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Ronald Ray Brock

Ronald Ray Brock

Oct 17, 2010

Ronald Ray Brock Lake Station, Indiana Ron Brock, age 67, passed away Sunday October 17, 2010 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born July 13, 1943 the son of the late Andrew and Edith Brock. On July 21, 1990 Ron married the love of his life Terri Serbin. He was a retired teamster truck driver,...

Doris Ann Williamson

Doris Ann Williamson

Oct 16, 2010

DORIS ANN WILLIAMSON, age 85, of Auburndale, Fl, formerly of Knox, passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 peacefully at the home of her daughter Kate DeMonaco. Doris was born March 16, 1925 to John and Versa Johnson in Valparaiso, IN and raised in East Gary. She married Donald Williamson on February 11, 1944 in Portage and they moved to West...

Stephen Charles Layne

Stephen Charles Layne

Oct 15, 2010

Stephen Charles Layne Valparaiso, Indiana Stephen Charles Layne, age 30, a resident of Valparaiso passed away on Friday, October 15, 2010. He was born on February 28, 1980 in Berwyn, Illinois. Stephen worked maintenance for Royal Manor Apartments. Stephen enjoyed fishing, music, bowling, and camping. He is survived by his loving family; grandmother Lena Layne, Valparaiso, daughter Gabriella Layne, Lake...

Justin Michael Durk

Justin Michael Durk

Oct 14, 2010

JUSTIN MICHAEL DURK, age 21, a resident of Portage passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2010. He was born on November 24, 1988 in Phoenix, Arizona. Justin was a 2007 graduate of Portage High School and then he worked as a machine operator for Pointe Medical. Justin loved to be with friends, go fishing, and play video games. He was...

Yvonne L. Wilson

Yvonne L. Wilson

Oct 14, 2010

YVONNE WILSON, age 56, of Portage, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2010 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Yvonne was the youngest child born to Charles and June Jones on April 7, 1954 in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from River Forest High School, and went on to earn her Bachelor's Degree in Business. Yvonne was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother...

Shirley A. Davis

Shirley A. Davis

Oct 13, 2010

SHIRLEY A. DAVIS (nee Elston), age 72, of Peru, formerly of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2010, while surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was born on January 31, 1938 in Effingham, IL. She married Laurel J. Davis, Sr., on December 30, 1954 in Crown Point. Shirley liked to fill her time reading and watching birds. Shirley is survived...

Paula Espinosa

Paula Espinosa

Oct 13, 2010

Paula Espinosa (Nee Yzaquirre) Hobart, Indiana She is survived by her 3 sons; Pedro (Elda) Espinosa of Hobart, Angel (Martina) Arroyo of Arkansas, Julio (Kim) Espinosa of Las Vegas Nevada, daughter; Paula (Henry) Arroyo-Vasquez of Brownsville Texas, 2 brothers; Felix and Al Yzaquirre, 3 sisters; Margie (Martine) Diaz, Maria Alvarez and Virginia Alvarez, 13 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and other loving...

Lois M Sable

Lois M Sable

Oct 12, 2010

LOIS M. SABLE (nee HECK), age 76, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Lois had been a resident of Lake Station for 51 years and Monticello, Indiana for 16 years. She was a member of the East Gary Eagles, AMVETS and liked to crochet. She is survived by 4 children: Ed...

Nick Markovich

Nick Markovich

Oct 9, 2010

Nick Markovich, 89, of Keokuk, IA, formerly of Portage, IN, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born on October 10, 1921 in Gary, Indiana the son of Kristo and Angelina Marich Markovich. On September 2, 1975, Nick was united in marriage to Frances Kay Rummel McCracken in Portage, IN. She survives....

Patricia Lee Negrelli

Patricia Lee Negrelli

Oct 7, 2010

Patricia Lee Negrelli, age 74 of Hobart passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was born on May 19, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Mildred Zytko. She graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1954 and was a member of St. Bridget Church. Patricia was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who had...

William R. Tokash

William R. Tokash

Oct 6, 2010

WILLIAM R. TOKASH, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 peacefully at home. William was a lifelong area resident who grew up in the Tolleston area of Gary and was a Hobart resident for over 50 years. He was retired from US Steel and Takata Gateway Manufacturing in Michigan City, and served in the US Army's 82nd...

Jeffery J. Skalik

Jeffery J. Skalik

Oct 5, 2010

Jeffery J. Skalik Merrillville, Indiana Jeffery J. Skalik, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville. Jeff grew up in New Chicago and graduated from River Forest High School in the Class of 1976. He was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also a member of the Arizona Carpenters...

Frank Jay Marler

Frank Jay Marler

Oct 4, 2010

Frank Jay Marler Hobart, Indiana Frank Jay Marler, age 54, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010. He was born on July 3, 1956 in Gary, Indiana the son of Robert and Beverly Marler. Frank was a 1974 graduate of Hobart High School. He was married to Pat Williams on September 5, 1979 in Hobart....

Alice P. Krawczyk

Alice P. Krawczyk

Oct 4, 2010

ALICE P. KRAWCZYK, age 73, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Alice had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and was employed in medical billing at Custom Data, Porter Hospital and Lakeshore Medical Billing. She enjoyed baking, crocheting and listening to music. She is survived by her husband, Chester, 2 sons,...

Robert Lundy

Robert Lundy

Oct 3, 2010

Robert L. Lundy age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday October 3,2010. He was a retired Operating Engineer (55 YRS.) for Local #150, he also was a member of; Masonic Lodge #741, of Portage, Chapter and Council Masons, Charter member, Dunes Lodge, and former member of Moose Lodge #1900. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, uncle and...

Steven C. Lush

Steven C. Lush

Oct 3, 2010

STEVEN C. LUSH, age 55, of Portage, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Horton VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, Indiana. Steve was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and a graduate of Gary Wirt High School in 1974. He was formerly employed at Republic Steel in Gary. Steve enjoyed working on his Ford Mustang. Steve is survived by his wife,...

Donald P. Ahrens

Donald P. Ahrens

Oct 2, 2010

Donald P. Ahrens, age 70 of Hobart passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was born on December 19, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to the late Phillip and Leaotice Ahrens. Donald was a lifetime Hobart resident and was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1958. He was a proud Hobart Brickie. He was a retired Truck Driver working...

Eugene H. Nowak

Eugene H. Nowak

Oct 2, 2010

EUGENE H. "GENE" NOWAK, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Gene was a Hobart resident for 54 years and was a Coast Guard Veteran. He retired from US Steel and was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church in New Chicago. Gene was also a member of American Legion...

Barbara Davenport

Barbara Davenport

Sep 30, 2010

BARBARA DAVENPORT, age 80 of Portage passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Noal Ray Davenport. She is survived by two sons, David (Deanna) Davenport of Columbia, MO and Stephen (Lorri) Davenport of Portage. Her greatest pleasure in life was her three grandchildren, Erin Louise, Ethan Noal,and Allison Nicole. She is also survived...

Ruth Radovich

Ruth Radovich

Sep 29, 2010

RUTH RADOVICH (nee Phelps), age 83, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Horton VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Ruth had been a Lake Station resident for 50 years and loved children. She devoted her life to raising her family. She is survived by her son, Terry (Chiyako) Radovich of Orlando, FL daughter, Brenda Yvonne Lane of Valparaiso,...

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