obituaries

Aug 8, 2023

Gary Ruble Brewer, Sr., 75, of Lake Station went home to the Lord, where he was reunited with his loving wife, on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, in Portage, Indiana. He was born June 8, 1948, in Cleveland, Tennessee to the late Charles Edward, Sr. and Pearl Marie (McCurry) Brewer.

Gary was drafted in to the US Army...

Aug 8, 2023

Maria Elena Magana - Mary Ellen Magana, age 80, was called home to our Lord on Tuesday August 8, 2023. She was born April 9, 1943, in Northwest Indiana to the late Baudelio and Jovita Nunez. She married Pablo Magana May 16, 1981, and raised 3 children. She was dedicated to her children and her church.

She...

Aug 3, 2023

Gulabinka Trpeska (nee Cvetkoska), age 73, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2023.

She was born on January 25, 1950 in Ohrid, Macedonia to the late Petar and Rusa Cvetkoski.  On May 24, 1970, Gulabinka married Dimitri Trpeski in Macedonia and spent 51 years together until his passing on August 21, 2021.  She was...

Aug 2, 2023

Kenneth L. Blickenstaff, age 71 of Gary passed away Wednesday, August 2, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1952, in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Richard and Rosemary Blickenstaff. Ken attended Purdue University in his hometown of Lafayette and obtained a bachelor's degree in political science. He then went on to IUPUI where he obtained his juris doctorate....

Aug 1, 2023

Barbara J. Jordan, age 86 of Portage, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was born on February 15, 1937, in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Lawrence and Mary Moore. Barbara retired from Anderson Company where she worked as a line assembler.

She is survived by her son, Kurt (Jane) Jordan; daughter, Kim (Tony) Santillan; brother,...

Jul 31, 2023

Barbara J. Frank, age 72, of Hobart passed away July 31, 2023, in her home with her family at her side. Barbara was born October 1, 1950, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Walter and Lois (Meckling) Wolfe, Jr. She was an office manager that worked at the Hammond Clinic and for Steel Technologies. Barbara attended Assumption BVM Catholic...

Jul 31, 2023

Arthur J. Reed, age 79 a longtime Portage resident passed away Monday, July 31, 2023. He was born on February 27, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jack and Frances Reed. He was a former Highland resident. Arthur served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps.. He enjoyed watching TV especially Westerns and game shows. He is survived...

Jul 30, 2023

JOSEPH EDWARD "JOE" CLASEN, age 47, of Lafayette, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023.  He was born on October 26, 1975 in Valparaiso, Indiana. He was currently employed at Subaru and formerly at US Steel for 28 years.  Joe was a member of NA at the 5th Street Club, Hannah's Hope and Lighthouse Center. He enjoyed coaching his kids...

Jul 30, 2023

Wanda Jane Haner, age 65 of Portage, passed away on July 30, 2023. Wanda was born November 24, 1957, in Savannah, TN, to the late James and Robbie (nee Horton) Johnson. She was a 1980 graduate of Purdue West Lafayette where she received a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Sciences.  Wanda was a member of Inland Manor Baptist...

Jul 28, 2023

David  F. Slade

Age 79, of Portage passed away Friday, July 28, 2023, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 22, 1943, to the late Cecil and Evelyn (nee Schultz) Slade in Valparaiso, Indiana. He proudly and honorably served his country in the United States Army and retired from US Steel, where...

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.

He...

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...