Ronald Leon Petri, Sr.
Jun 12, 2014
Ronald Leon Petri, Sr. "Ronnie", age 56, of Gary passed away June 12, 2014. Ronnie was born July 22, 1957 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Vivian (Stokes) Petri. Ronnie was a handyman who loved playing Bingo, fishing, mowing grass, and playing with children. Ronnie is survived by his two sons Michael (Brandy) Petri and Ronnie Petri, Jr....
Brenda Rippe
Jun 12, 2014
Brenda Rippe (Cook), age 67, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2014. She was born June 23, 1946 in LaPorte, Indiana to the late Arnold and Pauline Cook. Brenda was a member of the Glen Park Eagles Chapter 2413 and loved bingo and crafts. She graduated from River Forest High School in 1965 and spent her career working as...
Retta June Andrews
Jun 11, 2014
Retta June Andrews, age 90 passed away peacefully at Brownsburg Meadows Health Care Facility on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. She retired from R & L Department store, was a former member of Eagles and a beautician in Mt. Carmel, IL. Retta is survived by daughter, DeLana (Charles) Romanenko of Avon, IN; 2 sisters, Gwen Huff and Joyce Caldwell; 6 grandchildren;...
Charles E. Mclellan
Jun 10, 2014
Charles E. McLellan "Chuckles" Age 61, passed away Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at his childhood residence in Portage. He was a retired forklift operator at Pre-coat Metal in Portage. Chuck will be remembered as a loving brother, uncle, and a special brother to his friends. He was an avid Dale Earnhardt fan, loved hunting, fishing, and partying……. "Give a man...
Lois M Garrison Russell
Jun 9, 2014
Lois M Garrison Russell (nee Mander), age 91, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. She was born April 1, 1923 in Garyton, Indiana to the late John and Molly Mander. Lois is survived by her husband, Harold Russell; sons, Bruce (Carolyn) Garrison, Brent (Margaret) Garrison; step son, Thomas (Linda ) Russell; grandchildren, Arthur James Garrison, Elizabethanne Bentley, Joanna...
Alma Milisavljevic
Jun 9, 2014
Alma Milisavljevic (nee Wolf), age 100 of Hobart passed away peacefully in her sleep on Monday, June 9, 2014. She was born on January 12, 1914 in Moscow, Russia to the late Andrew and Elizabeth Wolf. Alma was preceded in death by her Loving Husband Mirko in 2011. Alma is survived by three children, Loving Daughter, Angela Spurling, Hobart, Violette...
Andrew Michael Peksenak
Jun 9, 2014
Andrew Michael Peksenak "Tiny" Age 40 of Portage passed away Monday, June 9, 2014. He was born on July 27, 1973 to the late John Joseph and Linda Ann Peksenak in Hobart, Indiana. He enjoyed fishing and swimming at Yogi Bear Park. He will be remembered as a loving brother, uncle and friend. Andrew is survived by his brother, David...
Fred J. Schmidt
Jun 6, 2014
Fred J Schmidt, age 86, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014. He was born June 16, 1927 in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Gwendlyn Schmidt. Fred retired from Nispco in 1987 after 38 years of service to the company. He was an avid Chicago Bears and Notre Dame fan. Fred is survived by his beloved wife,...
Kimberly S. Chavez
Jun 6, 2014
Kimberly S. Chavez, age 50, of Portage passed from this life into the presence of her Lord on Friday June 6, 2014. Kimmy was born April 19, 1964 in Gary Indiana to Charles and Marianna (Czilli) Eidman. She was assistant finance manager for Dr. Frederick Fedorchak. Kimmy loved riding her pink Harley and enjoying life with her children, grandchildren and...
Kenneth Stanley
Jun 4, 2014
KENNETH W. STANLEY, age 64, a lifelong resident of Hobart, passed away June 4, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family. He was a graduate of Hobart High School and then served his country in the US Army. Kenneth enjoyed traveling, especially in his motorhome. He worked as a bus driver for the School City of Hobart for many years....
Kathleen A. Anderson
Jun 3, 2014
KATHLEEN A. ANDERSON, age 65, of Hobart, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. She courageously battled Scleroderma for over 15 years. Kathy was a lifetime Hobart resident and a 1967 graduate of Hobart High School. She married Ronald Anderson on April 3, 1970 at St. Bridget Church, where...
Billy "Bj" Joe Handley
Jun 3, 2014
Billy Joe "BJ" Handley, age 70, of Lake Station passed away in his home on Tuesday June 3, 2014 with his wife at his side. BJ was born May 8, 1944 in Gary, Indiana to Violet Handley. BJ was a retired member of Operating Engineer Local Union #150, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of American...
Gillus H. Partin
Jun 1, 2014
Gillus H. Partin, age 72 of Portage passed away Sunday, June 1, 2014. He was born on July 25, 1941 in Four Mile, Kentucky to the late Matt and Zella Partin. He retired from Mittal Steel where he had worked as a Crane Operator. He is survived by 2 sons, Matthew Partin of Portage, IN; Richard Partin of Portage, IN;...
Jacqueline Z. Sofranoff
May 31, 2014
Jacqueline Zavada-Sofranoff Age76 passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. James Medical Center in Olympia Fields, Illinois. She was born on January 24, 1938 to the late Stanley and Agnes (nee Tomak) Zavada in Gary, Indiana. Jacqueline was a woman of many trades and talents. She worked for Sunbeam Manufacture in Gary, was a Real Estate Agent for Campbell...
Edward Eugene Rippe
May 31, 2014
Edward Eugene Rippe, age 72, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2014. He was born on August 28, 1941 to the late Albert and Lillian Rippe. He was a jack of all trades and his sense of humor will be sorely missed by those who loved him. Edward is survived by his beloved wife, Brenda Rippe; sons, Mike Rippe...
Dolores Mary Kasch
May 29, 2014
Dolores Mary Kasch (nee Lis) age 79 of Hobart passed away Thursday, May 29, 2014. She was preceded in death by both parents and loving husband, Herbert Kasch. She leaves to cherish her memories one sister, Emily Line, 5 children, Bob (Laura) Kasch, Carol (Rob) Luken, Debbie Fields, John (Justine) Kasch, Jerry (Sue Fekete) Kasch, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren....
Robert A. Hepler
May 26, 2014
ROBERT A. HEPLER, 78, of Chesterton, and formerly a longtime Lake Station resident, died on Monday, May 26, 2014. Robert worked at US Steel as a Superintendent in the Sheet and Tin Mill until his retirement in 1984. He enjoyed taking fishing charters and family fishing vacations. He was a member of American Legion 260 Horseshoe League and will be...
Sharon K. Mathis
May 25, 2014
SHARON K. MATHIS, age 66, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. She was born in Gary on October 27, 1947 to Merle and Goldie Bellinger. She was a graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1965. Sharon will be remembered as a loving mother. She is survived by her daughter, Merlene (James L.) Banks of Hobart; 3 brothers,...
John Gauder Jr.
May 25, 2014
John Gauder, Jr., 90, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on May 25, 2014. He is survived by his wife Marlin (Pope), daughter Nancy Gauder, son John (Tami) Gauder, III , daughter-in-law Barbara Gauder, sisters Pauline (Wenzel) Augustian, Suzanne (Robert) Bailey, Beth (Alden) Kunnemann, sister-in-law Shirley (Bill) Hahn, 5 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins. John was...
Albert Kelley Landrum
May 24, 2014
Albert Kelley Landrum Age 44, of Chicago, Illinois passed away Saturday, May 24, 2014. He was born on December 29, 1969 in Chicago, Illinois to Kelley and Alfena (nee Gayhart) Landrum. He is survived by his five loving children; mother Alfena Landrum; four brothers and sisters, numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his father, Kelley...
