Gerald J. Bolde
Aug 8, 2011
GERALD J. BOLDE, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011. He was a lifelong area resident and had worked as a pharmacist. Gerald will be missed dearly. Gerald is survived by his 4 children, Randall Bolde, Mike (Tracy) Bolde, Rachael Bolde and Loretta (fiancé, Paul Sherman) Bolde; grandchildren, Kal, Brooklyn, Korbin and Asher; brother, Thomas (Hilke) Bolde;...
Nelson Laviena, Sr.
Aug 7, 2011
Nelson Laviena, Sr. Portage, Indiana Nelson Laviena, Sr., age 68, a resident of Portage passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2011. He was born on March 18, 1943 in Humacao, Puerto Rico and his parents were Bolivar and Rosa Lebron. Nelson proudly served our country in the United States Army. He was married to Leonor Maldonado on November 22, 1969...
Bennie Hicks Bolton
Aug 5, 2011
BENNIE HICKS BOLTON, age 80, of Portage, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 5, 2011. Bennie was born April 3, 1931 in Bells, Tennessee to Luther Bolton and Mary (nee Norville) Bolton. He was a retired millwright from US Steel in Gary. Bennie was an avid outdoorsman and especially enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member...
Phyllis Marie Conklin
Aug 4, 2011
"TOOTS" Phyllis Marie Conklin, age 78 of Lake Station passed away Thursday, August 4, 2011 at Saint Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. Phyllis had been a lifelong resident of Lake Station. Phyllis a Native American was born April 20,1933, in Rosebud, Indian Reservation, South Dakota, the daughter of the late Philip and Philomena (nee Beauvais) Amiotte. She was a lifetime...
Joseph S. Kobylinski
Aug 3, 2011
Joseph S. Kobylinski Lake Station Joseph S. Kobylinski, age 90, a longtime resident of Lake Station and also Hobart, passed away on Wednesday, August 3,2011. Joe was born on May 9, 1921 in Hobart, Indiana the son of John and Nellie Kobylinski. Joe proudly served his country in the U.S. Army Medical Corp. Joe was married to Helen Hyka on...
Mary Lucille Bittner
Jul 31, 2011
Mary Lucille Bittner Portage, Indiana Mary Lucille Bittner, age 63, a longtime resident of Portage passed on Sunday, July 31, 2011. She was born on March 28, 1948 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Joseph and Thelma Denisiuk. Mary was married to John Francis Bittner, Jr. on April 24, 1965 at Saint Anne's Catholic Church and he preceded her in...
Robert Dewayne Droke
Jul 30, 2011
ROBERT DEWAYNE DROKE, 74, of Portage, passed away Saturday, July 30, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Dewayne was born February 7, 1937 in Chester County, Tennessee to Oliver Droke and Hazel (nee Bennett) Droke. He had been a longtime Northwest Indiana for approximately 55 years. Robert was a US Air Force Veteran serving during the Korean War...
Helen Eileen Bull
Jul 29, 2011
Helen Eileen Bull age 72, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Friday, July 29, 2011. She was born on April 20, 1939 in Schererville, Indiana the daughter of William and Stella Doeing. Helen was a retired Ward Clerk at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and a friend to all. Helen...
Ralph E. "Gene" Carder
Jul 28, 2011
Ralph E. "Gene" Carder, age 68 of DeMotte, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 28, 2011. He is survived by his mother, Lela Carder, 6 children, Torrie (Greg) Borden, Kyle Root, Bret (Beni) Root, Ronda Sims, Becky Payne, Richard Carder, 1 sister, Barbara (Skeeter) Hart, 6 grandchildren, Amanda, Teddy, Catena, Cassandra, Mariah, and Tiffine, 1 niece, Alicia, 1 nephew, Brandon, and...
Jennie Bode
Jul 28, 2011
Jennie Bode Portage, Indiana Jennie Bode, age 90, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2011. She was born on August 10, 1920 in Gary, Indiana, the daughter of Frank and Julia Dimitrukovich. Jennie was married to Herman L. Bode on March 30, 1957 in Gary. She was a retired statistical typist and computer operator for...
Ralph E. Young, Sr.
Jul 27, 2011
Ralph E. Young Sr., age 79 of North Judson passed away on July 27, 2011 at IU Health Starke Hospital. Ralph was born on December 1, 1931 to Owen and Mary Alice Young in Woodbine, Kentucky. He was retired from Inland Steel in 1994 after 34 years of service and he was a veteran of the Army. Ralph is survived...
Charlie A Cox
Jul 26, 2011
CHARLES A. "CHARLIE" COX, 62, of Lake Station, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at home. Charlie was born January 27, 1949 in Coxton, Kentucky to Homer Austin Cox and Juanita (nee Hembree) Cox. He had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and was a US Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War. Charlie was a member of East Gary...
Eva O. Beal
Jul 25, 2011
Eva Olagene Beal Portage, Indiana Eva Olagene Beal, age 98, a resident of Portage passed away on Monday, July 25, 2011. She was born on July 9, 1913 in Crofton, Kentucky the daughter of Odie and Dora Dunning. Eva was married to Lilburn Clark, who preceded her in death, and then she married Roy C. Beal in 1991. Eva worked...
Geraldine Ruth Hardin
Jul 24, 2011
Geraldine Ruth Hardin, age 86, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Sunday, July 24, 2011. She was born on January 17, 1925 in Estherville, Iowa the daughter of William and Hattie Spears. Geraldine was married to Clyde David Hardin on October 18, 1942 in Gary. Geraldine's greatest joy was taking care of her family. She also enjoyed reading,...
William C. Isakson
Jul 22, 2011
William C. Isakson, "Bill", age 85 of Hobart passed away Friday, July 22, 2011. Bill was the Owner and President of Isakson Motors in Hobart. He was a member of Augustana Lutheran Church; Hobart Chamber of Commerce; Hobart Pool Association; NWI Auto Trade Association; Chicagoland Chrysler Dealer Advertising Association; former member and chairperson for Hobart Federal Savings and Loan; Hobart...
Harvey C. Bowden
Jul 21, 2011
Harvey C. Bowden Age 66, of Hobart, passed away Thursday July 21,2011 at his home. Harvey is a lifetime Hobart resident and is a retired Ironworker for Local 395. He was a member of the American Legion in New Chicago. Harvey served his country in the United States Airforce. Harvey was known to be a loving father and grandfather. He...
Elaine J. Tromble
Jul 20, 2011
Elaine J. Tromble, age 89, of Valrico, FL, and formerly a longtime resident of Hobart, IN, passed away July 20, 2011. Elaine was born in on June 24, 1922 in Chicago, IL, to Arthur and Lillian Ludvigson who preceded her in death. Elaine was a member of the Michigan Ave Methodist Church in Hobart. She will be remembered as a...
Robert R. Randhan
Jul 19, 2011
Randhan, Robert R. Age 76, of Hebron, , passed away Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at Saint Mary Medical Center. Robert was employed as a lineman for NIPSCO and operated Randhan Landscaping, both for 30 years. He served his country in the US Air Force in the Korean War. He was a member of the VFW Post 5365 and also served...
Judy E. Burris
Jul 18, 2011
Judy E. Burris Lake Station, Indiana Judy E. Burris, age 65, a long time resident of Lake Station passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011. She was born on November 17, 1945 in McHenry, Kentucky, the daughter of Jesse and Wilma Moore. Judy was married to Phillip Burris on August 4, 1963 in Beaver Dam, Kentucky. Judy loved gardening, cooking,...
Sue A. Jones
Jul 18, 2011
Sue A. Jones Portage, Indiana Sue A. Jones, age 90, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Monday, July 18, 2011. She was born on September 7, 1920 in Coatesville, Pennsylvania the daughter of William and Ella Keiser. Sue married Jack P. Jones on June 2, 1946 in Gary, Indiana. Sue was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in...
