obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

Thomas R. "Wojo" Wojcehowski, age 67, of Hobart passed away Sunday, March 24, 2024 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 24, 1957, in Gary, Indiana to the late Casimer and Estelle Wojcehowski. Tom retired from the City of Hobart where he held many different positions over the years. On October 4, 2019, he married...

Mar 21, 2024

Sarah "Sissy" Jane Smith, beloved mother, Nana, sister, and friend, passed away on March 21, 2024, at the age of 64.  She was born on June 24, 1959, to John Arthur and Bettie Jane Jordan in Morehead, Kentucky and most recently resided in Hobart, Indiana.

Sarah had a zest for life and was known for her diverse...

Mar 20, 2024

William Schuyler Post, age 61, of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday March 20, 2024, at the Brickyard Health Center in Portage. Bill was born January 21, 1963, in Gary, Indiana to the late Kenneth and Mary Jo (Debusk) Post.  He was a disabled Security Guard. William loved Sci-fi and the Marvel Movie Franchise. His favorite movie was 2001, A Space...

Mar 20, 2024

Laura "Dot" Benjamin passed away peacefully on March 20, 2024, at home at the age of 98.  Born on September 22, 1925, in Tedders, Kentucky, to Samuel and Sarah Jane Gilbert.  She was one of ten children.  She attended secondary education at Berea College in Kentucky.  As a young adult, she longed for something more than the hollers of...

Mar 20, 2024

Beth Howell (nee Vargo), age 83, of Crown Point passed away March 20, 2024. She was born on January 14, 1941, in Gary, Indiana to the late Joseph B. and Isabelle Vargo.

Beth graduated from Hobart High School in 1959 and attended Ball State University studying education. Beth loved nature and animals, especially wolves and horses. She...

Mar 19, 2024

Robert "Bob" J. Nanney Jr, age 59, of Portage passed away March 19, 2024. He was born on July 30, 1964, in Hammond, IN to the late Robert and Connie Nanney.

Robert was married to his loving wife Wanda Nanney for 19 years. He would always call his wife "sweetheart" even when he was upset. He proudly...

Mar 17, 2024

Monterey Sanders (nee Harwell)

Age 81, of Portage passed away Sunday, March 17, 2024, at her daughter's home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 1, 1943, to the late Edwin and Hallie Harwell. Before Monterey became ill, she enjoyed painting and crocheting.  Monterey was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt,...

Mar 16, 2024

Patricia "Pat" Anne Jarosz, age 69, a longtime Hobart resident passed away peacefully on March 16, 2024. She was born in Gary, Indiana on August 3,1954.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and Jean Jarosz.

Pat graduated from Hobart High School in 1973. She attended Indiana University (1973 -1977) graduating with a Bachelor of...

Mar 16, 2024

Keanu A. White Jr., age 3 of Gary, passed away on March 16, 2024. Keanu was born on July 10, 2020, to Keanu A. White Sr., and Thomasina Alexander. Keanu was loved by everyone that had the pleasure of knowing him.  His favorite show was Sponge Bob Square Pants, his favorite game was peek a boo and his favorite...

Mar 16, 2024

Joan Jehlik-Johnson, age 81, of Glen Ellyn, Illinois passed away suddenly on Saturday March 16, 2024, at the home of her son in Lake Station, Indiana. Joan was born August 26, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Howard and Agnes (Gados) Deegan. She was a retired Real Estate Broker/Agent who owned and operated her own agency for several...

Mar 15, 2024

Genesis C. Guzman, age 37 of Portage, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024. She was born on December 13, 1986, in Chicago, Illinois. Genesis was a loving person with a heart of gold. She will always be remembered for her charismatic personality that was larger than life. She liked butterflies and cherished her children.

She is survived...

Mar 15, 2024

Wilma June Mauck (nee Simpson) age 88, a 57 year Hobart resident passed away Friday, March 15, 2024.  She was born in Gentryville, Indiana on June 19, 1935 to the late Alton and Matilda Simpson.  June graduated as the valedictorian of the Class of 1952 at Haubstadt high school in Southern Indiana.  She married Jerry W. Mauck on June...

Mar 13, 2024

Jerri Lynn Hall, age 57 of Burns Harbor, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2024, at Northwest Health Porter. She was born on September 20, 1966, in Valparaiso. Jerri will always be remembered for the loving support she gave her family. Her greatest joy in life was her children, grandchildren and great grandson.

She is survived by her...

Mar 11, 2024

Jacqueline Ann Stevens, age 81, of Lake Station and formerly of Cedar Lake passed away Monday March 11, 2024. She was born November 16, 1942, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Cecil and Ethel (Stivers) Burgess. She was a homemaker, wife, mother, and grandmother. Jacqueline was a member of Living Grace Church of the Nazarene in Merrillville.

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Mar 10, 2024

Dennis Wiederhold

Age 63, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, March 10,2024 at his home. He was born in Gary, Indiana to the late Bernard Wiederhold and Leneva (nee Smith) Halcarz. He was a member of the Fraternal order of Eagles- Hobart Aeries 2498.  Dennis enjoyed drinking beer and working on cars. He will be dearly missed.

Mar 8, 2024

Judy Ann Arend has gone to live with her heavenly Father. Born May 8, 1949, in Amboy, Illinois and went to her eternal home on March 8, 2024. Judy was born to Helen Lucile Arend.

She leaves her loving brothers Ronald (Kathy) Arend, Donald Arend; and her sister, Jean M. (Arend) Garcia; along with many nephews and...

Mar 7, 2024

Mary Ellen Wielgus-Haskell passed peacefully from this life the morning of March 7, 2024 at Magnolia Gardens, Southern Pines, NC. She had been fighting cancer for the last 7 months and stayed positive and focused until the very end. Mary was born on September 16, 1949, in Gary, Indiana. She graduated Lew Wallace High School in Glen Park, IN,...

Mar 7, 2024

Lillian E. "Sue" Strine-Godfrey, age 95, was ushered by angels to her heavenly home on March 7, 2024. A lifetime resident of Lake Station.  Wife of the late Otto Strine and late Richard Godfrey.  Sue was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 4, 1928.  Married Otto April 10, 1948, in Crown Point, Indiana.  After his passing in 1991 she...

Mar 5, 2024

Natasha Lynne Duff, age 43 of Gary, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 5, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1980, in Munster, Indiana. On January 25, 2009, she married Glenn Duff. Her family was her greatest joy in life, and as a homemaker, she was dedicated to taking care of them. She...

Mar 5, 2024

Edith Campbell, age 84, of Calumet Township passed away on Tuesday March 5, 2024. She was born on November 3, 1939, to the late Doffie Campbell and Dessie (Thornsbury) Wallen.

She is survived by her daughter, Pamela Hutchison; her sons, Kenneth (Dorothy) York and Gregory York; her grandchildren, Matthew, Cynthia, Amanda, Gina, Kenny (Jessica), Mike, and Adam,...