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Helen V Randon

Helen V Randon

Nov 22, 2010

Helen Virginia Randon, 91, died peacefully Monday, November 22. Mrs. Randon was born May 26, 1919 in Gary to John and Victoria Konski. She married Andrew Randon in the summer of 1940 and has resided in Portage since 1950. Helen dedicated her life to her family. She took great pleasure in gardening, reading, baking, sewing, playing cards, and beating her...

Joseph A. Janis

Joseph A. Janis

Nov 22, 2010

Joseph A. Janis, Jr. "Joe" age 73, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010. He was born on October 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Joseph and Bernice Janis. Joe attended Lane Tech High School in Chicago and then worked as a slitter operator and supervisor at Pullman Standard and Westmont Steel. He...

Ronald Dean Summerhill

Ronald Dean Summerhill

Nov 20, 2010

Ronald Dean Summerhill Crown Point, Indiana Ronald Dean Summerhill, age 58, a resident of Crown Point and previously of Hobart passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010. He was born on October 16, 1952 in Gary, the son of Carl and Betty Summerhill. Ron was a 1971 Hobart High School Graduate and a graduate of Purdue North Central. Ron proudly...

Ruth I. Harman

Ruth I. Harman

Nov 15, 2010

RUTH I. HARMAN, age 84, of Portage, formerly of Lake Station, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010. Ruth was born March 5, 1926 to Thomas and Mildred Milliron in Vandergrift, PA. Ruth enjoyed her friendly neighborhood Bunko club. Ruth was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed. Ruth is survived by her son, Richard (Marianne) Harman of Portage; daughters,...

Terrence Joseph Zmucki

Terrence Joseph Zmucki

Nov 12, 2010

Terrence "Terry" Joseph Zmucki Hobart, Indiana Terrence "Terry" Joseph Zmucki, age 39, a resident of Hobart and formerly of Dyer passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010. He was born on October 1, 1971 in Blue Island, Illinois the son of Thomas and Ilene Zmucki. Terry was married to Mary O'Connell on August 8, 2003 in Hobart. He worked as...

Helen Lute

Helen Lute

Nov 12, 2010

HELEN LUTE, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at Golden Living, Fountainview Place in Portage. Helen was a lifelong Hobart resident and active member of First United Methodist Church in Hobart. She graduated from Hobart High School in 1938 and enjoyed genealogy. She was a member of the Lake George Homemakers Extension Club. Helen is survived...

Carlos R. Luna

Carlos R. Luna

Nov 11, 2010

Carlos Luna Lake Station Age 68, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Saint Mary Medical surrounded by his loving family. Born June 20, 1942 the son of Carlos and Virginia Luna. A graduate of Froebel High School and a retired bricklayer of Mittal- Inland Steel. Carlos enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Carlos Luna is survived...

Ruth Frances Price

Ruth Frances Price

Nov 11, 2010

Ruth Frances Price Hobart, Indiana Ruth Frances Price, age 95, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. She was born on May 1, 1915 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of George and Gertrude McBride. Ruth was a 1933 graduate of Marion High School. She worked as a telephone operator and at the soda fountain at...

Martin Pineda Jr.

Martin Pineda Jr.

Nov 9, 2010

Martin Pineda age 74, of Gary, passed away Tuesday November 9, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. He was a member of St. Mary of the Lake Church and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Martin is survived by his loving family; wife, Irene (nee Corralez) Pineda of Gary, Sons; Frankie Pineda of East Chicago...

Paul Pavelka

Paul Pavelka

Nov 7, 2010

Paul Pavelka, age 84 a long time resident of Hobart passed away Sunday, November 7, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Susan C. (nee Lawrence), parents Mike and Anna (nee Zona) Pavelka, twin brother Frank (Geraldine) Pavelka, son Kenneth and daughter Donna (Zolton) Kiraly. He is survived by daughter; Linda (Ray) Phillips, sons; Ed...

Donald L. Gospodarek

Donald L. Gospodarek

Nov 6, 2010

Donald L. Gospodarek Hobart, Indiana PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF SERVICE TIMES Donald L. Gospodarek, age 81, a longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Saturday, November 06, 2010. He was born on September 15, 1929 in Gary, the son of Sigmund and Regina Gospodarek. Don was a graduate of Bishop Noll High School and then proudly served his country in...

Joseph A. Honkoski

Joseph A. Honkoski

Nov 6, 2010

Joseph A. Honkoski Lake Station, Indiana Joseph A. Honkoski, age 86, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 6, 2010. He was born on March 19, 1924 in East Gary, the son of John and Elizabeth Honkoski. Joseph was a 1942 graduate of Edison High School. Joe proudly served his country in...

Katherine E Johnson

Katherine E Johnson

Nov 5, 2010

KATHERINE E. JOHNSON, age 59, of Portage, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010 at home surrounded by her loving family. Katherine had been a Portage resident for 22 years and lifelong Northwest Indiana resident. She was a graduate of Hammond High School and then graduated from Purdue University, Lafayette Campus. Katherine was an elementary teacher who taught school at St....

George Anthony Amaya

George Anthony Amaya

Nov 5, 2010

GEORGE ANTHONY AMAYA, age 18, of Lake Station, passed away Friday, November 5, 2010. George was born on February 18, 1992 in Munster, Indiana. He was active in wrestling, football, and P.A.T.H. until his graduation in 2010 from Edison High School. George was currently attending Manchester College in North Manchester, Indiana. He was a member of the National Guard Reserve....

John Michael Yelkich, Sr.

John Michael Yelkich, Sr.

Nov 5, 2010

JOHN M. YELKICH, SR., age 66, formerly of East Gary, died Friday, November 5, 2010 at home. John was born on May 19, 1944 to John and Ann Yelkich (nee Marich). John attended River Forest High School and married Patricia Dunn on April 24, 1963. He worked at US Steel and then went on to become co-owner and operator of...

Edward Jacobs

Edward Jacobs

Nov 4, 2010

Edward Jacobs age 51, passed away Thursday November 4, 2010 at VNA Hospice, Valparaiso surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born February 27,1959 the son of Kelly and Emma Jacobs. He was a member of Central Church of God of Portage and a construction worker for Boyd and Hasse construction. Edward enjoyed spending his time on the beach soaking...

Eva Sanchez

Eva Sanchez

Nov 4, 2010

Eva Sanchez age 79, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2010 at her home. She was born January 14, 1931 the daughter of Genaro and Isabel Camacho. Eva was a lifetime Gary resident and a member of Cathedral of the Holy Angels. She is survived by her 4 sons; Adolfo (Joyce) Sanchez Jr., Genaro (Donna) Sanchez and Steve (Lorraine) Sanchez all...

Dennis C Peterson

Dennis C Peterson

Nov 3, 2010

Dennis Peterson age 60, passed away on November 3, 2010. He was born on May 15, 1950 in Gary. Dennis worked for Union Tank Car Company. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Dennis is survived by his loving family; sons Kenneth Peterson, Hobart, and Steve Peterson, Hobart, grandson William Kramer, and brother Edward Peterson, Paducah, KY, and...

Joyce E. Stanfield

Joyce E. Stanfield

Nov 2, 2010

JOYCE E. STANFIELD, age 79, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010. Joyce was born to George and Esther Ramsay on July 3, 1931 in Gary, Indiana. She was a lifetime Hobart resident and a 1949 graduate of Hobart High School. Joyce married William Stanfield on July 6, 1950 and was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother....

Margaret C Knies

Margaret C Knies

Nov 2, 2010

MARGARET C. KNIES, age 84, of Argos, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at home. Margaret was a former longtime Gary resident and former member of St. Mark Catholic Church in Gary. At St. Mark's she was very active in the Archconfraternity and various activities including the bingo and bake sales to support the Church. Margaret was a loving...

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