Michael P. Bryan
Sep 6, 2014
MICHAEL P. BRYAN, age 52, of LaPorte and formerly of Portage, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014. Michael was born on February 20, 1962 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Frances Bryan. He had graduated from culinary school and worked as a chef throughout his life, specializing in pastries. Currently he enjoyed cooking for the residents of The...
Ellen Elizabeth Freville
Sep 5, 2014
Ellen Elizabeth Freville, age 90, of Hobart passed away Friday 9/5/14 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ellen was born May 19, 1924 in Star City, West Virginia to the late Fred and Emma (Robison) Prince. Ellen was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and wife. Ellen enjoyed playing Bunko and drinking a cup of good coffee with a...
Ruben Ray Vasquez Jr.
Sep 5, 2014
Ruben Vasquez Jr. Age 58, passed away September 5, 2014 at his home in Hobart. He was born on June 22, 1956 to the late Ruben and Mary (nee Gonzales) Vasquez Sr. in Gary, Indiana. Ruben was a member of Local Union 6103 at U.S. Steel in Portage. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and...
Annmarie Malis Cizmadja
Sep 5, 2014
Annmarie Malis Cizmadja Age 34, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois. She was born on November 25, 1979 to Marianne Malis and Anthony F. Cizmadja in Valparaiso, Indiana. Annmarie is survived by her father, Anthony F. Cizmadja of Wheatfield, Indiana; brother, Jerald Malis Cizmadja of Chicago, Illinois and Anthony Cizmadja Jr. of Portage, Indiana; two aunts,...
Barbara Darosky
Sep 4, 2014
Barbara Darosky (nee Hofmann), age 89, a longtime Portage resident, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2014. She was born on June 2, 1925, in Glaserwald, Czechoslovakia, as one of 8 siblings. She was a member of St. Elizabeth Orthodox Church in Chesterton. Barbara enjoyed gardening, sewing, and cooking. She is survived by 3 daughters, Tamara (late Stanley) Elkins of Valparaiso,...
Robert "Bob" E. Gannon
Sep 1, 2014
Robert E. "Bob" Gannon, age 79, of LaPorte and formerly of Valparaiso passed away Monday September 1, 2014 at the Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Robert was born October 4, 1934 in East Gary to the late Lloyd Olin and Minna Helen (Snapp) Gannon. Bob worked for the Budd Company, retired as a security guard for Porter Memorial Hospital, was...
Betty June Tolliver
Aug 31, 2014
Betty June Tolliver (Nee Mulligan) Age 90, passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 13, 1924 to the late Lawrence and Pearl (nee Fleming) in Hobart, Indiana. Betty worked in the ammunition camp making helmets for soldiers during World War II. On June 5, 1947 Betty married the love of her...
Cheryl Gwynn Gadberry
Aug 30, 2014
Cheryl Gwynn Gadberry, age 63, of Hobart passed away Saturday August 30, 2014 following a courageous battle with Cancer. Cheryl was a loving wife, mother and "Nana". Cheryl was born January 3, 1951 to Elvis and Doris (Theis) Midkiff in Gary, Indiana. Cheryl is survived by her four children Jamie (Zac) Swelfer of Hobart, Amie (Jon Stolarz) Gadberry of Michigan,...
Victor James Garcia
Aug 30, 2014
Victor James Garcia, age 62 a Portage, Indiana resident, formerly of South Chicago passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014. He was born on April 19, 1952 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jesse and Rita Garcia. Victor was a retired Truck Driver from Black Horse Carrier. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corp. He is survived...
Louise A. Judge
Aug 29, 2014
Louise A. "UU" Judge (Nee Trottier) Age 91, passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 21, 1923 in Gary, Indiana to the late Elmer and Isabella (nee Rappatta) Trottier. On August 21, 1944 Louise married the love of her life John Judge in Hobart, Indiana. She dedicated her...
Naomi M. Feezor
Aug 28, 2014
Naomi Feezor, age 84, of Portage, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014. She was born in Danville, Illinois on December 30, 1929 to the late Charles and Daisy Whitington. Naomi was self-employed as an Avon Saleswoman. She received Avon's award for one million dollars in sales and was recognized many times for excellence including winning trips to Hawaii and other...
Thomas C. Majka
Aug 27, 2014
THOMAS C. MAJKA, age 73, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2014 at Community Hospital in Munster. Thomas was born on April 2, 1941 in Gary, Indiana. He married the love of his life, Ina (nee Hooker), on September 23 in Portage. Thomas retired from US Steel after many years of service. He was a motorcycle enthusiast and enjoyed...
Donald "Don The Mailman" Urbanek
Aug 26, 2014
Donald H. Urbanek "Don the Mailman", age 71, of Portage and formerly of Lake Station passed away Tuesday August 26, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Don was born January 14, 1943 in Gary, Indiana to the late Leo and Catherine Urbanek. Don retired from the US Postal Service after many years as a carrier in Aetna, Miller...
Robert L. Burns
Aug 26, 2014
Robert "Bob" L. Burns, age 84, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, August 26, 2014. He was born on April 8, 1930 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to the late Theodore and Violet Burns. On September 24, 1950 Bob married the love of his life, Wilma Farmer in Joplin, Missouri. They came to Hobart in 1981 where Bob worked as an Editor...
Patricia L. Dixon
Aug 25, 2014
Patricia L. Dixon, age 81, of Hobart passed away Monday August 25, 2014 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born March 25, 1933 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Helen (Newton) Collins. She was a lifelong area resident, a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of 61 years...
Jean "Gina" Reed
Aug 25, 2014
Jean "Gina" Reed of Valparaiso, Indiana, and formerly of Hobart, Indiana, and Palm Desert, California, died peacefully on Monday evening, August 25, 2014, in Valparaiso. Jean was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Jean was the wife of the late John J. Reed M.D. She is survived by her brother, Attorney John G. Spatuzza of Chicago, her daughter Marilyn (Rory...
Eugene Dorsey, Jr.
Aug 25, 2014
EUGENE W. DORSEY, JR., age 74, of Lake Station and formerly a longtime Calumet City resident, passed away August 25, 2014 at Porter Regional Hospital. He was born on February 18, 1940 and was employed at US Steel as a steelworker. Eugene enjoyed fishing and was a huge Chicago White Sox fan. He will be remembered as a loving husband,...
Ronald E. Ellison
Aug 24, 2014
Ronald E. Ellison, age 78, of Portage passed away Sunday August 24, 2014 in his home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born August 17, 1936 in Hammond, Indiana to John William and Sally Mae (Thompson) Ellison. Ronald retired as a security guard for NBD First Chicago Bank. Ronald enjoyed Nascar and used to race stock cars at Illiana Motor...
Karen Marie Hensley
Aug 24, 2014
Karen Marie Hensley, age 51, of Chicago, Illinois was born on January 23, 1963 and passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Karen is survived by her two sons, Christopher (Michelle) Sanchez, Hobart, IN and Jeffery (Melissa) Hensley, IL; grandsons, Isaiah Sanchez, Caleb Sanchez, Dante Hensley and Shawn Hensley; sisters, Tammy Berg, Colleen Sawyer, Vicky Erbes and Glenda Hensley; many...
Jonathan W. Gibson
Aug 23, 2014
Jonathan W. Gibson, age 39 of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born on July 7, 1975 Hobart, Indiana. He graduated from Andrean High School, Class of 1993. Jon worked at Horseshoe Casino as a Dealer. He was an avid bowler, bowling in many leagues. Jon also loved fishing, softball, the San Francisco Giants and golfing. He...
