Joseph E. Anders
Jan 29, 2011
JOSEPH E. ANDERS, age 92, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011. Joseph was born on November 22, 1918 at 411 Main Street, Hobart, to Emerson and Anna Anders. He was a truck driver for Teamsters Local 142 and was employed by Luke Oil. Joseph was a projectionist for the Art Theatre since 1941 and was also an avid...
Cheryl Lynn Martin
Jan 28, 2011
Cheryl Martin, age 47 of East Chicago passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. She was born on June 29, 1963 in Ottawa, Illinois. She is survived by her father, William, mother, Shirley, 1 son, Cameron, 1 daughter, Rockel, 1 brother, William Jr., 4 sisters, Thelma (Steven), Rebecca, Lorina, and Amanda. There will be a memorial service at a later date....
Charles O Hawkins
Jan 28, 2011
CHARLES O. HAWKINS, age 74, of Lake Station, passed away Friday. January 28, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Charles was born March 30, 1936 in Russellville, Alabama to Hosie Orman Hawkins and Jewel F. (nee Lentz) Hawkins and served in the US Army. He was a retired conductor employed with the Illinois Central Railroad after 40 years...
Joan L. Gregor
Jan 28, 2011
JOAN L. GREGOR (nee, Collins), age 76, of Hobart, passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. Joan was born on September 14, 1934 in Tipton, Indiana to Marion and Virginia Collins. She was a beautiful and kind woman. Joan's unconditional love was the greatest gift she gave. She was the heart and soul of her family and will be greatly missed....
Mary Jean Moore
Jan 27, 2011
Mary Jean Moore Portage, Indiana Mary Jean Moore, age 76, a resident of Portage passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2011. She was born on March 26, 1934 in Crittenden County, KY the daughter of Charles Tabor and Cora Carner. Jean worked for 22 years at Bethlehem Steel as a tool crib attendant and at the Country Lounge Restaurant as...
Larry W. Hinrichsen
Jan 27, 2011
LARRY W. HINRICHSEN, age 48, of Lake Station, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2011. He was employed by ADS Logistics as a truck driver. Larry was a 4x4 enthusiast, loved to rebuild trucks, and spend time outdoors. He will be missed dearly. Larry is survived by his wife, Diana (nee Warren); 3 children, Jeremy (Theresa) Hinrichsen, Justin Warren and Juliann...
John F. "Jack" Keough
Jan 25, 2011
John F. Keough New Port Richey, Florida John F. "Jack" Keough, age 75, of New Port Richey, Florida and formerly of Lake of the Four Seasons, passed away on January 25, 2011. Jack was a retired plumber for Local # 433 and a retired foreman with United States Steel. He was a 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and an avid...
Donald Kopach
Jan 25, 2011
Donald Kopach, age 81, of DeMotte, passed away with loved ones at his side at St. Anthony Medical Center in Crown Point on Tuesday, January 25, 2011. He was born June 3, 1929, one of nine children to Stanley and Mary Kopach and raised in Gary, Ind. He was a 1948 graduate of Tolleston High School and a lifelong resident...
Frank E. Mckinnon
Jan 23, 2011
Frank E. Mckinnon Jr. age 79 passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011.Frank was a retired supervisor for United States Steel and he proudly served his country in the United States Air Force, Staff Sargent of the CIA. He is survived by his sister; Phyllis (nee McKinnon) McGee of Lake Station, many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by...
Lorraine A Smith
Jan 21, 2011
Lorraine A. Smith "Murphy"Age 87, of Fort Myers Beach, FL, formerly a lifetime resident of Hobart, Indiana passed away Friday, January 21,2011. Lorraine was an active member of Fort Myers Zion Lutheran Church and former active member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Hobart. She was a loving wife and mother. Lorraine was a retired clerk for Eleanor's dress shop...
Elizabeth P. Redar
Jan 21, 2011
Elizabeth P. Redar (nee Phillips), age 86 of Lake Station passed away Friday, January 21, 2011. She was born on July 7, 1924 in Gary, Indiana. She worked as a correspondent for the Post Tribune and the Times and as an Editor for the Herald Newspaper. She was a longtime member of St Francis Xavier Church. Elizabeth served as the...
Robert "Bob" William Shoemaker
Jan 15, 2011
Robert William "Bob" Shoemaker, age 75 of Lake Station passed away Saturday, January 15, 2011. He was born on February 12, 1935 in Gary, Indiana. He was a lifetime Lake Station resident and graduated from Edison High School. He served his country in the U.S. Army. Bob retired from Costas where he worked for 35 years as a Meat Cutter....
Gloria Onyte Gillies
Jan 14, 2011
Gloria Onyte Gillies, 86, passed away January 14, 2011 in Portage, IN. At her request no service will be held. Gloria was born on September 4, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois. Gloria was known by her family and friends for her positive outlook on life and unwavering strength. She loved nature and the environment, and was an avid bird watcher. She...
Eddie Austin Spain
Jan 14, 2011
EDDIE AUSTIN SPAIN, age 60, of Hobart, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 at VNA Hospice. Eddie was born to Austin and Lucy Spain on May 25, 1950. He was a Hobart High School graduate and US Steel retiree. Eddie served his country in the US Army. Eddie is survived by his children, Jennifer Gleason and Jason (Valerie) Spain; grandchildren,...
Ann M. Wiesemann
Jan 12, 2011
PLEASE NOTE DATES OF VISITATION AND SERVICE. ANN M. WIESEMANN, age 81, of Gary, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2011. Ann was a lifelong area resident and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church until its closing. Ann worked as a clerk at the Butternut Bakery Store in Gary until her retirement. She was a diehard Colts and Cubs fan...
Clarence L. Bowman
Jan 11, 2011
CLARENCE L. BOWMAN, age 92, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at Millers Merry Manor in Portage. Clarence had been a Portage resident since 1978 and was formerly of Crown Point. He retired from Inland Steel as a millwright and was a longtime member of Bible Baptist Church. Clarence loved to hunt and fish. He is survived by...
James Skwiertz
Jan 10, 2011
James Skwiertz Portage, Indiana James Skwiertz, age 76, a resident of Portage and a longtime resident of Dyer passed away peacefully at home. He was born on May 13, 1934 in Calumet City, Illinois the son of Anton and Monica Skwiertz. Jim was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Church and attended the St. Andrew the Apostle School. Jim...
Steven J. Burney
Jan 9, 2011
Steven J. Burney Sr. born December 31, 1966, age 44, a longtime resident of Northwest, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 9,2011. He was employed at Electro Motive Diesel in LaGrange, Illinois. He was a 1985 Hobart high school graduate, a former vice president of Merrillville Pop Warner football; he also coached little league baseball and Merrillville youth basketball. Steven...
Pete Glegorovich
Jan 9, 2011
Pete Glegorovich, age 79 of Hobart passed away Sunday, January 9, 2011. He was born on July 18, 1931 in Gary Indiana to the late Mitar and Lenka Glegorovich. He was Manager at the Country Lounge . Pete was a member of the National Bartender Hall of Fame, and the Hunkee Hollow Association, and a founding member of St. Peter...
Arthur "Eugene" Darnold, Jr.
Jan 8, 2011
Arthur "Eugene" Darnold Jr., age 46 of Lake Station passed away Saturday, January 8, 2011. He was born on December 15, 1964 in Hammond, Indiana. Eugene was a former Portage resident and a member of Bible Baptist Church. He is survived b y his mother, Ann Budimier of Lake Station, IN; 2 sisters, Melony (Travis) Dobsin of Chesterton, IN; Vickie...
