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Judith "Judith" (Gonzalez) Carr
Oct 30, 2010
Judith (Gonzalez) Carr, age 53, a resident of Hobart passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2010. She was born on July 24, 1957 in Chicago, Illinois the daughter of Ismael and Celia Gonzalez. She was a graduate of Horace Mann High School Class of 1976. Judi was married to Gerald "Jerry" Carr, Jr. on August 11, 1990 in Crown Point....
Evelyln Alice Wilde
Oct 29, 2010
Evelyn Alice (Simonson) Wilde Portage, Indiana Evelyn Alice (Simonson) Wilde, age 97, a longtime resident of northwest Indiana passed away on Friday, October 29, 2010. She was born on June 19, 1913 in Hibbing, Minnesota the daughter of Louis and Elizabeth Simonson. She was married to Martin Wilde who preceded her in death. Evelyn retired from U.S. Steel where she...
Herbert Gregg Hamilton
Oct 28, 2010
Herbert Gregg "Herbie" Hamilton Hobart, Indiana Herbert Gregg "Herbie" Hamilton, age 82, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2010. He was born on June 18, 1928 in Gary, Indiana the son of Cecil and Alice Hamilton. Herb was a Hobart High School graduate. Herb proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the...
Donald L. Sternberg
Oct 25, 2010
Donald L. Sternberg, age 67, passed away Monday October 25,2010 at Saint Marys Medical Center in Hobart, Indiana. He was born September 20,1943 to the late Glenn and Hattie Sternberg. Donald served his country in the United States Navy. He is survived by his loving family; sister Bette Home of Palos Hills, Illinois, brother-in-law Willard Mace of Palos Hills, Illinois,...
Edna Faye Pisciotti
Oct 24, 2010
Edna Faye Pisciotti, age 77, passed away Sunday October 24, 2010 at Millers Mary Manor in Portage surrounded by her loving family. She retired on August 1, 1995 from Broadway Methodist in Merrillville and 5yrs for the Indiana Toll Road. She was a member of the Red Hat Society. Edna is survived by her loving family, son; Cary Pisciotti, 5...
Donald "Don" L. Knutilla
Oct 22, 2010
DONALD L. "DON" KNUTILLA, age 82, of Chesterton, passed away Friday, October 22, 2010 at home. Don was born in Ironwood, Upper Michigan and graduated from Luther L. Wright High School. Immediately after finishing high school he enlisted in the Army Air Force and was trained in electronics. Don was then stationed in Tokyo, Japan where he received more training...
Loretta Lou Crofton
Oct 21, 2010
Loretta Lou Crofton Lake Station, Indiana Loretta Lou Crofton, age 74, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2010. She was born on October 24, 1935 in Pagosa Springs, Colorado the daughter of Louis and Julia Schavey. She was married to R.C. Joseph Crofton on August 13, 1953 in Gary. Loretta was a member of...
Robert W. Thompson
Oct 20, 2010
ROBERT W. "BOB" THOMPSON, age 86, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Bob had been a Hobart resident for 20 years and retired industrial engineer from Inland Steel. He was a 1943 graduate of Emerson High School and served in the US Army during WW II. Bob was a member of...
Robert "Bob" Munro
Oct 20, 2010
ROBERT "BOB" MUNRO, 1927 – 2010 age 83, of Merrillville, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Bob was born on January 15, 1927 in East Gary and was eventually joined by two sisters. He graduated from Edison High, where he spent time with some really great kids, and then went on to serve in the...
Jason Ham
Oct 20, 2010
JASON ALAN HAM, age 33, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2010 as a result of an accident. Jason was born in Hobart and was a lifelong area resident. He loved to fish, watch NASCAR and restore old vehicles. He was currently restoring a '72 NOVA in his garage. Jason will be greatly missed. Jason is survived by his...
Donald Paul Indrysek
Oct 19, 2010
Donald Paul Indrysek West Lafayette, Indiana Donald Paul Indrysek, age 61, a resident of West Lafayette passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2010. He was born on October 18, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Victor and Alfrieda Indrysek. Don was a 1967 graduate of Hobart High School. He then received two degrees from Purdue University in Bio-Chemistry and...
Agnes C. Brunk
Oct 17, 2010
AGNES C. BRUNK, age 88, formerly of Hobart, passed away Sunday, October 17, 2010 at St. Anthony Hospice in Crown Point. Agnes was a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana and was a US Marine Corps Veteran serving during WW II. She was an avid reader and loved her cocker spaniels. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (John) Bednash of...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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