Carol J. Kajganich, age 72 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, December 27, 2015. She was born on October 2, 1943 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Clifford and Jeanette Wilkowski. She enjoyed crocheting, fishing, watching game shows and shopping. She was an animal lover and loved her dog Jasper. She enjoyed fishing with her husband, Larry Kajganich. She is survived by two daughters, Georgette Gilbert of Valparaiso, IN; Cheryl Schreiber of Valparaiso, IN; four grandchildren, Tiffany Hislope, Brittany Rigoni, Krystal Rigoni, and Kristy Schreiber, and four great-grandchildren, Kaysen, Jayden, Benjamin, and Brooke, one niece, Jill Ann Poe. Cremation will take place with Rees Funeral Home and Cremation Service. There will be a memorial service in Carol's honor on Saturday, January 2, 2016 at 3 pm. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, 5341 Central Ave., Portage with Pastor Bob Burton officiating. Memorial visitation is Saturday, January 2, 2016 just prior to the service from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Rees Funeral Home, Olson Chapel, Portage. Call (219) 762-3013 or online at www.Reesfuneralhomes.com.