obituaries

May 7, 2014

Josephine F. Hill (nee Boyd) age 91 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. She was born on April 9, 1923 in Kentucky to the late Henry and Nancy Lou Boyd. She was a longtime Hobart resident. She was a member of the Hobart Church of Christ and the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary of Crown Point, Chapter 80. Josephine...

May 7, 2014

William E. Martin, age 87 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born on November 20, 1926 to the late Glenn and Ruth Martin. He was a lifetime Lake Station resident and retired from Republic Steel where he had worked as a Crane man. William served his country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed the outdoors...

May 6, 2014

Francis "Franco" Angeles Santarromana, age 57, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. He was born October 4,1956 in Mandaluyong City, Phillipines to Valentin and Erlinda Santarromana. He worked as a general foreman for Morrison Construction. Francis was an avid Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs fan. He is survived by his mother, Erlinda Yaeger; loving wife, Michelle Santarromana; children,...

May 6, 2014

Brittany Annmarie Sutton, age 22, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014. She was born January 24, 1992 to Patricia Lugo. Brittany was a free spirit who loved reading, computers, and guitars. She was an especially talented artist. She will be sorely missed by those who loved her. Brittany is survived by her mother, Patricia (Jimmy Mulcahey) Lugo;...

May 6, 2014

Donald H. Cary, age 93 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, May 6, 2014 at his home. He was born on February 22, 1921 in Logan, West Virginia to the late Easter Brooke and Lona Cary. He served his country in the U.S. Navy in WWII. Donald retired from Mundell School in Hobart where he had worked as a Janitor for...

May 5, 2014

Tony Charette, age 90 of Hobart passed away peacefully on May 5, 2014. He was born on November 10, 1923 to the late Peter and Facunda Gomez. He was a proud and determined veteran, who served in the Navy during World War II at the Pacific Theater. Tony retired from Ford Motor company where he had worked as a...

May 3, 2014

Morgan J. Solomon "Moe", age 49, of Portage passed away suddenly on Saturday May 3, 2014 at his home. Morgan was born August 5, 1964 in Gary, Indiana to the late Morgan A. and Eleanor A. (Krisko) Solomon. Morgan was an employee of the Portage Meijer Store. Morgan is a member of St. Michael Byzantine Church.   He was a...

May 1, 2014

RHONDA RENEE CLARK, age 42, of Chesterton, passed away Thursday, May 1, 2014.  Rhonda was born on September 29, 1971 in Gary, IN to Damian A. and Herma Franchville.  She was a lifetime area resident.  Rhonda married Jimmy Wayne Clark, Jr. on June 9, 1991 at Deep River County Park in Hobart.  She was a member of the Calumet...

Apr 30, 2014

Lynn Edward Evans, age 84 of Portage passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. He was born on August 13, 1929 to the late Harvey and Agnes (nee Fehrenbacher) Evans in Gary Indiana. He graduated from St Joseph High School in 1947. On September 16, 1950, Lynn married the love of his life Violet Poldrugach in Gary, Indiana. He was...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...