Marjorie E. Kilander
Nov 29, 2012
MARJORIE E. KILANDER, age 89, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 at Porter Regional Hospital. Marjorie was born August 4, 1923 near Francesville, Indiana. She was the daughter of Lewis J. Topp and Rubia Rhinehart-Topp. Marjorie was a graduate of Francesville High School, class of 1940. On May 24, 1946 she married Harry M Kilander and moved to...
Gary Hatfield
Nov 29, 2012
Gary Hatfield Age 62, a former Lake and Porter County resident, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2012 in Sevierville, Tennessee. He was a retired electrician at U.S Steel and proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He is survived by his son; Geoffrey (Addie) Hatfield...
Jo-Lynne Imhausen
Nov 27, 2012
Jo-Lynne Imhausen, age 74, of Valparaiso, and formerly of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Jo-Lynne had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and was a retired respiratory therapist at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City. She was a former member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Lake Station. Jo-Lynne is survived...
Willa Jane "Billie" Clemens
Nov 25, 2012
Willa Jane "Billie" Clemens, age 77, of Hobart passed away suddenly Sunday November 25, 2012 in Bradenton, Florida. She was born March 5, 1935 in Springfield, KY to the late Frank and Bernadette (Johnson) Sabody. She was a homemaker, devoted wife, mother and grandmother who was greatly loved by her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of...
Linda Jean Polston
Nov 23, 2012
LINDA JEAN POLSTON, age 58, of Hobart, passed away Friday, November 23, 2012. She was born on June 20, 1954 in Gary, IN to Harold and Jeanetta Heavilin. Linda was a lifetime area resident. She is survived by her son, Terry (Molly) Polston; daughter, Dawn Roberts;; 3 grandchildren, Christina Uhles, Stephanie and Brendan Roberts; fiancé, Pete Maldonado 2 brothers, James...
Sharon Lee Mumaugh
Nov 23, 2012
SHARON LEE MUMAUGH Hobart, IN. Sharon Lee Mumaugh, age 63 years, was relieved from her chronic pain and multiple medical issues on Friday, November 23, 2012. She graduated from Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana and Northwest High School, Indianapolis, Indiana. Sharon had extensive experience in many fields: she worked for Huber, Hunt and Nichols in Indianapolis; at the Center...
Frank William Frye
Nov 21, 2012
Frank Frye age 62, passed away Wednesday, November 21,2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. He is survived by his wife of 20 years. Sharon Dillon- Frye, daughter; Kimberly (Joseph) Gamboney, grandson; Joseph David Gamboney, 3 step sons; Joseph Bury, Timothy (Vanessa) Bury and Jamie Dillon, and brother; Jeff Kresno. His son David Frye precedes him in death. Funeral...
Wesley F. Marlin
Nov 21, 2012
Wesley F. Marlin, age 72, of Portage passed away suddenly on Wednesday November 21, 2012. He was born October 15, 1940 in Texas City, TX. He worked as a Dispatcher for TransUnited. Wesley was a Free and Accepted Mason, a member of the Scottish Rite Valley of South Bend, and the Orak Shrine Temple in Michigan City. He will be...
Barbara Rebeca Divich
Nov 20, 2012
BARBARA REBECA DIVICH, age 71, of Portage, was born in Chicago on July 3, 1941. Barbara grew up in Gary/Miller Beach area and graduated from Wirt High School. She passed away peacefully in her home in Portage on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. Barbara lived a colorful and well-traveled life, accompanied by her many pets that brought much joy to her...
Curtiss L. Ketchem
Nov 19, 2012
Curtiss L. Ketchem Hobart, Indiana Age 77, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Curtiss was born October 3, 1935 to the late Everett L. and Phyliss Ketchem in Odon, Indiana. He was a retired mechanic for William A. Pozzo Incorporated, a truck driver for Bulk Matic Transport, a 20 year owner and operator of Tool...
Donna Kay Craven
Nov 19, 2012
Donna Kay Craven (Nee Hutton) Lake Station, Indiana Age 64, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012 at La Porte Hospital. She was born on February 5, 1948 to the late Clarence and Louella Hutton in Hammond, Indiana. She was a homemaker who loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Donna will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother and...
Goldie Ethel Patteson
Nov 19, 2012
GOLDIE ETHEL PATTESON (nee Chambers), age 94, of Hobart, passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. Goldie was a wonderful, kind, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She moved to Gary from her birthplace of Marshall, Illinois to attend Heim Beauty College. She had her own shop for a while and she kept her license until only a few years ago. Goldie...
Regina Moeller
Nov 19, 2012
Regina Moeller (Nee Kubiak), age 62 of Dyer, Indiana passed away Monday, November 19, 2012. She was born in Frankfort Germany to the late Joe and Anna Kubiak. She married Dennis Moeller on November 24, 1967. She was a longtime Dyer resident. Regina worked at Sheffield Manor in Dyer. She enjoyed going to the lake and also Drag Racing. She...
Jerry C. Ayala
Nov 18, 2012
Jerry Ayala, age 51, ended his courageous battle with Cancer on Sunday November 18, 2012. Jerry was born November 4, 1961 in Loredo, TX to the late Fernando and Juanita (Rivera) Ayala. He was an Administrative Assistant at the Westville Correctional Center retiring with 23 years of service. Jerry was a Lake Station Edison Graduate and received his Associattes Degree...
Jane Ellen Degan
Nov 18, 2012
Jane Ellen DeGan, age 83, of Portage and formerly of Miller Beach passed away Sunday November 18, 2012 in Crown Point, Indiana at the St. Anthony's Hospice Center. She was born March 13, 1929 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Carl H. and Katherine (Hartke) Krueger. On April 25, 1948 she married Thomas A. DeGan in Gary. She was...
Patricia W. Martin
Nov 18, 2012
Patricia W. Martin, age 79 of Lake Station passed away Sunday, November 18, 2012. She was born on October 7, 1933 in Springfield, Kentucky to the late J.H. and Margaret Webb. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, sewing, and taking care of her plants. She is survived by her husband, William Martin of Lake Station, IN; 2 children, Deborah (Steve Rospeirski) Wineinger...
Sidney A. Scheeringa
Nov 17, 2012
Sidney Scheeringa, age 79 of Hobart, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012. He was born on August 2, 1933 to the late William and Gertrude Scheeringa. He served his country Stateside in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Sidney owned and operated Sid's Produce for many years. He retired from the Carpenters Millwright Union Local #1043 and Teamsters Local...
Edwin L. Donovan, Jr.
Nov 14, 2012
Edwin L. Donovan, Jr. "Bud", age 83, of Hobart passed away Wednesday November 14, 2012 at the St. Mary Medical Center. He was born March 23, 1929 in Gary, Indiana to the late Edwin L. and Laura M. (Aley) Donovan, Sr. He retired from Winslow, Inc. where he was a tax preparer. Edwin was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church...
Valerie A. Johnson
Nov 13, 2012
VALERIE A. JOHNSON, age 63, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012 at home. Valerie had been a Valparaiso resident for 44 years and graduated from Hobart High School in 1967. She was employed at The Post-Tribune. Valerie loved gardening, tole painting and enjoyed the solitude of the beach. She was loved by everyone who knew her and was...
Raymond E. Bliss
Nov 11, 2012
Raymond E. Bliss Portage, Indiana Age 83, a lifetime Portage resident, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2012 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart surrounded by his loving family. Ray was born on June 29, 1929 to the late Albert and Erma Bliss in Hammond, Indiana. Ray proudly served his country in the United States Army in the Korean War,...
