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Margaret E. Krumrie
Mar 9, 2011
Margaret E. Krumrie, age 85 of Portage, Indiana passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011. She was born on October 26, 1925 in Muhlenburg County Kentucky to the late Grover and Lilly Rose. She was raised in Kentucky and later moved to Portage, Indiana where she was a longtime resident, however she was proud of being a "Rose" and a Kentucky...
Albert D "Jim" Kinsey
Mar 9, 2011
ALBERT D. "JIM" KINSEY, age 84, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 at Vibra Hospital of Northwest Indiana in Merrillville. Jim was a lifelong Lake Station resident graduating from East Gary Edison in 1945 and retired from the Lake Station Community Schools. He was a WW II Army Veteran and member & Past Commander of American Legion...
David E. Mansfield
Mar 7, 2011
David E. Mansfield, age 84 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 with dignity and grace, as a very proud and private man. He was born on February 10, 1927 in Gary Indiana to the late David H. and Opal Mansfield. David grew up in East Gary and graduated from Edison High School in 1945. He served...
Margaret E. Holland
Mar 7, 2011
Margaret E. Holland, age 93, passed away Monday, March 7,2011. She was born October 3, 1917 in Ohiopyle, Pennsylvania to the late James and Sadie Lambie. Mrs. Holland was a retired (33 year) Staff educator and Head Nurse for both Gary and Southlake Methodist Hospitals. She was a member of South Haven Christian Church, Northern Indiana Professional Business Association, Priscilla...
Carol Webb
Mar 7, 2011
Carol Webb, age 58, of Portage, passed away March 7,2011. She is survived by her two sons; Shannon (fiancee-Karin) and Marty (Julie) Webb and 2 grandchildren. Cremation
Chester J. Krawczyk
Mar 7, 2011
CHESTER KRAWCZYK, age 81, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 at Valparaiso Porter Hospital. Chester was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Hobart High School. He proudly served his country in the US Army. Chester was an accomplished ballroom dancer who competed and taught with the Arthur Murray School of Dance. He enjoyed fishing and being...
Peter J. Baimakovich
Mar 7, 2011
PETER J. BAIMAKOVICH, age 61, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, March 7, 2011 while surrounded by his loving family. Pete was a lifelong area resident and retired from Arcelor Mittal Steel, Burns Harbor Plant. He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving an Army Commendation Medal with Valor and a Bronze Star Peter is survived by his...
Tonya Lynn Connelly
Mar 6, 2011
Tonya Lynn Connelly Portage, Indiana Tonya Lynn Connelly, age 46, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011. She was born on September 1, 1964 in Hammond the daughter of Harold and Yvonne Cox. Tonya proudly served her country in the United States Marine Corps. Tonya was married to Bill Connelly on April 4, 1991 in...
Margaret C. "Peggy" Struven
Mar 6, 2011
Margaret C. Struven "Peggy", age 70 of Hobart passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family, Sunday, March 6, 2011. She was born on October 14, 1940 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Frank and Catherine Strout. She grew up in Riverdale, Illinois, and graduated from Thornton Township High School in 1958. Peggy especially enjoyed her family, drawing, painting and...
Phyllis Irene Harnung
Mar 5, 2011
Phyllis Irene Harnung Portage, Indiana Phyllis Irene Harnung, age 91, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2011. She was born on July 21, 1919 in Calumet City, Illinois the daughter of Clarence and Gertrude Andrews. She was a 1937 graduate of Hobart High School. Phyllis was married to Martin Harnung on March 16, 1991. Phyllis...
Dorothy L. Cannon
Mar 4, 2011
Dorothy Lee Cannon Merrillville, Indiana Dorothy Lee Cannon, age 96, a longtime resident of Merrillville passed away on Friday, March 4, 2011. She was born on May 30, 1914 in Milan, Missouri, the daughter of Herbert and Nora Clem. Dorothy was married to James Boyd Cannon in 1934 in Milan, Missouri. Dorothy was a homemaker who enjoyed puzzles, cooking, and...
Margaret Jane Campbell
Mar 3, 2011
Margaret Jane Campbell Valparaiso, Indiana Margaret Jane Campbell, age 88, a longtime resident of Valparaiso passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2011. She was born on September 15, 1922 the daughter of Charles and Nona Bachelor. She was married to John Holland who preceded her in death. She was also married to Basil Campbell who preceded her in death. Margaret...
Judia H Couture
Mar 3, 2011
JUDIA H. COUTURE, age 81, of Valparaiso, passed away Thursday, March 3, 2011 at home. Judia was born on July 5, 1929 in Alton, IL to Bertha and Alfonso Newcome. Judia was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident. She was an avid reader and enjoyed working on ceramics. She is survived by her son, Rene (Kathy) Couture of Hobart, daughters, Claudette...
Franklin E. Rhoades
Mar 2, 2011
Franklin Rhoades, age 98 a longtime Hobart Resident, passed away on March 2, 2011. He was born May 1, 1912 in Gary, Indiana to Ralph F. and Elizabeth (Ols) Rhoades. In 1947, he married Evelyn (Smith) Rhoades who preceded him in 1994. He was also preceded in death by brother Robert Rhoades and sisters Eleanor Hawke, Dorothy Daniels and Bertie...
Agnes E. Heminger
Feb 28, 2011
AGNES E. HEMINGER (nee Powoznik), age 86, of Hobart, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011. Agnes was employed as a bookkeeper for Miller Drug Company since 1975 and had retired from National Tube in Gary. Agnes was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and the St. Anne's Sodality. She was also involved in the Gary Art League and Hobart...
Louis George Turzai
Feb 28, 2011
Louis George Turzai Portage, Indiana Louis George Turzai, age 47, a lifelong resident of Portage, passed away on February 28, 2011. He was born on February 8, 1964 in Gary, Indiana the son of George and Carrie Turzai. Louis was a 1982 graduate of Portage High School and is a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church. Louis was...
John Thomas Dudley
Feb 28, 2011
John Thomas Dudley Hobart, Indiana John Thomas Dudley, age 89, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011. He was born on April 7, 1921 in Omaha, Nebraska the son of Jay and Elizabeth Dudley. John served his country in the United States Marine Corps – 1st Marine Division - South Pacific - World War II....
Marianna Czilli
Feb 28, 2011
Marianna Czilli, age 89, an 82 yr. resident of Lake Station, passed away Monday, February 28,2011 at Millers Mary Manor in Portage. Marianna was born in Chicago, Illinois on May 31,1921 to the late Wilson and Abbie (nee Bennett) Courtney. Marianna was the beloved wife of the late Steve Czilli and dear mother of surviving children; Jack (Willie) Czilli of...
Vernell Provins
Feb 28, 2011
Vernell Provins Portage, Indiana Vernell Provins, age 80, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Monday, February 28, 2011. She was born on June 6, 1930 in Tishomingo County, Mississippi the daughter of Alexander and Fanny Durham. Vernell was married to Lester Provins on May 22, 1948 in Tishomingo County. Vernell was a homemaker who enjoyed crocheting, bingo, crossword...
Paul W.R. Patten Sr.
Feb 27, 2011
Paul W. R. Patten Sr., age 62 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, February 27, 2011. He was born on November 26, 1948 in Flat Rock, Illinois. Paul served his country in the U.S. Air Force. He was a lifelong Hobart and Valparaiso resident and had worked at Bethlehem Steel as a Coil Tester. Paul loved baseball, football and especially basketball...
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