John R. Garapic Jr.
Feb 23, 2013
JOHN R. GARAPIC, JR. Another brave soul of the Greatest Generation has passed on. John (Johnny) R. Garapic, Jr., 90 years young, went to be with his Lord on February 23, 2013. Resident of Brentwood at Hobart, he formerly lived in Valparaiso. Johnny was born in Gary on August 14, 1922 and graduated from Lew Wallace in 1940. He enlisted...
Clara Beth Austin
Feb 22, 2013
Clara Beth Austin, age 76, of Hobart passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013 at the VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso, Indiana surrounded by her family. Clara was born August 13, 1936 in Muddy, Illinois a small community near Harrisburg, Illinois to the late Raymond L. "Boss" and Gladys M. (Yates) Tucker. Clara lived for her family and treasured spending time...
Robert "Bob" Roy Drobac
Feb 22, 2013
Robert "BOB" Roy Drobac, 76 of Hobart passed away February 22, 2013 at the VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Bob was born in Gary, IN the son of the late Roy and Catherine Drobac. He graduated from Horace Mann in 1955. Bob married the love of his life Phyllis Fedorchak on February 17, 1961. They celebrated 41 years of marriage before...
Illona H. Greer
Feb 22, 2013
Illona H. Greer, age 89, of Lake Station passed away February 22, 2013 at SMMC in Hobart. Illona was a homemaker, mother and wife. She was born October 21, 1923 in Gary, Indiana to the late Henry and Ella Jahn. She is survived by her three children Janice Greer Whistler of Michigan, James Greer, Jr. of Lake Station and Gary...
Kathy Gales
Feb 21, 2013
KATHY GALES, age 58, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2013. She was born on August 22, 1954 in Alabama to T.W. "Boots" and Florence Page. She was a graduate of Portage High School and formerly worked restoring portraits and negatives. She will be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, and "Nana" (Grandma). Kathy is survived by her...
Frances Childers
Feb 19, 2013
Frances Childers Lake Station Age 75, passed away Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Frances was a devoted wife and a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 53 yrs. Oval Childers, son; David (Margaret) Childers of DeMotte, daughter; Darlene (Wayne) Hibbard of Rapids, Wisconsin, Grandchildren; Aimee Flick, Brandon Flick...
Edward M Conrath
Feb 17, 2013
Edward M. Conrath Chicago, Illinois Age 91, a 16 year Portage resident passed away Sunday, February 17, 2013 at Hartsfield Village Nursing Home in Munster, Indiana. He proudly served our country in the United States Army in World War II and retired after 45 years with Illinois Bell Telephone Company. He will be remembered as a loving and cherished husband,...
Lonnie D. Seabolt
Feb 17, 2013
Lonnie D. Seabolt, age 85 of Hobart was called home on Sunday, February 17, 2013. He was born on September 16, 1927 in Roane County, West Virginia to the late Lonnie and Sarah Seabolt. Lonnie was a Hobart resident since 1965. He retired from LTV Steel in 1990 where he had worked as a Coil Bander. He served as a...
Adam Hutchinson-Yarbrough
Feb 16, 2013
Adam Ray Hutchinson-Yarbrough Fairbanks, Alaska Age 39, a former Portage resident, passed away Saturday, February 16, 2013 in Fairbanks, AK. Adam proudly served his country in the United States Army and the United States Marines. On October 11, 2003 he married Bambi Marie Green in Fairbanks, AK. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother and friend....
Helen M. Duchscher
Feb 15, 2013
HELEN M. DUCHSCHER, age 88, of Merrillville, formerly of Portage, passed away Friday, February 15, 2013 while surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 9, 1924 in Gary. Helen had worked as a clerk at the Portage Police Department for several years. Helen will be deeply missed. Helen is survived by her son, James (Linda) Duchscher of...
Margaret G. Ziembicki
Feb 14, 2013
Margaret G. Ziembicki, age 79, a 9 yr. resident of Hobart passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2013 in Hammond at her son's home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 23, 1933 in Lowell, Indiana the daughter of the late Thorne D. and Grace M. (nee Sisson) Clark. She was a member of the First Church...
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...
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...
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...
