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...
Verna Jean Garavalia
Feb 14, 2011
Verna Jean Garavalia (nee Faitak), age 75 of Portage passed away Monday, February 14, 2011. She was born on January 12, 1936, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Martin and Rose Faitak, who survives. Verna was a lifelong area resident. Verna graduated from East Gary Edison High School and was an Administrative Medical Assistant for Dr. Eric Schulte, retiring in...
Jane Alberta Spencer
Feb 14, 2011
Jane Alberta Spencer (Nee Arnold) Age 64, passed away Sunday, February 13,2011 at home surrounded by her loving family. Jane was a Qualified Medication Aide for Sterling House of Portage and a member of American Legion Post 279, VFW of Lake Station and a former member of East Gary Eagles. She is survived by her loving family 2 daughters; Jennifer...
James A. Claussen
Feb 13, 2011
JAMES A. CLAUSSEN, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011. James was a lifetime area resident and a former member of Augustana Lutheran Church. He was a graduate of East Gary High School and was a retired self-employed sheet metal worker and a member of Sheet Metal Workers Local #20. Jim will always be remembered for being...
Mary Lou Mccallister
Feb 13, 2011
Mary Lou McCallister Portage / St. Joseph, MI Mary Lou McCallister, age 80, a resident of Portage and formerly of Saint Joseph, Michigan passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2011. She was born on February 7, 1931 in Holcomb, Missouri. Mary was a retired office clerk for Whirlpool Corporation in Benton Harbor. Mary attended Real Life Community Church and loved...
Irene C. Giese
Feb 12, 2011
Irene C. Giese (nee Cervantes), age 77 of Portage passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011. She was born on November 21, 1933 in Gary Indiana to the late Luis and Celia Cervantes. Irene was a lifelong area resident and a Portage resident since 1964. She enjoyed spending time with her family, friends, and most importantly her grandchildren. She is survived...
Bert Huff
Feb 12, 2011
BERT HUFF, age 82, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2011 in Knoxville, TN. Bert was a lifetime Hobart resident and a graduate of Hobart High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. Bert was employed at the U.S. Post Office as a postal supervisor. He was a member of the Hobart...
Donald Roy Kirkendorfer
Feb 11, 2011
DONALD ROY KIRKENDORFER, age 91, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, passed on Friday, February 11, 2011 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point. Donald was born May 1, 1919 in Gary, IN to Roy and Alma (nee Hucker) Kirkendorfer. He graduated from Horace Mann High School in 1937 and earned a 2-year Business Degree from Gary Business College. He...
Lucille M Reinert
Feb 10, 2011
LUCILLE M. REINERT (nee BROWN), age 84, of Michigan City, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2011 at St. Anthony Hospital in Michigan City. Lucille was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and a member of the Vivians in Valparaiso. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hobart. She is survived by her daughter, Beverly (Arthur, Jr.) Craig...
