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Georgia D. Rempis

Georgia D. Rempis

Jan 13, 2012

GEORGIA D. REMPIS, age 86, of Portage, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Georgia was a Portage resident since 1979 and lifelong Northwest Indiana resident. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Georgia is survived by her son, Glenn (Sally) Rempis of Lake Station, daughter, Jill Rempis of Portage,...

Joe L Buckley

Joe L Buckley

Jan 11, 2012

JOE L. BUCKLEY, age 93, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at home. Joe had been a Northwest Indiana resident since 1939 and was a US Army Veteran during WW II. He was a retired carpenter affiliated with Union Local # 1005 and was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Hobart. Joe was a member of...

Lawrence K. "Larry" Gerlich

Lawrence K. "Larry" Gerlich

Jan 9, 2012

LAWRENCE K. "LARRY" GERLICH, age 74, of Portage, passed away Monday, January 9, 2012. He was a lifelong area resident and retired from Gainer Bank as chief security officer. As a teen, Larry was honored with membership in the Boy Scouts Order of the Arrow, and attained the level of Eagle Scout. Larry was a member of Eastern Star Ch....

Clare M. Adamchik

Clare M. Adamchik

Jan 9, 2012

Clare M. Adamchik, age 83 of Portage, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2012. She was born on December 28, 1928 to the late John B. and Amelia Adamchik in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. She graduated from St. Francis University with a bachelors degree and went on to earn a Masters degree from Indiana University in Education. Clare retired in 1989 from...

Lela Darkis

Lela Darkis

Jan 9, 2012

Lela Darkis (Nee Florye) Lake Station, Indiana Age 75, a lifetime resident of Indiana, passed away on Monday, January 09, 2012. Lela was born on December 24, 1936 in Terre Haute, Indiana the daughter of Clifford and Nettie Florye. Lela was married to Herman Darkis on August 13,1953 in Vincennes, Indiana. She enjoyed Country music, shopping, crocheting and animals. Lela...

Emma B Pride

Emma B Pride

Jan 7, 2012

EMMA B. PRIDE, age 91, of Michigan City, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012 at Life Care Center of the Willows in Michigan City. Emma was a Northwest Indiana resident since 1952 and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ. She loved children. She is survived by 2 brothers, Huston (Sue) Jackson of Portage, Joe (Janet) Jackson of Mississippi,...

Walter John Pozdol

Walter John Pozdol

Jan 7, 2012

WALTER JOHN POZDOL, age 93, of Michigan City, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2012. Walter was born in New Chicago on November 18, 1918 to Joseph and Angela Pozdol. Walter served his country in the US Army during WWII, and retired from US Steel with 42 years of service. He enjoyed playing in his band the Hightones at weddings with...

Carolyn J. Cicillian

Carolyn J. Cicillian

Jan 7, 2012

Carolyn J. Cicillian Hobart, Indiana Carolyn J. Cicillian, age 80, a longtime resident of Hobart since 1932, passed away on Saturday, January 07, 2012. Carolyn was born on August 12, 1931 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of Robert and Margaret Erwin. Carolyn was married to Edward J. Cicillian, Sr. on March 31, 1951 in Hobart. Carolyn had worked as a...

Charlevelon Sawyer

Charlevelon Sawyer

Jan 5, 2012

CHARLEVELON SAWYER, age 81, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Charlevelon was born January 7, 1930 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to Irvin Kirk and Ora (nee Hatch) Kirk. She had been a Hobart resident since 1962 and retired custodian from Emerson High School in Gary with 19 years of service. Charlevelon was...

Nyla J. Loving

Nyla J. Loving

Jan 4, 2012

Nyla Jean Leech Ellis-Loving, age 69 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012. She was born on November 8, 1942 in Hammond Indiana to the late George H. and Mary D. Leech. Nyla graduated from River Forest in 1960. She went on to earn her Associate Degree from Indiana University School of Nursing. She retired from St. Mary Medical...

Ruth Edith Worthington

Ruth Edith Worthington

Jan 4, 2012

Ruth Edith Worthington Nee Oswald ,age 83, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 1,1928 to the late Elmer and Edith Oswald in Chicago, IL. Ruth was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Mother's Circle, Altar Guild, LWML and Pink Ladies Auxiliary. She will be remembered as a...

Mabel K Dodson

Mabel K Dodson

Jan 4, 2012

Mabel Dodson (Nee Kellogg) Age 97, was born on October 9 1914 in Gary, Indiana to George Clyde and Augusta (Schwanke) Kellogg. She lived in Gary most of her life and often shared with the family her memories of all the neighborhoods and landmarks of the city she loved. Before her marriage, she worked as an elevator operator in Gary...

Patricia Doris Bowles

Patricia Doris Bowles

Jan 1, 2012

Patricia Doris Bowles Valparaiso, Indiana Patricia Doris Bowles, age 86, a resident of Valparaiso and formerly of Portage, passed away on Sunday, January 01, 2012. She was born on December 22, 1925 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Leo and Florence Sullivan. Patricia was married to James Bowles on July 3, 1946 in Gary. Patricia retired from Chesterton State Bank...

Pearl M. Stewart

Pearl M. Stewart

Dec 29, 2011

PEARL M. STEWART, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2011 at Saint Mary Medical Center. Pearl was born on November 10, 1942 in Russell, KY to James and Etta Mullins. She was married to Wallace Stewart on August 16, 1962 and later moved to Indiana. She loved her grandkids and will be missed dearly by all who...

Curtis E. Snowdy

Curtis E. Snowdy

Dec 27, 2011

CURTIS E. SNOWDY, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Curtis had been a Lake Station resident since 1999 and was formerly of Chicago, IL. He enjoyed bowling, playing poker and crossword puzzles. Curtis was extremely proud of his family and his favorite TV shows were "The Price is...

Harry Charles Jennings Iii

Harry Charles Jennings Iii

Dec 27, 2011

Harry Charles Jennings III, age 60 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2011. He was born on June 14, 1951 in South Bend, Indiana. He was a longtime Hobart resident. Harry enjoyed reading and loved history. He also loved watching movies. He is survived by his mother, Susie Bernice Jennings of Hobart, IN; 1 sister, Sherry (John) Biddle of...

Dorothy Mae Conry

Dorothy Mae Conry

Dec 26, 2011

Dorothy Mae Conry Portage, Indiana Dorothy Mae Conry, age 64, originally from Hobart and then Portage passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011. She was born on August 3, 1947 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Laverne and Leotta Manteuffel. She was a 1965 graduate of Hobart High School, received her Bachelors of Science in Education from Valparaiso University in...

Barbara June Terwilliger

Barbara June Terwilliger

Dec 26, 2011

Barbara June Terwilliger (Nee Cromer) Crown Point, Indiana, age 74, passed away Monday, December 26,2011 at Sherman Hospital in Elgin, IL. She was born on March 26 1937 to the late Bashford and Geraldine Cromer in Ohio. Barbara was a registered nurse and will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Barbara is survived...

Tony Bytnar

Tony Bytnar

Dec 25, 2011

TONY BYTNAR, age 60, of Portage, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at home surrounded by his loving family. Tony was born in Pittsburgh, PA on January 16, 1951 and had been a Portage resident for 31 years. He graduated from La Roche College in Pittsburgh and was a retired bricklayer employed through Bricklayers Union Local #4. Tony was a...

Pastor David Myers

Pastor David Myers

Dec 25, 2011

REV. DAVID A. MYERS, age 73, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at home. He was born on October 20, 1938 in Kokomo, IN to Ralph and Edna Myers. Pastor Myers married Sharon Sue Armstrong on March 26, 1960 at the Bible Baptist Church in Kokomo. He proudly served his country in US Air Force. Currently he was...

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