David Joe Wilson
Mar 9, 2015
David Joe Wilson, age 50, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born on October 20, 1964 in Torrance, California to Joe and Loretta Wilson. David was a member of the Automobile Mechanics' Union Local 701. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, NASCAR and playing his guitar. He was an avid Star Wars fan. David is survived by...
Terrance L. "Terry" Nibbe
Mar 9, 2015
Terrance L. "Terry" Nibbe, age 70 of Hobart passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. He was born in Gary, Indiana on May 12, 1944. Terry was a lifelong area resident. He served his country in Vietnam in the US Army. Terry enjoyed raising his chickens, his one goose, and his one duck. He is survived by his mother, Gloria L....
Anna Moss
Mar 9, 2015
Anna Moss (nee Barrett), age 92 of Crown Point passed away Monday, March 9, 2015. She was born on March 2, 1923 in Franklin, Kentucky to the late Wilferd and Golden Barrett. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church. Anna served as President of the Lakes of the Four Seasons Fire Auxiliary and also on the...
Alice J. Schlosser
Mar 8, 2015
ALICE J. SCHLOSSER (nee PIETRZAK), age 82, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, March 8, 2015. She was born to Casey and Anna Pietrzak on February 28, 1933 in Gary, Indiana. Alice retired from the Hobart Township Assessor's Office after many years of service. She was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Church and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother...
Charles Robert Mcclaran
Mar 8, 2015
Charles Robert McClaran, age 82, of Portage passed away Sunday March 8, 2015 at his home. Charles was born December 19, 1932 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Ella (Schultz) McClaran . Charles retired as the General Manager of Roger and Sons Construction in 1995. He was a Naval Veteran, a member and Past Master of Dunes Lodge...
John Gavelek
Mar 7, 2015
John Gavelek, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Monday, March 7, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 18, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Mary Wolfe. John began his career at Nipsco, in 1959, working his way up to being the head of the gas street department. In his free time, John...
Harold Elliott Warren
Mar 5, 2015
Harold Elliott Warren, "Humpty", born March 19, 1925 in Cadiz, KY to the late Othello and Cora (Solomon) Warren, went to be with his Lord and Savior March 5, 2015 at the age of 89. Humpty was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Modest Jean (Cannon) Warren. Even in his last days, Humpty's storytelling would revert to...
Ricky E. Martin
Mar 5, 2015
Ricky E. Martin Valparaiso, Indiana Age 33, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015 at Porter Regional Hospital. He was born on September 11, 1981 in Valparaiso, Indiana to Terry and Kimberly C.(nee Perry) Martin. Ricky was a loving son, grandson, nephew, cousin and friend. Ricky is survived by his loving family, parents, Terry and Kimberly Martin of Valparaiso, paternal grandparents...
Justin L. Huff
Mar 4, 2015
JUSTIN L. HUFF, age 30, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2015. He was born on August 15, 1984 in Baytown, Texas to Delmas and Sandi Huff. Justin had been a longtime area resident and was a graduate of Portage High School. He was a poker dealer and gamer and had owned and operated Extreme Gaming. He will be deeply missed....
Mary Ann Walker
Mar 2, 2015
Mary Ann Walker, age 89, of Portage passed away Monday March 2, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor. Mary was born December 13, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Sophie (Stefek) Randolph. Mary was a loving mother and wife. She enjoyed gardening and nature. Mary Ann is survived by her two loving children John Walker of Indianapolis and...
Armanda Jones
Mar 2, 2015
Armanda (nee Montorsi) Jones, age 81, of Portage, passed away Monday, March 2, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 9, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late Primo and Rose Montorsi. Armanda enjoyed the simple things in life like playing Bingo and going to the casinos. She loved her dog, Peanut. Above all she cherished...
William "Lloyd" Chandler
Feb 28, 2015
WILLIAM L. "LLOYD" CHANDLER, age 83, of Crown Point, passed away Saturday, February 28, 2015. There will be a memorial service on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. at the Town and Country Christian Church, 7005 E. 117th Ave., Crown Point, with food and fellowship to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Town and...
Wayne M. Thomason
Feb 27, 2015
Wayne M. Thomason, age 67, of Hobart passed away Friday February 27, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center. Wayne was born February 7, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Holland and Lucille (Lively) Thomason. Wayne was a locomotive engineer that retired from the E. J. & E. Railroad. Wayne enjoyed woodworking and baking with his grandchildren. He was an...
Ervin J. Granzow
Feb 27, 2015
Ervin J. Granzow Age 98, of Hobart, passed away Friday, February 27, 2015. Ervin was born November 17, 1916, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and has been a lifelong Hobart resident; he retired from U.S Steel in 1978 with 42 years of service. Ervin was a member of Holy Cross Lutheran Church of Portage. He will be remembered as a loving father,...
Mike Milan Zakula
Feb 25, 2015
Mike Milan Zakula, age 88, of Portage and formerly of Kingman, AZ, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on April 3, 1926 in Gary, Indiana to the late Kosta and Mary Zakula. Mike was a member of St. Sava Serbian Orthodox Church. He retired after 42 years of working as a Millwright for...
Donald T. Dowling
Feb 25, 2015
Donald T. Dowling, age 93, of Miller Beach passed away Wednesday February 25, 2015 in Portage, Indiana. He was born December 15, 1921 in Ft. Wayne, Indiana to the late William and Emma (Terveer) Dowling. He was an inspector for Republic Steel retiring in 1979. Donald was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church and a WWII...
Pamela J. Duda
Feb 23, 2015
Pamela J. Duda, age 58 of Hobart passed away Monday, February 23, 2015 at her home. She was born on December 7, 1956 in Gary, Indiana. Pam worked at the Hobart Middle School as a Student Supervisor and Librarian's Aid. She was a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. Pam was a longtime volunteer and very involved with Hobart Girls...
John S. Bianco
Feb 23, 2015
John S Bianco Valparaiso, Indiana Age 75, passed away February 23,2015 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. John was born on March 14, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to the late Nick and Theresa Bianco. On December 26, 1959 John married the love of his life Georgia Thomason. John proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was retired...
John D. Brunker, Sr.
Feb 22, 2015
JOHN D. BRUNKER, SR., age 55, of Chesterton, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Gary on August 28, 1959 to the late George and Norma Brunker. He was employed as a truck driver for Oil Tech. John enjoyed working on cars and truck driving. He will be remembered as a...
Russell C. Beal, Sr.
Feb 21, 2015
Russell C. Beal, SR. Age 90, passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2015 in Kilgore, Texas. He was born on May 13, 1924 in Wyoming, Illinois. He loved his guitar and particularly enjoyed Chet Atkins style of music and guitar playing. Russell wrote many articles to the Post Tribune and Times via "Letters to the Editor", and hand many of...
