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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,...