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,...
Jose S. Rosillo
Jan 4, 2015
Jose S. Rosillo, age 82, of Hobart passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart following a brief illness. Jose was born February 7, 1932 in La Moncada, GTO, Mexico to the late Baltazar and A. Eulalia (Cervantes) Rosillo. Jose was a retired Steel Mill Process Operator with Inland/Arcelor Mittal Steel. Jose was a...
Carole A. Woods
Jan 3, 2015
Carole A. Woods, age 71, of Hebron, former Hobart resident, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Saint Anthony's Hospice Center in Crown Point. Carole was born on May 22, 1943 to the late Chester and Stella (nee Matuszewski) Dziubla in Gary, Indiana. She was a retired Key Punch Operator for US Steel. On May 5, 1979 Carole married Zygmund...
Donna L. O'Melia
Jan 3, 2015
DONNA L. O'MELIA, age 87, was reunited with our Lord January 3, 2015. Donna was born July 7, 1927, to George and Ida Kewley (nee Saunders) in Gary Indiana. She graduated from Hobart High School with honors in 1945. Donna was a life member of the VFW Auxiliary Post 9923. Donna loved crossword puzzles, her 'cowboy' western shows and loved...
Robert Allan Cole
Jan 1, 2015
Robert Allan Cole, age 61, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. He was born on November 18, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Eugene and Martha Cole. Robert retired from U.S. Steel after 38 years. He proudly dedicated his spare time volunteering as a sponsor for Alcoholics Anonymous. He is survived by his sons, Christopher (Michelle...
Marilane Schroeder
Jan 1, 2015
Marilane C. Schroeder, age 63 of Yorkville, Illinois passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015. She was born on July 15, 1951 in Gary, Indiana to the late Theodore and Anita Schroeder. She was a former Plainfield resident. Marilane grew up in Hobart, Indiana and graduated from Hobart High School in 1969. She went on to earn her nursing degree from...
James Dale "Jim" Medley
Dec 31, 2014
James Dale Medley, age 56 of Portage passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014. He was born on June 13, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. James was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved his family and and had a big heart. He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Erlene Medley of Portage, IN; one brother, Thomas...
Betty Hamscher
Dec 31, 2014
BETTY M. HAMSCHER, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at Saint Mary Medical Center. Betty was born on May 5, 1929 to Raymond and Edna Leavitt. She moved to Indiana in 1964 where she raised her family. She was a proud mother, grandmother and great grandmother. At 85, Betty was as funny, quick-witted, and smart as...
Edna "Clara" Cook
Dec 31, 2014
Edna "Clara" (nee Taylor) Cook, age 89, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, December 31, 2014. She was born on April 7, 1925 in Red Bay, Alabama to the late Thomas and Cora Taylor. On November 21, 1943, she married the love of her life, Samuel W. Cook. Clara is survived by her...
Rosalyn M. Galster
Dec 30, 2014
Rosalyn (Patrick) Galster: Rosalyn-lovingly known to those close to her as Bunny-passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of December 30th. She had just celebrated her 82nd birthday. She was born in Chicago to Joe and Rose Patrick (both of whom preceded her in death) but it was Lake Village, In. where she moved to as a young girl...
