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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...

Lorraine Gilarski

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

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