William P. Mendoza
Feb 13, 2013
William P. Mendoza, age 58, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Merrillville. Bill had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and was employed at Ford Motor Company. Bill is survived by 5 brothers: Art Mendoza of Griffith, Harry, Jr. (Kathy) Mendoza of Portage, Tom Mendoza, also of Portage, Dan Mendoza of California and...
Agatha Glennon
Feb 13, 2013
Agatha Glennon (nee Paul) peacefully joined her husband Bill, mother Mary, and father Nicholas and departed family in Heaven on February 13, 2013. Agatha was born in her grandparent's ancestral home in Johnstown, PA on October 20, 1921. Agatha's mother was widowed with seven children. The great depression was on and there were no supporting social programs. Agatha, the oldest...
Kenneth W. Samplawski
Feb 11, 2013
Kenneth W. Samplawski Portage, Indiana Age 89, passed away Monday, February 11, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. Kenneth was a retired U.S. Steel steelworker and proudly served his country in World War II in the United States Navy. Kenneth enjoyed Square Dancing in his younger years and has always enjoyed fishing and hunting. He is survived...
Goldie L. Stewart
Feb 11, 2013
Goldie L. Stewart, age 89 of Portage passed away, Monday, February 11, 2013 in Portage, Indiana. Goldie was born in Ashtabula, Ohio on February 28, 1923 to Frank and Goldie Laird who preceded her in death. She came to Hobart in 1967 where she was an active member of the First Unitarian Church. Goldie also enjoyed quilting. She will be...
William Edward Krieter
Feb 10, 2013
William Edward "Whisker Bill" Krieter, age 74, of Valparaiso, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 at Evanston Hospital. "Whisker Bill" had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and heavy equipment operator with Operating Engineers Local # 150 for 43 years. He was a member of the Sons of the American Legion South Haven Post #502. Bill is survived by his...
James F. Mcsherry
Feb 10, 2013
James F. McSherry Jr. Age 74, passed away Sunday, February 10, 2013 in Clinton, Indiana. James was born on December 27, 1938 to the late James F. and Catherine M. McSherry in Joliet, Illinois. He is survived by his son; Gregory McSherry of Salt Lake City Utah, daughter; Cristine McSherry of Houston, TX., 3 sisters; Janet Wilson of Nevada, Amy...
David Desmond Milligan Sr.
Feb 9, 2013
David Desmond Milligan Sr., age 61 a longtime Gary resident passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was born on August 28, 1951 to the late John and Estelle Milligan. He was a member of the Portage Moose. David enjoyed fishing, hunting, and working on cars. He is survived by 1 son, Dave (Kris) Milligan Jr. of Valparaiso, IN; 1...
Maria L. Rivera
Feb 9, 2013
Maria L. Rivera, age 55, of Portage passed away Saturday February 9, 2013 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Maria was born June 9, 1957 in Guadalajara Mexico to Alfred and Alicia (Salazar) Sanchez. She married Rafael Rivera on July 23, 1995 in East Chicago, Indiana. She had retired as a loader from Mittal Steel prior to her...
Lawrence Leroy Mills
Feb 9, 2013
LAWRENCE L. MILLS, age 80, of Portage, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013 at Rush University Hospital in Chicago, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 23, 1932 in Indian Creek Township, IL. He was a veteran of the US Army and a member of the American Legion Post #502. He retired from US Steel as...
Ted Revers
Feb 9, 2013
TED REVERS, age 87, of Gary, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. He was a lifelong area resident and a retiree of US Steel. Ted is survived by his 3 daughters, Shirley Kozikowski of MA, Susan (Don) Neither of Champaign, IL, and Shelly (George) Johnson of Winamac; 4 grandchildren, Tracy, Stephen, Richard and Gary; and great grandchildren. He was preceded...
Janis K. Hayslip
Feb 9, 2013
Janis K. Hayslip, age 60 of Hobart passed away Saturday, February 9, 2013. She is survived by 1 brother, Louis Hayslip. Cremation will take place with Rees Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Hobart Chapel. (219) 942-2109 or www.Reesfuneralhomes.com
Arnett Neace
Feb 8, 2013
ARNETT NEACE, age 91, of Hobart, passed away Friday, February 08, 2013 at VNA Hospice. He was born in Jackson, KY to the late Jacob and Roseann Neace. He was a laborer at FMC for many years. Arnett is survived by his wife of almost 70 years, Edna; son, Clyde (Debbie) Neace; 5 daughters, Joyce (Herb) Manitsky, Jean (Ron) Williamson,...
Helen Martha Lincicome
Feb 6, 2013
Helen Martha Lincicome, age 92, of Portage passed away Wednesday February 6, 2013 at the Life Care Center of The Willows in Valparaiso, Indiana. She was born July 5, 1920 in Presto, PA to the late John and Pauline (Karbowski) Lukasiak. She retired from Dickerson Drug Store. She is survived by three grandsons David, James and Richard Arnold; several great...
Mildred M. Dixon
Feb 6, 2013
MILDRED M. DIXON, age 93, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at home. Mildred had been a Portage resident for 55 years and retired from the accounting department at Bethlehem Steel in 1987. She was a member of St. Stephen Episcopal Church and enjoyed movies and traveling. Mildred is survived by her loving daughter, Jilene Dixon of Portage...
Spencer Brice Lucas
Feb 5, 2013
Spencer Brice Lucas, the infant son of Brian L. and Krystal I. (Riley) Lucas passed away shortly after his birth on Tuesday February 5, 2013 in St. Mary Medical Center Hobart, Indiana. Spencer is survived by his parents Brian and Krystal Lucas of Valparaiso, two brothers Blake and Reese, his grandparents Pat and Jeanne Lucas of Chesterton , Helen Fink...
Jeanette Holderman Johnson
Feb 5, 2013
Jeanette Holderman Johnson, age 85, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away, Tuesday, February 5, 2013. She was born April 23, 1927 in Bremen, Indiana to Otis and Hermina (Feldon) Holderman. Jeanette graduated from Bremen High School and attended Indiana University where she was a member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority. She married David L. Johnson of Nappanee on July 20,...
Sheree Ovanek
Feb 5, 2013
Sheree D. Ovanek (Nee Garrard) Portage, Indiana Age 57, a lifetime Northwest Indiana resident, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2013. Sheree was born on January 11, 1956 in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Alene (nee Patten) Garrard. She will be remembered as a loving sister, aunt and friend. She is survived by her 2 brothers; Ron Garrard of...
Duane E. Anderson
Feb 4, 2013
DUANE E. ANDERSON, age 78, of Portage, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 4, 2013. Duane had been a Portage resident since 1952 and was a US Army Veteran during the Korean War. He retired from US Steel Tube Works in 1982 and was a member of Bible Baptist Church. He leaves to cherish his memory, wife,...
Velma Wallace Coile
Feb 3, 2013
Velma Wallace Coile, born in Athens, Georgia on July 22, 1922, to Wesley (Doc) Underwood and Lillie Clyde Wallace. Passed away at home on February 3, 2013, in Crown Point, Indiana. Velma lived most of her life in the Atlanta, Georgia area. She was an active member of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church in Atlanta for sixty-one (61) years. In addition...
Emily M. Grinstead
Feb 3, 2013
Emily M. Grinstead (nee Beko), age 87 of Chesterton, Indiana passed away Sunday, February 3, 2013. She was born on May 18, 1925 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Louis J. and Emily T. Beko. She worked as an office manager for Steel Transportation, Artim Trucking and Inland Steel. She is survived by 2 daughters, Emily (Carl) Watroba Sr....
