Luella M. Jacobs
Aug 3, 2014
Luella M. Jacobs, age 83 a longtime Portage resident passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. She was born on January 13, 1931 in Winimac, Indiana to the late Milo Clifford and Sylvia S. Archer. Luella worked at Portage Central Elementary School from 1961-1968 and also as an Inspector for the Anderson Company retiring in 1993 after 25 years of service....
Thomas Morgan
Aug 3, 2014
THOMAS H. MORGAN, age 76, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. He was a longtime resident of the Midwest and came from California. Thomas was born on March 19, 1938 in Jamestown, NY to the late Howard and Sue Morgan. He served in the US Air Force and owned and operated a home inspection business. Thomas married Patricia...
Joseph William Urbanik
Jul 30, 2014
Don't give up…Don't ever give up, may have been the inspirational words of the great Jim Valvano, however they also exemplify the spirit and fight of Joseph William Urbanik. Joe passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014. He was a caring, compassionate, occasionally stubborn man who was always willing to go the extra mile to help out others around him....
Cecelia Oglesby
Jul 30, 2014
Age 97, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Brentwood in Hobart. She was born on June 25, 1917 in Hartford, Wisconsin to the late John and Elizabeth (Rafenstein) Strupp and was a retired self-employed beautician. Cecelia is survived by her nephew; Francis Monroe in Hobart and sister in law, Maxine Cohlmeyer. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Nicholas Brandon Stucker
Jul 30, 2014
Nicholas Brandon Stucker, age 28, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday July 30, 2014. Nicholas was born March 30, 1986 in Merrillville, Indiana to Eric and Lynnore. Nick loved riding his motorcycle, playing pool and spending time with his friends and family. He was an equipment operator for Harsco Minerals. Nick is survived his parents Eric and Tracy Stucker...
Sherry G Lange
Jul 29, 2014
Sherry G. Hinkle-Lange, age 53 of Portage passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2014. She was born on January 24, 1961 in Hillsborough County, Florida to the late Odell and Mary Hinkle. Sherry's greatest joy in life was spending time with her beloved family and friends. Sherry is survived by her children, Richard (Laurie) Hinkle, Teresa Lange, Brandy Lange- Gales and...
Paul E. House
Jul 27, 2014
Paul Edward House Pittsburg, IL Age 83, passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2014 in West Frankfort, Illinois. He was born on November 12, 1930 in Oxly, MO to the late Frank and Nannie (nee Bridgeforth) House. On October 20, 1947 Paul married the love of his life Ann Arvesta (nee Fantz) House; who preceded him in death on July...
Dennis Loren Nelson
Jul 26, 2014
Dennis Loren Nelson, age 68 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Saturday, July 26, 2014. He was born on January 15, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to the late Dacre L. and Dorothy L. Nelson-Krull. He retired from U.S. Steel where he had worked as a Carpenter. He was a member of the Hobart Historical Society. Dennis enjoyed woodworking, genealogy, projects...
Ethel Mae Krohn
Jul 26, 2014
Ethel M. Krohn, age 87, of Hobart passed away Saturday July 26, 2014 at Miller's Merry Manor in Portage. Ethel was born June 16, 1927 in Elyria, OH to the late Louis and Verna (Bodolay) Keleman. Ethel was a retired RN, trained at St Mary Mercy in Gary and was an OB nurse there for many years. She also worked...
Thelma "Jeannie" Kedziora
Jul 26, 2014
Thelma "Jeannie" Kedziora, age 61, of Grovertown passed away Saturday July 26, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Jeannie was born July 24, 1953 in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Franklin and Martha (Holden) Ghorley. Jeannie was a receiving clerk working at the Town and Country Market in Portage for 28 years. Jeannie was the first woman to...
Kenneth "Randy" Randall Brewer
Jul 25, 2014
Kenneth "Randy" Randall Brewer II, age 35 of Crown Point passed away on Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born in Valparaiso, Indiana on June 19, 1979. Randy worked for Midwest Pipe Coating as a Laborer. He enjoyed motorcyces, roller skating, coin collecting and collecting baseball cards and other collectibles. He is survived by his father, Kenneth R. Brewer of...
Mildred F. Vowels
Jul 24, 2014
Mildred F. Vowels, Age 86, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, July 24, 2014. She was born on July 7, 1928 to Oscar and Mabel Hartline in Jonesboro, IL. Mildred had been a Northwest Indiana resident for over 60 years. She had been a faithful member of Central Baptist Church for many years and was a seamstress at Knitting Mill Specialties...
Madison Kay Holt
Jul 23, 2014
Madison Kay Holt, age 1 month, of Portage passed away Wednesday July 23, 2014. She was born May 27, 2014 in Hobart, Indiana to Catherine Miller and Timothy Holt. Madison was a precious spirit that left us too soon. Madison is survived by her loving parents Catherine and Timothy of Portage; a brother Timothy Holt, Jr. at home; grandparents Gordon...
Maxie B. Morris
Jul 22, 2014
Maxie Bernard Morris, age 81, of New Chicago passed away Tuesday July 22, 2014 at the Porter Regional Hospital. Maxie was born April 17, 1933 in Philpot, Kentucky to the late Bernard and Audrey Mae (Pulliam) Morris. Maxie served his country in the U.S. Army. He retired as a Control Room Operator from NIPSCO after 32 years of service where...
Ann Arvesta House
Jul 21, 2014
Ann Arvesta House (nee Fantz)Pittsburg, IL Age 86, passed away on July 21, 2014 in Pittsburg, IL surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 23, 1928 to the late Gerald and Bertha (nee Brosman) Fantz. On October 20, 1947 Ann married the love of her life Paul E. House. Ann will be remembered as a loving wife,...
Diamond Cody Cooper
Jul 21, 2014
Diamond Cody Cooper, age 19, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014. He was born on January 4, 1995 in Hobart, Indiana to Roy Boy and Debra Cooper. Cody was currently the owner of Roy Boy's Badlands Tattoo Shop in Gary. He enjoyed riding BMX Bikes and motorcycles and started riding them when he was just three years...
Adam Christopher Mcdowell
Jul 20, 2014
Adam Christopher McDowell Hobart, Indiana Age 34, passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014. He was born on October 28, 1979 to Earl W. and Kimberly (nee Burnside) McDowell in Valparaiso, Indiana. Adam was a 1998 Chesterton High School graduate and was a card dealer at Four Winds Casino in New Buffalo. Adam is survived by his parents; Earl W. and...
Marie C. Longacre
Jul 20, 2014
Marie C. Longacre (nee Sokit), age 89 of Crown Point/Hobart passed away Sunday, July 20, 2014. She was born on September 29, 1924 in Kulpmont, Pennsylvania to the late Anthony and Clara Sokit. She was a former resident of Tolleston. Marie was a homemaker and also worked for Sokit's Bakery and Savemore. During WWII she worked in a plant in...
Dean W. Tolliver
Jul 16, 2014
Dean W. Tolliver Chesterton, Indiana Dean W. Tolliver, age 65, a resident of Chesterton, passed away at home Wednesday, July 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 12, 1949 to the late Wayne and Violet (nee Faulkner) Tolliver in Gary, Indiana. On March 30, 1968 Dean married the love of his life, Shirley Beal in...
Gail Schmiedl
Jul 14, 2014
GAIL SCHMIEDL, age 60, of Lake Worth, FL, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014 at St. Anthony Hospital. Memorial visitation for Gail will be Friday, July 18, 2014 from 2-7 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Winfield Chapel, 10909 Randolph, Winfield/Crown Point, 46307. A memorial service will take place at 7:00 p.m. with Pastor Shawn Cornett officiating. For information, please call...
