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Darlene Liscomb

Darlene Liscomb

May 19, 2012

DARLENE (BLACK) LISCOMB, age 54, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, May 19, 2012 at Saint Mary Medical Center. She was born on October 25, 1957 in Chicago, IL to Tommy and Nancy Liscomb. Darlene was a member of First Baptist Church of New Chicago. She enjoyed playing cards with her friends and family, and she loved being a mother and...

Margarete Tabone

Margarete Tabone

May 18, 2012

Margarete G. Tabone, age 58, of Lake Station, passed away on Friday, May 18, 2012. She was born on January 10, 1954 in Gary, Indiana. Margarete graduated from East Gary in 1972, she proudly served her country in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post 100. Margarete is survived by her daughter; Brenda Rodgers...

Edith Pozdol

Edith Pozdol

May 16, 2012

EDITH POZDOL, age 80, of Michigan City, passed away Wednesday, May 16, 2012. She was born on July 9, 1931 in Dyer, Indiana. Edith was a 16-year resident of New Chicago before moving to North Judson. She was a loving, caring mother and grandmother who enjoyed playing 31 with the family every week. She will be dearly missed. Edith is...

Jack Gaines

Jack Gaines

May 15, 2012

JACK GAINES, age 75, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2012. He was born on January 5, 1937 to Jack Gaines, Sr. and Annie Howard in Lancaster, SC. Jack was a longtime Indiana resident coming from Pekin, Illinois. He served his country in the US Army. Jack enjoyed fishing and watching TV, especially sports. He will be missed dearly....

Chris Georgeff

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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