Leonard D. Holland
Mar 18, 2012
DEACON LEONARD D. "LEN" HOLLAND, age 87, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2012 at the Golden Living Center in Valparaiso. Len had been a lifelong Lake Station resident and graduated from Bishop Noll High School in 1943. During WW II he served in the US Army Signal Corps for 2 years in the Pacific Theatre. The signal...
Elsie Stassen
Mar 17, 2012
ELSIE (nee VIDMICH) STASSEN age 92, of Hobart, IN, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2012 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point surrounded by her family. Elsie was a Tolleston High School Graduate and a lifelong resident of the area and she was a faithful "Pink Lady" Volunteer at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart since 1992. She was a...
Ben Charles
Mar 16, 2012
Ben A. Charles, age 81 of Lake Station passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. He was born on June 6, 1930 in Auburn, Illinois. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Ben loved working on small engines, fishing and watching Nascar. He is survived by 1 son, Larry Charles of Dyer, IN; 1 daughter, Judith (Gerald) Van Cura of...
Fred P. "Derf" Watson
Mar 16, 2012
Fred P. "Derf" Watson, age 76 of DeMotte, Indiana passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. He was born on February 5, 1936 in Gary, Indiana. Fred lettered in 3 sports, basketball, baseball, and football at Gary Tolleston High School. Upon graduation he was drafted by the Milwaukee Braves. He later attended Bradley and Indiana Universities. Fred went on to serve...
Martha R. Hampton
Mar 15, 2012
MARTHA R. HAMPTON, age 83, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012. She was born in Knoxville, TN on July 17, 1928 to Earl and Irene Fielden. Martha loved being involved at church, especially working with the children. She spent many years in Northwest Indiana and was a former member of Barrington Ridge Baptist Church. She will be dearly...
James Caesar
Mar 13, 2012
JAMES CAESAR, age 95, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2012. James was a lifelong area resident and an employee of US Steel. He was one of Jehovah's Witnesses associated with the Hobart Congregation for 58 years. He enjoyed being involved in the Christian Ministry and loved spending time with his family. James will be remembered as a loving...
Charles Myers
Mar 13, 2012
Charles C. Myers Portage, Indiana Age 88, passed away Tuesday March 13, 2012 at VNA hospice in Valparaiso.Charles proudly served his country in the US Army during World War II and was a member of the 11th Airborne Division and the Portage, Knights of Columbus Council 9114 in Portage and a member of Northwest Indiana retirees. He retired after 40...
Steve G. Hurak
Mar 13, 2012
STEVE G. HURAK, age 85, of Hobart, IN passed away peacefully March 13, 2012. Steve was a retired teacher, a WWII Reservist and a Korean Combat Veteran. He was a loving father and grandfather and will be deeply missed by everyone whose life he touched. Steve grew up in Castalia, Ohio and was a Margaretta High School graduate, class of...
Eric Allen Kemp
Mar 12, 2012
ERIC ALLEN KEMP, age 30, of Lake Station, passed away Monday, March 12, 2012. Eric was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and a graduate of Portage High School, class of 2000. He enjoyed fishing, the outdoors and sports. Eric is survived by his son, Elijah Kemp of South Haven, daughter, Helena Kemp of Whiting, mother, Linda (Eddie) Mendez of Portage,...
Mary Lee Nelson
Mar 12, 2012
Mary Lee Nelson Portage, Indiana Mary Lee Nelson, age 89, a longtime resident of Portage and recently of Bridgman, Michigan, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012. She was born on February 21, 1923 in Augusta, Georgia, the daughter of Joe and Nanny Lou Bridges. Mary worked as a bus aide for the Calumet Bus System and the Broken Arrow...
Joseph Peter Luwpas
Mar 11, 2012
JOSEPH PETER LUWPAS, age 52, of Portage, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2012. Joseph was born on February 6, 1960 in Gary, Indiana. He was a lifelong area resident and was employed as a carpenter for Elite Construction. Joseph enjoyed golfing, gardening, cooking, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his mother, Diane Gymrek of...
Keagan Fishel
Mar 10, 2012
Keagan Fishel, our little angel was called to the Lord on Friday, March 10,2012. He was born August 17,2011 in East Chicago, Indiana. Keagan Fishel laughed and smiled throughout his 7 months of life; bringing joy and happiness to everyone he touched. Keagan enjoyed wiggling his tongue and sucking his toes. He will be remembered as a little hero who...
Lovena Randolph
Mar 10, 2012
LOVENA RANDOLPH (nee PERRY), age 68, of Portage, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. Lovena had been a Portage resident since 1956 and was a member of Central Avenue Church of God. Lovena is survived by 2 daughters, Carrie (Roger) Kritlow of Portage and Lisa (Scott) Szpakowski of Mesa, AZ, 4 sisters, Janice...
Harold B. Anderson
Mar 10, 2012
HAROLD B. ANDERSON, age 96, of Portage, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2012 at Willows Nursing Home in Valparaiso. Harold was a longtime Hobart resident and retired mail clerk from the Hobart Post Office. He was a WW II US Navy Veteran and formerly employed at Jones & Frum Funeral Home for 8 years as a funeral assistant. Harold was...
H. Layne Thoreson
Mar 9, 2012
H. Layne Thoreson, age 67 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away Friday, March 9, 2012. He was born on August 25, 1944 in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Calumet High School in 1962. Layne retired from Superior Construction after 42 years of service as a Superintendent. He enjoyed golfing, woodworking, and being outdoors. He had a great love for children...
Quillian Dowdy
Mar 7, 2012
Quillian Dowdy, age 84, a resident of Crown Point and previously from Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, March 7, 2012. He was born on October 19, 1927 in Arnoldsville, Georgia, the son of Pledger Daniel and Irene Dowdy. Quillian proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was married to Ella Low Scott on August 12, 1949...
Alfred Earl Krabbenhoeft
Mar 6, 2012
Alfred Earl Krabbenhoeft Portage, Indiana Alfred Earl Krabbenhoeft, age 95, a longtime resident of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He was born on June 22, 1916, in Gary, Indiana the son of Alfred and Edna Krabbenhoeft. Al was a graduate of Horace Mann High School. He proudly served his country in the United States Army Air Corps....
Harold C. Burton
Mar 5, 2012
Harold C. Burton, age 88 of Valparaiso passed away on Monday, March 5, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Harold was born in Kildav, Kentucky on December 4, 1923 to Bill and Eva Burton. Harold retired from US Steel in 1984 after 30 ½ years. He enjoyed football and yard work. Harold is survived by his wife of 61 years,...
Betty S. Goranovich
Mar 4, 2012
Betty S. (Nee Hoskins) Goranovich DeMotte, Indiana age 79, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 19,1932 the daughter of Lawson and Hallie Hoskins in Norris City, Illinois. Betty is survived by her 2 daughters; Nancy (Larry) Achten of Valparaiso, IN, Cynthia Abdo of DeMotte, IN....
Susanne Sally Hackleman
Mar 3, 2012
Susanne Sally Hackleman, nee Pruznak, was born in Gary, Indiana on November 13, 1950 to Michael James Pruznak and Susanne Anne Hamara. She was baptized and confirmed at Trinity in Gary. She went to Lew Wallace High School . She was a member of Blessed Sacrament , Gary, Indiana until its closure , and then, St. Francis Xavier Church. She...
