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...
Louis Rosta
Mar 3, 2012
LOUIS ROSTA, age 96, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Millers Merry Manor in Portage. Louis was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and retired from US Steel in 1971 with 34 years of service and then retired from the School City of Hobart in 1981 after 10 years. His hobby was taking care of his home. Louis...
Frances L. Taylor
Mar 3, 2012
Frances L. Taylor, age 85 of Portage, IN passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2012. She was born on January 25, 1927 in Concord, TN. Frances is survived by 2 sons, Thomas (Judith) Taylor of Portage, Jerry (Patricia) Taylor of Valparaiso, 3 daughters Susan (Bruce) Aubrey of Valparaiso, Cynthia Berg of Wheeler and Kathryn Waldron of Florida: 14 grandchildren: Cari,...
Thaddeus V. Subartowicz
Mar 1, 2012
Thaddeus V. Subartowicz, age 79 of Chesterton passed away March 1, 2012. He was born on September 26, 1932 in Gary, Indiana. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Thaddeus retired from U.S. Steel with 42 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion Post # 94 of Valparaiso. Thaddeus enjoyed bowling and flying remote control...
William Earl Baber
Mar 1, 2012
WILLIAM EARL BABER, age 66, of Portage, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2012 at Porter Hospital, Portage Campus. Earl had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. He was retired from Venture Stores and also worked at Frank's Nursery & Crafts. Earl enjoyed golfing and was an avid Chicago Bears...
Mark Allen Williams
Feb 29, 2012
Mark Allen Williams, age 61, a resident of Union Mills, passed away on February 29, 2012. He was born on June 22, 1950, in Gary, Indiana, the son of Ernest and Shirley Williams. Mark received his bachelor's degree from Indiana University. Mark was married to Rickey Lea Davis on June 25, 1998, in Las Vegas. Mark was a retired manager...
Judy Lillian Mesarch
Feb 27, 2012
Judy Lillian Mesarch Hobart, Indiana Judy Lillian Mesarch, nee Deal, age 86, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Monday, February 27, 2012. She was born on May 9, 1925 in Fairview, Tennessee, the daughter of Herman and Mabel Deal. Judy was married to Albert Mesarch on October 9, 1948 in Gary. Judy was a member of Saint Michael...
Margarita Salazar
Feb 26, 2012
Margarita Salazar Nee Bonilla Portage, Indiana Age 84, passed away on Sunday, February 26,2012, at Golden Living Center in Portage, surrounded by her family. Margarita was born in Puerto Rico, on March 16,1927, the daughter of Juan and Genoveva (nee Marquez) Rodriguez. She had been a Northwest Indiana resident since 1952 and was a member of Nativity of Our Savior...
Dorothy M. Ruark
Feb 24, 2012
DOROTHY M. RUARK (nee EMERSON), age 91, Kerrville, Texas, passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 in Texas. Dorothy was a former longtime Hobart resident and member of the First Baptist Church of Hobart. She had been a member of the Hobart Historical Society and enjoyed oil painting, especially scenic paintings. Dorothy is survived by her son, Kenneth (Jeannette) Ruark of...
