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Lois M Sable

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...

Nick Markovich

Nick Markovich

Oct 9, 2010

Nick Markovich, 89, of Keokuk, IA, formerly of Portage, IN, died Thursday, December 9, 2010 at the Keokuk Area Hospital in Keokuk, IA. He was born on October 10, 1921 in Gary, Indiana the son of Kristo and Angelina Marich Markovich. On September 2, 1975, Nick was united in marriage to Frances Kay Rummel McCracken in Portage, IN. She survives....

Patricia Lee Negrelli

Patricia Lee Negrelli

Oct 7, 2010

Patricia Lee Negrelli, age 74 of Hobart passed away Thursday, October 7, 2010. She was born on May 19, 1936 in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Mildred Zytko. She graduated from Hobart High School, Class of 1954 and was a member of St. Bridget Church. Patricia was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who had...

William R. Tokash

William R. Tokash

Oct 6, 2010

WILLIAM R. TOKASH, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2010 peacefully at home. William was a lifelong area resident who grew up in the Tolleston area of Gary and was a Hobart resident for over 50 years. He was retired from US Steel and Takata Gateway Manufacturing in Michigan City, and served in the US Army's 82nd...

Jeffery J. Skalik

Jeffery J. Skalik

Oct 5, 2010

Jeffery J. Skalik Merrillville, Indiana Jeffery J. Skalik, age 52, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2010 at Methodist Hospital in Merrillville. Jeff grew up in New Chicago and graduated from River Forest High School in the Class of 1976. He was a longtime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also a member of the Arizona Carpenters...

Frank Jay Marler

Frank Jay Marler

Oct 4, 2010

Frank Jay Marler Hobart, Indiana Frank Jay Marler, age 54, a longtime resident of Hobart passed away on Monday, October 4, 2010. He was born on July 3, 1956 in Gary, Indiana the son of Robert and Beverly Marler. Frank was a 1974 graduate of Hobart High School. He was married to Pat Williams on September 5, 1979 in Hobart....

Alice P. Krawczyk

Alice P. Krawczyk

Oct 4, 2010

ALICE P. KRAWCZYK, age 73, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, October 4, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Alice had been a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and was employed in medical billing at Custom Data, Porter Hospital and Lakeshore Medical Billing. She enjoyed baking, crocheting and listening to music. She is survived by her husband, Chester, 2 sons,...

Robert Lundy

Robert Lundy

Oct 3, 2010

Robert L. Lundy age 80, of Lake Station, passed away Sunday October 3,2010. He was a retired Operating Engineer (55 YRS.) for Local #150, he also was a member of; Masonic Lodge #741, of Portage, Chapter and Council Masons, Charter member, Dunes Lodge, and former member of Moose Lodge #1900. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather, uncle and...

Steven C. Lush

Steven C. Lush

Oct 3, 2010

STEVEN C. LUSH, age 55, of Portage, Indiana, passed away Sunday, October 3, 2010 at Horton VNA Hospice in Valparaiso, Indiana. Steve was a lifelong Northwest Indiana resident and a graduate of Gary Wirt High School in 1974. He was formerly employed at Republic Steel in Gary. Steve enjoyed working on his Ford Mustang. Steve is survived by his wife,...

Donald P. Ahrens

Donald P. Ahrens

Oct 2, 2010

Donald P. Ahrens, age 70 of Hobart passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010. He was born on December 19, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to the late Phillip and Leaotice Ahrens. Donald was a lifetime Hobart resident and was a graduate of Hobart High School, Class of 1958. He was a proud Hobart Brickie. He was a retired Truck Driver working...

Eugene H. Nowak

Eugene H. Nowak

Oct 2, 2010

EUGENE H. "GENE" NOWAK, age 85, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2010 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Gene was a Hobart resident for 54 years and was a Coast Guard Veteran. He retired from US Steel and was a member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church in New Chicago. Gene was also a member of American Legion...

Barbara Davenport

Barbara Davenport

Sep 30, 2010

BARBARA DAVENPORT, age 80 of Portage passed away Thursday, September 30, 2010. Barbara is preceded in death by her husband Noal Ray Davenport. She is survived by two sons, David (Deanna) Davenport of Columbia, MO and Stephen (Lorri) Davenport of Portage. Her greatest pleasure in life was her three grandchildren, Erin Louise, Ethan Noal,and Allison Nicole. She is also survived...

Ruth Radovich

Ruth Radovich

Sep 29, 2010

RUTH RADOVICH (nee Phelps), age 83, of Lake Station, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at Horton VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Ruth had been a Lake Station resident for 50 years and loved children. She devoted her life to raising her family. She is survived by her son, Terry (Chiyako) Radovich of Orlando, FL daughter, Brenda Yvonne Lane of Valparaiso,...

Ruth Heaton

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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