Rev. David L. Felton
Sep 16, 2014
REV. DAVID L. FELTON, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 29, 1942 to the late George, Sr. and Evelyn Felton. He served his country in the US Army and was a retiree of Illinois Bell in Chicago. David was a member of Advancing Christ Kingdom...
Geraldine A. Wierzbicki
Sep 13, 2014
Geraldine A. Wierzbicki (nee Walsh), age 84, of Portage, Indiana and formerly of Chicago passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014 peacefully at home. She was born on February 5, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ray and Rose Walsh. Geraldine is survived by her sons, Bruce (Leslie) Wierzbicki and Wayne (Charmaine) Wierzbicki; grandchildren, Michael F. (Dawn) Wierzbicki, Amanda Wierzbicki,...
Marie Loretta Kirkendorfer
Sep 12, 2014
Marie "Loretta" Kirkendorfer Lakes of the Four Seasons, IN Marie Loretta Kirkendorfer, age 94, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed on Friday, September 12, 2014 peacefully in her own home according to her wishes. Loretta was born July 19, 1920 in Gary, IN to the late Ernest and Camilla (nee Ormes) Hasch. On November 23, 1946 Loretta married...
Carmen Sue Walker
Sep 9, 2014
Carmen Sue Walker (nee Polk), age 55 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. She was born on September 12, 1958 to the late John and Barbara Polk. She is survived by two sons, Jason Walker of Hobart, IN; Shawn Walker of Hobart, IN; one brother, Daryl (Lucy) Polk of Fort Gibson, OK; three grandchildren, Molly Walker, Antonio Noel,...
James Jongsma
Sep 9, 2014
JAMES JONGSMA, age 85, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 19, 1929 in Munster, Indiana. James served as a Military Police Corporal in the Marines. He was retired from Inland Steel as a technician. James was very active in Portage 1st United Methodist Church since 1957. He...
James "Mickey" Holley
Sep 9, 2014
James "Mickey" Holley, age 64 of Rensselaer passed away Tuesday, September 9, 2014. He was born on August 4, 1950 in Bremen, Alabama to the late James L. and Lela Mae Holley. One sister, Gwenda Holley preceded him in death. James retired from the U.S. Navy where he had worked as a photographer. He was a member and served as...
Stephen "Duck" "Cheese" Levenson
Sep 9, 2014
Stephen "Duck" "Cheese" Levenson, age 65, of Miller Beach passed away Tuesday September 9, 2014 in his home. Steve was born March 5, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Harry and Tillie (Davis) Levenson. Steve was a Steelworker that retired from Arcelor Mittal (Bethlehem) Steel. Steve loved golfing and was a member of the Gary Rugby Club and the...
Madelyn M Carrel
Sep 9, 2014
MADELYN M. CARREL, age 66, a longtime Lake Station, IN resident passed away September 9, 2014. She was born to the late William "Pat" and Gladys Carrel on February 12, 1948 in Gary, Indiana. Madelyn worked as a railroad yard clerk at E.J.&E. Railroad until the time of her retirement. She will be remembered by her family as a wonderful...
Noelia Cruz
Sep 9, 2014
Noelia Cruz, age 68, of Portage passed away Tuesday September 9, 2014 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Noelia was born June 23, 1946 in Reynosa, Mexico to the late Horacio and Nazaria (Barrera) Ramos. Noelia worked for the Mason Law Firm in Gary and then the Portage Township Schools for 33 years as a secretary. Noelia was...
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...
