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Jane Evelyn Nelson
Dec 5, 2010
Jane Evelyn Nelson (nee Roy) Portage, Indiana Jane Evelyn Nelson (nee Roy), age 63, a long time resident of Portage passed away on Sunday, December 5, 2010. She was born on November 11, 1947 in Shelbyville, IL the daughter of Foster and Opal Roy. Jane was married to Jerry Nelson on April 16, 1981 in Lake Station. Jane worked for...
Marjorie Paulson
Dec 3, 2010
MARJORIE "MARGE" PAULSON, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Marge was a lifelong resident of Hobart and member of the First United Methodist Church of Hobart. She was a member of St. Mary Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary and Phi Eta Psi Associate Chapter. She was preceded in death by...
Edward Marion Biel
Dec 2, 2010
Edward Marion Biel, age 88, of Lake Station, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2015. Ed was born on October 5, 1927, in Hobart, Indiana, to the late John A. and Angeline (Majka) Biel. A lifelong area resident and graduate of Hobart High School, Ed proudly served in the U.S. Army, and was stationed in Italy at the end of...
Marvin D. "Marv" Gregory
Nov 30, 2010
MARVIN "MARV" GREGORY, age 73, of Hobart, died on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at Saint Mary Medical Center. Marv was born March 5, 1937 in Southern Indiana to Orris O. and Pearl Gregory. Marv moved to Northwest Indiana at a young age and was a lifetime area resident. He married Luanne Pelot on August 27, 1955 at Blessed Sacrament Church...
Dolores Ione Kegebein
Nov 29, 2010
Dolores Ione Kegebein, age 80 of Hobart, IN passed away Monday, November 29, 2010. She was born on April 1, 1930 in Delta, OH. She was a former resident of South Bend. Dolores was the past first district President of VFW Ladies Auxiliary, past Grand of Indiana President of MOCA, Past President of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 54, Past...
Edward J. Cicillian, Sr.
Nov 28, 2010
EDWARD CICILLIAN, SR., age 80, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Ed was a lifelong Hobart resident and retired member of Carpenters Union Local #1005. He was a lifetime member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and member of the Sons of American Legion Hobart Post #54. He is survived by his...
Shirley Greer
Nov 28, 2010
SHIRLEY E. GREER (Nee Raines), age 65 of Chesterton passed away Sunday, November 28, 2010. Shirley was born on January 14, 1945 in Jefferson City, Tennessee to Howard and Mary Raines. Shirley's family moved to Porter County and has been a Chesterton area residence for 60 years. Shirley was a member of Portage High School graduating class of 1963. Shirley...
David Pfingston
Nov 27, 2010
DAVID PFINGSTON, age 30, of Chicago passed away. He was a kind-natured man. David is survived by his father, James (Cathy) Pfingston; mother, Eun Hwa; brothers, Edward, Chris and Scott; sister, Alyssa; paternal grandfather, Edward Pfingston and over 30 broken-hearted aunts, uncles & cousins. A memorial service for David will be Wednesday, January 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at Rees...
Lorraine Gilarski
Nov 27, 2010
Lorraine Gilarski, Age 76, a lifetime resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away Saturday, November 27,2010. She was born July 11,1934 the daughter of Joe and Helen Franczak. She is survived by her loving family, 3 sons; Joe Gilarski, Charles Gilarski and Robert Gilarski all of Hobart, 3 grandchildren; Francis Gilarski, Charles Gilarski Jr. and Mulette Gilarski. 2 brothers; Joe (Mary)...
Robert L Warchus, Sr.
Nov 26, 2010
ROBERT L. WARCHUS, SR. age 70, of Portage, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Robert was a US Army Veteran and retired from Bethlehem Steel in Burns Harbor, Indiana. He is survived by his son, Robert (Carla) Warchus of Portage, his daughter, Monika (Chris) Pepper of Valparaiso, 6 grandchildren: Zachary & Taylor Warchus;...
Philip Alan Underwood
Nov 26, 2010
Philip Alan Underwood Rensselaer, Indiana Philip A. Underwood, age 50, of Rensselaer and formerly of Highland passed away on Friday, November 26, 2010. He was born on June 12, 1960 in East Chicago, the son of Ernest and Lorraine Underwood. Philip was a 1978 graduate from Calumet Baptist High School in Griffith and received an Inland Steel Instrumentation craft program...
George "Poppy" Marjanian
Nov 26, 2010
GEORGE "POPPY" MARJANIAN, age 85, of Portage, passed away Friday, November 26, 2010. George was born on April 5, 1925 in Gary, Indiana to Ervand and Maran Marjanian. He served his country proudly as a photographer in the Navy during WWII stationed at New Caledonia. George retired from Inland Steel in 1993 after many years of service. George was active...
Gregg "Bo" A Bonilla Jr.
Nov 26, 2010
Gregg A. "Bo" Bonilla Jr. Age 30, a lifetime resident of Northwest Indiana passed away Friday November 26,2010 in Valparaiso. He was born April 11,1980 the son of Gregg and Marilyn (nee Gerhardt) Bonilla Sr. He was a 1999, Portage High School graduate, and worked for Direct Television Network, but was a talented roofer by trade. "Bo" is survived by...
Donald A. Borst
Nov 25, 2010
Donald A. Borst, age 80 of Portage passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Edith Borst (nee Smith), 1 son, Steven (Lisa) Borst, 4 daughters, Deborah (Rev. Joe) Miller, Linda (Rev. Richard) Pringle, Donna (Frank) Montro, Diana (Dan) Heavner, 1 sister, June (Red) Sloan, 13 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by...
Donna Edmonds
Nov 25, 2010
Donna Edmonds, (nee Springman), age 79 passed away suddenly at home Thursday November 25, 2010. Donna was born on October 20, 1931 to George and Helen Springman who preceded her in death. She has been a life long Hobart resident. In Donna's youth she was employed for about 10 years by Jansen's Fruit Market. Then she became involved with the...
Kathryn E Boughamer
Nov 25, 2010
KATHRYN E. "KAY" BOUGHAMER, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center. Kathryn was a lifelong Hobart resident and member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart. She enjoyed bowling and she was a member of Valparaiso American Legion Post #94 Ladies Auxiliary. Her husband, Victor D. Boughamer, Jr. preceded her in death...
Amelia S. Carlson
Nov 25, 2010
Amelia S. Carlson Hobart, Indiana Age 88, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart previously of Brentwood Retirement Home. Amelia was born March 31,1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Tony. She retired from Indiana University in 1989 where she worked in the administration department. She was a member of...
Alvin S. Richard
Nov 24, 2010
Alvin Richard, age 63, a longtime resident of Northwest Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born on September 10, 1947 in Louisiana the son of Bishop Ivy Richard and Marjorie Mognon. Alvin is survived by his loving family; wife Rose (nee Cittadino) Richard, son Anthony Richard Jr., daughters; Amelia Richard, Toni Richard, Dominique (Todd) Keil, brothers;...
Lori L. Smith
Nov 23, 2010
LORI L. SMITH, age 40, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Lori was born May 5, 1970 in East Chicago to Ronnie and Bonnie Dallas. She was a lifetime area resident and a member of Barrington Ridge Baptist Church. Lori was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. Lori is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Joseph Smith; children,...
Blanche P. Hughes
Nov 22, 2010
Blanche P Hughes age 78 of Goodland, Indiana passed away Monday November 22, 2010. She was born on April 4, 1932 in Chewtown, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Blanche Park. She was a former longtime Portage resident. She is survived by 4 sons, Robert Hughes of Lake Station, IN; Scott (Cynthia) Hughes of Portage, IN; Kevin (Laura) Hughes of...
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