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Monica Zupko

Monica Zupko

Dec 11, 2010

Monica Zupko Lake Station, Indiana Monica Zupko, age 49, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away on Saturday, December 11, 2010. She was born on July 9, 1961 in Gary, Indiana the daughter of Albert and Helen Zupko. Monica was a graduate of Edison High School and had also attended Indiana University. Monica proudly served her country in the...

Bruce J Olsen

Bruce J Olsen

Dec 10, 2010

Bruce J. Olsen of Portage, Indiana, age 59 of Portage, IN passed away Friday, December 10, 2010. He was a longtime resident of Portage and was retired from Inland Steel. In his spare time Bruce enjoyed muscle cars especially Mopar. Bruce is survived by his son Ryan (Kari) Olsen of Griffith, daughter, Cara (Wendell) Hulse of South Haven, Brothers Craig...

Robert D. "Bob" Spitzer

Robert D. "Bob" Spitzer

Dec 10, 2010

Robert D. "Bob" Spitzer, age 89 of Hobart passed away Friday, December 10, 2010. He was born on July 17, 1921 in Fair Oaks, Indiana to the late Jacob and Mattie Spitzer. He was a longtime Hobart resident and was formerly of Hammond. Robert served his country in WWII as part of the United States Seabees. He retired from U.S....

Douglas K. Bryson

Douglas K. Bryson

Dec 9, 2010

Douglas K. Bryson, age 57, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, December 9, 2010 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point. He had been a resident of Lake Station for the past 25 years formerly of Chicago, IL. He was a member of American Legion Post #100 in Lake Station and was a U.S. Army veteran. Doug loved NASCAR and was...

Slavko Kenjic

Slavko Kenjic

Dec 8, 2010

Slavko (Steve) Kenjic April 12, 1926 – December 8, 2010 Age 84 The Lord called Slavko home on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, just three days before his beloved wife's ninth anniversary in heaven, to celebrate together on Saturday, December 11th. He earned his angel wings with his family by his side. Together Slavko and Mary raised nine beautiful loving children...

Florence V. Forgey

Florence V. Forgey

Dec 8, 2010

Florence V. Forgey (nee Scheuer), age 67 of Crown Point, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at Methodist Hospital, Southlake Campus following a courageous 41year battle with pheochromocytoma. Florence had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and graduated from East Gary Edison High School in 1961.Flo was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Crown Point, where she...

Marian G Knapp

Marian G Knapp

Dec 8, 2010

MARIAN G. KNAPP, age 86, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 Golden Living Center, Fountainview Place in Portage. Marian had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and was a homemaker. She is survived by her son, William Sr. (Carol) Knapp of Portage, 3 grandchildren: Jeanette Banks of Portage, Meredith (Will) Thacker of Tennessee, William Jr. (Sarah) Knapp of...

Paul Hepner, Sr.

Paul Hepner, Sr.

Dec 7, 2010

PAUL HEPNER, SR, age 80, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010. Paul was a lifetime area resident and a member of Local 150 Operating Engineers. He served in the Army during WWII and Korean War and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 5365. Paul enjoyed restoring antique cars and going to car shows. He also enjoyed...

Philip Eugene Kiger

Philip Eugene Kiger

Dec 7, 2010

Philip Eugene Kiger, age 75, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, December 7, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Philip proudly served his country in the United States Army and had been a Northwest Indiana resident for the last 50 years. Phil was employed at Heckett Engineering for over 35 years at the LTV plant in East Chicago, IN...

Joann B. Burdett

Joann B. Burdett

Dec 7, 2010

JoAnn B. Burdett Lake Station, Indiana JoAnn B. Burdett, age 84, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away on Tuesday, December 7, 2010. She was born on November 14, 1926 in Michigan City the daughter of Ronald and Lottie Bowman. She was married to Richard Burdett on June 12, 1948 in Gary. JoAnn was employed as a teacher for...

Earl E. Chaffee

Earl E. Chaffee

Dec 5, 2010

EARL E. CHAFFEE, age 80, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, December 5, 2010 at home. Earl was born on May 16, 1930 to Floyd and Norah Chaffee in Wabash County, Illinois. Earl served in the Air Force during the Korean War and was retired from LTV Steel. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 232 in Hammond....

Silas Bayer-Oblea

Silas Bayer-Oblea

Dec 5, 2010

Silas Bayer-Oblea Our little angel was called to the lord on December 5,2010. He is survived by his parents Pedro Oblea and Candace Bayer, sister Victoria Bayer. Paternal grandparents; Jose Sr.(Marcela) Oblea, maternal grandparents; Stephen (Anne) Bayer, aunt; Maria Covarrubias and Amanda Oblea, uncles; Jose Oblea Jr. and Eric Bayer. Funeral services are private. Message of sympathy to Silas family...

Jane Evelyn Nelson

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

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