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Dorothy Mae Conry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Terrence W. Mote

Terrence W. Mote

Dec 18, 2011

TERRENCE W. MOTE, age 61, of Union Mills, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2011 at University of Chicago Hospital. He was born in Hammond, IN on November 30, 1950 to Marvin and Betty Lou Mote. Terrence retired from Inland Steel as a millwright in 2009. He was a member of the Masonic F & A.M. Lodge No. 41 and the...

Vern H. Larson

Vern H. Larson

Dec 17, 2011

VERN H. LARSON, age 92, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was a resident of Hobart for 23 years coming from Lombard, IL. Vern married Myrtle Drexler on April 10, 1943 in Des Plaines. He served his country in the US Army during WWII and was a retired employee of Illinois Bell. Vern was a member of...

Victor J. Levenda

Victor J. Levenda

Dec 17, 2011

Victor J. Levenda, age 92 of Lake Station passed away Saturday, December 17, 2011. He was born in Johnstown, PA on April 30, 1919 to the late Peter and Susan Levenda. He attended Holy Trinity Slovak Grade School and Froebel High School where he played basketball and football. Vic married Mary J. Hawrys on July 19, 1941 and moved to...

Eleanore Williamson

Eleanore Williamson

Dec 16, 2011

Eleanore Williamson Valparaiso, Indiana Eleanore Williamson, age 80, a longtime resident of Valparaiso and formerly of Gary, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2011. She was born on July 8, 1931 in Gary, the daughter of Paul and Mary Bain. Eleanore was married to Earl F. Williamson, Sr. and he preceded her in death. Eleanore was a retired salesperson with...

Patricia J Mckain

Patricia J Mckain

Dec 15, 2011

Patricia J. McKain, age 87, passed away Thursday, December 15, 2011 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. Patricia was born on March 20, 1924 the daughter of the late Fred and Winifred Grange in London, England. Patricia served in the Royal Air force. She was a Portage resident for 60 yrs. and was a member of the American Legion...

Brenda Marge Terese Russ

Brenda Marge Terese Russ

Dec 14, 2011

Brenda Marge Terese Russ Portage, Indiana Brenda Marge Terese Russ, age 48, a lifelong resident of Portage, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. She was born on December 8, 1963 in Gary. Brenda was a 1981 graduate of Portage High School and then attended business college. Brenda then worked as a loan officer for Advance Financial Credit Union for...

John E. Grinder, Iii

John E. Grinder, Iii

Dec 14, 2011

John E. Grinder, III Lake Station, Indiana John E. Grinder III, age 56, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2011. He was born on September 16, 1955 in Gary, the son of John and Rachel Grinder, Jr. John was a 1973 graduate of Edison High School. John was married to Denise Elkins on July...

Edwin Rosario

Edwin Rosario

Dec 13, 2011

Edwin Rosario Lake Station, Indiana Edwin Rosario, age 50, a longtime resident of Lake Station, passed away on December 13, 2011. He was born on November 23, 1961 in Gary. Edwin had been employed in construction. Edwin enjoyed working with his hands and loved puzzles. Edwin is survived by his loving family; parents Julio and Aleja Rosario, Lake Station, sister...

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