Randall Fitzgerald
Jun 7, 2013
Randall Fitzgerald, age 28 of Chicago, Illinois passed away Friday, June 7, 2013. He is survived by his father, Vondall Fitzgerald, 2 brothers, Vondall Fitzgerald, and Brian (Amanda) Fitzgerald, and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Denise Fitzgerald. Funeral services are Thursday, June 13, 2013 at 3 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Brady Chapel, 3781...
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...
Jim Allen Parnell
Jun 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...
Gertrude "Trudy" A Jarosak
Jun 4, 2013
Gertrude "Trudy" A. Jarosak (Nee Kepshire) age 83 of Hobart, passed away, Tuesday, June 04, 2013. Gertrude was born on November 21, 1929 to the late George and Mary Kepshire in Gary, Indiana. She was a retired Pharmacy Technician for Ross Medical Pharmacy. Gertrude will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Gertrude is survived...
Helen Pachapa
Jun 4, 2013
Helen Pachapa, age 89 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was born on August 30, 1923 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Andrew and Mary Pachapa. She was a Lew Wallace graduate and went on to Indiana University where she earned a B.A. in Journalism in 1954. She worked for the Chicago Tribune as a writer. Helen...
Helen M. "Nanny" Cherry
Jun 4, 2013
Helen M. "Nanny" Cherry (nee Skinta), age 97 of Lake Station passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013. She was born on February 12, 1916 in Gary, Indiana to the late Michael and Mary Skinta. She was a longtime Lake Station resident and a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Parish in Merrillville. Helen enjoyed volunteering at the St Michael's Friday night...
Marguerite Hreha
Jun 4, 2013
MARGUERITE HREHA, age 87, of Cypress, California, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at home. Marguerite was a former Portage resident for 43 and retired from K Mart Corporation. She was a former member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church and the Ladies Sodality. Marguerite was a volunteer at the VA Hospital in Lancaster, CA and at Lakewood Regional...
Betty S. Wallace
Jun 4, 2013
Betty S. Wallace, age 84, a longtime Hobart resident passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center of Hobart surrounded by her family. She was born April 16, 1929 in Alabama to Geether and Emma Trotter. She was a member of First Baptist Church, in New Chicago. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother,...
Maria Dejesus Bianco
Jun 2, 2013
Maria DeJesus Bianco, age 55 of Lake Station, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at St. Anthony's Hospital in Crown Point. Maria was born on December 25, 1957 to the late Nicholas and Angelita Ramirez in Gary, Indiana. Maria married Timothy Bianco on September 3, 2005. Maria was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Portage. She enjoyed bible...
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...
