William T. "Tommy" Dickerson
Feb 25, 2011
age 48, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, February 25, 2011. A memorial visitation for Tommy will be Wednesday, March 2, 2011 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post #100, 1899 Central Ave., Lake Station. Rees Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Brady Chapel, (219) 962-1606 or online at www.reesfuneralhomes.com.
Mildred C. Anderson
Feb 24, 2011
Mildred C. Anderson Portage, Indiana Mildred C. Anderson, age 87, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Thursday, February 24, 2011. She was born on February 11, 1924 in Indiana Harbor the daughter of Charles and Clara Miller. Millie was married to Ransom C. Anderson on November 15, 1941 in Hammond and they celebrated over 64 years of marriage....
Jimmy Ray Ring
Feb 24, 2011
JIMMY RAY RING, age 55, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, February 24, 2011 at home. Jimmy was a lifelong East Gary/Lake Station resident and graduated from Edison High School, class of 1974. He was a firefighter employed at the former Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor. Jimmy was a proud member of the 1972 Edison Football Team that was undefeated....
Gene Pickering
Feb 23, 2011
GENE PICKERING, age 82, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Gene was an area resident for 59 years and was a US Air Force Veteran. He retired from US Steel as a crane operator and was a member and Deacon at The First Baptist Church of South Haven. Gene was...
Daniel T. "Fats" Fay
Feb 23, 2011
Daniel T. Fay "Fats", age 58 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, February 23, 2011. He was born on February 11, 1953 in Gary, Indiana. Daniel worked as a Bartender at the End Zone for 30 years. He enjoyed golf and was an avid White Sox and Notre Dame Fan. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Fay Bryan (nee Finnearty)...
N. April Marie Buckner
Feb 22, 2011
N. April Marie Buckner (nee Gemina), age 64 of Portage passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2011. She was born on April 11, 1946 in the Philippines. She earned her degree in Business Administration from the University of East Manila Philippines in 1969. She attended the First United Methodist Church of Portage. April was a former member of the Evangelical Covenant...
Kip Syverson
Feb 21, 2011
Kip Syverson Funeral Services: Thursday February 24, 2011 at 10:00am at Rees Funeral Home Brady Chapel 3781 Central Ave., Lake Station. Visitation: Thursday, February 24,2011 from 9:00 am until time of service at the funeral home.
Donald R. "Dizzy" Blackwell
Feb 21, 2011
DONALD R. "DIZZY" BLACKWELL, age 56, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, February 21 2011 at the Regency Hospital of Porter County. Don had been a Northwest Indiana resident and a former Chicago area resident. He had been employed at J.J. Wright in Lansing as an auto body repairman and also employed with Norfolk & Southern Railroad. "Dizzy" was a member...
Karen L. Stalion
Feb 19, 2011
KAREN L. STALION, age 64, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 19, 2011. Karen was a lifelong Hobart resident and 1965 graduate of Hobart High School. She retired from Montgomery Ward as an accounts payable clerk. She will be dearly missed. Karen is survived by her husband, Jack; children, Tracy (Ken) Kissner of Lexington, SC, Pamela Tojek of Buffalo, NY...
Michael David Goranovich Jr.
Feb 18, 2011
Michael David Goranovich Jr., age 53 of Lake Station passed away Friday February 18, 2011. He was born on August 4, 1957 in Gary, Indiana. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Michael loved woodworking and refinishing furniture. He is survived by his mother, Betty Goranovich (nee Hoskins), 4 children, Christopher, Michael III, Justin, and Quinncy Goranovich, 3 sisters,...
Bernard F. "Bernie" Betz, Jr.
Feb 18, 2011
BERNARD F. "BERNIE" BETZ, JR., age 72, of Hobart, passed away Friday, February 18, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chicago and later moved to Northwest Indiana, where he graduated from Hobart High School in 1955. Bernard is survived by his son, Anthony (Estelle) Betz of Knox; daughters, Becky (Carl) Johnson of Corona, CA, Connie (James)...
Sg Shoaf
Feb 17, 2011
SG Shoaf Temple Texas SG Shoaf, age 75, passed away February 17, 2011 at Sebos Nursing Home in Hobart, Indiana. SG was born April 23,1935 in Temple Texas the son of Ilas and Gracie Mae Shoaf. SG was a veteran for the United States Army. He enjoyed playing dominos with his friends and family. He was also a big Dallas...
Joyce Ann Watson
Feb 17, 2011
JOYCE ANN WATSON (nee BOROWSKI), age 60, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2011 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point. Joyce was a former Lafayette, Indiana resident and most recently of Hobart. She was a member of the 29th Avenue Baptist Church in Lake Station. She is survived by her sons, Mark Keiser (Brenda Dukes) of Hobart, David...
Eleanor Rose Boswell
Feb 17, 2011
Eleanor Rose Boswell New Port Richey, FL Eleanor Rose Boswell, age 87, a resident of New Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, February 17, 2011. She was born on February 25, 1923 in Marshfield, Wisconsin the daughter of George and Rose Woodruff. Eleanor graduated from the Longwood Academy in Chicago. She was married to Charles...
Raymond C. Ramirez
Feb 16, 2011
Ray Ramirez , age 38 of Winfield, IN formally of Robertsdale passed away Wed. Feb. 16, 2011, after a courageous 2 year battle with cancer. He is survived by his brother; Bert Ramirez, friend Stacy Camacho, and good friend and caretaker David Winchell. Preceded in death by his parents, Antoinette (nee Paternastro) 2003, and Bill Ramirez in 2010. Ray graduated...
James Raymond Mirr
Feb 16, 2011
James R. Mirr Portage, Indiana James R. Mirr, age 82, a resident of Portage passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2011. He was born on October 28, 1928 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin the son of Anton and Margaret Mirr. Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Jim had worked at Correct Maintenance Company as a warehouse supervisor. He...
Arthur Maynard
Feb 15, 2011
Arthur Maynard age 80, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was born on February 11, 1931 to the late Floyd James and Ellen Maynard in Taplin, West Virginia. Arthur was a retired plant worker from General Mills in Chicago, Illinois and proudly served his country in the United States Army. On October 4, 1952...
Cecil C Reese
Feb 15, 2011
CECIL C. REESE, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Cecil was born and raised in Hobart and a lifelong resident. He was a retired sheet metal worker affiliated with Local #303 and Local #20 and loved fishing, hunting and golf. He is survived by his wife, Barbara, 2 sons,...
Charles W Coleman
Feb 15, 2011
CHARLES W. COLEMAN, SR., age 82, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at St. Anthony Hospital in Crown Point. Charles was a retired Ironworker affiliated with Local #395 of Hammond. He was a US Army Veteran serving during the Korean War Era. Charles was a Member of the Hobart McClelland Masonic Lodge #712 F. & A.M. He especially...
Idzi Mielczarek
Feb 14, 2011
IDZI MIELCZAREK, age 87, of Gary, passed away Monday, February 14, 2011 at home. Idzi had been a longtime Northwest Indiana resident and attended the Salvatorian Shrine in Merrillville. He retired from Budd Company in Gary as a press operator. He is survived by his wife, Helena, sons, Ziggie (Maria) Mielczarek of Lowell and Joe (Monica) Mielczarek of Arizona, 5...
