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...
Shirley Ann Supp
Nov 30, 2013
Shirley Ann Supp, age 81 of Portage, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013. She was born on June 7, 1932 in Altoona, Pensylvania to the late Thomas and Vanetta Leonard. She was a longtime Portage resident and a member of St. Michael Byzantine Church in Merrillville. Shirley was an avid reader and enjoyed gardening. She is survived by 1 son,...
Marian Colburn
Nov 30, 2013
Marian L. Colburn (Nee Ledyard) Hobart, Indiana Age 90, passed away Saturday, November 30, 2013 at Wittenberg Lutheran Village in Crown Point. She was born on June 22, 1923 in West Summerland, Canada to the late John and Jean (nee Mc Ritchie) Ledyard. Marian graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Health Arts from St. Francis in Joliet and St. Luke's...
Mary Gulban
Nov 29, 2013
MARY GULBAN, age 93, of Westville, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013. She was born on March 20, 1920 in Gary to Eva and John Kukula. Mary worked as a bookkeeper at A&P and retired in 1985 after 29 years of service. She was previously very active in the St. Mary Medical Center Auxiliary and loved crafting for the hospital...
Pamela Sue Bergeron
Nov 28, 2013
Pamela Sue Bergeron, age 61 of Crown Point passed Thursday, November 28, 2013. She was born on September 17, 1952 in Greenwood, Illinois to the late Carter and Alice Cole. She was a longtime Crown Point resident and was retired from Saco Industries. Pamela was a member of the Ponderosa Sun Club and the Crown Point YMCA. She enjoyed camping,...
Doris M. Hazeltine
Nov 26, 2013
DORIS M. HAZELTINE, age 96, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 26, 2013. She was born on March 6, 1917 in Chicago to Royal and Emma Voss. She was a longtime member of St. Petri Presbyterian Church in Chicago where she was active as a Guild member. Doris also served as a Lady Firemen for the railroad. Doris is survived...
Richard Lee Longmore
Nov 25, 2013
Richard Lee Longmore, age 67, of Portage passed away Monday November 25, 2013 in his home. Richard was born July 20, 1946 in Gary, Indiana to Cecil and Polly (Knapp) Longmore. Richard was a Firefighter retiring with the rank of Captain from the Portage Fire Department. He was an US Army veteran and member of American Legion Post #260 in...
Rita Faye Darling
Nov 23, 2013
Rita Faye Darling Gary, Indiana Age 68, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Broadway Methodist in Merrillville. Rita was a member of Northlake Church of Christ in Gary, of The Sister Connection and The Lady Prayer Warriors. Rita was born on December 26, 1944 to the late Robert and Margie (nee Conover) Santell...
Diane "Buzz" Zimmerman-Fleming
Nov 22, 2013
Diane, 71, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013. Born December 8, 1941 to the late Max and Josephine Zimmerman, she loved nature and animals. Buzz was an artist and lived a spiritual life. She graduated in 1959 from Hobart High School. She is survived by her daughters Cathy Stephens (Diana) of Omaha, NE and Leslie Kotvasz (John) of Valparaiso, IN;...
Lucy Mcguffey
Nov 21, 2013
LUCY McGUFFEY, age 88, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013 at VNA Hospice. She was born on March 15, 1925 in Strawberry, Arkansas to Alonzo and Maggie Jane Simmons. She enjoyed doing puzzles especially word searches. Lucy will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her 5 children, Linda (Richard) Chandler of Westville,...
Evelyn M. Ondrovich
Nov 21, 2013
Evelyn M. Ondrovich, age 92 of Portage passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013. She was a former longtime Hobart resident and was a member of St. Bridget's Church. She served as a Food Service Director for the Lake County Juvenile Center. She also worked as a Bookkeeper and Office Manager for Homecraft Products. Evelyn was also very active in the...
Dynia Kay Layne
Nov 20, 2013
Dynia Kay Layne , age 53, of Valparaiso passed away November 20, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born August 19, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois to Donald and Lena Layne. Dynia is survived by her mother, Lena, sons, Derek and his wife Kathryn and Devin, 3 grandchildren, sister, Deborah and her husband Dave and loving companion, Chris. She was...
