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,...
Gerda Sajevic
Oct 12, 2011
Gerda Sajevic Lake Station, Indiana Gerda Sajevic, age 89, a resident of Lake Station since 1969, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2011. She was born on May 14, 1922 in Germany, the daughter of Kurp and Ida Koehler. Gerda was married to Miodrag Sajevic in 1962 and he preceded her in death on July 14, 1995. Gerda was a...
Bernice M. Sampson
Oct 11, 2011
Bernice M. Sampson, age 80 of Hobart passed away, Tuesday, October 11, 2011. She was born on January 31, 1931 to the late Stanley and Louise Fisher. She was a Hobart resident for over 55 years and was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School. Bernice retired from U.S. Steel with over 30 years of service. She was a member...
James P. "Jim" Robb
Oct 10, 2011
JAMES P. "JIM" ROBB, age 78, died Monday, October 10, 2011. Jim was born on March 22, 1933 in Hobart, Indiana. He was employed for 29 years at A&P Tea Company and retired with 40 years of service as a meat cutter with Local 546. Jim was involved for over 50 years with the Lake Station Little League and committed...
Nancy Jane Micknik
Oct 10, 2011
Nancy Jane Micknik (nee Nawrocki) Portage, Indiana Nancy Jane Micknik, (nee Nawrocki), age 89, a resident of Portage passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011. She was born on August 24, 1922 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Joseph and Helen Nawrocki. Nancy was married to Michael Micknik on June 27, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. Nancy attended St. Hedwig and...
Darren Lee Rizley
Oct 10, 2011
Darren Lee Rizley Portage, Indiana Darren Lee Rizley, age 46, a resident of Portage passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011. He was born on October 15, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas the son of Albert and Wanda Rizley. Darren was a 1982 graduate of Portage High School. He was married to Sharon Jackle on December 11, 1992. Affectionately known by...
Stephanie Kushneruk
Oct 10, 2011
Stephanie Kushneruk Portage, Indiana Stephanie Kushneruk, age 50, a longtime resident of Portage, passed away on Monday, October 10, 2011. She was born on October 22, 1960 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Steve and Dixie Kushneruk, Sr.. Stephanie was a graduate of Barber College and had worked as a cashier for Jim's Amoco Service Station. Stephanie was a avid...
Kathleen M. (Franks) Sorich
Oct 9, 2011
KATHLEEN M. (FRANKS) SORICH, age 82, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2011. She was born to Clyde and Amanda Krepps on April 19, 1929 in Everson, PA. Kathleen had been a resident of Hobart/Lake Station for over 60 years and most recently resided at Linden House, where she enjoyed going on trips with fellow residents. She is survived...
Sandra K. "Sandy" Bogdanich
Oct 8, 2011
SANDRA K. "SANDY" BOGDANICH (nee MILLS), age 60, of Hobart, died Saturday, October 8, 2011 at University of Chicago Hospital. She was born on July 11, 1951 to John and Mabel Mills. She was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Hobart High School. Sandy was a homemaker and a self-proclaimed "Domestic Goddess". She will be remembered as a...
