Cathy A. Embry
Dec 14, 2013
CATHY ANN EMBRY, age 55, of Portage, and formerly a 22-year resident of Hobart, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 while surrounded by her loving family. Cathy was born on May 23, 1958 to Dolores and Raymond Burbee. She dearly loved her dogs and horses and enjoyed her Bingo nights. Cathy will be deeply missed. She is survived by her...
Dennis B. Dwight
Dec 13, 2013
Dennis B. Dwight, age 69, of Hobart passed away with his family at his side on Friday December 13, 2013. Dennis was born June 12, 1944 in San Francisco, California to the late Boyd and Lillian (Hiendrickson) Dwight. Dennis was the owner and operator of Dwight Corporation a heating and air conditioning company. Dennis enjoyed wood working, fishing, watching westerns...
Ana Rodriguez- Baez
Dec 11, 2013
Ana Rodriguez - Baez Hobart, Indiana Age 83, passed away December 11, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Ana lived for her family, she looked forward to Saturdays when her family would visit her and she would cook for them. Her specialty was "Spanish rice" and she always made enough so that everyone could take some home....
Bessie Marie Fredericks
Dec 10, 2013
Bessie Marie Fredericks, age 93, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday December 10, 2013 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Bessie was born August 18, 1920 in Gary, Indiana to the late Sam and Cora (Van De Water) Melton. Bessie was a sales clerk for Goldblatz and was a crane operator at US Steel during WWII. Bessie...
Pauline Elaine Drapac
Dec 10, 2013
Pauline Elaine Drapac (Nee Uskert) Age 84, of Hobart passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Pauline was born on December 12, 1928 in Poland Mines, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Augustine Uskert. On April 29, 1950 Pauline married the love of her life, Stephen George Drapac in Gary, Indiana. Pauline was...
Sylvia O. Wall
Dec 9, 2013
Sylvia O. Wall (Nee Bryant) Age 96, passed away Monday, December 9, 2013 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Sylvia was born on June 20, 1917 in Louisville, Illinois to the Richard and Sabina Bryant. She worked at Sears & Roebuck in Gary, Indiana where she made drapes until 1960. She married Wendell Wall at the First Church of Nazarene Church...
Thaddeus "Ted" M. Frankowski
Dec 9, 2013
Thaddeus M. "Ted" Frankowski, age 91, of Hobart passed away Monday December 9, 2013 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. Ted was born September 7, 1922 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter and Bernice (Jablonski) Frankowski. Ted was a millwright that retired from US Steel in 1982 with over 40 years of service. On January 25, 1947...
Daniel G. "General" Westmoreland
Dec 8, 2013
Daniel "General" Westmoreland Crown Point, Indiana Age 73, a lifetime Northwest Indiana resident, passed away Sunday, December 8, 2013 at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Daniel was born on October 2, 1940 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late C.B. and Mary (nee Hill) Westmoreland. He was a retired maintenance worker at U.S. Steel. On October 25, 1960, Daniel married...
Robert D Kostbade
Dec 8, 2013
Robert D. Kostbade "Bob", age 88, a lifelong resident of Hobart, Indiana passed away December 8, 2013 after battling a lingering illness. He was born on August 23, 1925 in Hobart to the late Louis and Esther Kostbade. He retired from U.S. Steel Gary Works in 1986, after 31 years of service. He was drafted to the U.S. Army in...
Edward M. Worthington
Dec 7, 2013
Edward M. Worthington, age 80, of Crown Point and formerly of Chesterton passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at the Chicagoland Christian Village in Crown Point. Edward was born December 28, 1932 in Cynthiana, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Anna Mae (Fryman) Worthington. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1951. Edward was a Manager at USS Tubing Specialties...
Ronald D. Dickerson
Dec 6, 2013
Ronald D. Dickerson, age 53 of Lake Station passed away Friday, December 6, 2013. He was born on April 18, 1960 in Gary, Indiana. He was a longtime Lake Station resident and worked as a Supervisor for Four Seasons Landscaping Nursery. Ronald enjoyed fishing, gardening, and bowling. He was an avid Cubs fan. He is survived by his wife, Robin...
John Darosky
Dec 5, 2013
John Darosky, age 93, of Eureka Springs, Arkansas and formerly of Lake Station Indiana passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Eureka Springs Hospital. He was born June 12, 1920 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Harry and Catherine (Matijew) Darosky. John was a retired truck driver working for Eibel & Sons Plumbing and Heating. He was a member...
Cinthia Anai Garcia
Dec 5, 2013
Cinthia Anai Garcia, age 13 of Merrillville, Indiana passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was a lifetime Merrillville resident and attended Miller Elementary. She was a loving and happy child, always smiling. She always had a happy heart even during her illness. She is survived by her parents, Eduardo and Hilda Garcia of Merrillville, IN;...
Susan Thornberry
Dec 5, 2013
SUSAN L. THORNBERRY, age 53, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, December 5, 2013. She was born on December 6, 1959 in Gary, Indiana to Dorothy (nee Small) and Leslie Shirey. She was employed as an RN at Saint Mary Medical Center. Susan enjoyed gardening and loved her dogs. She will be deeply missed. Susan is survived by her parents, Dorothy...
Edna M. Langston
Dec 4, 2013
Edna M. Langston, age 79, of Valparaiso, Indiana passed away Wednesday December 4, 2013 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Edna was born June 4, 1934 in Corinth, MS to the late Marshall and Ella (Ridge) Lothenore. She was a long time receptionist and secretary at the Portage Adult Education Center a former clerk for the Portage Public...
Theophila Julia Zulick
Dec 3, 2013
Theophila Julia Zulick, age 93 of Northwest Indiana passed Tuesday, December 03, 2013. She was born on December 28, 1919 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Apolonia (nee Pietras) Grabb. Theophila was a member of the St Michaels Byzantine Church in Merrillville. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by...
Wesley W. "Wes" Arington
Dec 3, 2013
Wesley W. 'Wes' Arington Englewood, FL formerly of Hobart and East Gary, IN June 15 1929-December 3 2013 Wes passed away peacefully on December 3 following a life well-lived and a courageous battle with cancer. Wes was a stranger to no one and will be remembered for his love of life, family, sports, his outgoing personality and his stories. Born...
Billie King
Dec 2, 2013
Billie King, age 85, of Portage passed away Monday December 2, 2013 at his home with his loving family. Billie was born August 31, 1928 in Brilliant, AL to the late Lee and Lonnie (Atchley) King. Billie was a Maintenance worker retiring from Universal Atlas in 1986. Billie married Dolpha (Short) King on November 25, 1953 in Crown Point, IN....
Donald E. Ryan
Dec 1, 2013
DONALD E. RYAN, age 77, of Portage, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, December 1, 2013. Don was born on January 22, 1936 in Sheridan, Kentucky to Ruthie and Richard Ryan He was a steelworker and a retiree of US Steel. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #256 in Marion, Kentucky and a 32nd Degree Scottish Rite...
Alice F. Brubaker
Dec 1, 2013
Alice F. Brubaker Portage, Indiana Age 97, passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, surrounded by her family and memories. She was the daughter of Ivol Hansford Quinn and Carrie Irene Hausmann, Quinn. She married George Leroy Brubaker, of Kokomo, Indiana, November 1, 1936 in Mishawaka, Indiana. Mrs. Brubaker was born September 30, 1916 in Cass...
