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Julia A Warwick
Feb 8, 2011
JULIA A. WARWICK, age 74, of New Chicago, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Julie had been a longtime New Chicago resident where she was very active as the bookkeeper and Office Manager for the Town of New Chicago. She was a lifelong member of the Order of the Eastern Star of Lake...
Sandra M. Sandilla
Feb 5, 2011
Sandra M. Sandilla (nee Franks), age 60 of Hobart passed away Saturday, February 5, 2011. She was born on February 15, 1950 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. She was a wonderful artist and loved making crafts. She is survived by her mother, Kathleen Sorich, her husband, Jim Sandilla, 1 daughter, Kim (Mark Mathis) Patillo, 1 son Kevin (Amy) Church, 2 brothers, Randy...
Antionette Louise Jovanovic
Feb 4, 2011
Antionette "Toni" Louise Jovanovic (Nee Colombo),age 64, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Friday, February 4,2011 at her home. Toni is survived by her loving family: life partner; Larry Petersen of Valparaiso, 2 sons; Steve (Jennifer) Jovanovic of Valparaiso, Jeremy (Laura) Jovanovic of Valparaiso, 2 daughters; Rosemarie (Brian) Gorgei of Portage, Melody (Joshua) Weisberg of Portage, 9 grandchildren; Brett, Madalyn,...
Jacquelyn A. Kuznicki
Feb 4, 2011
Jacquelyn A. Kuznicki (nee Wilfong), age 79 of Hobart passed away Friday, February 4, 2011. She was born on July 3, 1931 in Gary, Indiana to the late Elmer and Madge Wilfong. She was a lifelong Hobart resident and a member of Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church. She loved flower gardening and making ceramics and left beautiful ceramic gifts of love...
Warren Ronald Wade
Feb 4, 2011
Warren Ronald Wade Portage, Indiana Warren Ronald Wade, age 74, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2011. He was born on May 10, 1936 in Gary, the son of Harry and Alice Wade. Ron was married to Jacqueline Higginbothan on November 18, 1961 in Hamilton, Ohio. Ron worked as an Inspector for United States Steel and retired after 29 years...
Christine Ann Lemanski
Feb 3, 2011
Christine Ann Lemanski nee Zromkoski Hobart, Indiana Christine Ann Lemanski, nee Zromkoski, age 50, a longtime resident of Hobart went to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 3, 2011. She was born on July 19, 1960 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Ronald and Peggy Zromkoski. Christine was a 1978 graduate of Hobart High School. She was married to...
Daniel Dukich, Sr.
Feb 2, 2011
DANIEL DUKICH, SR., age 69, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2011. Daniel was born on December 27, 1941 to Steve and Nellie Dukich in Gary, Indiana. Daniel served his country in the US Air Force. He was a lifetime area resident and retired from US Steel. Daniel will be greatly missed. Daniel is survived by his children, Daniel...
Mary Verna Tarr
Feb 1, 2011
Mary Verna Tarr, age 103, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011. She was born on May 2, 1907 in Huron, Ohio to the late John and Elizabeth (Szirovecz) Medvecz. Mary was a former longtime Gary and Hobart resident. She was a member of St. Bridget Roman Catholic Church, St. Anne's Confraternity of Christian Mothers and the Hobart Family YMCA. Mary...
William J. Trethaway
Feb 1, 2011
WILLIAM J. TRETHEWEY, age 71, of Gary, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2011 at Methodist Hospital, Northlake Campus. Bill had been a Miller area resident for 68 years and retired from LTV Steel in East Chicago. He is survived by his wife, Sara, daughter Kandace (Ron) Vicker of Pines, IN, son, Gifford (Debbie) Trethewey of Duluth, MN. According to his...
Jeannette Cecelia Flores
Jan 31, 2011
Jeannette Cecelia Flores (nee Hac), age 75 passed away Monday, January 31, 2011. Jeannette had been a life long resident of Lake Station and was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church and The Alter and Rosary Fidelity. Jeannette was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by nine children, Louis Flores, Jr. of Lake Station,...
Michael Anthony Jones
Jan 30, 2011
Michael Anthony Jones Age 45, passed away Sunday, January 30,2011. He was a (24 yr.) maintenance mechanic for Steel Tech in Portage, IN. Michael was born in Detroit, Michigan, July 23,1965 to Floyd and Nancy (nee Sokolowich) Jones of Lake Station. Michael enjoyed playing his drums and playing in his band Head First. He is survived by his loving family:...
Emmett M. Brown Jr.
Jan 30, 2011
Emmett M. Brown Jr. age 87 of New Smyrna Beach, Florida passed away Friday, January 28, 2011. He was born October 29, 1923 in Keokuk Iowa. He was a former longtime Northwest Indiana resident. He served his country in the U.S. Army in WWII. Emmett worked as a Plumber and was a member of Plumbers Local 210. He was a...
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...
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