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...
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...
