Eleanor R. Gorski
Jan 14, 2015
Eleanor R Gorski, age 81, of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point. She was born on February 27, 1933 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Carl and Martha (nee Kauffman) Dietrich. Eleanor was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Crown Point and an active member of the St....
Marlene H. Spradlin
Jan 13, 2015
Marlene H. Spradlin (nee Denisiuk), age 66, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015. She was born on March 28, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to Joseph Denisiuk and Thelma Denisiuk-Bittner. Marlene enjoyed baking and having yardsales. She loved her dogs and cherished the time she spent with her family. She will always be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother,...
Michael Hovanec, Jr.
Jan 12, 2015
MICHAEL T. HOVANEC, JR., age 90, of Hobart, passed away January 12, 2015 at Spring Mill in Merrillville. He was born on February 20, 1924 to the late Michael, Sr. and Kathryn Hovanec. Michael owned and operated Hobart Ready Mix Concrete. He is survived by his brother, Steve (Millie) Hovanec of Merrillville and 16 nieces and nephews. Michael was preceded...
George Gilbert Blystone
Jan 12, 2015
George G. Blystone, age 86, of Lake Station passed away Monday January 12, 2015 at his daughters home in Hobart. George was born January 9, 1929 in Waterman, Pennsylvania to the late Gilbert "Bert" and Louise (Marsh) Blystone. George was a steelworker that retired from US Steel. He also worked as a school crossing guard in Lake Station for many...
Mertie E. Bowles
Jan 12, 2015
MERTIE E. BOWLES, age 89, of Portage, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. She was born in Lucasville, OH on March 20, 1925. She was a resident of Indiana since 1964 and a member of the Community of Christ Church. She was a member AARP and the Bonner Center where she enjoyed volunteering. Mertie will be remembered as a loving...
Frances Hansen
Jan 12, 2015
Frances Hansen (nee Nicoloff), age 92, of Hobart, passed away Monday, January 12, 2015. She was born on September 25, 1922 in Gary, Indiana to the late Alexander and Anna Nicoloff. Frances retired after 15 years of working for Gainer Bank as a cashier. In her free time, she enjoyed cooking, gardening and sewing. Most importantly, she will be remembered...
Terri Lynn O'Rourke
Jan 11, 2015
Terri Lynn O'Rourke, age 49, of Gary, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015. She was born on August 31, 1965 in San Diego, California to John and Terry Joiner. Terri is survived by her parents; John and Terry Joiner; sisters, Mary, Debbie and Tracy; longtime companion, Norm Manthe; beloved dogs, Heidi, Missy and Ceasar; beloved cats, Sapphire and Blossom. Memorial...
Laverle E. Schaefer
Jan 11, 2015
LaVerle E. Schaefer, age 95, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Brentwood Assisted Living in Hobart. LaVerle was born on June 27, 1919 to the late Clinton and Esther (nee Samuelson) Chalfant in Joliet, Illinois. She is survived by her niece and nephew and many close friends. LaVerle was preceded in death by her husband Willard J....
Martha C. Taylor
Jan 11, 2015
Martha C. Taylor, age 95, a Hobart resident, passed away Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Valparaiso VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Martha was born on July 19, 1919 to the late August and Bertha (nee Czerwonke) Mueller in Hobart, Indiana. Martha was a parishioner of St. Bridget's Church, and a member of the Humane Society of Hobart. She attended St....
Sally J. Davis
Jan 10, 2015
Sally J. Davis (nee Hetzel), age 75, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, January 10, 2015 at Avalon Springs in Valparaiso. Sally was born on July 6, 1939 in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin. She was a retired Food Service Manager at Zaryes. She was a member of the First Christian Church of Griffith. She enjoyed reading, Bingo and gardening and being with...
Rick Lee Olson
Jan 10, 2015
Rick Lee Olson, age 57, of Lake Station passed away unexpectedly at Southlake Methodist Hospital in Merrillville. Rick was born February 13, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late Herbert and Mary Susan (Faulke) Olson. Rick loved fishing, hunting, cooking and playing with his grandchildren. Rick was a heavy equipment operator for the city of Lake Station that retired in...
Joseph A. Samreta
Jan 9, 2015
Joseph A. Samreta, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Friday, January 9, 2015, at his home in Hobart. Joe was born on March 26, 1940 to the late Joseph and Frances (nee Rys) Samreta in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He was a retired probation and parole officer for the United States Federal Courts. Joe was the President of the Silver Bell...
Gerald L. Brown, Sr.
Jan 9, 2015
Gerald L. Brown, Sr. (Jerry), age 85, passed away on January 9, 2015. He was born on June 30, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Emmett and Faye Brown. Most of his working years, he was a truck driver and was retired from U.S. Steel Company. He was a resident of Hobart for many years. Jerry was a member...
Marvin E. Murdock
Jan 9, 2015
Marvin E. Murdock, age 83, of Hobart passed away Friday, January 9, 2015. He was born on November 26, 1931 in Terre Haute, Indiana to the late Wilber and Effie Murdock. Marvin was a very dedicated member of his church and often sang for funeral services. He was a talented artist and enjoyed woodworking. Marvin is survived by his beloved...
Rose Lee Williams
Jan 8, 2015
Rose Lee Williams, age 76 of Pisgah Forest, North Carolina passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015. She was born on January 19, 1938 in Hammond, Indiana. She was a longtime Hobart resident and the owner and operator of Rose Lee's Beauty Salon in Hobart. She was a former member of Trinity Lutheran Church and a current member of the First...
Don Burton Jr.
Jan 6, 2015
Donald Vernon Burton Jr., age 48, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015. He was born on December 21, 1966 in Gary, Indiana to Donald and Freida Burton. Don was currently employed as a controlroom operator for NIPSCO. Don loved to travel on his Harley and had seen almost all fifty states. He is survived by his parents, Don...
Audrey Ruth Paulsen
Jan 5, 2015
Audrey Ruth Paulsen, age 102, passed away peacefully at the Chicagoland Christian Village on January 5, 2015. Audrey was born on July 15, 1912 in Chalmers, Indiana to the late Wallace and Emma (Gilmore) Ward. Audrey was a loving wife and mother that loved reading and raising exotic birds. Audrey is survived by her loving son, Elmer J. Paulsen of...
Ronald D. Schau
Jan 5, 2015
RONALD D. SCHAU, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Saint Mary Medical Center. He was born in Valparaiso on December 14, 1937 to Clyde and Pearle Schau. Ron served in the US Army and then in the US Army reserves. He worked in the auto industry and most recently was employed at Shaver Preferred Motors....
Bessie Jewell Smith
Jan 5, 2015
Bessie Jewell Smith, age 101, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born on November 14, 1913 in Barren County, Kentucky to the late William and Jenny Webb. Bessie was a gracious southern lady. She was a gifted seamstress who did lots of things for lots of people. Bessie was very active in her church and served...
Gretchen M. Miller
Jan 5, 2015
GRETCHEN MARIE MILLER, age 78, of Gary, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015. She was born in Gary on November 21, 1936 to the late John and Katherine Esser. Over the years Gretchen wrote many letters to pen pals all over the country. She enjoyed her family and will be remembered as a kind and loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother,...
