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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John K. Jamison
Dec 25, 2011
JOHN K. JAMISON, age 68, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at home. He was a lifelong area resident and a 1961 graduate of Hobart High School. John was the formerly the manager of Cressmoor Bowling Alley. He enjoyed bowling and golfing. John is survived by his son, John M. "Marty" Jamison of Hobart; daughter, Julie Ann (Scott)...
Arthur R. Nelson
Dec 24, 2011
Arthur R Nelson LaPorte Indiana Age 86, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2011 at Brentwood in LaPorte, Indiana. Arthur was a retired Operating Engineer 1946-1980 for American Bridge Construction, Gary Works. He was a United States Army Veteran who proudly served his country and was a recipient of many awards, American Theater ribbon, EAME Theater Ribbon with 5 Bronze Stars;...
Hobart "Grover" Fields
Dec 22, 2011
HOBART "GROVER" FIELDS, age 83, of DeMotte, passed away Thursday, December 22, 2011 at home. He was born on April 24, 1928 in Evarts, KY to Custar and Mary Fields. He was a longtime area resident and was a retired US Steel employee. Grover was a member of the Church of God prophecy in Hebron. He will be missed dearly....
Mary Ellen Brockschmidt
Dec 21, 2011
Mary Ellen Brockschmidt Valparaiso, Indiana Mary Ellen Brockschmidt, age 94, a resident of Valparaiso and formerly of Versailles, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011. She was born on November 14, 1917 in Newport, Kentucky, the daughter of Albert and Margaret Reedy. Mary Ellen was married to Alvin J. Brockschmidt on July 1, 1950 in Newport and he preceded...
Rita D. Igras
Dec 20, 2011
Rita D. Igras (Nee Silverthorn) Age 68, of Porter passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2011. Rita was a lifetime area resident; she enjoyed playing; cards, macramé crafts and square dancing. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Rita is survived by her family; 3 sons, Charles Penix of Portage, Dale Penix of Portage,...
John F. Janis
Dec 19, 2011
JOHN F. JANIS, age 57, of Hobart, passed away Monday, December 19, 2011 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. John was a lifelong Hobart area resident and a US Army Veteran during the Vietnam War. He was an independent owner/operator semi-truck driver. John enjoyed fishing, camping, drag racing, NASCAR and the Indianapolis Colts. He is survived by his loving...
Zygmund Woods
Dec 18, 2011
Zygmund Woods, age 82 of Hobart passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011. He was born on January 20, 1929 to the late Frank and Antonine (nee Trafny) Wojciechowski. He was a longtime Hobart resident and a member of Assumption BVM Church. He served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. Zygmund retired from U.S. Steel where he worked as...
Robert "Ray" Montez
Dec 18, 2011
ROBERT "RAY" MONTEZ, age 69, of South Haven, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 surrounded by his loving family at home. Ray was a South Haven resident for 45 years and was a beloved family man who will be dearly missed. He was formerly employed at Dietrich Industries. Ray is survived by his loving wife of 49 years, Collette Montez,...
