Ralph H. Coleman
Jul 26, 2013
Ralph H Coleman, age 79 of Lake Station, passed away peacefully July 26, 2013. Ralph was born in Delaplaine, Arkansas and moved to Lake Station at age 18. He attained the rank of Sergeant First Class in the National Guard; was a retiree of US Steel Gary Works with 36 years of service; and was a lifetime member of the...
Isabella Hart
Jul 25, 2013
ISABELLA HART, age 92, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at home. Isabella was born June 7, 1921 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to John and Isabella (Lithgow) Burt. She had been a Lake of the Four Seasons resident for 33 years and was formerly of Calumet Township. Isabella was a loving and special wife...
Tyrie "Ty" Riley
Jul 25, 2013
Tyrie Robert Riley "Ty" Valparaiso, Indiana Age 39, passed away Thursday, July 25, 2013 at his home. TY was a Union Carpenter for Local 1005 and enjoyed drawing, fishing, watching movies, listening to music and playing video games with his nephew. Ty will be remembered as a big hearted, great spirited, loving jokester. He is survived by his loving mother;...
Ronald R. Hagan
Jul 22, 2013
RONALD R. HAGAN, age 69, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, July 22, 2013. Ronald was born January 30, 1944 to the late Edward and Daisy Hagan. He married Kathleen Lake on November 24, 1962. Ronald was a longtime area resident and a retiree of Inland Steel. He was a family man and will be remembered as a loving husband, father,...
Dorothy M. Kozrowski
Jul 19, 2013
Dorothy M. Johns Kozrowski Nee Burton Portage, Indiana Dorothy Kozrowski, a lifetime Northwest Indiana resident passed away Friday, July 19, 2013. She was born on September 22, 1926 in La Crosse, Indiana to the late John and Myrtle (nee Rodgers) Burton. Dorothy worked in New Chicago as a City Clerk Treasurer for many years and Gary Screw and Bolt Works....
Hubert G. "Jerry" Fitzgerald
Jul 18, 2013
HUBERT G. "JERRY" FITZGERALD, age 78, of Portage, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2013 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Jerry was a Portage resident since 1960 and retired supervisor from US Steel in Gary with 31 years of service. He was instrumental in founding Portage as a City. Jerry was very active in Portage government serving as Building Commissioner...
Nancy L. Miller
Jul 18, 2013
Nancy L. Miller, age 78, of Portage and formerly of Glen Park passed away Thursday July 18, 2013 in the St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born August 24, 1934 in Cincinnati, OH to the late Thomas and Ernestine (Weber) O'Brien. Nancy retired from the Lake County Convalescent Home where she worked as a LPN. She was a...
Adrianna Lynn Hernandez
Jul 17, 2013
ADRIANNA LYNN HERNANDEZ, infant, was born on July 17, 2013 at Porter Regional Hospital. Adrianna is survived by her parents, Randi Bailey and Nathan Hernandez; sister, Arianna Marie Hernandez; maternal grandmother, Theresa Thomas; maternal grandfather, Robert Lay; paternal grandparents, Maria and Augustine Pacheco; maternal great grandmother, Patricia Bailey; maternal great grandfather, William Bailey; paternal great grandparents, Celia and Juan Ramirez;...
L. Jacquelyn Flood
Jul 15, 2013
L. JACQUELYN DISTELL FLOOD, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013 at VNA Hospice. She was a longtime area resident and co-owner of Flood Brothers Construction with her late husband, Carl. Jacquelyn was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and American Legion Post 54 Auxiliary. She was a wonderful woman and will be deeply missed. Jacquelyn...
Daniel F. Nunley
Jul 12, 2013
DANIEL F. NUNLEY, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Friday, July 12, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Daniel had been a lifelong Hobart resident and was employed at Palmer's Paving. He later owned his own company, Professional Paving. Dan loved music, played guitar and wrote songs. He enjoyed resale shopping especially at the Gary Goodwill Store where...
Ezequiel A. Lopez
Jul 11, 2013
Ezequiel A. Lopez, age 85 of Valparaiso passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family Thursday, July 11, 2013. He was a longtime resident of Valparaiso. Ezequiel was born on January 1, 1928 in Brownsville, Texas to the late Juan and Josephina Lopez. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Ezequiel retired in 1985 from Inland...
James Wallace Carrigan
Jul 10, 2013
JAMES WALLACE CARRIGAN, age 85, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. James was a longtime Lake Station resident and member of Liverpool Baptist Church. He retired from Union Electric in Valparaiso. He is survived by 3 children, Robert Wayne (Pamela) Carrigan of Dyer, TN, Sandy Ragon of Portage, and Michael...
Patricia Sample
Jul 10, 2013
Patricia Sample Portage, Indiana Age 90, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Portage. Patricia was born on December 24, 1922 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Joe and Angela (nee Krystek) Pozdol. She will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt, great aunt and friend. Patricia is survived by her niece Linda Kish of Valparaiso,...
Donna J. Brazil
Jul 10, 2013
Donna J. Brazil, age 77 of Hobart passed away Wednesday July 10, 2013. She was born on April 17, 1936 in Hobart, Indiana to the late James R. and Eleanore Leonard. She was a lifelong Hobart resident, a graduate of Hobart High School Class of 1954, and an Air Force veteran. Donna was a member of the Michigan Avenue United...
James Randy Puskac
Jul 9, 2013
James Puskac "Randy" Portage, Indiana Age 60, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at Vibra Hospital of Northwestern Indiana in Crown Point. Randy was born August 29, 1952 to the late Simon and Irene (nee Wilfong) Puskac in Gary, Indiana. Randy was an avid fisherman and enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He will be remembered as a loving...
Thomas J. Trottier
Jul 8, 2013
Thomas J. Trottier "Tom", age 89 of Hobart passed away Monday, July 8, 2013. Tom was born on June 19, 1924 to Elmer and Isabella Trottier in Gary, Indiana. He was a Hobart resident for most of his life. Tom was a retired member of Operating Engineers Local 150, a U.S. Navy veteran, member of Kostbade Fowble V.F.W. Post #5365...
Ralph Murray Taylor
Jul 7, 2013
Ralph Murray Taylor, age 86, formerly of Miller passed away peacefully on July 7, 2013 in Greenville, South Carolina. He was born on September 26, 1926 to Ralph and Mary Taylor in Gary, Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mary Taylor; wife, Helen Luck; brothers, Earl and Donald Taylor; and sister-in-law, Blanche Taylor. He was...
Louis Curl
Jul 7, 2013
LOUIS M. CURL, age 87, of Portage, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2013. He was born on October 22, 1925 in South Bend to the late Otto and Mabel Curl. Louis was in the US Navy and was a retiree of LTV Steel. His main hobby was CB Radio and his handle was "Stovepipe". He will be missed. Louis is...
Willa B. Fletcher
Jul 5, 2013
Willa B. Fletcher, age 90 of Hobart passed away Friday, July 5, 2013. She was born on November 9, 1922 in Dycusburg, Kentucky to the late Henry and Christal Guess. She was a longtime Hobart resident and member of Central Baptist Church. She volunteered at Millers Merry Manor in Portage. Willa enjoyed sewing, knitting, and crocheting. She is survived by...
Jim Allen Parnell
Jul 5, 2013
Jim Allen Parnell, age 74, of Portage passed away Friday July 5, 2013 in Advocate-Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, IL. He was born June 18, 1939 in Dyersburg, TN to the late Jim David and Nina (Barfield) Parnell. Jim retired as a route salesman for Mickey's Linen Service. He was a member of the International Teamster's Union and enjoyed working...
