obituaries

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...

Apr 22, 2024

Darryl Keith Heine, 74, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on April 22, 2024.  He was born July 8, 1949, in Valparaiso to the late Harold and Mary (Kelly) Heine.

Darryl lived his whole life in northwest Indiana.  He was a coach for Pop Warner football for several years while his children played, and then stayed on after...

Apr 22, 2024

John J. "Bulldog" Ruff, age 69 of Hobart, passed away Monday, April 22, 2024. He was surrounded by his loved ones. John was born on June 7, 1954, in Evergreen Park, Illinois. John was a proud veteran of the US Navy, where he served as a cook and he loved to share those skills with his family and friends....

Apr 20, 2024

Sandra Otero, age 62, of Lake Station passed away Saturday April 20, 2024. She was born on July 18, 1961, in ­­Gary, Indiana to the late Amelio Sr and Liduvina Gonzalez.

Sandra married her loving husband Robert Otero in 1981 and spent 42 years of marriage together and raised three beautiful children. She was a member of...

Apr 18, 2024

Melanie Ann Miller- Walker

Age 60, of Portage passed away Thursday, April 18,2024 at St. Mary's Medical Center. She was born on July 22, 1963, in Gary, Indiana to Samuel W. and Susan M (nee Shone) Miller. She worked as a cashier at Strack & Van Til for many years. Melanie attended Bethel Church Hobart/Portage and enjoyed...

Apr 17, 2024

Allen Dewayne Horner

Age 68, of Portage, passed away Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at his sister's home. He was born on October 11, 1955, in Richmond, Indiana to Robert Eugene and Jane (nee Schelke) Horner. He was a 1973 Portage High School graduate, he then attended Indiana college of Business and Technology where he earned an Associate...

Apr 17, 2024

Vickie Sue Herrera (nee Tincher), age 74, of Hobart passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2024. She was born on September 10, 1949, in Gary, Indiana to the late Mearl and Agnes (nee Caffin) Tincher.

Vickie married the love of her life, a Vietnam Veteran, David Herrera, in 1967. They raised two beautiful sons together and spent...

Apr 16, 2024

LYNETTE MARGARET O'BRIEN, age 70, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, April 16, 2024.  She was born on January 3, 1954 to the late Frank and Laurel Stickels. Lynette worked for many years as a nurse in Labor and Delivery and was happiest when she was holding a baby.  She finished her nursing career in home healthcare, where she went...

Apr 15, 2024

Lisa Marie McGushion (nee Leonard), age 61 of Hobart, passed away Monday, April 15, 2024. She was born on April 9, 1963, in Gary, Indiana to the late Thomas and Judy Leonard. Lisa was a 1981 graduate of Hobart High School and went on to obtain a bachelor's degree in education from Ball State and a master's degree in...

Apr 13, 2024

James David Lee, 61, of Portage, Indiana, passed away Saturday, April 13.  He was born February 2, 1963, in Crossville, Tennessee to James Lee and Doris Whitmire.

David's father moved the family to Indiana while David was a child.  He lived in several areas of Indiana, and just a few years ago moved to Portage.  He briefly...

Apr 11, 2024

Maria Elena Vasquez, age 78, passed away Thursday April 11, 2024, in her home in Portage. Maria was born July 19, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Ventura and Vita (Madeleno) Rodriguez. She retired as a presser who worked for several dry cleaners in the area including Coolwood Cleaners and Dresswell Cleaners.  Maria was a devoted member of...