obituaries

Feb 16, 2025

John Joseph Serratto "Johnny Boy", age 67, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025. He was born on September 18, 1957, in Gary to the late John P. and Helen (nee Rodriguez) Serratto. He was a 1975 River Forest High School graduate and attended Purdue North Central. John retired in 2019 from US Steel where he worked as a millwright...

Feb 16, 2025

Donna L.  (nee Marley) Hughes

Age 77, Hobart passed away Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Saint Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born on August 21, 1947, to the late Arley and Dorothy (nee Ralph) Marley in Gary, Indiana. On February 15, 1969, Donna married the love of her life Charles R. Hughes. Donna retired from...

Feb 15, 2025

J. Nicole "Nikki" Wiatrowski, age 39 of Valparaiso, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on August 13, 1985, in Twentynine Palms, California. To say that Nikki had a rare personality is an understatement. She collected skulls and had a special appreciation for odd and curious things. She was talented at making her own costumes and...

Feb 15, 2025

Marsha P. Frank, age 71 of Hobart passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on November 4, 1953, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Inos and Inez Farmer. Against all odds in life, she was determined to succeed. After getting married at the age of fourteen, she obtained her GED and went on to obtain her insurance...

Feb 15, 2025

Andrea C. (Steffus) Turnak, age 83 of Portage passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 15, 2025. She was born on October 10, 1941, in Gary, Indiana to the late Andrew and Josephine Steffus. Andrea was a 1959 graduate of Lew Wallace High School. On August 20, 1960, she married Richard Turnak. She dedicated her life to taking care of her...

Feb 14, 2025

Mark A. De Jesus, age 59 of Valparaiso, passed away Friday, February 14, 2025, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 28, 1965, in Gary, Indiana to Antonio and Julia De Jesus. Mark attended Opportunity Enterprises and loved participating in the Special Olympics. He enjoyed being involved in community activities and always kept himself busy....

Feb 13, 2025

Norman Leo Govert, age 84 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.  He was born on June 3, 1940, in Gary,  Indiana to the late Joseph and Sylvia Govert.  Norm worked as a Millwright and retired from U.S. Steel in 2000.  He was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church in Portage.

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Feb 13, 2025

Cynthia M. Grabb, age 76 of Portage formerly a longtime Hobart resident passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025.  She was born on October 22, 1948, in Gary, Indiana to the late Ignatius and Cecilia Grab. She was a member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and St. Anne's Confraternity. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother,...

Feb 9, 2025

Johnnie L. Johnson "Shorty", age 76 of Gary, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2025, at Southlake Methodist Hospital. He was born on February 22, 1948, in Alabama to the late William and Dorothy Johnson. Johnnie was a loyal Evangelist who devoted his life to God. He especially loved traveling to Belize to preach. He was a member of Prayer...

Feb 9, 2025

Beverly Ann Gulledge

Age 92, a resident of Chesterton, died peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. Beverly was a 1950 graduate of Emerson High School in Gary and retired from the United Food and Commercial Workers where she was a secretary for 22 years. She was a long-time member...

Feb 9, 2025

Larry L. Cafin

Age 37 passed away February 9, 2025, at Northwest Porter Health in Valparaiso. He was born on January 21, 1988, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Rebecca L. Cafin. He was a 2006 graduate of Edison High School in Lake Station, Indiana. He had a fondness for animals, enjoyed playing video games and most...

Feb 7, 2025

LINDA L. STINNETT, age 61, of Hobart, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025. She was born to the late Terry and Gerry Ehrhardt. Linda was a graduate of Hobart High School and had been an assistant manager at Walgreens. Linda loved to craft, especially making hearts and painting rocks, which she would leave around Hobart to brighten someone's day....

Feb 7, 2025

Kimberly Caroline Martin, age 61 of Valparaiso passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.  She was born on February 28, 1963, in Valparaiso, Indiana.  She was the beloved mother to Ricky Martin, who preceded her in death in 2015.  She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and aunt.  Kim enjoyed taking care of her house...

Feb 7, 2025

Roger T. Butterfield, Sr., age 76, passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at VNA Hospice Center surrounded by his family. He was born on December 24, 1948, in Valparaiso to the late Benjamin and Margaret Butterfield. Roger proudly served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam in the 101st Airborne Division. He was also stationed in Germany...

Feb 7, 2025

Johnnie B. Pyles, age 89, of Portage passed away Friday, February 7, 2025.  He was born on January 15, 1936, in White Plains, Kentucky to the late Arkley and Levie Pyles. He served his country as a member of the United States Airforce. On December 19, 1980, he married Barbara Smith in East Gary, Indiana. Johnnie retired from Ford...

Feb 5, 2025

George J. (Jordie) Boby Jr was born on September 9, 1944. Jordie passed away peacefully in home hospice on February 5, 2025. Jordie was born to George Sr. and Naomi (Kelly) Boby in Gary, Indiana. Jordie was their only child. The family moved to East Gary, IN, where Jordie graduated from East Gary Edison High School in 1962. Jordie...

Feb 5, 2025

Lynda S. Tuzinski

Age 75, of Portage passed away Wednesday, February 5,2025 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born on October 5, 1949, in Athens, Alabama, the daughter of the late Thomas and Retha (nee Jackson) Claxton. She married Michael Tuzinski in Hobart on July 14, 1967, and enjoyed 57 loving years together. She was a...

Feb 5, 2025

Tracy Lynn Campbell Harney

May 15, 1979 – February 5, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Tracy Lynn Campbell Harney, aged 45, who left us on February 5, 2025. Tracy, born on May 15, 1979, was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Her warmth, kindness, and infectious sense of...

Feb 4, 2025

Jane C. Arend, age 89, of Portage passed away Tuesday February 4, 2025, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Jane was born July 18, 1935, in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Lawson and Emma (Blevins) Arend. She retired from the US Steel accounting department after forty years of service in 1997. Jane was her own person. She loved...

Feb 4, 2025

Fredrick A. Roach, age 90, passed away at his home in Portage, IN, on February 4, 2025, surrounded by family. Fred was born on August 02, 1934, in Iron Mountain, MI. He was one of 5 children born to Alfred and Evelyn Roach. He attended Hobart High School where he was a standout cross country runner earning a 3rd...