Earl P. Benzer
Oct 28, 2011
Earl P. Benzer, age 83, of Hobart passed away Friday, October 28, 2011. Earl is survived by his wife of 60 years, Rhoda (nee Niksch) Benzer; 3 children, Dena (Jeff) Hertel of Franklin Lakes, NJ, Daniel (Karen) Benzer of Chesterton and Dale Benzer; 6 grandchildren; one great grandson; Sisters-in-law, Mrs. Lucille Niksch, Mrs. Leola Niksch, and Mrs. Nancy Niksch and...
Carmen L. Valles
Oct 28, 2011
Carmen L. Valles, age 44, of Merriville passed away Friday, October 28, 2011 at St. Margaret Hospital, Hammond, Indiana. Carmen was a member of Our Lady of Consolation Catholic Church in Merrillville, volunteered at the Carmelite Home for Girls in East Chicago and was employed by the Social Security Administration in Merrillville as a claims processor. Carmen is survived by...
Brenda Echterling
Oct 27, 2011
Brenda Echterling, age 62 of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. She was formerly a longtime Munster resident and formerly worked for the Post Tribune. Brenda was a member of the 29th Ave. Baptist Church in Lake Station. She is survived by her mother, Mary Ruth Eldridge, 2 sons, Michael (Angie) Echterling of Highland, IN; Jason (Michelle) Echterling of...
Michelle Renee Ross
Oct 27, 2011
Michelle Renee Ross (nee Seaverns), age 46 of Hobart passed away Thursday, October 27, 2011. She was born on June 14, 1965 in Marysville, California. She is survived by her mother, Judith Seaverns (Bill Williams), daughters, Amy and Lora Ross, son, Bradley Ross, brother, Michael Seaverns all of Hobart. Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 1, 2011 from 1 to...
Steven Norris Alderson
Oct 26, 2011
Steven Norris Alderson, age 52 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, October 26, 2011. He was born on September 21, 1959 in Gary, Indiana. He was a former longtime Glen Park resident and worked for U.S. Steel. He was a member of the Hobart Moose Lodge #783. Norris loved dancing, playing Farmville on his computer, baseball and many sports. He...
Yasmina Sarah Rose Singleton - Long
Oct 26, 2011
Yasmina Sarah Rose Singleton – Long Burns Harbor, Indiana Yasmina Sarah Rose Singleton – Long, an infant, passed away on October 26, 2011. She was born on October 11, 2011 in Valparaiso, the beautiful daughter of Jennifer Singleton and Christopher Long. Yasmina will be treasured and cherished for the beauty and joy she brought to her family and this world....
Mary Pogo
Oct 26, 2011
Mary Pogo, age 89 of Hobart, passed away on October 26, 2011. She was born to Joseph and Wladyslawa Talian on April 23, 1922 at home. Mary lived within a few blocks of that home all of her life. In 1940, she graduated from Hobart High School and then worked at U.S. Steel in Gary. Mary proudly served her country...
Richard Orville Hagmann
Oct 23, 2011
Richard Orville (Giggles) Hagmann HOBART, IN. Richard Orville (Giggles) Hagmann, age 84, born Jan 2, 1927 in Redfield, South Dakota. Passed away Oct. 23, 2011 in Hobart, Indiana. Served in occupation forces in Europe following WWII. Was employed as a master electrician by Tennessee Valley Authority. After retirement from TVA Richard worked in electrical construction in New York City (on...
Harold Clifford "Cliff" Walters
Oct 23, 2011
Harold Clifford "Cliff" Walters, age 95, of DeMotte, Indiana formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2011 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 20, 1916 in Graysville, Indiana the son of Claud and Nola (nee Edds) Walters. Harold was a retired certified electrician for Republican Steel and LTV and a past member...
Evelyn Elizabeth Lindborg Jannasch
Oct 22, 2011
Evelyn Elizabeth Lindborg Jannasch Portage, Indiana Evelyn Elizabeth Lindborg Jannasch, age 90, a resident of Portage passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2011. She was born on September 29, 1921 on the family farm in Porter County the daughter of Bill and Laura Wolfe. Evelyn was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church, served as a Sunday school teacher, and was...
Margarita Tan
Oct 21, 2011
Margarita Tan "TITA" Portage, Indiana Age 89, a 16yr. portage resident, formerly of the Philippines, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at Porter Hospital in Portage. She enjoyed gardening, puzzles and spending time with her family. Margarita will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She is survived by her loving family; son, Romeo (Cynthia) Tan of...
William E. "Skip" Walters
Oct 21, 2011
WILLIAM E. "SKIP" WALTERS, age 58, of Portage, passed away Friday, October 21, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus. Skip was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and graduated from Lew Wallace High School in Glen Park, class of 1972. He was very active in the Portage Jaycees serving as president and volunteered for many community activities. Skip enjoyed hunting, fishing...
Judith Theresa Hough
Oct 21, 2011
Judith Theresa Hough (Nee MacJannet) Merrillville, Indiana Age 69, passed away October 21,2011 at Southlake Methodist in Merrillville. She was born February 7,1942 to Jack and Julia MacJannet in Gary, Indiana. Judith started her life with Donald L Hough on September 22, 1962. Judith will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She is survived by her...
Stephen Clark
Oct 18, 2011
STEPHEN CLARK, age 88, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011. He was born on July 1, 1923 to David and Pearl Clark in Clark County, Illinois. Stephen moved to Valparaiso where he worked at a CCC Camp then went into the US Army where he served 4 years in WWII. Upon his return he married Helen Truth, who...
Victor L. Gulbrandsen Jr.
Oct 18, 2011
Victor L. Gulbrandsen, age 40 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, October 18, 2011. He was born on January 13, 1971 in El Paso, Texas. He graduated from Hobart High School in 1989. Victor worked as a professional Wrestler with NWWA known as "Jack Knife" and also worked as a Mechanic for Holiday Rental Car. He was a member of the...
Barbara "Barbie" Lauderback
Oct 15, 2011
BARBARA "BARBIE" LAUDERBACK, age 24, of Portage, passed away Saturday, October 15, 2011 at home after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was a lifelong area resident. Barbie enjoyed camping, fishing, canoeing, singing karaoke, and sewing. She loved spending time with her family and friends, especially with her son, Kyle. She will be missed dearly. Barbie is survived...
Jessie Ann Hennings
Oct 14, 2011
Jessie Ann Hennings (Nee Sinks) Lake Station, Indiana Jessie Hennings, age 81, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born July 23,1930 in Littlerock, Arkansas the daughter of Jesse and Laura Sinks. Jessie was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 58yrs. Willis Hennings Jr. of Lake Station,...
Gregory Steven Furcsik
Oct 14, 2011
Gregory Steven Furcsik age 62, passed away Friday October 14,2011 at home with his loving family by his side. Gregory a Valparaiso resident formally of Glendale, Arizona. He was born December 1,1948 in Bay Village, Ohio the son of Gus (Margaret) Furcsik. . He will be remembered as a wonderful father, grandfather, brother and friend. Gregory is survived by his...
Louis H. Niksch
Oct 14, 2011
LOUIS H. NIKSCH, age 94, of Crown Point, passed away Friday, October 14, 2011 at the Wittenberg Village in Crown Point. Louis had been a lifelong Hobart area resident and member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hobart. He was a supervisor employed at US Steel in Gary for 42 years retiring in 1978 from the Quality Assurance Department. Louis is...
Agnes E. Berkes
Oct 12, 2011
Agnes E Berkes (Nee Cochran) Portage, Indiana Agnes E Berkes, (nee Cochran), age 91, a resident of Portage passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was born on June 16, 1920 in Clinton, Indiana the daughter of Michael and Mary Cochran. Agnes was married to Joseph Berkes on July 5, 1945 in Gary, Indiana. She enjoyed playing bingo, bunko,...
