obituaries

Mar 17, 2014

Evie V. Reid, age 91 of Portage passed away Monday, March 17, 2014. She was born on July 16, 1922 in Hillsboro, Alabama to the late Fred S. and Wilma Patterson. She was formerly of Glen Park and Valparaiso. Evie was a Homemaker and a longtime member of Jubilee Worship Center. She enjoyed sewing, needlework, quilting, and gardening. She...

Mar 16, 2014

Roy Clifton Beal, age 85, of Griffith passed away Sunday March 16, 2014 at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana.  Roy was born April 29, 1928 in Nashville, TN to the late Johnnie and Fannie (Perry) Beal. Roy retired in 1996 as a supervisor from Enamel Products in Portage.  Roy was a veteran of the US Army and member of...

Mar 15, 2014

LINDA LOU LARGENT, age 67, of Valparaiso, died peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 15  , 2014.  She was a longtime Lansing and Lynwood, IL resident and had recently moved to Valparaiso.  Linda had worked as a deli manager at Walt's Grocery and as a tax preparer.  She enjoyed reading the Hammond Times, doing crossword...

Mar 15, 2014

Mark F Devitte, age 61, of Portage, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. He was born June 6, 1952 in Evergreen Park, IL to the late Frank and Emily Devitte. He was a 1970 graduate of Crown Point High School. Mark graduated with an Associate's Degree in Automotive Management from Northwood Institute in...

Mar 14, 2014

George Orris, age 71, of Portage passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at St Mary Medical Center. He was born May 31, 1942 in Oakdale, PA to the late Clifton and Phyllis Orris. From 1960-1966 he proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Infantry. He retired from SerSteel and was a member of the Laborer's Union Local 81. George...

Mar 13, 2014

AUSTIN L. SPAIN, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on October 23, 1928 in Newbern, Tennessee.  Austin served his country in the US Army at the end of WWII and then was called to active duty while in the US Army Reserves during the Korean War. He...

Mar 13, 2014

Ruby J. Flanigan, age 94 of Portage formerly of Hobart passed away Thursday, March 13, 2014. She was born on August 6, 1919 in Gary, Indiana to the late Harold and Hazel Hamilton.   She graduated from Horace Mann in 1937. Ruby was a longtime member of the 1 st Christian Church of Hobart. She enjoyed sewing and reading. Ruby...

Mar 12, 2014

Dorothy M. Justus, age 71, of Lake Station passed away March 12, 2014. She was born November 21, 1942 in Evanston, Illinois to the late John and Dorothy Sherman.

She is survived by her daughters, Tammy Walters, Sandra Justus, Robin (Thomas Rohleder) Justus and Donna Justus; grandchildren, Cassie Elkins, Christopher Keith, Ashley Justus, Brandon Walters, Brittney...

Mar 10, 2014

Thelma Hickman (nee Brown), age 74, a lifelong resident of Hobart, IN passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, March 10, 2014 surrounded by her close friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Leonard, in 2011; her parents, Forest (Brownie) and Jane Brown. She graduated from Merrillville High School, received her BA from...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...