Billy "Bj" Joe Handley
Jun 3, 2014
Billy Joe "BJ" Handley, age 70, of Lake Station passed away in his home on Tuesday June 3, 2014 with his wife at his side. BJ was born May 8, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to Violet Handley. BJ was a retired member of Operating Engineer Local Union #150, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of American...
Gillus H. Partin
Jun 1, 2014
Gillus H. Partin, age 72 of Portage passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014. He was born on July 25, 1941 in Four Mile, Kentucky to the late Matt and Zella Partin. He retired from Mittal Steel where he had worked as a Crane Operator. He is survived by 2 sons, Matthew Partin of Portage, IN; Richard Partin of Portage, IN;...
Jacqueline Z. Sofranoff
May 31, 2014
Jacqueline Zavada-Sofranoff Age76 passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. James Medical Center in Olympia Fields, Illinois. She was born on January 24, 1938 to the late Stanley and Agnes (nee Tomak) Zavada in Gary, Indiana. Jacqueline was a woman of many trades and talents. She worked for Sunbeam Manufacture in Gary, was a Real Estate Agent for Campbell...
Edward Eugene Rippe
May 31, 2014
Edward Eugene Rippe, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. He was born on August 28, 1941 to the late Albert and Lillian Rippe. He was a jack of all trades and his sense of humor will be sorely missed by those who loved him. Edward is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Rippe; sons, Mike Rippe...
Dolores Mary Kasch
May 29, 2014
Dolores Mary Kasch (nee Lis) age 79 of Hobart passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by both parents and loving husband, Herbert Kasch. She leaves to cherish her memories one sister, Emily Line, 5 children, Bob (Laura) Kasch, Carol (Rob) Luken, Debbie Fields, John (Justine) Kasch, Jerry (Sue Fekete) Kasch, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren....
Robert A. Hepler
May 26, 2014
ROBERT A. HEPLER, 78, of Chesterton, and formerly a longtime Lake Station resident, died on Monday, May 26, 2014. Robert worked at US Steel as a Superintendent in the Sheet and Tin Mill until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed taking fishing charters and family fishing vacations. He was a member of American Legion 260 Horseshoe League and will be...
Sharon K. Mathis
May 25, 2014
SHARON K. MATHIS, age 66, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born in Gary on October 27, 1947 to Merle and Goldie Bellinger. She was a graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1965. Sharon will be remembered as a loving mother. She is survived by her daughter, Merlene (James L.) Banks of Hobart; 3 brothers,...
John Gauder Jr.
May 25, 2014
John Gauder, Jr., 90, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on May 25, 2014. He is survived by his wife Marlin (Pope), daughter Nancy Gauder, son John (Tami) Gauder, III , daughter-in-law Barbara Gauder, sisters Pauline (Wenzel) Augustian, Suzanne (Robert) Bailey, Beth (Alden) Kunnemann, sister-in-law Shirley (Bill) Hahn, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was...
Albert Kelley Landrum
May 24, 2014
Albert Kelley Landrum Age 44, of Chicago, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born on December 29, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to Kelley and Alfena (nee Gayhart) Landrum. He is survived by his five loving children; mother Alfena Landrum; four brothers and sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Kelley...
John K. Levack
May 24, 2014
John K. Levack, age 93, of Portage, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014. John was born in Airdrie, Scotland on January 15, 1921 to the late John and Isabella (nee Mac Kay) Levack. He proudly served his country in WW II in Europe in the United States Army. On February 22, 1944 John married the love of his life Evelyn...
Evelyn F. Boomsma
May 23, 2014
Evelyn F. Boomsma, age 63, of Knox and formerly of Portage passed away Friday May 23, 2014 at the Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Evelyn was born June 21, 1950 in Harvey, IL to the late Jacob and Betty (Willie) Jager. Evelyn was a waitress that retired from the Bremen House Restaurant in Tinley Park, IL. She raised four children...
Vaidia L. "Vada" Sharpin
May 22, 2014
VAIDIA "VADA" L . SHARPIN, age 93, of Portage, and formerly a longtime Lake Station resident, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. She was born in Crown Point on October 2, 1920 to Joseph and Isabella Kentner. Vada was a member of the South Haven Salvation Army Church and will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She was...
Frieda M. Craig
May 20, 2014
Frieda M. Craig, age 84 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. She was born on May 17, 1930 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late James and Harriet Bell. Frieda graduated from Wheeler High School. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church of New Chicago. Frieda was a resident of Brentwood Assisted Living and was...
Joseph W. "Joe" Matan
May 19, 2014
Joseph W. "Joe" Matan, Sr., age 79 of Gary passed away Monday, May 19, 2014. He was born on April 5, 1935 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Anna Matan (nee Kowal). Joe graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1953. He went on to work as a Detective for the Gary Police Dept and then the U.S....
Anna Good
May 18, 2014
ANNA GOOD (GOTTSCHLING), age 96, of Portage, and formerly of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014. She was born in Gary on August 1, 1917 to Samuel and Sarah Gottschling. Anna was employed for over 20 years at Wonder Bread Bakery and then as a donut maker at Corey Bros. Bakery for many years. She was a member...
Helen Gonzalez
May 17, 2014
Helen Gonzalez, age 85, of Portage, passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at St. Mary Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 19, 1928 to the late Delfina and Everardo Rodriguez. Helen is survived by her children, Carol (Witold) Lesniewski, Elizabeth (Rodolfo) Martinez and Debra (Eric) Peterson; grandchildren, Robert Anderson, Stacey Martinez, Marcin Lesniewski and Megan...
Edwin O'Neil Stout, Sr.
May 17, 2014
Edwin O'Neil Stout Sr.,age 90, of Portage passed away Saturday, May 17, 2014 at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Systems Hospital in Matoon, Illinois. Edwin was a retired supervisor at Nipsco and proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II, he was a member of the American Legion and the VFW in Southern Indiana He will...
Herman W. Jacobson
May 16, 2014
Herman W. Jacobson "Jake", age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at his residence. He was born May 30, 1939 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Carmie and Lorraine Jacobson. Jake retired in 1996 from Nipsco after 37 years of service. He was a member of the Lake Station Jaycees and Redeemer Lutheran Church where he...
Anna-Marie Dixon
May 16, 2014
Anna-Marie Endwright Dixon passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at Porter Regional Hospital from a massive heart attack and will be dearly missed by her family, friends, neighbors and colleagues. Anna-Marie was born June 12, 1944 in Bloomington, Indiana to the proud parents of John Endwright and Martha Ann Fiscus Endwright, the oldest of three children. She was preceded in...
Glenn D. Jennings
May 14, 2014
GLENN D. JENNINGS, age 68, of Valparaiso, died Tuesday, May 13, 2014. Glenn was born in Lake City, TN on September 28, 1945. He served his country in the Army National Guard and retired from the Army Reserves. Glenn was a faithful member of Eastlake Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He was also active in the Gideons...
