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...
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...
