Coy H. Bowen
Feb 7, 2015
Coy H. Bowen age 87 of Portage passed away Saturday February 7, 2015. He was born on October 27, 1927 in Scott County Virginia to the late Samuel and Delilah Bowen. He was a longtime Lake Station and Portage resident and was a member of the Central Avenue Church of God. Coy proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy....
Mona Scriba
Feb 6, 2015
Mona Scriba (nee Finton), age 86 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. She was born on December 31, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Warren and Ann Finton. She graduated from Emerson High School. Mona worked as an Insurance Executive. She had a great love of the outdoors and enjoyed hiking, airplanes and anything mechanical....
Kasey John Whalen Sr.
Feb 6, 2015
Kasey John Whalen Sr., age 31, of Portage, passed away Friday, February 6, 2015. He was born on February 16, 1983 in Hobart, Indiana to John Whalen and Linda Brown. Kasey was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 1005. In his free time, he enjoyed things like fishing and dancing and had a knack for making people laugh. Above...
Julia Ann Boltovitz
Feb 5, 2015
JULIA A. BOLTOVITZ, age 82, of Hobart, passed away February 5, 2015, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gary on April 4, 1932 to the late George and Helen Kravicz. Julia was a 1950 graduate of Tolleston High School and owned and operated JB's Craft for many years. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic...
Thomas Eugene Baldwin
Feb 4, 2015
Thomas Eugene Baldwin, Age 80, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at his home in Hobart. Thomas was born on November 14, 1934 to the late Albert and Kathleen (nee Jennings) Baldwin in Kewanna, Indiana. He was a retired Pipefitter for Local 440. He will be remembered as a loving father, brother, grandfather, great-grandfather, uncle and friend. He...
Allan W. Soderstrom
Feb 1, 2015
Allan W. Soderstrom, age 96, of Portage, passed away Sunday, February 1, 2015. He was born on January 25, 1919 in Gary, Indiana to the late Fred and Anna Soderstrom. For 22 years, he volunteered his time working with Meals on Wheels. Allan told great jokes. He liked music, traveling and yardwork, but above all he cherished the time he...
Esmeralda Martinez
Feb 1, 2015
Esmeralda Martinez, age 65, of Merrillville passed away Sunday February 1, 2015 in Hobart. She was born May 26, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Patricio and Graciela (Regalado) Martinez. Esmeralda worked for Burrell Colours prior to her illness. She was a woman that cared for and loved others more than herself. Esmeralda is survived by her three children...
Michelle Miller
Jan 31, 2015
Michelle Miller of Portage, Indiana,age 65, passed away Saturday, January 31, 2015 at Life Care Center in Valparaiso. She was born on November 12, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Michael Flores and Wilma (Nee Alrod) Cox. Michelle was a dedicated mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Above all she cherished the time she spent with her family....
Deborah J. Lancaster
Jan 29, 2015
Deborah Lancaster, age 52 of Portage passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015. She was born on June 4, 1962 in Gary, Indiana to the late Theodore and Dorothy Smelko. Deborah was a former Chicago resident and worked at the Goodwill Store in Hobart. She is survived by one son, Alek Lancaster of Elgin, Il; two sisters, Linda (Charles) Deering of...
John F. Trojan
Jan 28, 2015
John F. Trojan, age 70, of Hobart, IN passed away Wednesday, January 28, 2015. He was born June 19, 1944 in Covington, Kentucky, son of the late Reverend Richard and Charlotte (Haynes) Trojan. John was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be greatly missed and never forgotten. He is survived by his loving wife of 29...
Ronald L. Glenn
Jan 27, 2015
RONALD "RON" GLENN, age 84, passed away Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his home in Hobart. Ron was born to Laura Hazel and Fred Glenn in Gary. After graduating from Horse Mann High School and serving in the Marine Corp he received his Engineering Degree from Purdue University. He then began his career in industrial and commercial construction. This took...
Demaris Jan Vickers
Jan 26, 2015
Demaris "Jan" Vickers, age 72, of Portage, passed away Monday, January 26, 2015, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Jan was born on January 19, 1943 to the late Grandville G. and Eunice Maud (Nee Ellis) Childress in Dyersburg, Tennessee. She retired after 28 years of working as a Pickle line Process Control Clerk for Bethlehem Steel. She was a 1962...
Charles David Baum
Jan 26, 2015
Charles David Baum Born January 7, 1966, died January 26, 2015. He is a much cherished son of Bernie and Katie Baum of Hobart, IN. He loved his brothers and sisters: Jim of Fairfield, CA, Steve (Kim) of Griffith, IN, Jerri of Lake Station, IN, Becky (Chris) Trezak of Hobart, IN. He loved his nieces: Kathryn, Alison and nephews: Brian...
Margaret S. Arceo
Jan 25, 2015
Margaret S Arceo Portage, Indiana Age 75, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Regency Hospital in Portage, surrounded by her family and memories. She was born on February 8, 1939 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Leonardo and Leonor (Nee Vasquez) Gomez. She married Guillermo Arceo on September 3, 1960 in Gary, Indiana. She was retired from U.S. Steel...
Elizabeth Christine Blackwell-Yarchan
Jan 20, 2015
Elizabeth Christine Blackwell-Yarchan, age 27, of Gary passed away suddenly Tuesday January 20, 2015. Liz was born May 24, 1987 in Munster, Indiana to Richard T. Yarchan and Annette Blackwell. Liz loved her family dearly. She enjoyed reading and listening to music. Liz is survived by her mother Annette Blackwell of Gary; her father Richard (Christine) Yarchan of Lake Station;...
Carl T. "Tote" Williams
Jan 19, 2015
CARL T. "TOTE" WILLIAMS, age 43, of Gary, passed away Monday, January 19, 2015 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was born on September 26, 1971 in Gary, Indiana. Carl will be remembered as a loving father, brother, uncle and nephew. Carl is survived by his 2 sons, Elijah Curtley, Kendrick Williams; 1 daughter, LaBasha McKinley; 5 brothers, Walter Joe (the late,...
Agnes F. Kirk
Jan 17, 2015
Agnes F. Kirk, age 76, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, January 17, 2015, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on May 29, 1938 to the late John and Ollie (nee Lanham) Bemis in Brazil, Indiana. She was a retired Sales Representative for LS Ayers. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and...
Sherra Lou Krajcir
Jan 16, 2015
Sherra Lou Krajcir (nee Sears), age 67, of Valparaiso, passed away January 16, 2015. She was born on January 1, 1947 in Gary, Indiana. Sherra was a member of the American Legion Post 485 Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed doing crafts and cherished the time she spent with her family. Sherra is survived by her husband, Gerald Krajcir; daughters, Lorri Nelson,...
Katherine Bjelich
Jan 15, 2015
KATHERINE BJELICH, age 88, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015. Katherine was born to Algie and Hattie Mae Boatright on May 19, 1926 in Tennessee. She was a longtime Hobart resident and former member of the Hobart First Baptist Church. She will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, and aunt. Katherine is survived by her daughter, Linda...
Ronald "Ron" D. Robb
Jan 14, 2015
Ronald D. Robb "Ron", age 58, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday January 14, 2015. Ron was born September 1, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late James and Jean Ann (Largent) Robb. Ronald enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time outdoors playing horseshoes, softball and motorcycling. He was a loving father and grandfather and enjoyed helping others. Ron is survived...
