Angeline "Angie" Ames
Dec 3, 2014
Angeline "Angie" Ames, age 85, of Hobart passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2014. She was born in Peru, Indiana on March 19, 1929 to the late Guy and Margaret Martino. She was a graduate of Hobart High school class of 1947 and Beauty School year 1950. Angie spent a lifetime of dedication to Paul's Place until it closed in...
Frances H. Chagoya
Dec 2, 2014
Frances H. Chagoya, age 99, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014. She was born on December 14, 1914 in Dallas, Texas to the late Francisco and Eulalia Huerta. On June 14, 1936, she married the love of her life, Manuel Chagoya in Crown Point, Indiana. Frances will always be affectionately remembered as the Taco Queen of the Nativity...
Arrabella Marie Hylton
Dec 1, 2014
ARRABELLA MARIE HYLTON, at 5 ½ months was called home on Monday, December 1, 2014 at Comers Children's Hospital in Chicago. This beautiful angel was born on June 15, 2014 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Arrabella filled the hearts of her family and everyone she came across. She was immensely loved and will be deeply missed. She is survived...
Irma L. Yovanovich
Dec 1, 2014
Irma L. Yovanovich, age 96, of Portage passed away with her family at her side. Irma was born October 10, 1918 in Oglesby, Illinois to the late Louis and Ida (Rogiani) Parnisari. Irma was an accountant with Gary Community School System prior to retiring. She was a former member of the Business and Professional Women of Gary, AARP, St. Mary...
Dennis A. Cantrell
Dec 1, 2014
Dennis A. Cantrell age 59 of Crown Point passed away Monday, December 1, 2014. He was a former longtime Hobart resident. Dennis was a very well-known musician and entertainer, playing in numerous local bands and as a professional musician on the road. He is survived by his wife, Kimberly Cantrell (nee Sansone) of Crown Point, IN; one son, Daniel Joseph...
Delyn Orto
Nov 30, 2014
Delyn Orto, age 79, of Lake Station passed away Sunday November 30, 2014 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana. Delyn was a homemaker and loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Delyn was born April 11, 1935 in Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Leslie and Narlington (Jones)Brannam. She was an active member of Liverpool Baptist Church and formerly attended Hillcrest...
John E. Ables
Nov 30, 2014
JOHN E. ABLES, age 57, of Portage, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 at VNA Hospice. He was born on December 18, 1956 to Homer and Nadine Ables. John was a lifetime area resident and a member of St. Francis Xavier Church. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and brother. He is survived by his...
Frances Etheline Cooper
Nov 30, 2014
Frances Etheline Cooper, Age 90, passed away Sunday, November 30, 2014 in Crown Point, IN. She was born on September 4, 1924 in McCracken County, KY. Etheline graduated from High School at Melber, KY in 1942. She attended Murray State University in Murray, KY, Indiana University, St. Petersburg Junior College and was a graduate of The Academy of Business in...
Henry Evertt Stanley
Nov 28, 2014
Henry Evertt Stanley, age 78, of Waynesville, North Carolina and formerly of Lake Station passed away November 28, 2014. He was born on March 26, 1936 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky to the late Virgil and Lila Stanley. He retired after 30 years of working for Ford Motor Company as an Assembly Line Operator. Henry enjoyed fishing but above all cherished...
Michael J. Donelson
Nov 28, 2014
Michael Jerome "Abby" Donelson, age 65, of Valparaiso passed away Friday November 28, 2014 at the Regency Hospital in Portage. Michael had worked as a mechanic for Inland Steel prior to becoming disabled. Michael was born October 29, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Wendell and Betty (Fasel) Donelson. Michael proudly volunteered to serve his country in the US...
Mary Isabel Rea
Nov 26, 2014
Mary Isabel Rea, age 98, of Advance, North Carolina, formerly of Ogden Dunes, passed away November 26, 2014. She was born on May 4, 1916 in Sharpsburg, Pennsylvania to the late Harry and Isabel Reddinger. On October 12, 1939, she married the love of her life, Thomas Rea. Isabel was a member of the Eastern Star Sunrise Chapter and an...
Felix G Bannon
Nov 24, 2014
Felix G Bannon, age 82, of Hobart, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born on February 10, 1932 in Hammond, Indiana, to the late William and Gracie Bannon. Felix retired from Ragnar Benson in Park Ridge, Illinois, after 35 years as a construction superintendent. He will always be remembered...
Morton Ray Hope, Sr.
Nov 24, 2014
Morton Ray Hope, Sr. "Hoppie", age 86, of Portage passed away Monday, November 24, 2014. He was born on February 20, 1928 in Butler County, Kentucky to the late and Fred and Ruth Hope. Morton retired after 42 years of working for US Steel as an Operator. He will be sorely missed. Morton enjoyed fishing, watching wrestling and playing cards...
Rockie D. Heridia
Nov 21, 2014
ROCKIE D. HERIDIA, age 62, of Valparaiso, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 21, 2014. He was born on August 23, 1952 in Gary, Indiana. Rockie retired from Union Tank Car as a machinist and was a member of Faith Mission Church in Valparaiso. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and playing cards . Rockie was a motorcycle enthusiast and a...
Sandra Lee Leucuta
Nov 21, 2014
Sandra Lee Leucuta, age 69, of Portage, passed away Friday, November 21, 2014. She was born on February 28, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Michael and Sylvia Leucuta. Sandra is survived by her loving sister, Marian (Glenn) Smith of Portage; nephew, Allen Smith; nieces, Laurisa Antle and Sylvia (Danny) Sibo; very special great nieces and great nephews, Ashley...
Mary A. Spiegla
Nov 20, 2014
Mary A. Spiegla, age 91, formerly of Lake Station passed away Thursday November 20, 2014 at the Rensselaer Care Center in Rensselaer, Indiana. Mary was born January 1, 1923 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late John and Anna (Ermia) Micu. Mary retired from St. Mary Medical Center in 1988. She was a member of Assumption BVM Catholic Church in...
Rodney E. Gilbertson
Nov 19, 2014
Rodney E. Gilbertson, age 82, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born on September 15, 1932 in Carrington, North Dakota to the late Ludvig and Dorothy (nee Brooker) Gilbertson and had been a longtime Porter County resident. Rodney served his country in the United States Army, was a 1987 retiree of US Steel Gary Works and...
Scott Christopher Schultz
Nov 19, 2014
Scott Christopher Schultz, age 30, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2014. He was born in on December 22, 1983 to John M. and Diane L. (nee Nelson) Schultz in Hammond, Indiana. Scott enjoyed music, sports, and spending time with family and friends. He was a drummer for the band Head Honchos and enjoyed giving drum lessons. He will...
Diane L. Pieszchala
Nov 19, 2014
Diane Pieszchala(nee McDermott)age 48, of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014. A funeral service for Diane will be Saturday, November 22, 2014 at 12:00 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage, Indiana 46368 with Rev. David Kime officiating. Visitation will be on Saturday, November 22, 2014 from 10:00 am- 12:00 pm at Rees Funeral...
Leonard L Ohls
Nov 18, 2014
Leonard L. Ohls Hobart, Indiana Leonard L. Ols, age 97, of Hobart, passed away on November 18, 2014. He was born on September 5, 1917 in Gary, Indiana to Martin F. and Mary Mae (Vetter) Ols. He was a longtime resident of Hobart and a graduate of Hobart High School. Leonard retired from U.S. Steel in 1982 having worked in...
