Austin Olivarri
Jan 23, 2013
Austin Olivarri, age 24 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, January 23, 2013. He was a loving son and he was loved by all who knew him. He is survived by his parents, Fred and Sara Olivarri of Hobart, IN; 1 brother, Freddie (fiancee-Stacy Kwilas) of Hobart, IN; grandparents, John (Verla) Martin, nephews, Landen, and Logan, fiancée, Rhondi Garrigus and children,...
Vincent J. Palmer
Jan 17, 2013
Vincent Joseph Palmer, 93, of Phenix City, AL, and formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, January 17, 2013, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA. Vincent was born on January 1, 1920, in Chicago, IL, the son of the late Joseph Palmer and Rose Glorioso Palmer. He retired from Yellow Freight where he worked as a truck driver, and was...
Damian P. Franchville
Jan 13, 2013
DAMIAN P. FRANCHVILLE, age 82, of Portage, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Porter Regional Hospital in Valparaiso. Damian had been a Portage resident for 25 years and was a US Marine Corps Veteran during the Korean War. He retired from LTV Steel in 1986. Damian is survived by his son, Damian A. "Frenchy" (Herma) Franchville of Lake Station,...
James H. Lafevre
Jan 11, 2013
James H. LaFevre, age 67, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, January 11, 2013 in Tennessee. Jim was born on December 14, 1945 in Gary to Herbert and Mary Chestel LaFevre. He was a lifelong area resident and a member of the Hobart VFW Post #5365 and the Portage Izaak Walton League. Jim served in the United States Army in Vietnam...
Stephen Eugene Brown
Jan 10, 2013
STEPHEN EUGENE BROWN, age 60, of Lake Station, passed away, Thursday, January 10, 2013 at home. He was a lifelong area resident and a retired machinist. Stephen was a member of Sonrise Baptist Church. He used to love to bowl, play softball and go hunting. Stephen will be remembered as a true servant of the Lord and was an inspiration...
Robert D. Marsee
Jan 10, 2013
Robert D. Marsee, age 84, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born on February 18, 1928 in Hammond, Indiana the son of the late Samuel and Evelyn (nee Golden) Marsee. Robert was a 43 year resident of Merrillville and has spent the last 12 years as a resident of Hebron,...
Penny M. Tracy
Jan 8, 2013
PENNY M. TRACY, age 42, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Penny was born in Valparaiso on July 15, 1970 to Richard and Marcia Tracy. Penny had a special place in her heart for animals. She will be missed dearly. Penny is survived by her parents, Richard and Marcia Tracy of Portage; brother, Scott (Sarah) Tracy of Portage;...
Barbara E. Droke
Jan 8, 2013
BARBARA E. DROKE, age 73, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at Golden Living Center in Portage. Barbara had been a lifelong Portage/Lake Station area resident and was a homemaker. She was an avid bingo player and loved her Pekingese dogs. Barbara is survived by 3 children: Bill (Tammy) Coleman of Portage, Chuck (Donna) Coleman of Midway, TN...
Betty J. (Purcell) Baldridge
Jan 8, 2013
BETTY J. (PURCELL) BALDRIDGE, age 57, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Betty had been a lifelong Lake Station area resident. She enjoyed reading, crocheting and being with her grandchildren. Betty is survived by 2 sons, Frankie Jay (Lisa) Purcell, J.T. Ray Purcell, all of Portage, 2 daughters, Renee (James)...
Ann L. Mitchell
Jan 8, 2013
Ann L. Mitchell, age 75, of Portage passed away Tuesday January 8, 2013 at her daughters home in Rockford, IL. She was born December 16, 1937 in Norfolk, Virginia to the late Lucian and Violet Mae (Gillikin) Meekins. She was a homemaker and loving mother who loved being crowned Pulmonary Queen. She moved back to Indiana in 1987. She is...
George W. Ford
Jan 6, 2013
GEORGE W. FORD, age 80, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, January 6, 2013 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. George had been a Hobart area resident since 1958 and was a US Air Force Veteran during the Korean War. He retired from the Budd Company in Gary with 27 years of service. George is survived by his wife, Kathleen...
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...
