Judie Vasas
Jan 6, 2013
JUDIE VASAS, age76, of Portage, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013. She was a lifelong area resident and a member of American Legion Post 367 Ladies Auxiliary. Judie will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Judie is survived by her husband of over 56 years, John; daughter, Debra (Mark) Ochall; 5 grandchildren, Connie (Craig) Foerg, Mark (Jen)...
Shirley Mumaugh
Jan 6, 2013
Shirley A. Mumaugh, age 63, of Hobart passed away Sunday January 6, 2013 in her home. She was born April 24, 1949 in Indianapolis, Indiana to the late Jack N. and Mary Lou (Young) Mumaugh. Shirley graduated from Northwest High School in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1967. She then received her Bachelor of Science degree in 1971 and her Master of...
Mary Catherine Belt
Jan 4, 2013
MARY CATHERINE BELT (nee LUCCHETTI), age 76, of Portage, passed away January 4, 2013. Mary was born in Chicago on January 13, 1936 to Arthur and Mildred Lucchetti. She was a loving wife and mother. Mary and Thomas were married on May 4, 1954 in Chicago and moved to Northwest Indiana to raise a family. She was known and loved...
Joseph Frank
Jan 4, 2013
Age 61, a lifelong resident of Northwest, Indiana, passed away Friday, January 04, 2013 at the University of Chicago. Joseph was born on September 7, 1951 in Hammond, Indiana, the son of the late Frederick A. and Geneva (nee Heath) Frank. He married the love of his life Marsha (nee Farmer) on January 30, 1968; Joe was a loving and...
Leoma Phillips
Jan 4, 2013
Leoma Phillips Hobart, Indiana Age 92, passed away Friday, January 04, 2013 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. Leoma was born January 28, 1920 in Shelburn, Indiana. She married the love of her life Joseph P. Phillips on May 10, 1941in Missouri. Leoma enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, she was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary...
Theodore H. Hanson
Jan 4, 2013
Theodore H. Hanson, age 83, of Hobart passed away on Friday, January 4, 2013 at Sebo Nursing Center. He was born March 6, 1929 in Duluth, MN to the late Herman and Bertina (Johnson) Hanson. January 17, 1955 in Harvey, IL he married Rosalin M. Switzer. Theodore retired from Genesco, Inc. in 1991with 40 years of service. He was a...
Josef Wimmer
Jan 3, 2013
Josef Wimmer, age 85 of Hobart, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 3, 2013. He was born on February 13, 1927 in Mitrovica, in the former Yugoslavia, to the late Franz and Theresia Wimmer. After emigrating to the United States with his family, Josef worked tirelessly at the Budd Company and Western Steel, both in Gary. He was a member...
Michael Kovalow
Jan 2, 2013
Michael Kovalow, formerly of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2013 in Valparaiso, IN at the age of 88. He is survived by his seven grandchildren and his three daughters: Karen (David) Kovalow-St. John, Cheryl (George) Girman – both of Valparaiso – and Michelle (David) Olson of Angola, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Julia...
Kathryn Tovsen (Nee Kucera)
Jan 1, 2013
Kathryn Tovsen (nee Kucera), age 91 of Needville, Texas passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013. She was born in Hazelhurst, Wisconsin on August 6, 1921 to the late Joseph and Lena Kucera. She was the Valedictorian at Minocqua High School, Class of 1938. After marrying Vern Tovsen on June 6, 1942, Vern left for service in WWII while Kathryn helped...
Katherine "Katie" M. Gymrek
Jan 1, 2013
Katherine "Katie" M. Gymrek, age 85, of Hobart passed away Tuesday January 1, 2013. She was born April 23, 1927 in Gary, Indiana to the late Walter J. and Beulah M. (Ware) Pictor. On June 18, 1949 she married Casey H. Gymrek in Gary, Indiana. She was a Beautician working at Beverly's Beauty Salon and a former employee of Gary...
Raymond Warren Nederman
Dec 31, 2012
Raymond Warren Nederman, age 80, of Valparaiso, formerly of Portage and Lake Station, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2012. Survived by: two brothers, Dale (Norma) Bridgeford and Harrison (Sally) Warren; daughters, Connie Nederman (Crown Point) and Kathy Nederman (Dallas, TX); sons, David Nederman (LaPorte) and Donald Nederman (Houston, TX); stepsons, Johnny (Karen) Hansen (Hobart) and Mark (Krissy) Hansen (Valparaiso);...
John W Stalion
Dec 29, 2012
John W Stalion age 70, of Hobart passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point. He was born on February 24, 1942 in Marion, Kentucky, the son of John and Kathryn (nee Beard) Stalion. John was a retired Cement Mason and a member of Local 692 since 1967 and was a member of Deer Creek...
Earl E. Chance
Dec 29, 2012
Earl E. Chance, age 87, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, December 29, 2012. He was a longtime Lake Station resident and a member of the Community Presbyterian Church, where he had served as an Elder, Deacon and Choir Member. Earl served as an aircraft mechanic in the US Navy during WWII. Earl was a sheet metal worker for forty...
Anna Sullivan
Dec 28, 2012
Anna Sullivan age 98, of Hobart, formerly of Gary, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012 at Miller Merry Manor in Hobart. Anna was born on November 19, 1914 to the late Victor and Hilena (nee Savo) Hill in Winton, Minnesota. She was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Gary, Indiana. Anna will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother...
James D. Stephens Jr.
Dec 28, 2012
James D. Stephens Jr., age 86 of Gary passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. He was a longtime Gary resident. James was born on August 31, 1926 in Gary Indiana to the late James (DDS) and Gwendolyn Stephens. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during WWII. James was a member of the Gary Kiwanis Club and the Power...
Eugene Paul Beres
Dec 27, 2012
Eugene Paul Beres Sr., age 70 of Hobart passed away Thursday, December 27, 2012 at St. Margaret Hospital, Dyer. He was born in Gary on September 4th, 1942 the son of Emil and Irene (Chikos) Beres. Eugene was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church. Eugene graduated from Wirt High School in 1960. He served in...
Martha L. King
Dec 26, 2012
Martha L. King, age 99 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. She was born on March 5, 1913 in Gary, Indiana to the late Faron and Bertha Kleckner. She was a former Wheeler resident and attended Glen Park School. She loved gardening and especially loved her strawberries. Martha loved when her grandchildren came to visit. She also loved...
Norman Gerhardt Carl Klaus
Dec 26, 2012
Norman Klaus Portage, Indiana Age 44, passed away Wednesday, December 26, 2012. Norman is survived by his 2 sons; Taylor and Trevor Klaus both of Porter, mother; Jacqueline Klaus of Portage, brother; Otis Klaus of Portage and many other loving family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his father; Norman Klaus Sr. Funeral services for Norman will...
Melvin E. Chaney
Dec 25, 2012
MELVIN E. "Buck" CHANEY, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2012 while at home. Melvin was born on June 29, 1922 and was raised at Mooseheart in Illinois. He was a longtime Hobart resident and retiree of Gary Hobart Water Corp. Melvin served his country as an engineer in the US Army during WWII. He was a...
Theodore L. Kujawski
Dec 25, 2012
Theodore L. Kujawski, age 90 of Hobart passed away December 25, 2012. He was born on November 8, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Lawrence and Stella Kujawski. Theodore served his country in WWII in the U.S. Army. He worked for U.S. Steel and retired in 1981 after 40 years of service. He was a member of Local 1014...
