Amelia S. Carlson
Nov 25, 2010
Amelia S. Carlson Hobart, Indiana Age 88, passed away Thursday, November 25, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor in Hobart previously of Brentwood Retirement Home. Amelia was born March 31,1922 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Albert and Anna Tony. She retired from Indiana University in 1989 where she worked in the administration department. She was a member of...
Alvin S. Richard
Nov 24, 2010
Alvin Richard, age 63, a longtime resident of Northwest Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2010. He was born on September 10, 1947 in Louisiana the son of Bishop Ivy Richard and Marjorie Mognon. Alvin is survived by his loving family; wife Rose (nee Cittadino) Richard, son Anthony Richard Jr., daughters; Amelia Richard, Toni Richard, Dominique (Todd) Keil, brothers;...
Lori L. Smith
Nov 23, 2010
LORI L. SMITH, age 40, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2010. Lori was born May 5, 1970 in East Chicago to Ronnie and Bonnie Dallas. She was a lifetime area resident and a member of Barrington Ridge Baptist Church. Lori was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and daughter. Lori is survived by her loving and devoted husband, Joseph Smith; children,...
Blanche P. Hughes
Nov 22, 2010
Blanche P Hughes age 78 of Goodland, Indiana passed away Monday November 22, 2010. She was born on April 4, 1932 in Chewtown, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Blanche Park. She was a former longtime Portage resident. She is survived by 4 sons, Robert Hughes of Lake Station, IN; Scott (Cynthia) Hughes of Portage, IN; Kevin (Laura) Hughes of...
Helen V Randon
Nov 22, 2010
Helen Virginia Randon, 91, died peacefully Monday, November 22. Mrs. Randon was born May 26, 1919 in Gary to John and Victoria Konski. She married Andrew Randon in the summer of 1940 and has resided in Portage since 1950. Helen dedicated her life to her family. She took great pleasure in gardening, reading, baking, sewing, playing cards, and beating her...
Joseph A. Janis
Nov 22, 2010
Joseph A. Janis, Jr. "Joe" age 73, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010. He was born on October 6, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Joseph and Bernice Janis. Joe attended Lane Tech High School in Chicago and then worked as a slitter operator and supervisor at Pullman Standard and Westmont Steel. He...
Ronald Dean Summerhill
Nov 20, 2010
Ronald Dean Summerhill Crown Point, Indiana Ronald Dean Summerhill, age 58, a resident of Crown Point and previously of Hobart passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2010. He was born on October 16, 1952 in Gary, the son of Carl and Betty Summerhill. Ron was a 1971 Hobart High School Graduate and a graduate of Purdue North Central. Ron proudly...
Ruth I. Harman
Nov 15, 2010
RUTH I. HARMAN, age 84, of Portage, formerly of Lake Station, passed away Monday, November 15, 2010. Ruth was born March 5, 1926 to Thomas and Mildred Milliron in Vandergrift, PA. Ruth enjoyed her friendly neighborhood Bunko club. Ruth was a wonderful woman and will be truly missed. Ruth is survived by her son, Richard (Marianne) Harman of Portage; daughters,...
Terrence Joseph Zmucki
Nov 12, 2010
Terrence "Terry" Joseph Zmucki Hobart, Indiana Terrence "Terry" Joseph Zmucki, age 39, a resident of Hobart and formerly of Dyer passed away on Friday, November 12, 2010. He was born on October 1, 1971 in Blue Island, Illinois the son of Thomas and Ilene Zmucki. Terry was married to Mary O'Connell on August 8, 2003 in Hobart. He worked as...
Helen Lute
Nov 12, 2010
HELEN LUTE, age 90, of Hobart, passed away Friday, November 12, 2010 at Golden Living, Fountainview Place in Portage. Helen was a lifelong Hobart resident and active member of First United Methodist Church in Hobart. She graduated from Hobart High School in 1938 and enjoyed genealogy. She was a member of the Lake George Homemakers Extension Club. Helen is survived...
Carlos R. Luna
Nov 11, 2010
Carlos Luna Lake Station Age 68, passed away Thursday, November 11, 2010 at Saint Mary Medical surrounded by his loving family. Born June 20, 1942 the son of Carlos and Virginia Luna. A graduate of Froebel High School and a retired bricklayer of Mittal- Inland Steel. Carlos enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending time with his family. Carlos Luna is survived...
Ruth Frances Price
Nov 11, 2010
Ruth Frances Price Hobart, Indiana Ruth Frances Price, age 95, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Wednesday, November 10, 2010. She was born on May 1, 1915 in Marion, Indiana the daughter of George and Gertrude McBride. Ruth was a 1933 graduate of Marion High School. She worked as a telephone operator and at the soda fountain at...
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
