Melodie Joy
Sep 1, 2013
Melodie Joy Union Mills, Indiana Age 58, passed away September 1, 2013 at Porter Regional in Valparaiso. Melodie was born on March 13, 1955 in Gary, Indiana to Earl Webster and Imogene (nee McClard) Joy. She was a member of Union Baptist and First Spiritual Church in Michigan City, she was a retired toll attendant for the State of Indiana...
Benita Marie Wilbur
Sep 1, 2013
Benita Marie Wilbur, age 52 of Portage passed away Sunday September 1, 2013. She was born on September 16, 1960 in Gary Indiana. She is survived by her mother, Norma Osborn of Portage, IN; father, Roger Wilbur; 1 daughter, Kitt Boles of Valparaiso, IN; 1 sister, Cassi (Jim) Ballard of GA; 1 brother, Mark Wilbur of Portage, IN; significant other,...
Thelma J. Ritchie
Aug 31, 2013
Thelma J. Ritchie, age 68, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away on Saturday August 31, 2013 at Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove, IL. Thelma was born on October 5, 1944 in Emmalena, KY to the late James M. and Lucinda (Roberts) Combs. Thelma was an English Teacher that retired from teaching at Edison Jr. Sr. High School in Lake...
Mary Louise Buckel
Aug 31, 2013
Mary Louise Buckel(Nee Tonne)Portage, Indiana Mary L. Buckel passed away, Saturday, August 31, 2013 at home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was born January 6, 1912 in Medford, Wisconsin to the late Wilhelm H. and Louise P. (nee Fredricks) Tonne. Mary Louise was a Chicago Providence High School graduate, and a member of St. Francis Xavier Church in Lake...
Michael W. Thompson
Aug 27, 2013
Michael W. Thompson, age 57, of Hobart passed away Tuesday August 27, 2013 in his home. He was born April 7, 1956 in Hammond, IN to the late Harold and Doris (Insco) Thompson. Michael worked for Schneider National, Inc. as a truck driver. He was a member of Griffith Lodge #735, F&AM. Michael is survived by his loving wife Marie...
Donald J. Ittel
Aug 27, 2013
DONALD J. ITTEL, age 79, of Hobart, passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2013. Don was born on August 9, 1934 to Jacob and Catherine Ittel. Don graduated from Hobart High School in 1952 and then served in the US Army as a helicopter mechanic and crew chief. He was owner and partner with his brother Gilbert in Ittel Realty and...
Albert Ray Heminger
Aug 27, 2013
Albert "Ray" Heminger Hobart, Indiana Ray Heminger passed away, Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at VNA Hospice surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born January 19, 1923, in Kewanna, Indiana to the late Leonard H. and Octavia C. (Calvin) Heminger. Ray was a 1982 retiree credit manager for Modulus Corporation in Gary, IN, and proudly served his country in the...
Raymond Chavez
Aug 23, 2013
Raymond "Ramie" Chavez III , age 36 of Portage, IN, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013. He was born on July 2 1977 in Evergreen Park, IL, the son of Raymond and Alice Gill (nee Escobedo) Chavez. Ramie worked as a water blaster for KM Industrial and was a member of Local 460. He will be remembered as a loving...
Rosemary Way
Aug 23, 2013
Rosemary Way, age 70, of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 23, 2013 at Vibra Hospital in Merrillville. Rosemary had been a nursing assistant at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso, retiring from there after many years of service. She was a longtime Hobart resident and member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church in New Chicago. Rosemary will be remembered as a loving...
Bennett C. Young
Aug 23, 2013
Bennett C. Young Crown Point, Indiana Bennett C. Young, age 82 of Crown Point, IN, passed away August 23, 2013. He was born on April 8, 1931 in Pikeville, Kentucky the son of Lay Thomas and Ressie (Nee Bevins) Young. Bennett retired in February 1983 from Lever Bros in Hammond, Indiana where he worked as an Oil Processor. Bennett was...
Digno S. Morales
Aug 22, 2013
DIGNO SCOTT MORALES, age 76, of Portage, passed away Thursday, August 22, 2013. Digno was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on September 22, 1936 and came to Chicago in 1957. Digno settled in the Northwest Indiana area over 50 years ago, where he married Dorotha (Seay) Murray. Digno worked for the EJ&E Railroad and eventually retired from the law firm...
Vincent Daniel Canzoneri
Aug 18, 2013
Loving son, Vincent Daniel Canzoneri, age 15 of Hebron passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013. He was a longtime area resident and a student at Boone Grove Middle School. Vincent had a passion for riding his dirt bike as well as hanging out with friends. Vincent will be deeply missed and loved always. He is survived by his mother, Justynne...
Nina Marie Venkus
Aug 18, 2013
Nina Marie Venkus Portage, Indiana Nina Marie Walters- Venkus, age 93, of Portage previously of Hobart, IN, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1919 in Sullivan, Indiana the daughter of John and Essie (nee Dodson) Gregg. Nina retired from Hi Styles Beauty Salon where she worked as a beautician....
Agnes Nina Gazda
Aug 18, 2013
AGNES N. "NINA" GAZDA, 80, of Las Vegas, NV, passed away Sunday, August 18, 2013 at St. Rose Hospital in Henderson, Nevada. Agnes was born in Krakow, Poland on January 21, 1933. She had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and was active in the Polish Women's Alliance. Nina, as she was affectionately known by her friends and family, was...
Tina Loney Louise Byers
Aug 18, 2013
Tina Loney Louise Byers, age 69 of Hobart passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2013. Tina was born on November 20, 1943 in Tampa, FL and moved to Indiana in 1965. She was a member of Barrington Ridge Baptist Church. She graduated from High school in Albany, GA. She also took classes at Indiana University, Northwest towards becoming a nurse....
Viola M. Ele
Aug 13, 2013
VIOLA M. ELE, age 83, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at home. She was born on November 6, 1929 in North Judson to Clyde W. and Beulah G. Miller. She was a longtime area resident and a member of First Baptist Church of Hobart and former member of Fraternal Order of Eagles #2498. Viola enjoyed sewing and...
Ronald "Ronnie D" Duering
Aug 12, 2013
RONALD "RONNIE D" DUERING, age 55, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, August 12, 2013, due to a massive heart attack. He was born May 17, 1958 in Chicago. Ronnie was employed at Homewood Disposal for 23 years and was currently working for Gemini Transportation. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Bristol, Indiana, George Washington 325. He...
Arnold L. Key
Aug 11, 2013
Arnold L. Key moved to his Father's house on August 11, 2013. He was born in Walker County, Alabama, in 1920. Raised on a farm, he plowed with oxen, made crops with obstreperous mules, skidded logs in the Forest, and worked in a sawmill. In 1942, he enlisted in the US Army and fought with the 945th Artillery Battalion, following...
Lillian N. Daily-Podgorny
Aug 10, 2013
Lillian N. Daily-Podgorny, age 101, of Lake Station passed away Saturday August 10, 2013 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana. Lillian was born May 31, 1912 in Augusta, West Virginia to the late Frank and Nellie (McKee) Daugherty. Lillian was a homemaker, mother and wife that worked for Apollo Drugstore when she was younger. Lillian was a devoted...
Sharon M. Mcdonald
Aug 10, 2013
Sharon M. McDonald, age 63, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Sharon was a lifelong Lake Station resident and graduate of East Gary Edison High School in 1967. She was employed as a certified nursing assistant. Sharon was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by 3...
