Andrew "Andy" Petkovich
Dec 14, 2012
Andrew "Andy" Petkovich, age 70, of Hobart passed away suddenly Friday December 14, 2012 at the St. Mary Medical Center. Andy was born February 27, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to the late Emil and Clotelle (Sands) Petkovich. Andy was a self-employed roofer. He and his loving wife Linda were the owners and operators of A&L Companies in Hobart. He was...
Mary Pauline Carpenter
Dec 14, 2012
MARY PAULINE CARPENTER, age 86, of Portage, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Porter Regional Hospital. Mary Pauline was born June 30, 1926 in Trimble, Tennessee and had been a Portage resident since 1959. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lake Station. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Charlie) Silkwood of Alabama and son,...
Jack H. Dugger
Dec 10, 2012
Jack H. Dugger, age 68 of Lake Station passed away Monday, December 10, 2012. He was born on February 7, 1944 in Evanston, Illinois to the late Howard L. and Louise Dugger. He was a longtime Lake Station resident. Jack worked as an operating engineer for Local 150. He was a member of the Local 150 Retirees Club. Jack enjoyed...
Ella M. Paceley
Dec 9, 2012
ELLA M. PACELEY, age 58, of Hobart, went home to be with the Lord and Savior on December 9, 2012. She was preceded in death by her first born daughter, Angella, her parents, Gustia and Junior Armes, one brother and four sisters. She leaves behind her heartbroken family, Husband of 40 years, Billy L. Paceley, Sr., daughter, Mellisa (Kevin) Barker,...
M. Lois Wright
Dec 7, 2012
M. Lois Wright, age 76 of Hobart passed away Friday, December 7, 2012. She was born on October 17, 1936 in Winamac, Indiana to the late Linn and Georgianne Vanaman. She loved Bingo and worked for many years at AHEPA Bingo Hall where she called Bingo. Lois crocheted many hats for underprivileged children and the Shriners Hospitals. She will be...
Vicente A. De La Cruz
Dec 7, 2012
Vicente A. De La Cruz, age 89, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 at home surrounded by his loving family. Vicente had been a Lake Station resident for 40 years and retired from Inland Steel with over 30 years of service. He was a sports fanatic, especially a "die-hard" Cubs fan. Vicente enjoyed music and loved his...
Kristy K. Mccaw-Hacker
Dec 6, 2012
Kristy Kay McCaw-Hacker, age 36, of Gary passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 6, 2012. She was born October 16, 1976 in East Chicago, Indiana to Rocky R. and Brenda K (Sunffer) McCaw. She loved her family dearly. She is survived by her daughter Rileigh Elizabeth Berman of Portage, son Dakota Scott Dixon of Valparaiso, parents Rocky R. and Brenda...
Katherine A. Van Vleet
Dec 6, 2012
Katherine A. Van Vleet, age 94, of Muskego, Wisconsin passed away Thursday, December 6, 2012 at home in Wisconsin. Katherine was a former longtime Lake Station resident. She enjoyed crossword puzzles and playing solitaire. Katherine was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by 8 children: Donald (Pat) Van Vleet of Arkansas, Norma Schimmel of Muskego,...
Delbert D. Sowers
Dec 5, 2012
DELBERT D. SOWERS, age 76, of Hobart passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was born on September 6, 1936 in Veedersburg, Indiana, the son of George W. Sowers and Frances (nee Hughes) Sowers. Delbert was a retired tree trimmer from N. G. Gilbert Corporation with 38 years of service. He enjoyed...
Jesus M. Miranda
Dec 4, 2012
Jesus M. Miranda, age 83, of Chicago Illinois passed away Tuesday December 4, 2012. He was born October 5, 1929 in Jalisco, Mexico to the late Albert and Rosa (Martinez) Miranda. He was a retired Tool and Die Maker retiring from Kropp Forge. He was a US Army veteran serving in Germany during the Korean Conflict. He was a former...
Catherine Conway
Dec 4, 2012
Catherine Conway Age 98 passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2012. She was a resident of Lake Station since 1951, formerly of Scotland. Catherine worked for many years as nurses' aid at Methodist Hospital, 4 East in Gary, Indiana. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. She is survived by her loving family; son Jim...
Julio Rosario
Dec 3, 2012
JULIO ROSARIO, age 77, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, December 3, 2012, while surrounded by his loving family. Julio was born on June 2, 1935 in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. He was a 40-year resident of Lake Station and was a retiree of LTV Steel. In his spare time, Julio enjoyed reading, doing crossword puzzles and word searches. He will...
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...
