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...
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...
