William A. Nelson
Oct 15, 2012
WILLIAM A. NELSON, age 77, of Portage, passed away Monday, October 15, 2012 at the Horton VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. William was a US Army Veteran and retired stationary engineer/fireman with the Chicago Board of Education. He was a longtime Portage resident and a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. William was also a member of Portage American...
Elmer W. "Al" George
Oct 14, 2012
Elmer W. "AL" George, age 83 of Lakes of the Four Seasons/Crown Point, Indiana passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012. He was born on April 9, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Frederick and Meta George. He graduated from Crane Tech High School where he also played football. Elmer worked for Polk Brothers as a Carpet Layer, retiring in...
Louise M. Veit
Oct 14, 2012
Louise M. Veit (nee Anderson), age 86 of the Chicagoland Christian Village passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012. She was a former Hobart and Hebron resident. She was born on October 20, 1925 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Albin and Esther Anderson. Louise worked as a Clerk for Nipsco for more than 20 years. She was very charming, always...
Lucille A. Szelinski
Oct 14, 2012
LUCILLE A. SZELINSKI, age 80, of Portage, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2012. Lucille was a longtime Portage resident for over 40 years and member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. She was a wonderful cook and baker. Lucille was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother. Lucille is survived by 2 sons, David Szelinski of Portage, Randy (Deeana) Szelinski...
Mabel M. Lawrence-Brandt
Oct 8, 2012
Mabel M. Lawrence- Brandt Age 93, a long time Portage resident, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born on August 17, 1919 to the late J.B. and Annie Chessor in Tennessee. Mabel spent her life devoted to her family and was a member of Church of God of Prophecy of Portage. She will...
Nancy A. Keaton
Oct 8, 2012
NANCY A. KEATON, age 71, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, October 8, 2012. Nancy had been a longtime Lake Station resident for most of her adult life. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Nancy enjoyed rummage sales and shopping at Antique Stores. Nancy is survived by 3 daughters, Tammy Poe of Valparaiso, Brenda (Rev. Fred)...
Mary Margaret Anaclerio
Oct 8, 2012
Mary Margaret Anaclerio, age 41, of Crown Point passed away Monday October 8, 2012 surrounded by her family. She was born December 16, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois to Vitantonio and Kathleen (Jones) Anaclerio. She was a former employee of the Lake County Surveyor's Office. She is survived by her loving mother Kathleen Anaclerio of Crown Point; brother Michael (Gina) Anaclerio...
Anita M. Burkat
Oct 6, 2012
ANITA M. BURKAT (nee DELGADO), age 69, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, October 6, 2012 at home. Anita had been a Lake Station resident for 30 years and was employed at Performance Plus. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Anita is survived by 4 children: Laura (Jack) Chatt of Portage, Mickey (Mary) Altieri, Michelle...
Mattie F. Rogers
Oct 4, 2012
Mattie F. Rogers, age 80 of Hobart, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 4, 2012. She was born on February 3, 1932 in Tigrett, TN to the late J.D. and Illa Cogburn. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxilary, Post 54, Northwest Indiana Womens Professional Club, and the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority. Mattie was also very active in...
Morris Schechner
Oct 3, 2012
Morris Schechner, age 89, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He was an army veteran of WWII and a member of the 1st Division, the Big Red 1. He served in the European Theatre, Africa, and Sicily. Morris is survived by his loving wife, Irene;...
William F. Waldorph
Oct 2, 2012
William F. Waldorph, age 93, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He had been a Hobart resident since 1954 and was a member of the Community Christian Church in Hobart. William was a WWII Army veteran and retired from U.S. Steel in 1983 with 32 years of service. He was also a member of the United Steelworkers Local...
Mary Jane Mrak
Oct 2, 2012
Mary Jane Mrak ("Jane") passed away at home on October 2, following a long illness. Born August 12, 1928 to Paul and Beulah Rains, Jane grew up in East Gary, Indiana and served as editor of her high school newspaper and was Valedictorian of her class. She was the first in her family to obtain a college degree, earning a...
Coral Louise Coban
Oct 2, 2012
CORAL L. COBAN, "NANNY", (nee HARVEY), age 89, of Portage went to her Heavenly home on October 2, 2012. She was born April 27, 1923 in Alvin, Illinois. Her family later moved to Indiana where she met and married Michael Coban on August 10, 1940 who preceded her in death in 1999. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church...
Patricia Elaine Roberts
Oct 1, 2012
Patricia Elaine Roberts (Gulledge), age 65, of Hebron, passed away October 1, 2012. She was born December 31, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana to Walter E. Gulledge and Barbara E. Gulledge (Ingram). She was a graduate of Thornton Fractional North High School in Calumet City, Illinois. She married Edward W. Roberts Jr. on September 15, 1973. Patricia is survived by her...
Betty R. Walters
Sep 30, 2012
BETTY R. WALTERS (nee JONES), age 83, of DeMotte, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2012 at home. Betty had been a DeMotte resident for 28 years and was formerly of Hobart. She loved spending time with her grandchildren. Betty enjoyed gardening and sewing. Her jams and jellies were enjoyed by all her family and friends. Betty is survived by 6...
Shirley E. Montpetit
Sep 29, 2012
Shirley E. Montpetit (Nee Gray) Age 75, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 31, 1937 in Brasher Falls, New York, to the late Vernon and Josephine (nee Gaffney) Gray, and was a longtime Portage resident. She married her late husband Giles Bernard Montpetit in Hogansburg, New York on August...
Russell P. Minnich
Sep 28, 2012
RUSSELL P. MINNICH, age 61, of Merrillville, passed away Friday, September 28, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Russell had been a lifelong resident of Merrillville and was an employee of the Town of Merrillville. He enjoyed flying model planes. Russell is survived by his wife, Patty, daughter, Amanda Minnich (fiancé, Rowdy Rejholec) of Hammond, brother, Clair Edward,...
Ariabella Sue Bullington
Sep 27, 2012
Ariabella Sue Bullington Kouts, Indiana Age 9 days; our little angel went to heaven, Thursday, September 27, 2012. During her nine short days here on Earth she touched many lives and was loved deeply by family and friends. She is survived by her parents; Donald Gene Bullington and Heather Nichole Maupin, 3 brothers; Cayden, Caleb and Cameron Bullington sister; and...
Cory Michael Buckley
Sep 26, 2012
Cory Michael Buckley, age 21 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born on April 6, 1991 in Merrillville, Indiana. Cory was a lifetime Hobart resident and attended Hobart High School. He loved riding dirtbikes, fishing, "rapping-LOL", and having fun with his family and friends. Cory was the "realist" person ever. He is survived by 1 brother,...
Beatrice Creech
Sep 25, 2012
BEATRICE CREECH, age 88, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, September 25, 2012. She was a longtime area resident coming from Kentucky. She was born on February 9, 1924 to Liddie and Robert Combs, who preceded her in death. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Beatrice is survived by her 3 sons, Elmer (Sue) Creech of Petersburg,...
