Sharron L. Kochan
Apr 27, 2014
Sharron L. Kochan, age 73 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Sunday, April 27, 2014. She was born on August 7, 1940 in Madison, Wisconsin to the late Ralph and Vivian Lavey. Sharron was a homemaker but also worked for the Better Business Bureau, Ross Care Clinic and as a Hair Stylist. She also served as a volunteer for...
Ray Arocho, Jr.
Apr 24, 2014
REINALDO ANTONIO "RAY" AROCHO, Jr., age 57, of Portage, passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014. He was born on April 20, 1957 in Gary, Indiana. Ray will be deeply missed.
Ray is survived by his mother, Irene (Angel M.) Ortiz; 7 siblings; many nieces, nephews, and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his...
Joyce Elaine Crowe
Apr 24, 2014
Joyce Elaine Crowe (Nee Schavey), age 84, of Portage passed away Thursday April 24, 2014 in the St. Mary Medical Center. Joyce was born September 18, 1929 in Hobart to the Late Carl and Doris (Rowe) Schavey. Joyce taught first grade at Gary Lutheran School for 5 years and then at Solon-Robinson Elementary School for 22 years prior to...
Hailey Marie Bradburn
Apr 22, 2014
Hailey Marie Bradburn, precious infant daughter of Jason and Crystal Bradburn, was born Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 11:26 am and passed away at 2:40 pm that same day at St Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Hailey leaves to cherish her memory her parents, Jason and Crystal (Jameson) Bradburn; sister, Victoria Ann Bradburn; grandparents, Kimberly (Jim) Renn, Kevin...
William James "Bill" Williamson
Apr 21, 2014
William James "Bill" Williamson, age 68 of Valparaiso passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born on August 3, 1945 in Gary, Indiana to the late Elmer Spencer and Jean Williamson. He served his country in the U.S. Marines. Bill worked as a Truck Driver for Liberty Enterprises. He enjoyed fishing, camping and his family.
He...
Robert W. "Rob" Isakson
Apr 21, 2014
Robert W. "Rob" Isakson, age 56 of Hobart passed away Monday, April 21, 2014. He was born on April 22, 1957 in Gary Indiana. Rob was a lifetime Hobart resident and a lifetime member of Augustana Lutheran Church. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1975. Rob was the owner and operator of Isakson Motor Sales. He was also...
Edward M. Quillen
Apr 20, 2014
EDWARD M. QUILLEN, age 85, of Portage, formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014. He was born on July 12, 1928 to the late Oliver and Sally Quillen. Edward served his country in the United States Army and was a retiree of Ford Motor Co. after 35 years of service in Maintenance and Clean Up Department. Edward...
Blanche Eckhard
Apr 18, 2014
BLANCHE ECKHARD, age 88, of Portage, passed away Friday, April 18, 2014. She was born in Greenfield, TN on October 22, 1925. Blanche was a longtime Portage resident and a very involved member of Grace Church of the Nazarene in Portage. Blanche will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
She is survived by...
Ryken Merritt Moralez
Apr 18, 2014
Ryken Merritt Moralez, the precious son of Heather and Jeffery Moralez was born Friday April 18, 2014 at 5:02 am and passed away at 5:28 am at Porter Regional Hospital. A beautiful 6 pound 11 ounce 20 inch long baby boy will be greatly missed by his loving family.
Ryken leaves to cherish his memory his parents...
William R. "Bill" Lesenyie
Apr 15, 2014
William R. "Bill" Lesenyie, Triple G, age 92 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, April 15, 2014. He was born on January 30, 1922 in Punxsutawney, PA to the late Andrew and Rose Lesenyie. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus MSGR Ryder Council #4047 and the American Legion Post #20 in Crown Point. He was also a...
Verna L. Mccoy
Apr 14, 2014
Verna L. McCoy, age 97 of Valparaiso passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. She was born on December 14, 1916 in Marion, Ohio to the late Vernal and Marie Brady. She was a longtime Lake and Porter County resident. Verna worked as a Homemaker raising her family.
She is survived by 3 daughters, Sandra (Tom) Crowe of...
Janice Willoughby
Apr 13, 2014
Janice Willoughby (nee Childress) age 76, of Hobart, passed away April 13, 2014 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born on March 21, 1938 in Muhlenberg, Kentucky. One of her greatest joys in life was tending to the garden in her yard.
She is survived by her children, Dennis L. Willoughby, Martha M. (Steven) Garner and...
Cecil E. Melton
Apr 13, 2014
Cecil E Melton, age 85, of Portage, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014. He was born on May 21,1928 to the late Samuel and Cora Jane (nee Vanderwater) Melton in East Gary. On February 25, 1956 Cecil married the love of his life Barbara Montgomery in East Gary. He served his country in the US Army and was a...
Patricia R. Caplinger
Apr 9, 2014
Patricia "Pat" Caplinger, age 85, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014. Pat was born to the late Cyllus and Erma (Nee Shepard) Rosser on February 12, 1929 in Terre Haute, IN. She married Milford R. Caplinger on August 28, 1948 in Gary, IN. Pat had been a resident of Portage for the last 52 years. She was...
Helen J. Groshon
Apr 9, 2014
Helen J. Groshon (Nee Gray), age 87, of Lake Station passed away April 9, 2014. She was born January 31, 1927 in London, Kentucky to the late Forester and Birtha (Nee Gambell) Gray. She was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Portage and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.Helen is...
Lawrence Charles Auksel, Sr.
Apr 8, 2014
Lawrence C. Auksel, Sr., age 67, of Portage passed away Tuesday April 8, 2014 at the Porter Hospital, Portage Campus. He was born December 12, 1946 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Pete and Ethel (Hoyne) Auksel, Sr. Lawrence was a pipe fitter retiring from Inland Steel. He was an US Army Veteran proudly serving his country...
Claude "Okie" Sangster
Apr 8, 2014
Claude R. "Okie" Sangster, age 87 of Hobart, Indiana passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2014 following an extended illness. He was born May 17, 1926 in Alma, Arkansas to the late Claude and Alma (Lonsbury) Sangster. Claude retired from US Steel as a supervisor in the Rolling Mill following 43 years of service. Okie loved to travel and one...
Josephine Ennis
Apr 7, 2014
Josephine "Josie" Ennis (nee McGoldrick), age 86, of Lake Station passed away April 7, 2014. She was born August 4, 1927 in Glasgow, Scotland to the late Stephen and Maria McGoldrick. Josephine married the love of her life, Bernard "Scottie" Ennis, on April 26, 1954 in Scotland. They moved to Lake Station (East Gary)...
Laverne D. Meinert
Apr 7, 2014
Laverne D. Meinert, age 82 of Hobart passed away Monday, April 7, 2014. He was born on May 2, 1931 in Davis, Illinois to the late Theodore and Vera Meinert. Vern was a dedicated member of Hobart Lions Club and recipient of the W.P. Woods Fellowship Award of Indiana; a...
David Alan Schultz
Apr 6, 2014
David A. Schultz, age 63, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on July 30, 1950 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harry and Miriam Schultz. David retired from Landmark Sign Company and was a member of the IBEW local 697 and the Izaak...
