obituaries

Jul 28, 2023

Eric Jason Beaudreau, age 51 of Valparaiso passed away Friday, July 28, 2023. He was born on December 17, 1971, in Junction City, Kansas. A kid at heart, he will always be remembered for his vibrant personality. He was a free spirit who marched to the beat of a different drummer. Above all, he loved his son.

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Jul 27, 2023

Leon Smith, age 83, of Portage, IN and formerly of Barbourville, KY, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2023.

Leon was born on June 18, 1940, in Barbourville, KY to the late Harrison and Mary (nee Messer) Smith.  He was an Army Veteran and worked as a millwright at Inland Steel.  Leon loved bowling and riding bikes.  ...

Jul 26, 2023

Timothy L. Pulsoni Sr

Age 75, of Westville, passed away July 26, 2023, at his daughters' home. He was born on July 4, 1948, to the late Milo and Marietta (Nee Jordan) Pulsoni in Clearfield Co. Pennsylvania. Timothy was a self-employed transportation driver. He will be remembered as a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and...

Jul 23, 2023

Patricia Ann Craighead, best known as "Pat," of Portage, IN, passed away on July 23, 2023, at the age of 67.  Pat was born on October 10, 1955, to the late James and Mary (nee Cafferata) Campbell.  Pat grew up in South Holland, Illinois, with her four younger siblings, before graduating with a Bachelor's degree in accounting from St....

Jul 23, 2023

Catherine L. Srednoselac "Cathy" (nee Rabb), age 62, of Portage, IN passed away on Sunday, July 23, 2023.

Cathy was born on May 29, 1961 in Shreveport, LA to Bill and Pat (nee Karabin) Rabb.  She was a graduate of Thornridge High School, Class of 1979.  Cathy earned her beautician's license and cut hair for many years.  ...

Jul 22, 2023

Nuo K. Nikolic, age 65, of Hobart passed away Saturday July 22, 2023, at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Nuo was born May 01, 1958, in Podgorica, Montenegro in the former Yugoslavia to the late Kola and Filja (Djokic) Nikolic. He was a retired construction worker. He was a beloved husband, father, brother, and uncle.

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Jul 22, 2023

Eva Suprenant

Age 76, of Hobart passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on October 8, 1946, to the late Acie Jr. and Evelyn (nee Swanger) Key in Walker Co., Alabama.  Eva retired from Lincoln Carry Outs, where she worked as a cook. Eva enjoyed playing the dice games Yahtzee...

Jul 22, 2023

Erica L. Pedroza, age 35, of Lake Station and Camby, Indiana, went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 22, 2023.  Erica was born at Methodist Hospital to Rueben and Teresa (nee Gonzalez) Pedroza. A gifted graduate of Andrean High School (Honors), the University of Notre Dame (BA) and the University of Indianapolis (MPH), Erica strived to make...

Jul 22, 2023

William W. Snyder Jr.

Age 77, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023.  He was born on January 19, 1946, to the late William and Helen (nee Pardus) Snyder Sr..  William was a United States Steel retiree, where he worked as a maintenance manager. William proudly served his country in the United States Army and was...

Jul 22, 2023

Nicholas Keith Yoder

Age 36, of Portage passed away Saturday, July 22, 2023, at his home. He was born on September 14, 1986, to Harrold Yoder and Nancy (Karner) Yoder in South Bend, Indiana. On November 19, 2021, Nicholas married the love of his life, Kimberly Weiland in Valparaiso, Indiana. He loved baseball and was an avid...

Jul 19, 2023

Bobby Freeman Norman age 79, of Portage, IN, passed away on July 19, 2023, at his home. Bob was born on October 20, 1943, to the late Earl Freeman and Anna Louis (nee Lambert) Norman. After Bob graduated from High School, he was a Bud Plant retiree, where he worked as a supervisor. Bob proudly served his country in...

Jul 18, 2023

Thomas S. Braun, age 68 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was born on May 12, 1955, in Gary, Indiana to Richard and Rose Braun. Tom was a 1974 graduate of Hobart High School. He retired from Centennial Steel where he worked as a laborer for 30 years. After retirement, he truly enjoyed helping his mom...

Jul 17, 2023

Barbara A. Willoughby

Age 62 of Portage passed away Monday, July 17,2023 at Saint Mary's in Hobart. She was born on September 26, 1960, in Pulaski CO., Kentucky to the late Brent and Agnes (nee Green) Mincey. Barbara dedicated her life to her family, she enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and great grandchildren, sister, aunt,...

Jul 16, 2023

ANTHONY EUGENE SAILORS, age 58, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023 at VNA Hospice.  He was born on September 10, 1964 in Gary, Indiana.  Anthony married the love of his life, Theresa Best, on September 4, 1998 in Portage. He was a member of Fairhaven Baptist Church. He enjoyed driving motorcycles and trucks and also taught his...

Jul 16, 2023

Obituary provided by Anita's Family

Anita Kay Kuske (nee' Sanders) passed away in her home at the age of 65 in Hammond, Indiana on July 16, 2023.

She was born to Juanita Mae Sanders (nee' Taylor) and James William Sanders in East Chicago, Indiana on April 9, 1958. She attended Roosevelt High School in East...

Jul 15, 2023

William (Bill) Irving Nelson, age 72, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on July 15, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. Bill was born on September 27, 1950 to Irving and Bernadine (Fanzlaw) Nelson in Gary, IN.  After Bill graduated from Portage High School in 1968, he started his career at Midwest Steel and then joined the U.S. Army...

Jul 13, 2023

Wanda S. Howard, age 70, of Portage passed away July 13, 2023, at Northwest Health-Porter in Valparaiso. Wanda was born March 23, 1953, in East Prairie, Missouri to the late Homer and Hilda (Bisher) Barger. Wanda loved horror movies, porcelain dolls, listening to music (including Elvis), and coloring. She sometimes could be a stubborn wheel. She will be dearly...

Jul 12, 2023

Virginia L. Madison (nee Mann), age 82, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, July 12, 2023.  She was born in Gary, Indiana on June 11, 1941, to the late Claude and Elinor (nee Von Stultz) Mann. She retired from McGill's Manufacturing Co., where she worked as a spot welder and also from H&R Block, where she was a tax preparer.  ...

Jul 12, 2023

Andrew Hritz., age 66 of Valparaiso, IN, passed away July 12,2023.  He was born on September 15, 1956, to the late Michael and Pauline (nee Habzansky) in Gary, Indiana. On March 5, 1977, Andrew married the love of his life Deborah Houle in Valparaiso, Indiana. Andrew enjoyed reading, making homemade ice cream and eggnog, but most of all he...

Jul 11, 2023

Kenneth (Ken) Francis Karwowski, beloved father, son, brother and dear friend, passed away on July 11th, 2023, at the age of 61. Ken was a man of many passions and touched the lives of countless people throughout his lifetime - especially his three daughters, Anna, Kate, and Claire. Ken was the proud son of Louise (Klotz) Karwowski and Remigius...