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...
Mary Ritter
Jul 14, 2014
Mary Ritter, age 86 of Hobart, Indiana passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. She was born on February 9, 1928 in Gary, Indiana to the late Stevan and Eva Churchia. On August 10, 1946, she married the love of her life, Edward Ritter. In the late 1950, while her husband Ed was injured and unable to work for two years...
Albert T. Mason
Jul 13, 2014
Albert T. Mason age 69 of Hobart passed away Sunday July 13, 2014 at the Vibra Hospital in Crown Point, Indiana. Albert was born June 20, 1945 in Houston, TX to the late Albert and Clara Mason. Albert was a retired train attendant for Amtrack with 34 years of service. Albert loved playing football, basketball and tennis. Albert is a...
Margaret L. Dean
Jul 12, 2014
Margaret L. Dean, age 90, of St. John and formerly of Portage, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was born on October 24, 1923 in Temple, Pennsylvania to the late Laurence and Florence Viering. Margaret retired in 1983 after working for 19 years as a letter carrier for the U.S. Post Office in East Chicago. She was especially proud...
Alexander James Michnik
Jul 9, 2014
Alexander James Michnik, age 51, of Hobart Passed away in his home on Wednesday July 9, 2014. Alex was born November 18, 1962 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Alexander Walter and Julie Marie (Visnyak) Michnik. Alex was a former employee of Teibel's Family Restaurant. Alex enjoyed good food, candies of all kinds, collecting coins and jewelry. Alex is survived...
Thomas Anthony Riggers
Jul 8, 2014
Age 35, passed away on July 8, 2014 in Flagstaff, Arizona. Thomas was born on February 10, 1979 to Sherman E. and Janet E. (nee Dickson) Riggers in Hobart. Thomas worked for Gardiner Interiors doing floor coverings. Thomas was an avid speaker, enjoyed fishing, hunting and being with his family. He is survived by parents; Sherman E and Janet E....
Mary Ann Kuechenberg
Jul 7, 2014
Mary Ann Kuechenberg, age 83, of Highland, passed away Monday, July 7, 2014. She was born on November 3, 1930 in Gary, Indiana to the late Ture and Christina Soderquist. On November 26, 1949 Mary Ann married the love of her life, Alfred Kuechenberg . She enjoyed working puzzles and playing Yahtzee with her sister. Above all, she cherished the...
Aimi Lea Dickerson
Jul 6, 2014
Aimi L. Dickerson, age 29, of Portage, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014. She was born on July 19, 1984 in Merrillville, Indiana. Aimi will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, grand-daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Aimi is survived by her parents , Mike and Vicki Cicillian of Valparaiso; sons, Dylan and Dakota Dickerson; grandparents, William and Darlene...
Mary Lou Shaffer
Jul 6, 2014
Mary Lou Shaffer, age 96, of Princeton, Illinois and formerly of Portage, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at Colonial Hall nursing home in Princeton. She was born on April 27, 1918 in Janesville, Illinois to the late Harry and Sylvia Taylor. She married Leo A. Shaffer on February 2, 1950. Mary Lou retired in 1975 from the Merrillville...
Jon Lindholm
Jul 5, 2014
JON ROBERT LINDHOLM, age 54, of LaPorte, passed away Saturday, July 5, 2014 at the Franciscan Hospice. He was a lifetime area resident and a member of Augustana Lutheran Church. He had a special place in his heart for animals and was a member of the ASPCA. Jon was an avid movie fan and loved music and theatre. He will...
Brenford Edward "Brent" Sergent
Jul 4, 2014
Brenford Edward Sergent, age 92 of Portage, passed away Friday, July 4, 2014. He was born on December 2, 1921 in Birch River, West Virginia to the late Lew and Caroline Sergent. He served his country in the U.S. Army as a Staff Sgt. from 1942 to 1945 and received a certificate for his outstanding acts of merit against the...
Chris Niloff Jr.
Jul 3, 2014
Chris Niloff Jr., age 84 of Highland, Illinois formerly a longtime Portage resident passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was born on February 8, 1930 in Gary, Indiana to the late Christ and Rose Niloff. Chris served his country in the U.S. Army and was a former member of the American Legion Post #100 in Lake Station. He retired...
