John Williams
Jan 30, 2012
John Williams, age 50, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2012 in Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Ill. He was born on March 29, 1961 in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and Patt Williams. John is survived by his wife Melinda Williams of Hobart, son Brandon Williams of Portage, 3 daughters; Summer,...
David J. Davison
Jan 30, 2012
DAVID J. DAVISON, age 57, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed away Monday, January 30, 2012. David had been a resident of the area for the last 20 years and was employed at US Steel. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend. David is survived by his wife, Anita; 3 children, Shanna Wiacek, David...
Clarence "Diz" W. Disney
Jan 29, 2012
Clarence W. "Diz" Disney Lake Station, Indiana Clarence W. "Diz" Disney,age 85, of Lake Station, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He was born on August 20, 1926, in Taylorville, Illinois, the son of Clarence Sr. and Virginia Disney. Clarence grew up and attended school in Terre Haute. He proudly served his country in the US Army during World...
Susie Bernice Jennings
Jan 28, 2012
Susie Bernice Jennings Hobart, Indiana Susie Bernice Jennings, age 93, a longtime resident of Hobart since 1953, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 in Valparaiso. She was born on November 12, 1918 in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of Burdett and Lottie Robbins. Susie was married to Harry Jennings II on July 11, 1941 in Crown Point. She had worked...
Stanley Kaminski
Jan 26, 2012
STANLEY KAMINSKI, age 84, of Portage, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012 surrounded by his sons and those who knew and loved him dearly, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Stanley was born May 3, 1927 in Gary and graduated from Tolleston High School. He served in the US Navy during WW II and was a member of American...
Betty L. Rose
Jan 26, 2012
Betty L. Rose, age 68 of Hobart passed away Thursday, January 26, 2012. She was born on February 8, 1943 to the late Ronald and Edna Gravel in Gary, Indiana. She was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Hobart. She is survived by her husband, Clyde Rose, 2 sons, Tony Grafton, Ronnie Grafton, 3 daughters, Cindy Tyler,...
Josephine Zulawinski
Jan 25, 2012
JOSEPHINE ZULAWINSKI, 90, of Merrillville, passed away Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at home. She was a formerly of Hobart and longtime Gary resident. Josephine is survived by her sons, Steve (Patti) Zulawinski of Valparaiso and Mark (Diana) Zulawinski of Hobart, granddaughter, Kelly Zulawinski of Hobart and nieces & nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband Valentine F. "Lash"...
Earl C. Teller
Jan 24, 2012
Earl C. Teller Portage, Indiana Earl C. Teller, age 70, a longtime resident of Lake Station, and more recently from Portage, passed away after a long and courageous battle with bladder cancer at the V.N.A. Horton Hospice Center in Valparaiso on Tuesday, January 24, 2012. He was born on June 10, 1941 in Gary, Indiana, the son of John and...
Veril T. Easter
Jan 23, 2012
Veril T. Easter, age 92 of Portage passed away Monday, January 23, 2012. She was born on February 12, 1919 in Brownell Kansas to the late Dale and Thelma Johnston. She was a longtime Portage resident and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Hobart Chapter. She is survived by 1 son, Landy D. (late Pat) Herndon,...
Lupe Luna
Jan 22, 2012
LUPE LUNA (nee Azcona), age 65, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso while surrounded by her loving family. Lupe was born on June 23, 1946 in Gary, Indiana. Lupe loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, cooking out, shopping, and especially watching her grandkids play sports. She never failed to miss any special...
Robert "Pat" E. Murphy
Jan 20, 2012
Robert E. "Pat" Murphy Miller, Indiana Robert E. "Pat" Murphy, age 99, a longtime resident of Miller, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. He was born on April 27, 1912 in Saint Peters, Missouri, the son of William and Stella Murphy. Pat was a co-owner of Pat and Hanks Tavern, which then became Murphy's Tavern in Miller. He was...
Joyce A. Merrell
Jan 20, 2012
Joyce A. Merrell Hobart, Indiana Joyce A. Merrell, age 86, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was born on January 7, 1926, in Medaryville, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth Shedrow. Joyce was married to Frank J. Merrell on October 26, 1946 in Michigan City, Indiana. She was a member of the...
James David Embry
Jan 20, 2012
James David Embry Lake Station, Indiana James David Embry, age 72, a longtime resident of Lake Station, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. He was born on May 17, 1939 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, the son of Welby and Anna Evelyn Embry. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He married Lula Gatlin on November 16,...
Beatrice Selby
Jan 17, 2012
Beatrice Selby (Nee Franz) Portage, Indiana Beatrice Selby, age 69, of Portage passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born August 20,1942 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Ambrose and Mary Franz. Beatrice was married to Thomas Selby Jr. on May 30,1964 in Washington D.C. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends...
Fern M. Fenwick
Jan 17, 2012
FERN M. FENWICK, age 84, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, January 17 2012 at Life Care Center in Valparaiso. Fern had been a Valparaiso resident for 25 years and formerly of Hobart for 34 years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing and football, especially the Chicago Bears and Hobart Brickies. Fern is survived by her son, Kevin (Kimberly) Fenwick of Hobart,...
Michael Senovic, Sr.
Jan 16, 2012
Michael Senovic, Sr., age 87, a longtime resident of Valparaiso passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012. He was born on January 10, 2025 in East Chicago, Indiana the son of Steven and Helen Senovic. Michael was a United States Navy veteran. He was married to Edith Porter on May 3, 1947 in Crown Point. Michael worked as a photography...
Thomas Daryl Simmons
Jan 16, 2012
Thomas Simmons Lake Station Age 75, passed away Monday, January 16,2012 at Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. Thomas was born October 19, 1936 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Henry and Haidee Lou Simmons. On December 22, 1962, he married the love of his life Jean Midkiff in Arkansas. Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy and was a 1990 retiree Crane...
Justin Daniel "Jdk" Kirk
Jan 13, 2012
JUSTIN DANIEL KIRK, age 29, of Portage, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. Justin was born on August 1, 1982 and was a lifetime area resident. He loved music and playing the guitar. Justin was very intelligent and loved history and reading. He will be remembered as a kind and loving soul. He is survived by his son, Justin Daniel...
Vanessa Anahi Sanchez
Jan 13, 2012
Vanessa Anahi Sanchez Portage, Indiana Vanessa Anahi Sanchez, a beautiful infant girl, passed away on January 13, 2012. She was the daughter of Cynthia Lopez and Miguel Sanchez. She will always be remembered as a beautiful angel to grace their lives. Vanessa is survived by her loving parents Cynthia and Miguel, both from Portage, and by her grandparents, Beatrice (Louis)...
Jean Bates
Jan 13, 2012
Louise Jean Bates Lake of the Four Seasons, Indiana Louis Jean Bates, age 89, a resident of the Lake of the Four Seasons, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012. She was born on March 3, 1922 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Don and Ocean Beatrice Hampsher. Jean was married to Rue Kent Bates on January 17, 1945 at...
