George Albert Morgan
Mar 29, 2012
George Albert Morgan Chesterton, Indiana George Albert Morgan, age 81, a resident of Chesterton, passed away in Francesville, Indiana, on Thursday, March 29, 2012. He was born on May 11, 1930 in Mulkeytown, Illinois, the son of Albert and Stella Morgan. George proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was then married to Ingeborg Rohkohl on December...
Christine Gregoratos
Mar 29, 2012
Our beloved mother, CHRISTINE "YIA YIA" GREGORATOS, of Lake Station, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family, Thursday, March 29, 2012. Our beloved mother had a full life that ranged from the mountains of Eprius to Athens, to the Island of Kefalonia and finally immigrating to the United States with her children. She was born in the Village...
Viola Catherine Davis
Mar 28, 2012
VIOLA CATHERINE DAVIS (nee SHIREY), age 91, of Winona Lake, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2012. Viola was a longtime member of Hobart First United Methodist Church and enjoyed making pine cone wreaths for the Christmas Bazaars. She was active as a Girl Scout leader when her girls were young, and in later years volunteered for...
Helen E. Neitzel
Mar 27, 2012
Helen E. Neitzel, age 97, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2012. She was born on June 8, 1914 in East Chicago, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Medvecz. She was married to Harold Neitzel on June 23, 1934. Helen was a member of Saint Bridget's Catholic Church for 75 years, a member of the...
Darrell L. Trager
Mar 27, 2012
Darrell L. Trager, age 81 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. He was a longtime Hobart resident and a longtime member of Augustana Lutheran Church. He retired in 1995 from plastering. He was a member of the American Legion Post #54 and the VFW Post 5365. He played the Baritone in the Rusty Pipes and the German Band....
Edward Farley
Mar 26, 2012
Edward Farley Portage, Indiana Edward Farley, age 74, a resident of Portage, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2012. He was born on April 10, 1937 in Evarts, Kentucky the son of Pole Farley and Sallie (nee Cornett) Farley. Edward was a retired Locomotive Engineer at Inland Steel and was a United States Army Veteran. He was a loving husband,...
Verna Mirynowski
Mar 26, 2012
Verna Mirynowski, age 96, of Portage, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 at Fountainview in Portage. Verna was born in Gary, Indiana, on December 20,1915 to Max and Alexandra Sulovka. She was a member of the American Legion Post 454 Auxiliary in Hobart. Verna will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend....
Betty Sue Ward
Mar 24, 2012
Betty Sue Ward, age 78 a longtime Hammond resident passed away Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Whispering Pines Nursing Home in Valparaiso. She was born on March 25, 1933 in Marshall County, Alabama to the late John and Stella Galloway. She loved gardening and was known for her beautiful flowers. She always stood by to help her friends and neighbors...
Felipa "Mama Fela" Ortiz
Mar 22, 2012
FELIPA ORTIZ, 85, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2012. Felipa was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico to Gregorio and Ambrosia Cruz. She moved from Puerto Rico in 1946 and was a longtime member of St. Francis Xavier Church and the Altar and Rosary Sodality. Felipa was extremely caring and completely devoted to her family and caring for...
Michael R. Cord
Mar 22, 2012
Michael R. Cord Valparaiso, Indiana Michael R. Cord (nee Gimenez), age 79, a resident of Valparaiso passed away on Thursday, March 22, 2012. He was born on January 24, 1933 in Gary, Indiana, the son of James and Maria Gimenez. He was married to Gloria Sullivan on June 22, 1968 in Gary. Michael was the owner of Best Realty and...
Opal Coleman
Mar 20, 2012
OPAL L. COLEMAN, age 98, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Hobart Mercy Hospital. She was born November 6, 1913 in Peach Orchard, Arkansas. She is survived by her 1 son, Ralph Coleman of Lake Station; 3 daughters, Barbara (Charles) Carson of Paris, TN, Shirley (Richard) Haywood of Lake Station, Betty (Jerry) Purcell of Harriman, TN;...
Michelle J Pruznak
Mar 19, 2012
Michelle J. Pruznak, age 36, a resident of Portage, passed away on Monday, March 19, 2012. She was born on October 7, 1975 in Valparaiso, Indiana, the daughter of Jerome and Veralyn Shoppa. Michelle was a 1994 graduate of Wheeler High School. She was married to Camden Pruznak on January 2, 1999. She was a member of the Hobart Presbyterian...
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...
