obituaries

Mar 9, 2025

Arlene J. Smith of Burns Harbor, Indiana passed away at home on Sunday March 9, 2025 at the age of 89.  Arlene enjoyed gardening, antiques and spending time with family.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert B. Smith.  She is survived by her five children: Robert (Anne) Smith, Cathy (Jack) Batz, Jeanne Kokinda,...

Mar 8, 2025

Norma J. Sherrow (nee Sutherland), age 93 a longtime Hobart resident passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025.  She was born on October 5, 1931 in Tiny, Virginia to the late Noah and Phoebe Sutherland. She was a 70 year member of the Hobart Assembly of God and was also a member of the Maria Reiner Senior Center in Hobart.  ...

Mar 8, 2025

James R Vanderlin

Age 87, a longtime resident of Lake Station passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025, at his home. He was born on June 26, 1937, in Butler, Pennsylvania to the late Ralph G. and Margaretta M. (nee McGann) Vanderlin. He married the love of his life Eleanor K. (nee Bowser) Vanderlin on August 24,1957. He...

Mar 6, 2025

Linda L. Mischanko (nee Tigner), age 80 a longtime Portage resident passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025.  She was born on January 15, 1945 in Memphis, TN  to the late Paul and Eva Tigner.  She loved to watch NASCAR and read.  Linda worked at Nipsco as a Time Keeper and also as a Bartender at the American Legion Post...

Mar 5, 2025

Ronald Charles Blankenbaker, age 70 of Hobart passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He was born on September 25, 1954, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Ronald was employed as a union roofer working for Bethlehem Steel. He was a devout Christian and a member of Northside Baptist Church in Almo, Kentucky.

He is survived by his mother,...

Mar 5, 2025

Gloria Lunn, age 63, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on March 5th, 2025, surrounded by her family. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 1st, 1962, to the late Raymond Bauer and Dorothy Bauer. She married Steven Lunn on February 22nd, 1986, and recently celebrated 39 years of marriage. Gloria, Steven, and their 3 kids moved from Oak...

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...