Patricia Metz
Jun 1, 2013
Patricia A. Metz (nee Ray), age 75 of Hobart passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born on December 31, 1937 in New Chicago, Indiana to the late Donald and Helen Ray. She was a member of the American Legion Post 454 Ladies Auxiliary. Patricia enjoyed working with ceramics. She is survived by her husband, James Metz of Hobart,...
Mya Annora "Mighty Mya" Hernandez
Jun 1, 2013
MYA ANNORA "MIGHTY MYA" HERNANDEZ, age 88 days, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born on March 5, 2013 in Valparaiso to Jose Hernandez and Sarah Saalwaechter. Mya was a strong baby girl that fought until the end. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten. Mya is survived by her parents, Sarah and Jose; sister, Joselyn Hernandez...
Doris E. Koedyker
Jun 1, 2013
Doris E. Koedyker, age 95, of Portage passed away Saturday June 1, 2013 at the St. Anthony Hospice Center in Crown Point. Doris was born June 23, 1917 in Garyton, Indiana to the late William and Laura (Short) Wolfe. She was a former employee of Fox Photo of Portage and Lloyds Luggage & Gift Shop of Gary. She was a...
Debra J. Griffin
May 30, 2013
DEBRA J. GRIFFIN, age 60, of Portage, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. Debra was a longtime resident of Portage coming from Lake Station. Debra enjoyed reading and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed. She is survived by her loving husband, Otis; 3 children, Joanne, Theresa and Vinson; 6 grandchildren, Chandler, Alexander, Kyle, Anthony, Ryan,...
Helen E Hinchley
May 29, 2013
Helen E. Hinchley(Nee Watson) Age 94, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2013. Mrs. Hinchley had been a Lake Station resident most of her life, she enjoyed spending time gardening, putting puzzles together and doing arts and crafts. Helen is survived by 5 children, Thomas E. Hinchley Jr. of Gary, Rex Hinchley of Lake Station, Sharon (Jerry) Quinton...
Patricia A. Kelly
May 24, 2013
Patricia A Kelly, age 84, a longtime Illinois resident and 6yr. Crown Point resident passed away Friday, May 24, 2013 at home surrounded by her family. Patricia was born December 11, 1928 in Harvey, Illinois to Albert and Annette (nee Roos) Riemerits. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Winfield. She will be remembered as a loving...
Augustine Z Hernandez
May 24, 2013
AUGUSTINE Z. HERNANDEZ, age 83, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, May 24, 2013. Augustine was born on August 28, 19 29 in Mexico City, Mexico to the late Theodore and Francisca Hernandez. He had been a 63 year resident of Lake Station and was retired from the Budd Co. Augustine was a member of Holy Angels Cathedral where he...
Steven J. Kubeck
May 23, 2013
Steven J. Kubeck, age 58, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday May 23, 2013 at the Porter Regional Hospital. He was born September 23, 1954 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Francis B. and Mary O. (Turk) Kubeck. He was a welder and mechanic working through Local Union #150 Operating Engineers. Steve was a proud supporter of the VFW and...
Catherine E. Weber
May 22, 2013
Catherine E. Weber (nee Pitrowski), age 72, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013. Cathy graduated from Bishop Noll Institute in 1957. She returned to school after her children were grown and graduated from Indiana University School of Nursing in 1977. Cathy worked for 25 years as an RN, in Cardiac Nursing. After retiring Cathy taught...
Joyce M. Seward
May 21, 2013
Joyce M. Seward, age 71, of Hobart passed away Tuesday May 21, 2013 at her home. Joyce was born December 3, 1941 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Andrew and Martha (Cummings) Seward. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and companion. Joyce loved knitting, watching old television programs and listening to music. She was a member of the Black...
Phyllis Mcdonald
May 21, 2013
Phyllis E. McDonald, 87, of Portage, passed away peacefully at VNA Hospice on Tuesday, May 21, 2013. She was born on November 21, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to George and Esther (Nee Tatro) Ramsay. Phyllis married Robert Edward McDonald "Mac" on August 19, 1944 in New York City. She was a retired Portage High School Bakery cook, and was a...
Robert L. Frum
May 19, 2013
Robert L Frum Portage, Indiana Robert L. "Lefty" Frum, age 88 of Portage, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2013. He was born in Westoner, West Virginia on June 1, 1924. Robert was the owner and operator of Lefty's Coho Landing in Portage. He proudly served his country in the United States Army where he served as a Military Policeman; he...
Manuel "Memo" Barragan
May 18, 2013
MANUEL BARRAGAN, age 57, of Portage, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was born in Chicago, IL on April 28, 1956. Manuel was formerly employed as a court liaison for the Lake County Jail and had served as a volunteer fireman. Manuel enjoyed coaching his children when they played softball and pop warner football. He also enjoyed Monday night...
William J. "Bill" Posavac
May 18, 2013
William J. "Bill" Posavac, age 59 of Portage passed away Saturday, May 18, 2013. He was born on October 11, 1953 in Gary, Indiana to the late Louis and Trudy Posavac. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Bill loved sports and was a huge IU fan. He also loved the White Sox, Bears, Bulls and Blackhawks. He is...
Eugene L. Franklin
May 18, 2013
Eugene L. Franklin, Jr., age 57, of Lake Station passed away Saturday May 18, 2013 at st Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Eugene was born July 6, 1955 in Chicago, IL to the late Eugene and Virginia (Wojenczski) Franklin. He was a brick layer/ tuck pointer working with several construction firms prior to his disability. He is survived by 2...
Frank J. Bertucci
May 16, 2013
FRANK J. BERTUCCI, age 85, of Portage, passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Horton VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Frank had been a Portage resident for 48 years. After graduating from Froebel High School in Gary in 1945, he then enlisted in the US Navy during WW II and also served in the Korean War. Frank graduated from Indiana University,...
John H. Kuckuck Jr.
May 16, 2013
John H. Kuckuck Jr., age 56 of Lake Station passed away Thursday, May 16, 2013. He was born on October 4, 1956 in Gary Indiana. He was a Lake Station resident for the past 10 years and was formerly of Hobart. John owned and operated Elite Sign Services and Jaxin2, Inc.. He enjoyed his classic car and his Harley Davidson....
Marlene Jo Green
May 15, 2013
Marlene Jo Green, age 75, of Hobart passed away Wednesday May 15, 2013 at the Valparaiso Care and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 29, 1937 in Wheatfield, Indiana to the late Walter and Dorothy (Kerns) Wojtysiak. Marlene married Raymond Green on September 24, 1952 in Mississippi. She was a homemaker loving wife, mother and grandmother. Marlene is survived by...
Rose Guajardo
May 15, 2013
Rose Guajardo (nee Esquibel) , age 84, of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Rose was a longtime area resident. She was born on May 25, 1928 to Demeico and Rosa (Martinez) Esquibel. Rose loved to dance and spending time with her family and friends. She is survived by her loving of 58 years husband, Manuel L. Guajardo,...
Sara M. Beladela
May 14, 2013
SARA M. BELADELA, age 78, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Sara had been a Hobart resident for over 50 years and a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart. She was a loving wife, dedicated mother and an outstanding chef that loved to cook. Sara was creative and enjoyed...
