed away Friday March 27, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Jean was born August 24, 1933 in Crown Point to Lawrence A. and Emma (Post) Kimmel. Jean was a retiree of Federal Mogul Corporation/ Anderson Company where she worked as an accounting clerk in the Receiving Department. She was a former...
