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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...

John Williams

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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