John R. Davis
Apr 12, 2015
John R. Davis, age 83, of Hobart and formerly of Hammond passed away Sunday April 12, 2015 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. John was a Superintendent for Blaw Knox Foundry in East Chicago who retired after more than thirty years of service. John was born July 8, 1931 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Oscar and Moira Eileen (Clifton)...
Linda C. Floyd
Apr 12, 2015
Linda C. Floyd, age 58, of Brook, Indiana passed away Sunday, April 12,2015 at her sister's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 8, 1956 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Carmen and Billie (nee Prince) Sullivan. She enjoyed sewing, shopping and collecting angels. She will be remembered as a loving wife, stepmother, grandmother, sister,...
Shirley A. Richier
Apr 11, 2015
Shirley A. Richier, age 67 of Portage, Indiana,passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at Golden Living Center in Portage. She was born on April 13, 1947 to the late Clint and Zina (nee Pennington) Farmer in Maryland. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Shirley is survived by her son Earl (Teresa) Richier, two...
Joseph "Joe" Bobinac
Apr 11, 2015
Joseph "Joe" Bobinac, age 87 of Hobart passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015. He was born on May 19, 1927 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Mile and Erma Bobinac. He was a Hobart resident for the past 50 years. Joe served his country in World War II in the U.S. Army. He retired from Local 1043 where he had...
James "Red" Owen Mason
Apr 11, 2015
James Owen Mason "RED", age 76, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015 at home, surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born on April 11, 1939 to the late George and Hazel (nee McIntosh) Mason in Gary, Indiana. He was a retired Machinist at LTV Steel. He will always be remembered by his family as a...
Brandon James Lewis
Apr 9, 2015
Brandon James Lewis, age 28, of Valparaiso, passed away April 9, 2015. He was born on February 11, 1987 in Munster, Indiana to Scott and Diana Lewis. Brandon worked as a carpenter and enjoyed fishing. He was an avid Bulls fan and liked to watch the Simpsons. Brandon is survived by his father, Scott Lewis; brothers, Tyler Lewis, Brett Lewis,...
Clyde E. "Lefty" Morris
Apr 9, 2015
CLYDE E. MORRIS, age 97, of Hobart, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 9, 2015. Clyde was born in Chicago, IL on December 5, 1917 to the late Charles and Mary Morris. He graduated from Wheeler High School in 1935. Clyde retired as a metallurgical foreman from US Steel in 1979 after 41 years of service. He...
Floyd E. Gilbert
Apr 9, 2015
Floyd E. Gilbert, age 76, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday April 9, 2015. He was born on January 11, 1939 in Jonesboro, Arkansas to the late Elvis and Janie E (nee Pryton) Gilbert. Floyd was a longtime Valparaiso resident and a member of Jubilee Worship Church of God. He was a 2001 retired Overhead Crane Operator for Bethlehem Steel. Floyd...
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...
