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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...

Glenn Rayburn Campbell Sr.

Glenn Rayburn Campbell Sr.

Nov 2, 2010

Glenn Rayburn Campbell Sr., age 62 of New Chicago passed away Tuesday November 2, 2010. He was born on March 5, 1948 in Gary, Indiana to the late Jesse R. and Lula M. Campbell. He was a lifelong New Chicago resident and was the owner and operator of Quick Rod Sewer Rodding in New Chicago. Glenn loved fishing. He was...

Russell Wayne Flick

Russell Wayne Flick

Nov 2, 2010

Russell "Wayne" Flick Hobart, Indiana Russell Wayne Flick, age 71, passed away Tuesday, November 2, 2010 at Saint Marys Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on November 23,1938 the son of Russell A. and Opal Flick. Wayne married the love of his life Shirley (nee Choisser) on January 27,1957 and was a retired supervisor for U.S....

J. Arlene Lenz

J. Arlene Lenz

Nov 1, 2010

J. Arlene Lenz, age 82 of Hebron, IN passed away Monday, November 1, 2010. She was born on November 1, 1928 in Hammond, IN. Arlene worked at Mundell school for many years in school administration. She was at her best when she was helping someone. She is survived by 3 children, Bonnie Myers of Dickenson, TX; Connie Kochis of Griffith,...

Connie Lee Johnson

Connie Lee Johnson

Nov 1, 2010

Connie (Williams) Johnson Connie Lee Johnson of Maryville, TN passed away peacefully at home Monday evening November 1, 2010. Connie graduated from Hobart High School in 1957. She lived in Crown Point for 10 years and was a former member of First Methodist Church of Crown Point. She retired from Anderson Company after many years of service. She started her...

Ronald M Talley

Ronald M Talley

Nov 1, 2010

RONALD M. "SIGGY" TALLEY, age 38, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, November 1, 2010 at Rush Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois, following a courageous battle with cancer. Ron had been a Valparaiso resident for 10 years and was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident. He was employed at Comcast as a service technician and an E.M.T./Firefighter for South Haven and Union...

Ronnie L. Dallas

Ronnie L. Dallas

Oct 31, 2010

RONNIE L. DALLAS, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010 at Saint Mary Medical Center. Ronnie was born July 20, 1941 in Illinois and moved to the area at a young age. Ronnie was an Operating Engineer and belonged to Local 150 for 47 years. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends. Ronnie is...

Harley Mcnabb

Harley Mcnabb

Oct 30, 2010

Harley McNabb age 71, born November 24,1938 in Nelsonville, Ohio the son of the late Everett and Ruth McNabb, passed away Saturday, October 30,2010 at St. Mary's surrounded by his loving family. Harley was a retired Inland Steelworker of 38 years after retirement he worked at Arnell Chrysler dealer, he was a member of American Legion Post 454 in New...

Margie Stevens

Margie Stevens

Oct 30, 2010

Margie Stevens, age 58 of Gary, IN passed away Saturday, October 30, 2010. She was born on June 29th 1952 in Chicago, IL. Margie was a longtime Gary resident and a member of the Black Oak Baptist Church. She is survived by 2 sons, Jerry Stevens, and Sonny (Melissa) Stevens, 2 daughters, Sherri Stevens, and Toni Stevens, 1 brother, Henry...

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