Odilia C. Pedroza
Feb 19, 2015
Odilia C. Pedroza "Bebe", age 76, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2015. She was born on June 22, 1938 to the late Jesus and Clemencia Cantu. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to those who knew her. Odilia is survived by her sons, Joseph R. (Julie) Pedroza, Jesse R....
Dorothy Ann Smith
Feb 18, 2015
Dorothy Ann Smith, age 84, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday February 18, 2015 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Dorothy was born September 21, 1930 in Hobart, IN to the late Anthony and Matilda (Schmidt) Springman. Dorothy was a homemaker, mother and loving grandmother. She was a member of the Hobart Elks Lodge and Redeemer Lutheran Church. Dorothy...
Melvina Marie Taylor
Feb 18, 2015
Marie Taylor,age 90, passed away peacefully at Magnolia Manor in Columbus, Georgia on February 18, 2015. She was born on November 16, 1924 in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Velma Jones. She married James Albert Taylor Sr. in Crown Point on February 28, 1948. Marie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Marie is survived...
Nancy Ruth Maslanka
Feb 18, 2015
Nancy Maslanka, age 52, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015. She was born on August 23, 1962 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Loretta Stanford. She is survived by her son, Michael (Karina) Sons; granddaughter, Natalee Sons; brothers, Gary Stanford, Charles Stanford, Roger Stanford; sister, Roberta (Greg) Griffana. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Loyd Dale Allen
Feb 18, 2015
Loyd Dale Allen, age 69, of Portage, passed away February 18, 2015. He was born on December 25, 1945. Loyd served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Reserves, was a member of the Midwest Carpenters and Millwrights, Local 1005, the Porter County Conservation Club, and the U.S.A. Corvette Club. Loyd enjoyed fishing and hunting. Loyd is survived by his loving wife,...
Susan Beth Bridegroom
Feb 18, 2015
Susan Beth Bridegroom, age 64, of Apache Junction, Arizona passed away Wednesday, February 18, 2015 in Mesa, AZ. She was born on June 15, 1950 in Frankfurt, Indiana. In her free time, she enjoyed spending time outdoors at their property in Northern Arizona and she loved quilting. Susan was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Doris Gates; sister,...
Ruby G. Hall
Feb 17, 2015
Ruby G. Hall, age 83, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born on February 15, 1932 in Hopkins County, Kentucky to the late Clifton and Nannie Lou Prow. Ruby loved being a mom and enjoyed crafts, reading, sewing, crocheting and keeping busy with all kinds of puzzles and games. She will always be remembered as...
Crystal Lynn Jackson
Feb 15, 2015
Crystal L. (MacNeil) Jackson, age 68, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, February, 15, 2015. She was born on September 7, 1946 to the late Leo and Carolyn MacNeil. Crystal was employed as a medical transcriptionist for Methodist Hospitals. She volunteered in the emergency room at Methodist since the age of 16. Crystal was also involved in politics in Merrillville serving...
Peggy J. Weiland
Feb 15, 2015
Peggy J. Weiland (nee Burns), age 80 of Portage passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015. She was born on July 28, 1934 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Mary Burns. She was a Portage resident since 2000 and was formerly of Riverdale, Illinois. She loved reading, flower gardening, and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Robert "Bob"...
Marilyn K. Senour
Feb 15, 2015
Marilyn Keith Senour, age 85, a longtime resident of Ogden Dunes, passed away Sunday, February 15, 2015 at her home following a short illness. She was born on September 14, 1929 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the daughter of Delver and Mary (Pollock) Keith. She grew up in Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan and was a 1947 graduate of Grosse Pointe High School....
Cynthia L. Luttrell
Feb 14, 2015
Cynthia L. Luttrell, age 64, of Portage passed away Saturday February 14, 2015 at the Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart surrounded by her loving family. Cynthia was born January 24, 1951 in Ashtabula, Ohio to the late Ronald K. and Vivian M. (Weddle) Tressler. Cynthia was a homemaker, loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed playing Bingo whenever she could...
Guy W. Fulkerson, Jr.
Feb 14, 2015
GUY W. FULKERSON, Jr., age 47, passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015 while surrounded by his loving family. Guy was a 1985 graduate of Hobart High School and went on to serve his country in the Marines. He worked as a driver for NEO Industries. Guy will be remembered as a loving father, brother and friend. Guy is survived by...
Bruce C. Unland
Feb 14, 2015
Bruce C. Unland, age 72 of Hobart passed away Saturday, February 14, 2015. He was born on July 28, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Allen and Kathryn Unland. He was a Hobart resident for 58 years and was the Owner and President of A. Unland and Sons, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Kay Unland (nee Auxier)...
Irving F. Nelson
Feb 12, 2015
Irving F. Nelson, age 91, of Portage passed away Thursday February 12, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. Irving was born July 18, 1923 in Crisman, Indiana to I. F. and Mabel (Smock) Nelson. He was a Carpenter working out of Carpenters Local Union #1485 prior to his retirement. Irving was a founding member of the Portage Lions Club, a...
Charles Elmer Ragon
Feb 11, 2015
Charles E. Ragon, age 89, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, February 11, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born on February 16, 1925 in Lawrenceville, Illinois to the late Edward and Edna Ragon. Charles proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Post...
Eugene S. Wagner
Feb 11, 2015
Dr. Eugene S Wagner, age 80, passed peacefully last week in Florida after a long struggle with various health conditions. He graduated from Purdue University with his PHD in Chemistry. He had a long career at Ball State University as a chemistry professor as well as a biochemistry professor for the Ball State University medical department. He led a fruitful...
Moises Fontanez
Feb 10, 2015
Moises "Moe" Fontanez, age 59, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, February 10, 2015 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 24, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to Enrique and Ana Rose Fontanez. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army. Moe worked his entire life as an auto mechanic. He was...
Delos Roland "Del" Brooks
Feb 9, 2015
DELOS ROLAND BROOKS "DEL", age 92, went to be with the Lord on February 9, 2015. He was born on October 8, 1922, in Hobart. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mildred Price Brooks; 2 sons, Kenneth (Carol) Brooks of Otterbein, IN and Dr. Leslie (Jerry) Brooks of Carmel, IN; 1 daughter, Cynthia (Timothy) Beckett of Westville,...
Jack Higginbotham
Feb 9, 2015
Jack Higginbotham, age 67, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, February 9, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center. Jack was born on July 28, 1947 to the late Ernest and Myrtle (nee Rhoades) Higginbotham in Calumet City, Indiana. He was a retired bartender. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He is survived by...
Robert Schuck
Feb 8, 2015
Robert Schuck Jr "Schnapps", age 76 of Hobart/Merrillville passed away on February 8, 2015 at University of Chicago Hospital. He was born on July 24, 1938 to the late Robert and Margaret Schuck Sr. Robert graduated from Merrillville High School (Class of 57). He was employed by US Steel for 42 years as an Instrument Technician and was a member...
