obituaries

Jul 29, 2024

Karel Kearl passed away peacefully on July 29, 2024 in Portage IN.  Lovingly remembered by her son Jason and her daughter Rebecca.  Karel was raised in a small town called Round Valley, Utah.  She graduated from high school 2 years early at the age of 16 and went to college in Salt Lake City and became a secretary. Karel...

Jul 29, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Zachary Puchowski

Age 68, a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 29,2024 at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. He was born on February 16, 1956, to the late George J. and Dorothy (nee Miller) Puchowski in Gary, Indiana. Jerry was a 1974 graduate of Hobart High School.  He will be remembered as...

Jul 29, 2024

Donna Kay Ziegler, age 79 of Valparaiso and formerly of DeMotte, passed away Monday, July 29, 2024. She was born on April 21, 1945, in Louisville, KY to the late Raymond and Eloise Ziegler. Donna was a graduate of Emerson High School. She worked as a manager for Luke Oil for over ten years. Donna was a hard worker...

Jul 28, 2024

David John Switzler passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2024, age 76.  He was the son of Irvin P. Switzler and Margaret Switzler Janusch. He was a resident of South Bend, Indiana. David is survived by his sister, Karen (Bruce) Cousins of Walnut Creek, California; brother, Anthony Switzler of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin; nephews, Matthew Switzler, Ryan (Raja)...

Jul 22, 2024

Bette Ruth Clayton

Age 94, a Hobart resident for the past 67 years, passed away Monday, July 22, 2024. Bette was born July 8, 1930, in French Lick, Indiana to the late Aaron and Susan (nee Walters) Bledsoe. She was a Horace Mann High School graduate, after graduation she attended Gary Business College where she met the...

Jul 21, 2024

On Sunday, July 21, 2024, Erika Suzanne Bishop transitioned from this earth to reunite with her daughter, Maya Karoline; and her mom, Kathlene "Kitty" Bishop-Truax and many others in heaven who love her dearly.

She is survived by her dad, Leonard Bishop; her other mom, Linda Bishop; her other dad, Ray Truax; her aunt, Mary Lynne Bishop;...

Jul 21, 2024

Pamela S. Gregory (Mann), of Hobart, age 65, passed away Sunday, July 21, 2024. She was born on December 23, 1958, in South Bend, Indiana to the late Ham and Vernese Mann. She loved her family dearly as well as everyone else's. Pam will always be remembered for her strength of conviction as she took in a lot of...

Jul 20, 2024

Karen L. Goggins (nee: Templeman), 69, of Portage passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born September 9, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Carl Templeman and Ina Adkins.

Karen married her love, Ricky D. Goggins, Sr. on February 6, 1971, and together they raised two children, Ricky...

Jul 20, 2024

Stanley "Rusty" Padlo Jr.

Age 73, of Portage passed away at his home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. He was born on August 6, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Stanley and Janice (nee Clement) Padlo Sr. Stanley was a retired Crane Operator at U.S. Steel and was a past financial officer of the American Legion...

Jul 19, 2024

Lynda Sanders (Nee: Buchman), 81, of Portage passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024.  She was born October 10, 1942, in Orange, Texas to the late Chester and Jessie (nee: Jones) Buchman.

Lynda moved with her family from Texas to Portage in the early 1960's, where she met the love of her life, Billy "Red" Sanders.  They...

Jul 17, 2024

Theodore "Teddy" T. Tuzinski, age 43, of Lake Station passed away Wednesday July 17, 2024, at his father's home. He was born May 22, 1981, in Hobart, Indiana, to Theodore and Clara Sue (Agent) Tuzinski. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. He also loved talking about cars, especially Shelby gt500 mustangs. He adored his niece Kayden...

Jul 17, 2024

BECKY R. DITCH, age 56, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 3, 1967, to the late Marvin and Bertha Hudson. She worked for many years at Wal Mart.  Becky was an avid bowler and enjoyed being part of the bowling community. She was also a devoted...

Jul 16, 2024

Alfred Creech

Age 68, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. He was born on June 14th, 1956, in Hazard KY, the son of Arvel and Beatrice (nee Combs) Creech. He was married to the love of his life, Shelia (nee Jones) Creech on March 27th, 1978. They spent 29 loving years together before her passing in...

Jul 15, 2024

Jaziah Reed Williams, beloved one year old son of Michelle Cozart Livingston and Charles Williams, Jr. passed gently into the arms of our Lord on Monday, July 15, 2024. He was born on March 9, 2023, in Gary, Indiana. In his short time here, he left an indelible mark on his family. Always smiling, he was the light of...

Jul 10, 2024

Joseph Leroy Jacob, age 64, of Lake Station passed away at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Joe was born February 25, 1960, in Gary, Indiana to the late Paul and Elaine (Hamilton) Jacob. He was self employed painter and wall paperer. Joseph enjoyed fishing when he was younger. His favorite TV show was the Three Stooges.

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Jul 9, 2024

Deborah Lynn Serrato (Helge), 70 years young of Portage, passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior surrounded by her daughter, BobbyJean; her ex-husband and best friend, Bob; and her granddaughters, Serena and Justina. She was born on January 21, 1954, in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late Maurice and Patricia Helge....

Jul 7, 2024

John Carter Sholey, affectionately known as Pops, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, July 7, 2024. He was born on February 25, 1946, in Winchester, Tennessee. Pops will always be remembered for his strong work ethic. He held many positions over the years and worked every day until he was hospitalized. He spent his happiest...

Jul 5, 2024

Joseph Manuel Paniaguas, 73, of Portage passed away in his home with his family on July 5, 2024.  He was born July 31, 1950, in Gary, Indiana to the late Manuel and Jennifer (Nee: Esposito) Paniaguas.

Joe was a brilliant man with Bachelor's Degree in Astrophysics and Master's Degrees in Physics from Indiana University, Bloomington. He attained...

Jul 3, 2024

PATRICIA A. WENDT, age 80, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She was born in Chicago, IL on August 2, 1943, to the late John and Mary Toczylowski. Patricia loved her family and the time she spent with them.  She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, companion and friend.

She was also...

Jul 3, 2024

Pamela Rae Yetsko (Nee Bliss), age 69, of Portage passed away Wednesday July 3, 2024, at Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso. Pam was born July 8, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to the late Raymond E. and Hilda M. (Leath) Bliss. She retired from Lakeshore Bone and Joint Institute with over twenty years of service as a Switchboard Operator Receptionist....