James M Armes
Aug 21, 2011
Armes, James M. Age 50, of Portage, passed away Sunday, August 21,2011 at his home. James was born in Tennessee on May 27, 1961 to the late Lois and James Armes. He was a lifetime area resident and worked maintenance for Dawn Foods for many years in Munster. He will be remembered as a loving stepfather, uncle, and friend. He...
Vincent "Vinnie" R. Satterfield
Aug 20, 2011
VINCENT R. "VINNIE" SATTERFIELD, age 41, of Hobart, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 20, 2011. Vinnie was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and was employed as a facility manager at Roehl Transport in Gary. He was very active in Hobart Soccer, currently serving as the president of the Hobart Soccer Club, also coaching and playing in the adult league. Vinnie...
Christine M. Navas
Aug 16, 2011
CHRISTINE M. NAVAS, age 57, of Lake Station passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at home. Christine had been a Lake Station resident for 25 years and was a member of Lake Station VFW #9323 and American Legion Post #100 Ladies Auxiliaries. She was an active member of the Marquette Yacht Club. Christine is survived by her loving husband of...
Doris J. Brewer
Aug 16, 2011
Doris Brewer A.K.A Grandma Woody Lake Station, Indiana Age 89, passed away Tuesday, August 16,2011 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was formerly a longtime Lake Station resident. Doris enjoyed going to Casino, and playing the slot machines. She is survived by her 3 granddaughters; Shelly Thomason of AZ., Bridget (Michael) Compass of Valparaiso, Robin (Mark) Taylor of Portage, 7...
Edwin Medina, Sr.
Aug 16, 2011
Edwin Medina, Sr. Lake Station, Indiana Edwin Medina, Sr, age 77, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away on Monday, August 15, 2011. He was born on January 15, 1934 in Larez, Puerto Rico, the son of Jose and Josephina Medina. Edwin was a retired laborer for the E. J.& E. Railroad working at U.S. Steel. His great joy...
Helen Marie Kustron
Aug 16, 2011
HELEN M. KUSTRON, age 85, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2011 at VNA Hospice. Helen was a lifelong area resident and graduate of Hobart High School. She was a wonderful mother and homemaker. Helen will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. Helen is survived by her son, Frank (Mary) Kustron of Valparaiso; daughter, Barbara (Dennis) Schuler...
Alice V. Crouch
Aug 15, 2011
Alice V. Crouch (nee Muir), age 78 of Hobart passed away Monday, August 15, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Andrew Crouch in 1990. Alice was born on April 16, 1933 to the late Harvey and Kathryn Muir. She was a lifetime Hobart resident and worked as a Clerk for Glen Park Bakery, retiring in 1981....
Mary "Jo" Rooksby
Aug 13, 2011
Mary "Jo" Rooksby Westville, Indiana Mary "Jo" Rooksby, age 72, of Westville, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at the Horton VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Jo was a dental assistant and had been employed by Dr. Robert Moon, D.D.S. in Hobart and then her husband, Dr. Lon L. Rooksby, D.D.S. in Portage. She was an active member of the...
Paul Wineinger
Aug 12, 2011
Paul Wineinger, a long time resident of Hobart, passed away Friday, August 12, 2011 in Orland Park, IL. Paul was the adoring and loving husband of 63 years to the late Clara, nee Vacklavik. Paul is survived by his daughter, Judith L. Wilson of Lockport, IL; and two grandchildren, Terri (Michael) Wilhite and Douglas (Brandy) Wilson. Paul is also survived...
Mary K. Livergood
Aug 11, 2011
Mary K. Livergood (nee Cooley) age 60 of the Willows in Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2011. She was formerly a longtime Portage resident and a member of the Portage First United Methodist Church. Mary enjoyed bingo, Wii Sports, and crafting. She is survived by her husband, Larry Livergood of Portage, IN; 1 son, Ken (Jamie) Livergood of Fort...
Kenneth George Gales
Aug 10, 2011
Kenneth George Gales, age 60 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday, August 10, 2011. He was a longtime Lake Station resident. He retired from U.S. Steel after 32 years of service. Kenneth currently worked as a supervisor at Vesuvius. He enjoyed fishing, RV camping, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife of over 40 years,...
Shirley R. Wates
Aug 9, 2011
Shirley R. Wates (Nee Breneman),age 74 of Valparaiso, passed away on Tuesday, August 9, 2011 at Life Care Center, with her loving family by her side. Shirley was born in Paris, Illinois on March 28,1937 to the late Francis and Mary Breneman. Shirley will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and sister. Shirley is survived...
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...
