Phillip W. Russell
Nov 30, 2011
Phillip W. Russell, age 66, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2011. Phillip was born on October 17, 1945 in Chicago, IL and grew up in the South Suburbs. Phillip then moved to Lowell where he was an 11-year member of the Lowell Volunteer Fire Department and EMT. He was very involved in the Coast Guard Auxiliary for...
Sandra M. Scheeringa
Nov 28, 2011
Sandra M. Scheeringa, (nee Phillips), age 71 of Hobart, passed away Monday, November 28, 2011 at home with her loving husband Sidney by her side. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Dana, parents George and Mildred Phillips, brother David and sister Lucy. She is survived by her husband, Sidney, to whom she had been married to for 52...
Edward Joseph Spencer
Nov 26, 2011
Edward J Spencer, age 88, of Lake Station, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Edward proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II, he was a member the Newton Masonic Lodge 361, Kentland, Indiana, American Legion, Post 100 and a former member of the VFW 909. He was...
Patsy Ann Ingram
Nov 25, 2011
Patsy Ann Ingram age 55, of Lake Station, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 25,2011, at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born June 21,1956 in Shelby, North Carolina the daughter of the late Garnet (Jewel) Paxton. Patsy was a member of the American Legion Post 100 and the VFW Post #9323 of Lake Station. Patsy is survived...
Daniel Selvig
Nov 25, 2011
DANIEL J. SELVIG, age 63, of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, November 25, 2011. He was born on March 14, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to Leonard and Lorraine Selvig. Daniel was a Purdue University Graduate and was employed at US Steel as an Electronics Technician. In his spare time he earned his private pilot's license and was an avid collector. Daniel...
Hertha Sultzer
Nov 24, 2011
HERTHA L. SULTZER, age 82, of Valparaiso, passed away Thanksgiving Day, November 24, 2011 at Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. She was a lifelong area resident and was employed for years as a secretary at US Steel and sang in the US Steel Vorchestra. Hertha enjoyed playing bingo and watching tennis and figure skating. Hertha is survived by her son, Terry...
Marcella "Marcie" Rantau
Nov 24, 2011
MARCELLA "MARCIE" RANTAU (nee Rantauskas), formerly Velasquez, age 70 of Gary, passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011 at home. Marcie was formerly of Indiana Harbor and a member of St. Michael's Byzantine Church in Merrillville. Marcie was a loving and kind person who helped anyone she could. She was preceded in death by her parents, Gus and Anne Rantauskas and...
Mariel D. Houlihan
Nov 24, 2011
Mariel D. Houlihan Portage, Indiana Mariel D. Houlihan, age 76, a resident of Portage and formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2011. She was born on June 23, 1935 in Chicago, the daughter of Otto and Viola Danek. Mariel was married to Martin Houlihan on November 23, 1971 in Chicago. She had worked for over 35 years...
Victoria M. Kochek
Nov 24, 2011
Victoria M. Kochek, age 91 of Hobart passed away Thursday, November 24, 2011. She was born on October 21, 1920 in Donaldson, Indiana to the late George and Marie Halmagy. She was a lifetime area resident and worked for Slicks Laundry. Victoria was a member of the First Church in Hobart. She is survived by 1 daughter, Kathy M. (Joe)...
Donald E. Oldham, Sr.
Nov 22, 2011
Donald E. Oldham Sr., age 67 of Hammond, Indiana passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2011. He was born on July 30, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late James and Alpha Oldham. He was a former Chicago resident and a Hammond resident for the past 15 years. He was in a band with his brothers where he played the guitar...
Marcella Jeffers
Nov 21, 2011
MARCELLA JEFFERS, age 74, of Hobart, passed away Monday, November 21, 2011 at Saint Mary Medical Center. Marcella was born in Booneville, Indiana on November 30, 1936. Marcella was a member of First Baptist Church of New Chicago. Marcella is survived by her husband of 57 years, Clifton Jeffers; 4 children, Clifton Earl (Lorraine) Jeffers, Jr., Patricia Staples, John (Debbie)...
Marion P. Bennett
Nov 19, 2011
Marion P. Bennett Portage, Indiana Marion P. Bennett, age 80, a resident of Portage passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011. He was born on December 18, 1930 in Numa, IA, the son of Nova and Lela (nee Andrews) Bennett. Marion was married to Lenora M. (nee Hunt) Bennett in Centerville, IA on May 27, 1948. Marion was a Foreman...
Carol D. Hammonds
Nov 19, 2011
Carol D. Hammonds (nee Quigley), age 64 of Portage, Indiana passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011. She was born on May 23, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Merle and Myrtle Quigley. She was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Merrillville. She will be remembered by her family and friends as a very caring and loving person who...
Katherine Kalch
Nov 19, 2011
KATHERINE KALCH, age 86, of Portage, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2011 Fountainview Place Nursing Home in Portage. Katherine had been a Portage resident since 1990. There will be no visitation or viewing. Graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at 10 am at McCool Cemetery, corner of Central Avenue and McCool Rd., Portage, with Pastor Josh Brown...
James L. Redd
Nov 18, 2011
James L. Redd Portage, Indiana James L. Redd, age 78, a longtime resident of Portage, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011. He was born on December 3, 1932 in Allenport, Pennsylvania, the son of Andrew and Grace Miller. James proudly served his country in the United States Army. Jim was married to Bonnie McCullough on August 4, 1955 in...
Infant Jaxon Lee Smith
Nov 17, 2011
Jaxon Lee Smith, 3 months of age passed away Thursday, November 17, 2011. He was born on August 12, 2011 in Valparaiso, Indiana. He is survived by his parents, Steven Smith and Carrie Petroski of Hobart, IN; siblings, Jacob, Logan, and Carlee Santmyre, and Dakota and Hunter Smith, grandparents, Paul and Kathleen Petroski, and Judith Smith, and many loving aunts,...
Newlin Bruce Walters
Nov 16, 2011
Newlin "Bruce" Walters, age 64 of Hobart went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was born on November 4, 1947 in Gary, Indiana to the late Newlin and Sybil Walters. Bruce was a U.S. Marine and was awarded two Purple Hearts in Vietnam. He was a member of VFW Post 9323 in Lake Station. Bruce...
Gerald K. Klimczyk
Nov 16, 2011
GERALD KLIMCZYK, age 73, of Lake Station, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. He was a lifelong area resident and married Nadine Berry on June 20, 1963 in Portage, Indiana. His passion in life was fishing along with his favorite teams the Bears and Cubs. Gerald was a veteran of the US Army and a retired...
Bruce Eugene Nagy
Nov 16, 2011
Bruce Eugene Nagy LaPorte, Indiana Bruce Eugene Nagy, age 63, a resident of LaPorte, passed away on November 16, 2011. He was born on August 13, 1948 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Frank J. and Hazel I. Nagy. Bruce was a 1966 graduate of Portage High School. He then worked for Bethlehem Steel Corporation as a checker. Bruce enjoyed...
Gabriel Rocha
Nov 15, 2011
Gabriel Rocha Portage, Indiana Gabriel Rocha, age 53, a resident of Portage passed away on Tuesday, November 15, 2011. He was born on March 21, 1958 in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Jesus and Maria Rocha. Gabriel was a 1976 graduate of Edison High School. He was married to Barbara Miller on July 16, 1983 in Merrillville. Gabe worked...
