Janice S. Hallmark
Jun 27, 2012
JANICE S. HALLMARK, age 73, of Wheatfield, formerly of Lake Station, passed away at Porter Hospital on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. Janice was born in Owensboro, KY on August 10, 1938 the daughter of Hugh and Louise Smock. She was an area resident since 1956, a Red Hatter and a member of the VFW Post 7760 Ladies Auxiliary. She will...
Kathryn A. Vrancks
Jun 26, 2012
KATHRYN A. "KATHY" VRANCKS, age 68, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Kathy was born on April 2, 1944 in Mishawaka, IN to Elmer and Norma Nickel. She married Gerald Vrancks on August 22, 1959 and they spent 50 years together until the time of his passing. Kathy will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother...
Sarah L. Grubbs-Madison
Jun 25, 2012
SARAH L. GRUBBS-MADISON, age 88, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 25, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Portage. Sarah had been a longtime Hobart resident and member of the Order of Eastern Star. She was affectionately known to her family as a loving Mother and Grandmother. Sarah had been employed in purchasing at the Gary National Bank. She is...
Thomas R. Silich
Jun 23, 2012
Thomas R. Silich, age 81, lifelong resident of Hobart, currently residing in Crown Point, passed away on June 23rd, 2012. He proudly served his country as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army. Tom was employed by American Bridge and J.M. Foster, celebrating over 50 years as a union ironworker with the Ironworkers Union Local #395. He was a member of...
Robert Lewis Hardesty
Jun 23, 2012
Robert Lewis Hardesty, age 40, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, June 23, 2012. Robert is survived by his loving family, parents; father, Robert Ray Hardesty of Griffith, mother, Evelyn (Keith) Cates of Hobart, brother; Steven Cates of Portage, sisters; Melissa Hardesty of Lake Station, Terri (John) Gianopolos of Hobart, Tracy (Jay) Crandall of Winamac and Erica (Jerry) Wojihoski of Hobart,...
Felix Yzaguirre
Jun 21, 2012
Felix Yzaguirre age 59 of Gary, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012. He was born on February 7, 1953 in Gary, Indiana. He was a lifetime Gary resident and retired from U.S. Steel in 2004. He loved going to the flea market and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Yzaguirre of Gary,...
William "Bill" Clarke
Jun 19, 2012
WILLIAM "BILL" CLARKE, was received into heaven on June 19, 2012 at the Arbors Nursing Home, Michigan City, IN. Bill was born in Detroit, MI on 12/14/1939. He is survived by his loving wife, Alyce Clarke, and 2 children, Janine Clarke Powell, Atlanta, GA, and Dianna Fleming and 4 grandchildren of Chesterton, IN. Bill is in heaven with his son...
Walter W. Ahlborn, Jr.
Jun 18, 2012
WALTER W. AHLBORN, Jr., age 78, Portage, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012. Walter was born in Hammond, Indiana on June 11, 1934 to Walter and Helen Ahlborn. He was a veteran of the US Army and a retiree of US Steel Gary Works. Walter always stayed active and enjoyed gardening and collecting treasures on his bike rides. He also...
Jerry W. Mitchell
Jun 18, 2012
JERRY WAYNE MITCHELL, age 65, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 . He was a lifetime area resident and was retired from Bethlehem Steel. Jerry enjoyed old cars, hot rods and motorcycles. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather. Jerry is survived by parents, Carl and Leona Mitchell of Hobart; his children, Thomas (Beverly) Mitchell...
Robert Lincoln Todd
Jun 18, 2012
ROBERT LINCOLN TODD, age 67, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 18, 2012 at VNA Hospice. He was a lifetime area resident and carpenter for Local #1005. Bob was a member of the Indiana Carpenters Retiree Club and had recently been attending Real Life Community Church of Portage. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a wonderful cook and baker. Bob...
Juanita M. Foxx
Jun 18, 2012
Juanita M. Foxx, age 82 of Portage passed away Monday, June 18, 2012. In 1946 she married Carl Foxx They have lived in Portage over 55 years. Juanita is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Carl, children, Larry (Chris) Foxx, Westville, IN, Paula (Bruce) Greinke, Lexington, KY, Janet (Jerry) Bono, Gilbert, AZ, 6 grandchildren, Alexis Hoffman, Stacey Petro,...
Janet K. Barkowski
Jun 16, 2012
Janet K. Barkowski (nee Jackson), age 71 of Portage passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012. She was born on June 25, 1940 in Watseca, Illinois to the late Alby William and Beatrice Jackson. Janet worked as the city planner for Portage. She was a member of Nativity of Our Savior. She is survived by her loving husband of over 52...
Earl Albert Schmidt
Jun 16, 2012
Earl Albert Schmidt Portage, Indiana Age 86, a longtime northwest Indiana resident passed away Saturday, June 16, 2012, at St. Marys Medical Center in Hobart. Earl was born on July 25, 1925 the son of the late Emil and Emma Schmidt in Chicago, IL. Earl was a retired Pipe Fitter for Local 597; he proudly served in the United States...
Elsie E. Otero
Jun 14, 2012
Elsie E. Otero, age 66 of Portage passed away at her home on Thursday, June 14, 2012. She was born on July 8, 1945 in Florida Puerto Rico to the late Augustus and Ana Gonzalez. She worked as a Bilingual Teacher for Hobart Township Schools and was a member the Jubilee Worship Center. Elsie will be remembered by her family...
Samuel Kenneth "Sam" Moore
Jun 14, 2012
Samuel Kenneth "Sam" Moore, age 20 of Hobart passed away Thursday June 14, 2012. He was a lifetime Hobart resident and a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 2011. He was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church. Sam was an avid athlete who played football and had a special passion for baseball. He volunteered as a 7th grade football...
Daniel A. Lubovich
Jun 14, 2012
Daniel Anton Lubovich age 57 of Hobart passed away Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was a longtime area resident and worked at the Bright Spot. He is survived by his wife, Marion Lubovich (nee Blatt) of Hobart, IN; 3 sons, Robert, Shane, and Kevin Lubovich, 2 daughters, Daniela (Eric) Hiess of Germany, Ashley Lubovich of Hobart, IN; 1 brother, Thomas...
Leonard Lee Douglas
Jun 14, 2012
Leonard L Douglas "Doug" AKA: Leonard Lee From Tennessee Leonard L. Douglas, age 59 of Hobart passed away at Saint Mary's Medical Center on Thursday, June 14, 2012. He was born on August 9, 1952 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee to Leonard H. and Kathleen (nee Tucker) Douglas Jr.. He worked for 37 years as a Shear Operator for Republic Steel and...
Nick E. Libician
Jun 11, 2012
NICK E. LIBICIAN, age 81, of Hobart, passed away Monday, June 11, 2012. He was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on June 20, 1930 to Nick and Lois Libician, who preceded him in death. Nick served his country in the US Navy and was a retiree of US Steel. He was involved with the Boy Scouts and was one of the...
Anna "Bobi" Bojko
Jun 11, 2012
Anna "Bobi" Bojko, age 94 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, June, 6, 2012. She was born in Poland on December 3, 1917. She worked as a baker at the Glen Park Bakery and was a member of the Polish National Alliance. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Anna loved gardening and had a green thumb. She was a wonderful cook...
Jayme Diane Hilton (Nee Spencer)
Jun 9, 2012
Jayme Diane (nee Spencer) Hilton, age 37, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, June 9, 2012. She was born July 24, 1974 in Hobart Indiana to James and Diane Spencer. Jayme is survived by her husband Raoule Hilton Jr. of Chicago, Illinois, daughter, Ava Hilton of Chicago Illinois, father, James Spencer of Hobart, Indiana, brother, Jim (Kim) Spencer of New Braunfels,...
