Rodney Shannon
Jun 21, 2014
Rodney Shannon Portage, Indiana Age 36, passed away Saturday, June 21,2014 at Porter Regional in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was born on June 23, 1977 to Fred and Hazel Shannon in Crown Point, Indiana. Rodney was a simple man who loved to be loved and loved everyone around him. He is survived by his parents Fred and Hazel Shannon of Portage;...
Welma E. Gearhart
Jun 20, 2014
Welma E. Gearhart, age 94, of Portage, passed away Friday, June 20, 2014. She was born March 13, 1920 in Knox, Indiana to the late William and Myrtle Smith. Welma retired in 1996 after working for 30 years as a head cook for the Merrillville Community School Corporation. Welma is survived by her sons: William (Andrea) Gearhart and Howard (Phyllis)...
Clarabelle "Clara: Kostbade
Jun 20, 2014
Clarabelle "Clara" Kostbade (nee Loggie) Age 88, a lifelong resident of Hobart, IN passed away June 20, 2014 after battling a lingering illness. She was born June 29, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to late Thomas and Beulah Loggie. She was a homemaker who took pride in raising her sons, and received joy in seeing her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great...
Cecil Eugene Mcdaniel
Jun 19, 2014
Cecil Eugene McDaniel, age 64, of Otis passed entered into Heaven Thursday June 19, 2014. He was born February 6, 1950 in Pascagoula, Mississippi to James Coy and Lenora (Miller) McDaniel, Sr. Cecil was an Iron Worker who retired from Local Union #395. Cecil was the head and heart of a big family and will be greatly missed. Cecil loved...
Henry J. Kwilasz
Jun 16, 2014
Henry J. Kwilasz Age 86, of Portage passed away June 16, 2014. He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church and proudly served in the United States Air force. He is survived by his brother; John (Patricia) Kwilasz, three sisters; Loretta Nickovilk, Pat Milich and Geraldine Prather, numerous nieces and nephews and other loving family members and...
William J. "Bill" Courtright
Jun 16, 2014
William J. "Bill" Courtright, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 16, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born July 20, 1930 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William and Bertha Courtright. Enlisting in the Army at the age of 16, Bill proudly served his country in the 23rd Infantry Combat Team and 37th Combat Engineer Company...
M. Loraine Claussen
Jun 13, 2014
M. Loraine Claussen (nee Shipley), age 89 of Crown Point passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born on January 9, 1925 in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Bert and Thelma Shipley. She enjoyed knitting and genealogy. She is survived by her daughter, Diane L. Keeney of Crown Point, IN; her son, Howard (Elizabeth) Claussen of NC; 5...
Lola R. Autry
Jun 13, 2014
LOLA R. AUTRY, age 85, of Portage, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014. She was born in Kentucky and had been an area resident for many years. Lola was a faithful member of Central Ave. Church of God in Portage for almost 50 years. She enjoyed making dolls and loved her two toy poodles. She will be deeply missed. She...
Chester M. Aydelotte
Jun 12, 2014
Chester Maris Aydelotte, Jr.age 94, of Portage, IN entered heaven June 12, 2014. He was born June 6, 1920 in Gary, IN, the son of Chester Maris Aydelotte and Margaret (Benz) Aydelotte. Chester's early years were spent in Glen Park, Chesterton, & East Gary, IN where he graduated from Edison High School in 1938. During the tough times of the...
Ronald Leon Petri, Sr.
Jun 12, 2014
Ronald Leon Petri, Sr. "Ronnie", age 56, of Gary passed away June 12, 2014. Ronnie was born July 22, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Vivian (Stokes) Petri. Ronnie was a handyman who loved playing Bingo, fishing, mowing grass, and playing with children. Ronnie is survived by his two sons Michael (Brandy) Petri and Ronnie Petri, Jr....
Brenda Rippe
Jun 12, 2014
Brenda Rippe (Cook), age 67, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was born June 23, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Arnold and Pauline Cook. Brenda was a member of the Glen Park Eagles Chapter 2413 and loved bingo and crafts. She graduated from River Forest High School in 1965 and spent her career working as...
Retta June Andrews
Jun 11, 2014
Retta June Andrews, age 90 passed away peacefully at Brownsburg Meadows Health Care Facility on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She retired from R & L Department store, was a former member of Eagles and a beautician in Mt. Carmel, IL. Retta is survived by daughter, DeLana (Charles) Romanenko of Avon, IN; 2 sisters, Gwen Huff and Joyce Caldwell; 6 grandchildren;...
Charles E. Mclellan
Jun 10, 2014
Charles E. McLellan "Chuckles" Age 61, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his childhood residence in Portage. He was a retired forklift operator at Pre-coat Metal in Portage. Chuck will be remembered as a loving brother, uncle, and a special brother to his friends. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan, loved hunting, fishing, and partying……. "Give a man...
Lois M Garrison Russell
Jun 9, 2014
Lois M Garrison Russell (nee Mander), age 91, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. She was born April 1, 1923 in Garyton, Indiana to the late John and Molly Mander. Lois is survived by her husband, Harold Russell; sons, Bruce (Carolyn) Garrison, Brent (Margaret) Garrison; step son, Thomas (Linda ) Russell; grandchildren, Arthur James Garrison, Elizabethanne Bentley, Joanna...
Alma Milisavljevic
Jun 9, 2014
Alma Milisavljevic (nee Wolf), age 100 of Hobart passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 9, 2014. She was born on January 12, 1914 in Moscow, Russia to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Wolf. Alma was preceded in death by her Loving Husband Mirko in 2011. Alma is survived by three children, Loving Daughter, Angela Spurling, Hobart, Violette...
Andrew Michael Peksenak
Jun 9, 2014
Andrew Michael Peksenak "Tiny" Age 40 of Portage passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1973 to the late John Joseph and Linda Ann Peksenak in Hobart, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing and swimming at Yogi Bear Park. He will be remembered as a loving brother, uncle and friend. Andrew is survived by his brother, David...
Fred J. Schmidt
Jun 6, 2014
Fred J Schmidt, age 86, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. He was born June 16, 1927 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Gwendlyn Schmidt. Fred retired from Nispco in 1987 after 38 years of service to the company. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Notre Dame fan. Fred is survived by his beloved wife,...
Kimberly S. Chavez
Jun 6, 2014
Kimberly S. Chavez, age 50, of Portage passed from this life into the presence of her Lord on Friday June 6, 2014. Kimmy was born April 19, 1964 in Gary Indiana to Charles and Marianna (Czilli) Eidman. She was assistant finance manager for Dr. Frederick Fedorchak. Kimmy loved riding her pink Harley and enjoying life with her children, grandchildren and...
Kenneth Stanley
Jun 4, 2014
KENNETH W. STANLEY, age 64, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away June 4, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Hobart High School and then served his country in the US Army. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, especially in his motorhome. He worked as a bus driver for the School City of Hobart for many years....
Kathleen A. Anderson
Jun 3, 2014
KATHLEEN A. ANDERSON, age 65, of Hobart, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She courageously battled Scleroderma for over 15 years. Kathy was a lifetime Hobart resident and a 1967 graduate of Hobart High School. She married Ronald Anderson on April 3, 1970 at St. Bridget Church, where...
