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...
Sally A. Henry
Feb 23, 2012
Sally A. Henry Nee Hartzell Age 71, a resident of Wheeler, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012. She was born on Dec 23, 1940 in Clarion, Pennsylvania the daughter of Clifford and Maxine Hartzell. She was a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and a dear friend to all. Sally is survived by her loving family, son; Dennis (Melissa) Henry...
Margaret J. Kuchta
Feb 23, 2012
Margaret J. Kuchta, age 88, a longtime Hobart resident, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012. She was born on January 13, 1924 in Kensington, Pensylvania, to the late Charles and Barbara Bodnar. Margaret served as the first woman Mayor of the city of Hobart from 1988 to 1991. She also served as Hobart clerk-treasurer from 1976 to 1987. Margaret represented...
John Cadle
Feb 23, 2012
John Cadle, age 58 of Lake Station passed away Thursday, February 23, 2012. He was born on October 2, 1953 to the late Hobert and Opal Cadle. He was a longtime Lake Station resident and worked as a master mechanic for Town and Country Construction. John loved working on race cars and hot rods and loved going to the races....
Pamela Sheryl Parsley
Feb 23, 2012
Pamela Sheryl Parsley, age 53, a resident of Valparaiso, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2012. She was born on April 27, 1958 in Greensboro, North Carolina, the daughter of Howard Bellow Sr. and Shirley Slider. Pam was a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. She loved to read, listen to music, and enjoyed shopping. She was a wonderful mother,...
Loraine Healy
Feb 22, 2012
Loraine Healy (nee Carter), age 88 of Aetna passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2012. She was born on April 16, 1923 in Keysburg , KY to the late Prentice and Ethel Carter. She worked for many years at the Beauty Spot Restaurant in Gary and the Ambridge Inn. Loraine loved gardening and baking. She was preceded in death by her...
Eric Jason Pilbean
Feb 21, 2012
ERIC JASON PILBEAN, age 38, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, February 21, 2012. He was a longtime area resident and formerly resided in Elizabethton, TN for 8 years. Eric was a WWII enthusiast and loved anything with 4 wheels and an engine, but especially loved NASCAR. He enjoyed bow hunting, being a road dog for the band Dirty Trixx. Eric...
Kathleen A. "Kathy" Bowen
Feb 19, 2012
KATHLEEN A. "KATHY" BOWEN (nee Garzella), age 61, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2012 at home and was promoted to glory to which she looked forward. Kathy had been a Hobart resident for 39 years and was a graduate of East Gary Edison High School in 1969. She was a loving wife who enjoyed cooking, crafts and spending...
William Holtzman
Feb 19, 2012
William "Billy" Holtzman Funeral Service will be held Thursday, February 23,2012 at 1 pm with Pastor Richard Brown officaiting. Visitation will be Wednesday, February 22,2012 from 2-8 pm.
