William Joe Cooper
Mar 10, 2014
William Joe Cooper, age 52 of Portage passed away Monday, March 10, 2014. He was born on October 17, 1961 in Gary, Indiana to the late Leroy Glen and Mary Jane Cooper. He was a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and had worked as a Diesel Mechanic for many years. He is survived by his son, Matthew Cooper of Michigan City,...
Carl Edward Loman
Mar 10, 2014
Carl E. Loman, age 70, of Lake Station passed away Monday March 10, 2014 at Methodist Hospital Gary. Carl was born May 27, 1943 in Louisville, KY to the late Herbert and Bettie (Abel) Loman. Carl was a veteran of the US Army Reserves. He was a retiree of US Steel. Carl was a member of New Albany American Legion...
Jose A. Santos
Mar 9, 2014
Jose A. Santos, age 81, of Valparaiso passed away Sunday March 9, 2014 in the Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso, Indiana. Jose was a retired steelworker. He retired from LTV Steel in 1983. Jose was born March 3, 1933 in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Pablo and Concepcion (Fuentes) Santos. Jose was the Patriarch of his family and will...
Betty Jane Peek
Mar 8, 2014
Betty Jane Peek, age 84, of Portage, IN passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. She was born October 13, 1929 in Shelbyville, Tennessee to the late Enos and Julia Reed. Betty was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was loved by all who knew her. She will be greatly missed by her family and many friends. Betty is survived...
Robert J. Goudie
Mar 8, 2014
Robert J. Goudie, age 85 of Portage passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was a longtime Portage resident and was formerly of Orland Park, Illinois. He was born on August 29, 1928 in Blue Island, Illinois to the late James and Gladys Goudie. Robert served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. He worked as a Salesman for Paul...
Christopher W. Brown
Mar 7, 2014
Christopher W. Brown, 53 of Woodbridge, VA died on March 7, 2014 at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. He was born on September 25, 1960 in Indiana. With 24 years of dedication to the Prince William County Service Authority, he was the supervisor of the Meter Department. Christopher was an avid Cubs fan, and baseball was more than a sport...
Vieslava "Vesha" Waldorph
Mar 4, 2014
VIESLAVA "VESHA" WALDORPH, age 91, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. Vesha was born in Chicago on July 9, 1922 to Vincent and Frances Jarosh. She grew up in Glen Park and graduated from Lew Wallace where she was very active in student organizations. Vesha had lived in Hobart since 1954 where she was a member of Community...
David F. Dixon Jr.
Mar 4, 2014
David F. Dixon Jr. Portage, Indiana Age 66, passed away Tuesday, March 04, 2014 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born on February 25, 1948 to David F. and Beatrice (nee Sorrell) Dixon Sr. in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He was a retired Millwright from U.S. Steel, a lifetime member and a 4yr. commander of the S.A.L Post 260...
Winifred "Winnie" Schneider
Mar 4, 2014
WINIFRED J. "WINNIE" SCHNEIDER, age 69, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, March 4, 2014. She was born in Chicago, IL on May 27, 1944 to George and Philomena Workman. Winnie was a homemaker who was artistic and enjoyed crafting. She was a former honorary member of Portage Jaycees. Winnie will be deeply missed and remembered as a loving wife, mother...
David Gaughan
Mar 2, 2014
David "Davey" Gaughan Jr. Lake Station, Indiana Age 25, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2014. Davey was born on May 9, 1988 to David and Cynthia (nee Nicwander) Gaughan in Chicago, Illinois. He worked in parts and services for the Indiana Department of Transportation. Davey was an avid sports lover; he enjoyed softball, baseball, rock climbing, bean bags and golf....
Christopher Joseph Schlosser
Mar 2, 2014
Christopher Joseph Schlosser, age 82, a longtime Hobart resident passed away Sunday March 2, 2014 at his home. He was born September 15, 1931 in Jackson Heights New York to the late Michael and Betty (Lettang) Schlosser. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He retired from the Coca Cola Company where he had worked as a Service...
Paul Kenneth "Carpet Paul" Horbovetz
Feb 27, 2014
Paul Kenneth "Carpet Paul" Horbovetz, age 58 of Hobart passed away Thursday, February 27, 2014. He was born on February 1, 1956 in Gary, Indiana. Paul graduated from Lew Wallace High School, Class of 1972. He worked as a master craftsman and carpet and flooring installer. He was a Jack of all trades. Paul was a musician and flute player...
Anne T. Recupido
Feb 27, 2014
Anne Therese Recupido, age 56, of Westville ended her courageous fight with lymphoma on Thursday, February 27, 2014. Anne was born November 21, 1957 in Riverdale, Illinois to the late Frank and Eleanore (Nugent) Recupido. Anne was a loving companion, sister, and aunt. She was loved by all her family and friends and will be greatly missed. We send her...
Irvin "Ed" Cartagena Sr.
Feb 27, 2014
Irvin "Ed" Cartagena, Sr., age 53, of Lake Station passed away February 27, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 3, 1961 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Cruz and Maria Cartagena. He was a veteran of the US Navy and a member of the VFW Post #100 in Lake Station. He is survived by...
Robert Lee "Bob" Farley
Feb 26, 2014
Robert Lee "Bob" Farley, age 71 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. He was born on April 30, 1942in Marion, Kentucky to the late Jessie and Clara Farley. He worked for the City of Hobart Street Dept. for 42 years retiring in 2006. Bob was a longtime member of the Bible Baptist Church in Portage. He...
Herman "Sid" Wilson
Feb 26, 2014
Herman "Sid" Wilson, age 79 a longtime Northwest Indiana resident passed away Wednesday, February 26, 2014. He was born on January 3, 1935 in Aliceville, "Sapps", Alabama to the late Joseph and Dovie Wilson. He retired from U.S. Steel after many years of service. Herman enjoyed horseshoes, cleaning cars, gardening, being outside in nature and giving the kids a hard...
Jimmy K. Ball
Feb 24, 2014
JIMMY K. BALL, age 74, of Portage, passed away Monday, February 24, 2014 at Saint Mary Medical Center. He was born on September 27, 1939 to the late James and Cora Ball. He was a 48-year resident of Portage. Jimmy retired from Ford Motor Company. He was a member of Emmanuel Baptist of South Haven. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and hunting...
Richard Dale Wrolen
Feb 19, 2014
Richard Dale Wrolen, age 68, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2014 at the Kindred Vencor Lake Shore Hospital in Chicago, Illinois. Dale was born October 13, 1945 in Belleville, Illinois to the late George M. and Celeste (Clemmens) Wrolen. Dale was a US Air Force Veteran and retiree of US Steel where he worked as a Hooker. He...
Anne Aydelotte
Feb 18, 2014
Anne (Annie) Aydelotte Age 90, of Portage, IN entered heaven February 18, 2014. She was born in River Rouge, MI on August 2, 1923 the daughter of Eli & Mary (Tzitz) Lazar. Growing up, she lived in River Rouge, MI, East Chicago, IN, Hobart, IN, Beaver Falls, PA & Gary, IN, moving often due to her Dad's search for work...
Kathalene E. Carson
Feb 17, 2014
KATHALENE E. CARSON, age 87, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, February 17, 2014. She was a born in Kenton, TN on January 7, 1927 and had been a resident of Lake Station since 1954. Kathalene was a member of First Baptist Church of Hobart. She enjoyed reading the Bible and loved her grandchildren and great granddaughter. Kathalene will be...
