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Patricia Shoulders

Patricia Shoulders

Nov 13, 2011

Patricia Shoulders Hobart, Indiana Patricia Shoulders, age 58, a resident of Hobart passed away on Sunday, November 13, 2011. She was born on July 8, 1953 in Hammond, Indiana, the daughter of Stanley and Jennie Sobkowicz. Patricia was married to Joseph Shoulders in Hammond in 1974. Patricia worked as a carpenter and was a member of the Carpenter's Union. She...

Davey Lee Hunt

Davey Lee Hunt

Nov 13, 2011

DAVEY LEE HUNT, age 75, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011 at home. Dave loved his wife Donna and his family above all things. He left his handprint on everyone and everything he touched including family and friends. We shall all be better people for having known this talented and skilled man. His memory is reflected in the...

Victor T. Juskevice Sr.

Victor T. Juskevice Sr.

Nov 13, 2011

Victor T. Juskevice Sr., age 62 of Hobart passed away Sunday, November 13, 2011. He was born on January 5, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to Victor and Palmira Juskevice. He is preceded in death by his parents, Victor and Palmira Juskevice and his mother-in-law, Maxine Knox. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Jacqueline Juskevice of Hobart, IN;...

Ashley Carole Burbee

Ashley Carole Burbee

Nov 8, 2011

ASHLEY CAROLE BURBEE, age 19, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011. Ashley was born on July 2, 1992 in Merrillville. She was a 2011 graduate of Portage High School and currently attended Ivy Tech Community College in Valparaiso. Ashley was employed at the Portage YMCA as the head lifeguard and a swim instructor, and also enjoyed volunteering at...

Donald G. Moore

Donald G. Moore

Nov 8, 2011

Donald G. Moore Portage, Indiana Donald G. Moore, age 81, a lifetime resident of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2011. He was born on January 25, 1930 in Gary, Indiana, the son of Arthur and Bernice Moore. Donald was a 1949 graduate of Portage High School where he was also a skilled player on the varsity basketball team....

Barry "Pudge" Mccorkle

Barry "Pudge" Mccorkle

Nov 5, 2011

Barry "Pudge" McCorkle age 55, of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Porter Hospital in Portage. Barry had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident. Barry was born on September 25,1956 in Gary, Indiana the son of the late Philip and Gladys McCorkle. Barry married Alberta Klain on April 19,1980, and was a retired custodian for the Hobart School...

Wanda T Tracy

Wanda T Tracy

Nov 5, 2011

Wanda T. Tracy, 89 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Wanda was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and a wonderful wife, aunt and friend She is survived by her loving husband: Donald F. Tracy, many nieces, nephews and other loving family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her, parents, 6...

Durward Glenn Willoughby

Durward Glenn Willoughby

Nov 4, 2011

DURWARD "GLENN" WILLOUGHBY, age 51, of Hobart, passed away Friday, November 4, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Glenn had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident. He is survived by his mother, Janice Willoughby of Hobart, daughter, McKenzie Willoughby of Florida, brothers, Dennis (Pamela) Willoughby of Greensboro, NC, Robert Willoughby of Lake Station, sister, Martha (Steve) Garner of...

Margaret Josephine Milos

Margaret Josephine Milos

Nov 3, 2011

Margaret Josephine Milos, age 88, a longtime resident of Ogden Dunes, passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2011. Margaret was born on July 30, 1923 in Davenport, Iowa the daughter of Theodore and Irene Kline. Margaret was a graduate of Saint Joseph School of Nursing in Aurora. Margaret is survived by her loving family; daughter; Margaret (Paul) Nye, Arroyo Grande,...

Nicholas Joseph Helding

Nicholas Joseph Helding

Nov 2, 2011

Nicholas Joseph Helding, age 23 of Hobart was born July 27, 1988 in Crown Point, Indiana, perished November 2, 2011 in Hobart. Nicholas entered into this world the same way he departed, loving, kind, and with dimples that brightened our world. For 23 years we have been blessed and given a gift of enormous charm, intelligence, whit, and grace, of...

James W. Krill

James W. Krill

Oct 31, 2011

JAMES W. "JIM" KRILL, age 50, of Hobart, passed away Monday, October 31, 2011. Jim was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and US Army Veteran. He was employed at Thermal Technologies in Griffith and was devoted to his work. Jim enjoyed playing his guitar and music, especially jazz. Jim is survived by his fiancée, Diane Capiak, parents, Jerry & Marie...

Frances Harris

Frances Harris

Oct 29, 2011

Frances Harris Portage, Indiana Frances Harris, age 92, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2011. She was born on March 25, 1919 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Frank and Ludwicka Augustyn. She was married to James R. Harris on September 25, 1937 at Saint Hedwigs Catholic Church in Gary. Frances was a member and...

Earl P. Benzer

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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