Chris Georgeff
May 15, 2012
A man of great integrity, love, and strength has moved on from this world to a better place. Chris Georgeff, age 80, of Hobart Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 after an extended illness with his family by his side. He was born in Crystal City, Missouri on December 24, 1931 to Constantine and Fana Georgeff. He then...
Raymond J. Feigl, Sr.
May 13, 2012
Raymond J. Feigl, Sr. Lake Station, Indiana Raymond J. Feigl, Sr., age 82, a longtime resident of Lake Station, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2012. He was born on June 23, 1929 in East Saint Louis, Illinois. Ray proudly served his country serving in the United States Army. Ray was married to Jennie Houk on August 26, 1950 in...
George Szacka
May 12, 2012
George Szacka Hobart, Indiana Age 88, passed away Saturday, May 12,2011 at Millers Mary Manor. George was a retired Steelworker for U.S Steel and proudly served his country in the Marines. George is survived by his daughter; Susan Carpenter of Hobart, granddaughter Christine Carpenter and grandson, Doug Carpenter, great-grandchildren; Jake, Randy, Tristan, Sammy, Paige and Jordan, brother; Andy Szacka and...
Raymond "Ray" Diaz
May 12, 2012
RAYMOND "RAY" DIAZ, age 50, of Portage, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012 at the University of Chicago Hospital. Ray was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and owner of Ray's Shrimp House in Gary. He was a devoted husband, loving father, son and brother who will be missed by all of his loving friends and relatives. Ray enjoyed fishing, camping...
Vivian Pearl Crisp
May 11, 2012
Vivian Pearl Crisp (nee Bullington), age 89, of Corona, California formerly of Lake Station passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012 She was born on September 28, 1922 in Franklin County, Illinois to the late Oscar and Edith Bullington. She was a member of Liverpool Baptist Church in Lake Station. Vivian was married to the Rev. George L. Crisp in...
Emery Elsworth Gant
May 11, 2012
Emery Elsworth Gant Hebron, Indiana Emery Elsworth Gant, age 86, a longtime resident of Hebron, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2012. He was born on September 21, 1925 in Hobart, the son of Oba and Lenora Ruth Gant. Emery was a 1944 graduate of Hobart High School. He was married to Daphne Beerbower on June 23, 1946 in Hobart....
Doris A. Nixon
May 9, 2012
Doris A. Nixon, age 79 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, May 9, 2012. She was a Lake Station resident since 1959 and was formerly of Danville, Illinois. She graduated from Schlarman Catholic High School in Danville. Doris worked as an Accountant and Auditor for Laquinta Inn in Merrillville. She was a member of the Hobart Eagles AERIE # 2498....
Sean M. Yuhasz
May 8, 2012
Sean M. Yuhasz, age 39 of Lake Station, passed away on May 8, 2012. He was born on October 15, 1972 to William and Nancy Yuhasz. He was employed by Lamar Media as a billboard painter. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; 1 son, Jordan; 2 daughters, Hailey and Brooklynn; 2 step-daughters, Alexis Kerr and Ashley Slinker; father, William...
John Rayter
May 8, 2012
JOHN RAYTER, age 78, of Hobart, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2012, while surrounded by his family. John was a longtime resident of Hobart, and retired from US Steel after many years of service. John enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening, welding & building. John is survived by his wife, Joanne; daughter, Melinda Rayter of Hobart; adopted daughter, Flo Bringas of...
Nancy Lee Hamilton
May 7, 2012
NANCY LEE HAMILTON (Ensign), age 56, of Hobart, passed away Monday, May 7, 2012, surrounded by her loving family. Nancy was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1973. She was employed for the School City of Hobart for many years, and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary 5365. Nancy was a...
Dewey Dean Bland
May 7, 2012
Dewey Dean Bland Hobart, Indiana Dewey Dean Bland, age 74, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Monday, May 7, 2012. He was born on January 5, 1938 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Opha and Elizabeth Bland. Dewey was a 1956 graduate of Hobart High School. He then proudly served in the U.S. Navy. Dewey was married to...
Cathy J. Conners
May 6, 2012
CATHY J. CONNERS, age 50, of South Haven, passed away Saturday, May 6, 2012 at Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Cathy was a lifelong Portage area resident and graduated from Portage High School in 1980. She was a licensed hairdresser and cosmetologist who enjoyed collecting Barbie Dolls. Most recently she had been employed as a telemarketer with Americall. Cathy...
Tak Ming Lo
May 4, 2012
Tak Ming Lo Hobart, Indiana Tak Ming Lo, age 84, a longtime resident of Portage and Hobart, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012. He was born on June 23, 1927 in China, the son of Cheung and Yuk Lo. Tak married Elizabeth Lui on December 26, 1946 in China. Tak and his wife were the owners and operators of...
Janet I. Hudson
May 4, 2012
Janet I. Hudson, age 78, a resident of Portage, passed away on Friday, May 4, 2012. She was born on April 19, 1934 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Irene Hudson. Janet worked for A.T.& T. in both accounting and customer service, retiring in 1982 after 30 years of service. Janet was also involved as a member of...
Wanda Nedza
May 2, 2012
Wanda Nedza (Wegrzyn) passed away on May 2, 2012 in Peoria, Illinois. She was born in Dzierzkowice, Poland and was a resident of New Chicago and Portage, Indiana for over 50 years. Wanda retired from Greenwald Surgical Company in Lake Station, Indiana with 23 years of service. She was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church in New Chicago. She...
Stefano Maggio
May 1, 2012
Stefano Maggio, age 83 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, May 1, 2012. He was born in Sambuca, Sicily, Italy on December 7, 1928 to the late Antonino and Francesca Maggio. He worked at the Budd Company retiring in 1982. He was a member of St. Bridget Church and the Italian American Benevolent Society. Stefano was an wonderful gardener and enjoyed...
Terry Albertson
Apr 30, 2012
Terry Albertson Lake Station, Indiana Terry Albertson, age 51, a resident of Lake Station, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2012. He was born on November 12, 1960 in Michigan, the son of Ivan and Mary Albertson. Terry served in the United States Army. Terry worked in roofing and construction for Hayes Roofing Company. He was married to Jennifer Kerns...
Kenneth E. Collmar
Apr 30, 2012
KENNETH E. COLLMAR, age 66, of Hobart, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 30, 2012 at Saint Mary Medical Center. He served his country as a Corporal in the United States Army in the 4th Infantry Division and was part of Operation Francis Marion in Vietnam. Kenneth was a member of the American Legion Post #100 and VFW Post #9323....
Charlotte J. Tromble
Apr 27, 2012
CHARLOTTE J. TROMBLE, age 80, of Hobart, IN, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at Porter Hospital, Portage Campus. Charlotte had been a lifelong Hobart resident and retired from Ribordy Drugs in 1982. Charlotte is survived by her three daughters: Lora (Robert) Duncan of Hobart, Pamela Tromble of Lafayette, TN, Lynn Bosworth of San Francisco, CA, 6 grandchildren and 1...
David Wayne Norman
Apr 27, 2012
DAVID WAYNE NORMAN LAKE STATION, IN David Wayne Norman, age 50, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, April 27, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. David had been a lifelong Lake Station resident and graduated from Edison High School in 1980. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Hobart. David is survived by his...
