obituaries

May 16, 2024

Earline Staggs (nee Brozel), age 67 of Gary passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born on September 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Chester and Hannah Brozel. Earline was a dedicated member of Christian Community Church of Christ in Hammond. She was an animal lover and enjoyed taking walks and going to breakfast after church....

May 15, 2024

Robert V. "Bob" Janulis age 78, peacefully passed away May 15, 2024, at his home in Valparaiso. He was born December 14, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Chester and Alvina (nee Bornikis) Janulis. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Air Force Strategic Air Command (SAC) where he was an Aircraft Mechanic on B-52 Bombers....

May 14, 2024

Mary Claudette "Claudie" Ursitti, 82, of Crown Point, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 14 in her home with her children by her side.  She was born July 11, 1941, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Arthur and Dorothy (Nee: Powers) Will.

Claudie attended Thornton High School in Harvey, Illinois.  She married Leondo Ursitti...

May 13, 2024

Wayne Eugene Jestes, II, age 40, of Whiting passed away Monday May 13, 2024, at Community Hospital in Munster. Wayne was born November 21, 1983, in Dallas, Texas to Wayne Eugene and Joyce (Easter) Jestes, Sr. He was a Handyman of Trades and a Mover. Wayne enjoyed his guns, fishing, and driving, but most of all he enjoyed spending...

May 12, 2024

Dennis "RIP" George Ripley, age 68, passed away Sunday May 12, 2024, in his home. He was born July 18, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to the late George and Christina (Reid) Ripley. Dennis was a disabled Crane Operator. He loved camping, cooking, and taking care of his home.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Susan (Goble)...

May 10, 2024

Denise Christy, age 74, of Portage and formerly of Hobart passed away in her home unexpectedly. Denise was born June 1, 1949, in Gary, Indiana to the late Albert and Myrtle (Beck) Nault. Denise retired from Allen Landscaping after eighteen years as their in-house Bookkeeper. She was a member of VFW Post 5365 Women's Auxiliary, attended the Bonner Senior...

May 8, 2024

Michelle Ann Tiller, age 63, of Lake Station passed away in her home May 8, 2024. Michelle was born September 28, 1960, in Chicago Heights, Illinois to the late Anthony and Hildie (Fine) Jocius. Michelle's greatest joy was spending as much time as possible with her grandchildren. Family meant everything to her.

She is survived in death...

May 7, 2024

Please note that the date of the Funeral Mass for Arthur K. Richa has been changed to Tuesday, May 14, 2024.

Arthur Kenneth Richa, age 85 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. He was born on January 12, 1939, in Kankakee, Illinois to the late Kenneth and Vivian Richa. In 1962, he married Sandra Elam...

May 7, 2024

Annette (Sissy) Tepavcevich, of Hobart and formerly of Hegewisch, IL passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2024. She was born October 22,1952, in Chicago, Illinois. Annette loved to be with her family and friends. She was an employee of the Chicago Board of Education at Washington High School. Sissy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, most of all...

May 7, 2024

Patty Lynn Peterson

Age 72 of Chesterton, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at her home. She was born on February 10,1952 to the late Donald and Patricia (nee Hertaus) Fife in Gary, Indiana. Patty retired from St Mary Medical where she worked in the Emergency Room as an administrative assistant. On April 15, 1994, Patty...

May 5, 2024

Sandor Voo, age 91 of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024.  He was born on May 6, 1932 in Hercegszanto, Hungary.  He served in the Hungarian Army as a Tank Commander and a Sharp Shooter earning medals for his service.   He came to the United States in 1956 and worked as a Construction Contractor.  He was a hard...

May 3, 2024

Izzabella "Izzy" Jade Fundukian, 10, of Schererville, passed away Friday, May 3 at Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 10, 2014, in Valparaiso to Stacey Fundukian.

Izzy was an ever-loving, sassy girl who loved to have fun with her friends and family.  Izzy oftentimes built...

May 2, 2024

Daniel Joseph Kempski peacefully passed away surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 24, 1954, in Watervliet, MI to Al and Pauline Kempski. Dan served his country in the United States Navy. He also enjoyed going to Michigan to see old friends and spending time with his Wallace family who he was very close with. On...

May 1, 2024

Edward K. Kray, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away May 1, 2024, at the age of 97. He was born on September 10, 1926, in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph and Angeline Krasoczka. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. On June 9, 1951, he married Joan Szczepaniak at St....

May 1, 2024

Sharon Lela Wronko,

Age 86, passed away at her home in Hobart. She was born on November 4,1937 to the late Alfred D. and Mary Alice (nee Pierce) McKinney in Valparaiso, Indiana. She married the love of her life Leo Wronko on July 26, 1955, and they spent 52 years together before his passing in 2007. She...

Apr 30, 2024

Mary K. Sell Tuttle (nee Decker), age 88 of Hobart passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 30, 2024. She was born on February 21, 1936, in Gary, Indiana to the late Leroy and Edna Decker. Mary graduated from Hobart High School and lived in Hobart most of her life.  Mary was a member of the retail Clerks Union and worked...

Apr 29, 2024

Colleen Johnson, 63, of North Judson went home to the Lord on April 29, 2024, with her husband by her side. She was born June 2, 1960, in Houston, Texas on June 2, 1960, to the late Gino Volta and Shirley Pierce.

Colleen grew up in Texas where she became a nurse and worked in a hospital...

Apr 29, 2024

Donna Rae (nee Cook) Fedor, age 83 of Lake Station, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 10, 1940, in Tacoma, Washington to the late William and Esther Cook. Donna was a dedicated member of the Hobart Presbyterian Church. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed the time...

Apr 27, 2024

Hector Manuel Reyes, Sr.

On Saturday, April 27, 2024, Hector Manuel Reyes, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Cousin, and friend has been received in Heaven by Our Lord Jesus Christ.

Born to Leonidas and Agustin Reyes on May 13, 1952, in "El Pueblo de Los Enchumbaos" Naguabo, Puerto Rico.

Hector, first and...

Apr 24, 2024

Terry Posavac age 72, of Valparaiso, passed away April 24, 2024, at Northwest Regional Hospital. He was born on July 8, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Louis and Gertrude (nee Lach) Posavac. Terry was a member of Nativity of Our Savior Catholic Church and proudly served his country in the United States Army. Terry met the love...