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...
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...
