obituaries

Mar 3, 2025

Shirley Kanzler,

Shirley Kanzler, of Hobart, IN, passed away March 3, 2025, at age 93. She was born on January 27, 1932, to the late Harry and Mildred (nee Bailey) Kanzler. She was a member of First Baptist Church in New Chicago. She worked ironing for families in her spare time and volunteered her time at Millers...

Mar 3, 2025

Mary Ann Ciszek (nee Stevens)Mary Ann was born in Danville, IL in July 1943 and passed away in March 2025.She was preceded in death by parents, John and Virginia Stevens, and brothers, Douglas and Roger. She is survived by daughter, Carmen, son, Gregory, and granddaughter, Alexandra. Services are Private.

Mar 2, 2025

Maria Serrano Gomez was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on May 18, 1943. She married Alfonso Serrano Gomez on December 9, 1961. In the 1970's, Maria and Alfonso moved to Gary, Indiana, where they lived with their children. Their love for one another was deep, inspiring, profound and a manuscript for movies. They created their own "The Notebook"...

Mar 2, 2025

WILLIAM JOSEPH BERES, age 91, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2025. He was born on March 11, 1933 to the late Joseph and Anna (nee Polomchak) Beres. William grew up in Gary and became a resident of Portage in 1965. He had a 40 plus year career as a bank manager in Portage with First Federal Savings & Loan...

Mar 1, 2025

David "Sam" Pitts born March 13, 1962, passed on March 1st, 2025, in the presence of love and family. Sam was a father, partner, truck driver, biker and a wonderful friend to many. He accomplished so many things and touched the hearts of so many people. Anyone who knew Sam knew he was a money-making fool and he loved...

Mar 1, 2025

Michael John Sutkowski, age 59, of Portage, Indiana passed away Saturday, March 1, 2025. Michael was born August 7, 1965 in Gary, Indiana to Leonard and Florence (Benson) Sutkowski. He had worked for many years as a mechanic. He loved hot rods, riding four-wheelers, riding his bike, fishing and tinkering with anything mechanical. He also enjoyed spending time with...

Feb 25, 2025

Dennis Washko, age 83 of Lake Station, IN passed away in Yarmouth, Maine. He was born on October 5, 1941, in Gary, Indiana to the late Stephen and Anne Washko. Dennis graduated from Emerson High School in 1958. He proudly served his country in the United States Army. On September 7, 1968, he married the love of his life,...

Feb 24, 2025

Pastor Donald Ray Good

Age 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 24, 2025. He was born on January 21, 1938, to the late Leonard and Delia (nee Renner) Good in Colmar, Kentucky. Donald married the love of his life Sandra Jane Hall on June 10, 1957, in Lake City, Tennessee and they spent...

Feb 22, 2025

Alanna M. Notarianni, age 53 of Hebron, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025, in Indianapolis. She was born on August 4, 1971, in Gary, Indiana to the late Marco and Grace Notarianni. As an infant, her parents were told that she would not live past the age of two. Despite her disabilities, Alanna and her parents were determined to...

Feb 21, 2025

TERRY R. "RONNIE" PARADINE, age 72, of Crown Point, passed away Friday, February 21, 2025. He was born on March 17, 1952, to the late Terry E. and Susan Paradine. Ronnie retired from US Steel, where he worked at the Coke Plant.

Ronnie is survived by his 4 siblings, Linda Edge, Barbara Underdahl, Sharon (Tom) Hagge, David...

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...