Ruth Heaton
Sep 27, 2010
RUTH HEATON, age 89, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, September 27, 2010. Ruth was born in New Carlisle, Indiana to Antrum and Bessie Puckett. She was a Valparaiso resident for the past 15 years after moving from her home in Rockville. Ruth is survived by her son, Edward (Sharon) Pitrowski of LaPorte; daughter, Cathy (Ed) Weber of Valparaiso; 3 grandchildren,...
Marcella Martin
Sep 26, 2010
MARCELLA MARTIN, age 78, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2010 at the Horton VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. Marcella had been a Hobart area resident since 1956 and was employed at Methodist Hospital Radiology Department in Gary. She attended The Church of God in Black Mountain, Harlan County, Kentucky. She is survived by her loving husband of over...
James E. Gardner
Sep 26, 2010
JAMES E. GARDNER, age 46 of Portage, passed away Sunday September 26, 2010 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. His loving family survives James; 3 sons; Brent E Gardner, Matthew A (Amanda Verburg) Gardner, Jeremy L. Gardner, granddaughter; Brianna Gardner, step-son Josh Shockley, parents; mother; Carol A. Duncan, step-father Robert Duncan, sister; Wanda Y. Slack all of Portage. A funeral service...
Eva Cortazar
Sep 22, 2010
Eva Cortazar, age 56 of Inverness, IL passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2010. She was born on November 28, 1953 in East Chicago, IN. She was a member of St Theresa's Church in Palatine, IL. Eva lived as a free spirit, loving all and she was loved by everyone. Eva is survived by her father, Antonio A. Cortazar of Palatine,...
Judy F. Reyes
Sep 21, 2010
JUDY F. REYES, age 61, of Portage, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 21, 2010. Judy was born on July 31, 1949 in East Chicago to Donald and Faye Chism. She was a schoolteacher who was currently employed at Cool Spring Elementary School in Michigan City. Judy was an avid traveler and loved going all over the world with her...
Leo Kundrat
Sep 20, 2010
Leo Kundrat, age 84, of Hobart passed away on September 20, 2010. He was born on July 4, 1926 in Whiting, Indiana the son of John and Mary Kundrat. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Leo was married to Ruby Coppage on November 1, 1946 and they have celebrated 64 years of marriage. Leo was a...
Michael A. Luttrell
Sep 17, 2010
MICHAEL A. LUTTRELL "BIG TOP", age 62, of Lake Station, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. Michael fought a short, hard battle with cancer and retired from Bethlehem Steel in 2007 after working there since 1970. Michael loved to be with his family especially his grandchildren who were...
Daniel Joseph Mischke
Sep 16, 2010
Daniel Joseph Mischke Hobart, Indiana Daniel Joseph Mischke, age 50, a resident of Hobart passed away on September 16, 2010. He was born on August 30, 1960 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Charles and Ronne Mischke. Daniel worked in construction and as an independent roofing contractor. He was an excellent artist and he loved to draw. He also enjoyed...
Jerome J. "Jerry" Ranus
Sep 15, 2010
JEROME J. "JERRY" RANUS, age 75, of Valparaiso, left us to be with the angels on Wednesday, September 15, 2010. Jerry was a veteran who proudly served his country in the US Navy. After growing up in New Chicago, Jerry married the love of his life, moving to South Haven to raise his children. Jerry worked at Bethlehem Steel for...
Raymond Kelly Russ
Sep 14, 2010
Raymond Kelly Russ Portage, Indiana Raymond Kelly Russ, (Schaefer), age 52, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2010. He was born on April 26, 1958 in Gary, Indiana. Ray worked in construction and was a roofer and had worked for Bill Owens Roofing. He was a member of American Legion Post 260 and a member...
Dolores Anne Rukavina
Sep 13, 2010
Dolores "Anne" Rukavina Portage, Indiana Dolores "Anne" Rukavina, age 86, a longtime resident of Portage passed away on Monday, September 13, 2010. She was born on March 21, 1924 in Earl Park, Indiana the daughter of Samuel and Bernedetta Butler. Anne was employed as a cafeteria worker for River Forest High School for over 10 years. She loved bunko, reading,...
Mary H. Tharp
Sep 11, 2010
Mary H. Tharp (Nee Witt), age 61, of Hobart passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2010. Mary had been a Hobart resident of many years, formerly of Aetna. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church and the St. Francis Xavier Ladies Sodality. Mary was the former co-owner and operator of Fashion Beauty Studio in Hobart. Mary is survived...
James M. Wade
Sep 11, 2010
JAMES M. "JIM" WADE, age 69, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at home. Jim was a lifelong Hobart resident and retired from St. Mary Medical Center as Engineering Manager with 50 years of service. He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage and member of Knights of Columbus, Council #9114 of Portage....
John A. "Jay" Bradach
Sep 11, 2010
JOHN A. BRADACH, age 96, of Florida, formerly of Portage, passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010. John was born on January 20, 1914 to Michael and Cecelia Bradach in Gary, IN. He was a member of the US Army Air Corps and proudly served his country in the South Pacific during WWII. John was an employee of US Steel and...
Stanley A. Padlo, Sr.
Sep 9, 2010
age 85, passed away Thursday September 9, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. Stanley was a retired Crane Operator for Union Tank of East Chicago. He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Church and the American Legion Post 260.He enjoyed coaching baseball through the years at Anderson Little League, Tolleston High School, Portage Little League and...
Anne E. Vygrala
Sep 9, 2010
Anne (Schmauss) Vygrala, 97, of Littleton died on September 9, 2010 at Life Care of Nashoba Valley in Littleton. She was born in Alexandria, Indiana on December 8, 1912 daughter of the late Dr. Leonard and Mrs. Mary (Hoffmann) Schmauss and was the wife of the late Joseph Vygrala. She graduated as valedictorian of Class 1927, Alexandria. Mrs. Vygrala had...
Infant Gisele Milena Clayvon
Sep 8, 2010
Infant Gisele Milena Clayvon passed away Wednesday September 8, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Kendall Clayvon and Mirjana Jovanovic. Visitation is Monday, September 13, 2010 from 12 p.m. to1 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage. Funeral services are Monday at 1p.m. and burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery, Portage.
Barbara Mae Westerhout
Sep 8, 2010
Barbara Mae Westerhout Lake Station, Indiana Barbara Mae Westerhout, age 77, a longtime resident of Lake Station and currently of Dunedin, FL passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 in Traverse City, MI. She was born on May 4, 1933 in Hammond, the daughter of Daniel and Marie Miller. Barb was married to Daniel "Bubb" Westerhout on April 25, 1952...
Stella M. Kolczak
Sep 8, 2010
Stella Kolczak (nee Wojciechowski), age 94 of Hobart, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2010. She was born in Buffalo, New York on June 30, 1916. She was a longtime member of Assumption BVM Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter, parents, Anthony and Mary Wojciechowski and brother Casimer Wojcehowski. She is survived by 2 sons,...
John J. Konski
Sep 7, 2010
JOHN J. KONSKI, age 97 of Portage, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2010 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was a Technical Sergeant in the 463rd Air Service Squadron of the 9th Army Air Force in WWII. He served in both the European and Pacific Theaters during the war. John was a lifelong bachelor who enjoyed fishing and gardening....
