Elizabeth M. Schwager
Jun 22, 2013
Elizabeth M. Schwager, age 42 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, June 22, 2013. She was a longtime Valparaiso resident. She graduated from Portage High School, Class of 1989. Elizabeth was the sweetest flower in the field of wildflowers. She is survived by her father, Wayne Schwager of Valparaiso, IN; 1 brother, Alan Spurlock of AL; 1 uncle, Robert (Lula) Schwager...
James T. Whitaker
Jun 20, 2013
JAMES T. WHITAKER, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2013 at William Riley Hospice in Munster. James had been a Hobart resident since 1977 and was formerly of Hammond. He was a longtime employee of Scot Lad Foods and member of Automobile Mechanics Union Local #701. Jim was an avid golfer who was known for his loud...
Paul "Pocho" Corralez
Jun 19, 2013
PAUL "POCHO" CORRALEZ, SR. age 73, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Paul had been a Portage resident for 6 years and was a former longtime Miller resident. He was retired from US Steel in Gary with 34 years of service and member of USWA Union Local #1014. He is survived...
Karen J. O'Connor
Jun 18, 2013
Karen J. O'Connor (nee Jones) Lansing, Illinois/Portage, Indiana age 71 passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2013. She was born on November 9, 1941 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Donald and Julia Jones. She was a graduate of Thorton Fractional South and was a member of Thorton Fractional Alumni Association. Following High School she was first employed with Western Electric...
Georgiann Podnar
Jun 17, 2013
Georgiann Podnar, age 65 of Hobart passed away Monday, June 17, 2013. She was born on February 9, 1948 to the late George and Dorothy Miller. She was a former resident of Lake Station and Gary. Georgiann was a member of St. Joseph the Worker. She is survived by her husband, Nicholas Podnar of Hobart, IN; 1 brother, James (Donna)...
Jeffrey "Randy" Randall Thomas Sandefur
Jun 16, 2013
Jeffrey Randall Thomas "Randy" Sandefur, age 25 passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was born on April 13, 1988 in Fort Gordon, GA, the son of Jeffrey Sandefur and Michell (Nee Grasa) Sandefur. Randy was a 2006 graduate of Edison High School. Randy loved spending time with his nephew Julian and teaching him about life. He also enjoyed reading,...
Norma N. Runions
Jun 16, 2013
Norma N. Runions, age 57 of Hobart passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. She was born on April 3, 1956 in Gary, Indiana. Norma was a graduate of Wirt High School, Class of 1974. She was a member of the Hilltop Church of Christ in Valparaiso. She is survived by her mother, Betsy Runions of Portage, IN; 2 sisters, Anita...
Raymond E. Dommer
Jun 16, 2013
Raymond E. Dommer, age 92 of Hobart passed away Sunday, June 16, 2013. He was born on May 15, 1921 in Lansing, Kansas to the late Benjamin and Lillian Dommer. He played in the first game ever played in Brickie Bowl and was a graduate of Hobart High School class of 1941. Raymond served his country in the U.S. Army...
Kathryn T. Niemi
Jun 15, 2013
KATHRYN T. NIEMI, age 92, of Portage, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2013 at Sterling House in Portage. Kathryn had been a Portage resident since 1998 and was a former longtime Chicago/Calumet City resident. She was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. She is survived by her daughter, Carol (Chester "Butch") Ochwat of Portage, granddaughter, Jill Clasen...
Bradley Taylor Knotts
Jun 14, 2013
Bradley Knotts "Weatherman" Lake Station, Indiana, age 18, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2013 at home after a brave battle with Muscular Dystrophy. He was born on February 21, 1995 in Hobart, the son of James and Shelly (nee Knarian) Knotts. Bradley was a 2013 graduate of River Forest High School. He was an avid video game player, enjoyed...
Brian Whisenant
Jun 14, 2013
BRIAN WHISENANT, age 57, of Chesterton, passed away Friday, June 14, 2013. He was born on December 26, 1955 in Chicago, IL to the late Monroe and Eleanor Whisenant. Brian was a longtime area resident. He is survived by his brothers, David Brown of Hobart, Gary Brown of Portage, and Robert (Tammy) Whisenant of Lake Station; 7 nieces and nephews....
Mary B. Baron
Jun 14, 2013
Mary B. Baron, age 94, of Lake Station passed away Friday June 14, 2013 at the Golden Living Center, Fountainview Place in Portage. Mary was born January 6, 1919 in Star, MS to the late John and Lola (Kelly) Loscuito. She was the owner of Mary & Dot's Ceramic Shop. She worked for U.S. Steel during the WWII, then she...
Richard Seeley Jr
Jun 13, 2013
Richard "Dick" Seeley, Jr., age 85, of Hobart passed away on June 13, 2013 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Richard was born on July 29, 1927 to Richard and Helen Seeley in Gary, Indiana. He proudly served his country in WW II in the Navy. He was the owner and operator of Lake County Tile and Marble from 1966 until...
Jerry L. Melton
Jun 12, 2013
JERRY L. MELTON, age 57, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at home. Jerry had been a Portage/Valparaiso resident for 50 years and was retired from US Steel with 32 years of service. He was a former member of the Porter County Hawg Hunters Bass Club and was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved being outdoors. Jerry...
Mary Louise Silich
Jun 12, 2013
Mary Louise Silich, age 74 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013. She was born on June 21, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to the late William and Wilma Parker. She was the owner and operator of Oak Ridge Roller Rink. She was a member of St. Joseph the Worker. Mary was a volunteer for the St Mary Medical Center...
Mary Ann White
Jun 8, 2013
MARY ANN WHITE, age 78, of Gary, was called by her Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 8, 2013. Mary Ann was born May 16, 1935 to the late Edward and Violet McFarland. She was a member of Living Hope Church. Mary Ann loved to cook and take care of her family. She was...
Linda Diane Turner
Jun 7, 2013
LINDA DIANE TURNER (nee POTURALSKI), age 54, of Portage, passed away on June 7, 2013. She was a lifelong area resident and worked as a Registered Nurse at Whispering Pines Nursing Home. Linda had a heart of gold and would do anything for her dogs and birds. Linda will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, and sister. She will...
Joe M. Wilson
Jun 7, 2013
Joe M. Wilson, age 90 of Hobart passed away Friday, June 7, 2013. He was born on January 8, 1923 in Aliceville, Alabama to the late Joe and Dovie Lue Wilson. He served his country in World War II and was a POW in Germany. He was also a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Joe worked at the Ford...
Aileen A. Williams
Jun 7, 2013
Aileen A. Williams, age 89, of Hobart passed away Friday June 7, 2013 at the St. Mary Medical Center. Aileen was a life-long area resident that was born October 10, 1923 in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Margaret (Baumer) Fleck. She was a bookkeeper for Shaver Chevrolet prior to retirement. Aileen was a member of St. Bridget Catholic...
William C. Kravas
Jun 7, 2013
William C. Kravas, age 77, of Hilo, Hawaii and formerly of Portage passed away Friday June 7, 2013 at the Hale Anuenue Care Center in Hilo, Hawaii. He was born December 11, 1935 in Gary, IN to the late Christ and Rose (Meneakis) Kravas. On June 13, 1959 he married his beloved wife Shirley in Gary, Indiana. He worked as...
