obituaries

Jun 30, 2025

Gina Marie Pointer, age 50 of Hobart passed away unexpectedly June 30, 2025. She was born on April 19, 1975, in Bellwood, Illinois. Gina was a fearless person who danced to the beat of her own drum. She was an aspiring businesswoman, always coming up with new business plans. She appreciated music and the performing arts, and she loved...

Jun 29, 2025

Lee Dennis Sonnenberg, age 68, of Portage, passed away at home with his family at his side. He was born March 3, 1957, in Gary, Indiana to the late Carol Willard "CW" and Mary Sonnenberg. Lee was a truckdriver that drove for several carriers. He Loved watching the NFL whenever he could, golfing, and playing cards.

He...

Jun 27, 2025

Scott J. Tokach, age 59 of Crown Point passed away Friday, June 27, 2025. He was born on July 31, 1965, in Donora, Pennsylvania to the late Joseph and Sylvia Tokach. For the past two years, Scott proudly served as the Resource Officer for the School City of Whiting.  Prior to this, Scott was the director of Safety for...

Jun 27, 2025

Karen S. Blunk, age 83 of Portage passed away June 27, 2025. She was born on December 10, 1941, in Martinsville, Illinois to the late Estell and Edna Blunk. Karen worked in accounts payable at the University of Chicago.

She is survived by one brother, Kenneth (Rene) Murga; several nieces and nephews; and many loving friends.

Jun 25, 2025

MANUEL D. FONSECA, age 93, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, June 25, 2025. He was born on December 6, 1931 in Gary, Indiana. He graduated from Froebel High School in 1950 and went on to work at Elgin, Joliet and Eastern Railroad until his retirement in 1993. After retirement he helped take care of his mother until her passing....

Jun 24, 2025

Joshua Aaron Young

Age 48, of Portage passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Northwest Health in Valparaiso. He was born the son of the late Kimberly (nee Young) Ostrander in Valparaiso, Indiana. Josh worked for Coil Plus in Plainfield, Illinois as an Operations manager. On June 2, 2001, Josh married the love of his life Christina...

Jun 24, 2025

Charlotte Marie Patrick, age 57 of LaPorte passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025.  She was born on June 2, 1968 in LaPorte, Indiana.  Charlotte had worked as a Truck Driver.  She enjoyed playing poker, kayaking, water sports, and softball and she was a huge Notre Dame fan.  She loved her dogs, Max and Rudy.

She is survived...

Jun 24, 2025

George William Coffman, age 92, was born to Wayne and Ethel Coffman in Gary, Indiana. He was a graduate of East Gary Edison in 1950. George proudly served his country in the United States Army at Fort Riley Kansas, earning the rank of Corporal before being discharged to finish his service in the Army Reserve. George met Darlyne Andrews...

Jun 23, 2025

RODERICK N. GREIG, JR. , age 74, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025. He was born on December 2, 1950 to Roderick and Theresa (nee Bronakowski) Greig. Rod received a bachelor's degree from Indiana University and worked for many years at US Steel as an electronic repairman. He loved running, hiking, and being outside with his dogs....

Jun 23, 2025

Carl R. Thomas, age 84 a longtime Lake Station resident  passed away Monday, June 23, 2025.  He was born on September 13, 1940 in Princeton, Kentucky  to the late Carl and Julia Mae Thomas.  Carl worked at U.S. Steel as a Crane Operator.  He was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church in Portage.  He loved working on his tractors....

Jun 22, 2025

Paul Michael Dec, age 81, a longtime Portage resident  passed away  Sunday, June 22, 2025.  He was born on December 27, 1943 to the late Albert R. and Pauline V. Dec.  Paul graduated from Wirt High School in 1962.  He went on to serve his country in Vietnam in 1965 to 1966.  On April 14, 1973 he married Catherine...

Jun 22, 2025

Donagene (Sturtz) Breshock, age 93 of Hobart passed away Sunday June 22, 2025, at the Brentwood of Hobart surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 11, 1932, in Lanark, IL to the late Cloyd and Elsie (Helder) Sturtz. She was a teacher at the Nathan Hale School in Lansing, Illinois and she worked many years as a...

Jun 22, 2025

Rozanne Horn

Age 89 of Hobart passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Valparaiso Care and Rehab. She was born on December 5, 1935, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Michael and Elizabeth (nee Gottschling) Wolucka. Rozanne was a member of United Methodist Church and maintained a fulfilling role as a stay-at-home mother, prioritizing her family's well-being....

Jun 20, 2025

James E. Wilshire, age 76, of Lake Station passed away Friday June 20, 2025, surrounded by his family at the Northwest Health-Porter Hospital in Valparaiso. James was born March 17, 1949, in Clinton, Tennessee to the late Homer and Offie (Kennedy) Wilshire. He retired from LTV Burns Harbor Plant 84inch roll mill. James was a proud member of the...

Jun 19, 2025

Ricardo Javier Tejeda, age 56, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly on Thursday June19, 2025. Ricardo was born December 17, 1968, in East Chicago, Indiana to Alfonso and Maria (Quiroga) Tejeda. Ricardo was an intermodal equipment operator for the BNSF Railroad. Ricardo loved spending time with his family, fine cigars, going for rides with his dogs in his Tahoe, grilling...

Jun 17, 2025

Nancy M. Pahr

Age 61 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on May 7, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Stephen Sr. and Kathleen (nee Carroll) Farley. Nancy was a member of the Cross of Christ Lutheran Church in Crown Point, Indiana.as a devoted...

Jun 17, 2025

Renate Caimens "Oma" (nee Grotz), age 91 of Portage passed away June 17, 2025. She was born on October 2, 1933, in Wangen im Allgäu, Germany to the late Josef and Aloisia Grotz.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Edward) Skaggs; sons, Peter Mauch, Kenneth (Julie) Rackow, Richard Mauch; 8 grandchildren; and many great grandchildren.

Jun 16, 2025

James A. Smith "Jimmy", age 40 a lifelong resident of Portage passed away Monday, June 16, 2025. He was born on September 12, 1984, in Merrillville, Indiana. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Old School Refrigeration. Jimmy enjoyed fishing and classic rock music. He was an animal lover and cherished his family.

He is survived by...

Jun 16, 2025

Allen Anthony Varga, age 51 a longtime Valparaiso resident passed away Monday, June 16, 2025.  He was born on December 6, 1973 in Valparaiso, IN. Allen was an avid reader who also enjoyed camping and painting acrylic on canvas.

He is survived by his father, Bert Varga of Lake Station, IN; one sister, Tina (John) Varga-Jones of...

Jun 15, 2025

Fred Olivarri, age 65 of Hobart, passed away Sunday, June 15, 2025. He was born on July 22, 1959, in Gary, Indiana. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be sorely missed.

He is survived by his wife, Sara Olivarri; son, Freddie Olivarri; daughter-in-law, Rhondi (Johnathon Prince) Garrigues; grandchildren, Korbin, Logan, Landon, Austin, Olivia,...