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Frank Denslaw

Frank Denslaw

Feb 15, 2012

Frank "Sheik" Denslaw Gary, Indiana / Franklin, Indiana Frank Denslaw (Dzienslaw), age 94, formerly of Gary, Indiana, passed peacefully on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Franklin, Indiana. He was born on May 18, 1917 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Jakub Dzienslaw and Aniela Jusinska Dzienslaw. He married his loving wife, Lydia R. Steinbrenner, on October 18, 1941....

Edward Eugene Boone

Edward Eugene Boone

Feb 15, 2012

Edward Eugene Boone, age 77 of Sarasota, Florida passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2012. He was born on May 11, 1934 in Gary, Indiana to the late Edward A. and Sophia Boone. He was a former Crown Point resident and former member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church. He retired from U.S. Steel after 44 years of service. During...

Marilyn K. Hardy

Marilyn K. Hardy

Feb 14, 2012

MARILYN K. HARDY, age 63, of Miller area of Gary, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Methodist Hospital, Northlake Campus. Marilyn had been a Miller resident for over 35 years and was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church. She attended Adrien College in Michigan and received her Masters Degree in Social Work from Indiana University...

Margaret A. Barneko (Nee Buksar)

Margaret A. Barneko (Nee Buksar)

Feb 14, 2012

MARGARET A. BARNEKO (nee Buksar), age 91, a longtime Hobart resident, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2012. Margaret was married to Edward L. Barneko who preceded her in death. She was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church and their Women's Guild. She will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Margaret is survived by her son, Edward...

Andrew Anduskey

Andrew Anduskey

Feb 13, 2012

Andrew Anduskey, 84, of Valparaiso passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 after a short illness. He was born in Porter County on July 8, 1927 to Anton and Anna Anduskey. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1945 and went on to serve in the United States Marine Corps. On August 12, 1950 he married Donna Spoor who survives...

Eleanor Sonaty

Eleanor Sonaty

Feb 13, 2012

Eleanor Sonaty Gilbert, Arizona Eleanor Sonaty, age 85, a longtime resident of Gilbert, Arizona, and formerly of Gary, Indiana, passed away on February 13, 2012. She was born on July 9, 1926 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Martin and Mary Dujmovich. She attended Saint Bridget's School and then graduated from Hobart High School in 1944. She was married to...

Larry Lynn

Larry Lynn

Feb 13, 2012

Lawrence Brian Lynn Portage, Indiana Lawrence Brian Lynn, age 66, a longtime resident of Portage, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012. He was born on December 10, 1945 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Larry and Eleanor Lynn. Larry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam conflict. He then founded and was the owner...

Delores Y. Gerber

Delores Y. Gerber

Feb 13, 2012

DELORES Y. GERBER, age 70, of Portage, passed away Monday, February 13, 2012 at Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus. Delores had been a Portage resident for 44 years. She enjoyed fishing, bingo and bowling. Delores is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Ronald Gerber, 4 children: Melody (Alan) Zumwalt of Pagosa Springs, Colorado, Mark Gerber of Portage, Dianna (Tom)...

Letty Janes

Letty Janes

Feb 12, 2012

Letty Janes (Nee Collier) Lake Station Age 83, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012. She was a resident of Northwest IN. for 60 years coming from Coatsville, MO. She is a retired Custodian for Meister School in Lake Station. She will be remembered as a very loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Letty is survived by her daughters;...

Gladys M. Deboard

Gladys M. Deboard

Feb 11, 2012

Gladys M. DeBoard Portage, Indiana Gladys M. DeBoard, age 86, a longtime resident of Portage, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012. She was born on October 16, 1925 in Scott County, Virginia, the daughter of James and Captoley Baker, Sr. Gladys was married to Radford C. DeBoard on August 22, 1940 in Virginia. Gladys was a homemaker who loved...

Ruth B. Hudson

Ruth B. Hudson

Feb 10, 2012

RUTH B. HUDSON, age 91, of Portage, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012. Ruth was born in Crockett Co., Tennessee on July 6, 1920 to James and Sarah Bailey. She was a good Christian woman who was a loving mother and grandmother. Ruth is survived by her 3 sons, Marvin (Terri) Hudson and Melvin (Cynthia) Hudson all of Portage, James...

Myrtle Larson

Myrtle Larson

Feb 10, 2012

Myrtle Larson Age 89, passed away Friday, February 10, 2012. She was a resident of Hobart for 25 years coming from Lombard Illinois. Myrtle (nee Drexler) married Vern Larson on April 10,1943 in Des Plaines and they spent 68 wonderful years together. She enjoyed cooking, traveling, fishing and boating. She will be remembered as a very loving wife, mother, grandmother...

Mary Jane Bouque

Mary Jane Bouque

Feb 9, 2012

Sunrise January 9.1923 Sunset: February 9,2012 Mary Jane (Goin) Bouque, 89, formerly a resident of Hobart, Indiana, reached out peacefully to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 9,2012. Her journey was paved by her parents Ludie Branson Johnson and Joseph Goin, beloved husband, Frank Bouque and loving son Chuck Donaldson. Also preceded in death by her brothers Virgil Goin...

Habert Lee "Red" Riley Ii

Habert Lee "Red" Riley Ii

Feb 9, 2012

Habert Lee "Red" Riley II., age 70 of Hobart passed away Thursday, February 9, 2012. He was born on December 31, 1941 in Farmers Exchange, Tennessee to the late Herbert Lee and Clara Dell Riley Sr.. He was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and he retired from U.S. Steel after 33 years of service. He served his country in the...

Charlotte V. "Nana" Adams

Charlotte V. "Nana" Adams

Feb 8, 2012

Charlotte V. "Nana" Adams Portage, Indiana Charlotte V. "Nana" Adams, age 90, a longtime resident of Hobart, and recently of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, February 08, 2012. She was born on October 27, 1921 in Valparaiso, the daughter of Vernon and Amanda Gustafson. Charlotte was married to Stephen "Jack" Adams on January 1, 1943 in Valparaiso and he proceeded...

Barry L. Yarbrough

Barry L. Yarbrough

Feb 6, 2012

BARRY L. YARBROUGH, age 41, of Valparaiso, passed away unexpectedly as the result of a car accident on Monday, February 6, 2012. He was a lifetime area resident and was employed at Hearthside Bakeries. Barry loved to work on cars and go to the beach. He will be remembered as a loving son, brother, uncle and friend to all. Barry...

James P. Steele

James P. Steele

Feb 4, 2012

JAMES P. "JIM" STEELE, age 68, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2012 at home. Jim had been a resident of Hobart for 22 years and was formerly of Calumet Township. He was a retired truck driver and formerly active in stock car racing. Jim was also a mechanic and enjoyed working on cars. He is survived by his...

Annabelle Helton

Annabelle Helton

Feb 1, 2012

Annabelle Helton (Nee Geheb) Age 83, a longtime former resident of Gary, currently of Santa Monica, California "Went Home to be with the Lord" on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 15, 1928 in Silverton, Oregon, the daughter of Frank and Willie Geheb. She retired from Lakeside Labs where she...

Howard R. Price Sr.

Howard R. Price Sr.

Jan 31, 2012

Howard R. Price Sr., age 96 of Miller passed away Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He was born on December 17, 1915 to the late E.E. and Myrtle Price. He was a Miller/Gary area resident since 1922 and was a longtime and active member at the Marquette Park United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the Miller Lions Club....

Robert Andrew Likavec

Robert Andrew Likavec

Jan 30, 2012

Robert Andrew Likavec Valparaiso, Indiana Robert Andrew Likavec, age 32, a resident of Valparaiso, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012. He was born on April 19, 1979 in Michigan City, the son of Raymond and Linda Likavec. Rob was currently a student at Ivy Tech in Valparaiso and had previously worked at Dunkin Donuts. Rob enjoyed sports, music, and...

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