obituaries

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...

Jul 8, 2023

Mary G. Martin, age 96, of Hobart, IN passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023.

Mary was born on August 10, 1926 in Los Angeles, CA to the late Tony and Virginia (nee Zido) Scalia.  She married Edward Martin and was a homemaker.  Mary loved sports and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs and Bears.  She...

Jul 7, 2023

Marvin "Dewayne" Oglesby, age 71, of Hobart passed away Friday, July 7, 2023, in his home with his family at his side. Dewayne was born July 22, 1951, in Greenville, Kentucky, to the late Marvin and Ruth (Wilkins) Oglesby. Dewayne was a Maintenance Mechanic that retired from Inland Steel in 2005. He was a Vietnam-era U.S. Army Veteran. Dewayne...

Jul 5, 2023

Shirley Ann Rich, age 85 of Hobart passed away Wednesday July 5, 2023. She was born on April 18, 1938, in Southern Illinois to the late Della and Anna Enlow. On February 28, 1957, she married Freddie Rich, Sr. in Michigan. Shirley was a member of the Hobart Moose Lodge and enjoyed sewing and doing puzzles. She dedicated her...

Jul 3, 2023

Paul Vincent Hanna, age 53, of Hobart, IN passed away on July 3, 2023.

Paul was born on November 5, 1969 in Gary, IN to William "Bill" and Carmen (nee Rodriguez) Hanna.  He was a good man and as he aged, he became even better.  Paul loved his family and cared for them in the best ways...

Jul 2, 2023

Sharon D. Long, age 77, of Hobart, passed away Sunday July 2, 2023, at her son's home with her family at her side. She was born June 13, 1946, in Greenville, Kentucky to the late D W and Carrie (Walker) Hendricks. Sharon was a bartender that worked at several Hobart area Bars; including Cressmore Country Club, Hobart VFW, New...

Jul 2, 2023

Carolyn S. Brown (nee Jones), age 65, of Lake Station, IN passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2023.

Carolyn was born on May 17, 1954 in Jackson, TN to the late George and Zora (nee Alexander) Jones.  She was a domestic engineer and cared for her family and her home.  Carolyn married Lamoine "Bud" Brown on July...

Jul 1, 2023

Sandra K. Hunt, age 81, a longtime Hobart resident formerly of Lake Station passed away Saturday, July 1, 2023.  She was born on May 1, 1942, in Gary, Indiana to the late Donald and Catherine Brimmer.   She was a member of Living Hope Church in Portage, a longtime member of TOPS, and liked volunteering at the Portage Resale Shop.  ...

Jul 1, 2023

Betty Lou Whitmer, age 82, of Portage passed away in her home on Saturday July 1, 2023, with her family by her side. Betty was born March 17, 1941, in New Albany, Indiana to the late William and Lola (Johnson) Grant. Betty retired as a Clerk with the EJ&E Railroad. In 1982 Betty married the love of her life...

Jun 29, 2023

Robert T. Englebert, "Bob", age 72, a lifelong Hobart, IN resident passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2023.

Bob was born on September 27, 1950 to the late William and Josephine (nee Thomasino) Englebert.  He was a graduate of Hobart High School and worked as a railcar inspector with Conrail.  Bob was a proud Veteran of the...

Jun 29, 2023

VIRGINIA R. BLOKSHA, age 97, of Valparaiso, and formerly of Hobart, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2023. She was born on October 21, 1925 in Houston, TX. Virginia worked as a floor supervisor at the W.T. Grant department store and was also a skilled seamstress. She had been an avid bowler and pinochle player, and was a member of...