Veril T. Easter
Jan 23, 2012
Veril T. Easter, age 92 of Portage passed away Monday, January 23, 2012. She was born on February 12, 1919 in Brownell Kansas to the late Dale and Thelma Johnston. She was a longtime Portage resident and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Hobart Chapter. She is survived by 1 son, Landy D. (late Pat) Herndon,...
Lupe Luna
Jan 22, 2012
LUPE LUNA (nee Azcona), age 65, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso while surrounded by her loving family. Lupe was born on June 23, 1946 in Gary, Indiana. Lupe loved her family. She enjoyed gardening, cooking out, shopping, and especially watching her grandkids play sports. She never failed to miss any special...
Robert "Pat" E. Murphy
Jan 20, 2012
Robert E. "Pat" Murphy Miller, Indiana Robert E. "Pat" Murphy, age 99, a longtime resident of Miller, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. He was born on April 27, 1912 in Saint Peters, Missouri, the son of William and Stella Murphy. Pat was a co-owner of Pat and Hanks Tavern, which then became Murphy's Tavern in Miller. He was...
Joyce A. Merrell
Jan 20, 2012
Joyce A. Merrell Hobart, Indiana Joyce A. Merrell, age 86, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. She was born on January 7, 1926, in Medaryville, Indiana, the daughter of Clarence and Ruth Shedrow. Joyce was married to Frank J. Merrell on October 26, 1946 in Michigan City, Indiana. She was a member of the...
James David Embry
Jan 20, 2012
James David Embry Lake Station, Indiana James David Embry, age 72, a longtime resident of Lake Station, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2012. He was born on May 17, 1939 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky, the son of Welby and Anna Evelyn Embry. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He married Lula Gatlin on November 16,...
Beatrice Selby
Jan 17, 2012
Beatrice Selby (Nee Franz) Portage, Indiana Beatrice Selby, age 69, of Portage passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2012 St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born August 20,1942 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Ambrose and Mary Franz. Beatrice was married to Thomas Selby Jr. on May 30,1964 in Washington D.C. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends...
Fern M. Fenwick
Jan 17, 2012
FERN M. FENWICK, age 84, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, January 17 2012 at Life Care Center in Valparaiso. Fern had been a Valparaiso resident for 25 years and formerly of Hobart for 34 years. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, fishing and football, especially the Chicago Bears and Hobart Brickies. Fern is survived by her son, Kevin (Kimberly) Fenwick of Hobart,...
Michael Senovic, Sr.
Jan 16, 2012
Michael Senovic, Sr., age 87, a longtime resident of Valparaiso passed away on Monday, January 16, 2012. He was born on January 10, 2025 in East Chicago, Indiana the son of Steven and Helen Senovic. Michael was a United States Navy veteran. He was married to Edith Porter on May 3, 1947 in Crown Point. Michael worked as a photography...
Thomas Daryl Simmons
Jan 16, 2012
Thomas Simmons Lake Station Age 75, passed away Monday, January 16,2012 at Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. Thomas was born October 19, 1936 in Owensboro, Kentucky to Henry and Haidee Lou Simmons. On December 22, 1962, he married the love of his life Jean Midkiff in Arkansas. Thomas proudly served in the United States Navy and was a 1990 retiree Crane...
Justin Daniel "Jdk" Kirk
Jan 13, 2012
JUSTIN DANIEL KIRK, age 29, of Portage, passed away Friday, January 13, 2012. Justin was born on August 1, 1982 and was a lifetime area resident. He loved music and playing the guitar. Justin was very intelligent and loved history and reading. He will be remembered as a kind and loving soul. He is survived by his son, Justin Daniel...
Vanessa Anahi Sanchez
Jan 13, 2012
Vanessa Anahi Sanchez Portage, Indiana Vanessa Anahi Sanchez, a beautiful infant girl, passed away on January 13, 2012. She was the daughter of Cynthia Lopez and Miguel Sanchez. She will always be remembered as a beautiful angel to grace their lives. Vanessa is survived by her loving parents Cynthia and Miguel, both from Portage, and by her grandparents, Beatrice (Louis)...
Jean Bates
Jan 13, 2012
Louise Jean Bates Lake of the Four Seasons, Indiana Louis Jean Bates, age 89, a resident of the Lake of the Four Seasons, passed away on Friday, January 13, 2012. She was born on March 3, 1922 in Oskaloosa, Iowa, the daughter of Don and Ocean Beatrice Hampsher. Jean was married to Rue Kent Bates on January 17, 1945 at...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
