Marilynn J. Pavese
Jul 9, 2026
MARILYNN J. PAVESE, age 90, of Peoria, AZ; formerly a resident of Janesville, WI, passed away on July 9, 2026. She was born on May 18, 1936, to the late David and Ora McEwan. She worked for many years on the assembly line at Parker Pen, where she met many lifelong friends. She spent many years volunteering at Mercy Hospital...
Mary Jean Thyen
Jul 8, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mary Jean Thyen (October 21, 1941 – July 8, 2026)Mary Jean Thyen went home to be with the Lord on July 8, 2026. She is survived by her brother, David Thyen (special friend Bobbi), her niece and nephews Rick (Stacy), Rob, and Sue (Bob Behnke). Great niece and nephews Sam and Alex Thyen and Lauren, Jack,...
Catherine M. Bayless
Jul 7, 2026
Catherine M. Bayless (née Garrett), 104, a lifelong Hobart resident, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1922, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Henry and Bessie Garrett. In 1945, Catherine was baptized and faithfully served as one of Jehovah’s Witnesses for 81 years. On January 9, 1943, she married the love of...
Daniel Paul Pancer
Jul 7, 2026
DANIEL PAUL PANCER, age 43, of Hobart, IN passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family after a brief and courageous fight against an aggressive form of metastatic cancer.
He was born in Valparaiso, IN on June 14, 1983 and was a graduate of Hobart High School. He loved trucks, bonfires, music, movies, Bob Ross, everything to...
Terry Alan Pappas
Jul 6, 2026
Terry Alan Pappas, of Chesterton formerly of Portage and Gary, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. He was born to the late Thomas A. Pappas Sr. and Dorothy E. Pappas. Terry served his country in Vietnam in the U.S. Army. He worked for Midwest Steel and was formerly the Union President of Local 6103. Terry enjoyed working around the house...
Bobby Ray Blair
Jul 4, 2026
Bobby Ray Blair, age 76, of Portage, formerly of LaPorte County, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 4, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on April 3, 1950, in Fort Knox, Kentucky. Bobby spent his childhood years in Montana, earning the nickname "Montana Bob".
Bobby proudly served his country in the United States Army during the...
Violet M. Jackura
Jul 3, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and profound love that we announce the passing of Viola “Violet” Jackura, who left this world peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 97. Born on November 11, 1928, in Hammond, Indiana. Violet was a cherished daughter of John and Stella Wolendowski.
Violet married, Mike Jackura, on October 28, 1951. Together, they built a...
Christopher Michael Winicky
Jul 1, 2026
Christopher Michael Winicky, age 53, of Hobart passed away Wednesday July 1, 2026, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Chris was born August 30, 1972, in Gary, Indiana to Otto and Renee (Menear) Winicky. He was an auto painter that worked for many local body shops including Damage Auto Werks in Lansing, Illinois. He loved cars and he loved...
Priest Smith
Jun 29, 2026
Priest Smith ‘Bull”, age 83, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday, June 29, 2026, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 31, 1943, in Prattville, Alabama, to the late Leonard and Corene (nee Mims) Smith.
Priest was one of nine children, growing up with six brothers and two sisters. Along with his...
Patricia L. Adamchik
Jun 29, 2026
PATRICIA L. ADAMCHIK, age 68, of Merrillville, passed away Sunday, June 28, 2026. She was born on January 8, 1958 in Johnstown, PA. She was a 1976 graduate of Hobart High School. Patricia was formerly a member of Assumption B.V.M. Catholic Church and had been attending mass at the Salvatorian Fathers Monastery. She will be remembered as a loving daughter,...
Jim Bridges
Jun 28, 2026
James “Jim” H. Bridges, age 81, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 5, 1944, in Detroit, Michigan, to the late Maurice V. Bridges and Trula (nee Beeler) Bridges. Jim was a hardworking man who dedicated his life to providing for his family. He was a retired meat cutter...
Djuro Kolundzija
Jun 27, 2026
In Loving Memory of Djuro Kolundzija
Djuro Kolundzija, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, at the age of 61, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on December 20, 1964, in Glina, Croatia, Djuro was the beloved son of the late Milan and Jelica (née Djankovic) Kolundzija. He carried with him the values of hard work, kindness,...
Mary L. Osiel
Jun 26, 2026
Mary Louise Osiel (nee Jones), age 82 of Valparaiso and formerly of Hobart passed away June 26, 2026. She was born on January 17, 1944, in Hopkins, Kentucky to the late J.R. and Dorothy Jones. On June 17, 1969, she married Michael Osiel in Hobart, Indiana. Mary retired from US Steel where she worked in accounting.
She is survived by her...
Dominick Xavier Ramirez
Jun 23, 2026
Dominick Xavier Ramirez, age 18, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and cherished memories. He was born on January 3, 2008, in Hobart, Indiana, to Trisha and Anthony Ramirez.
Dom was a cherished son, brother, and friend whose laughter, compassion, and caring heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him. He...
Lisa Ann Mayer
Jun 23, 2026
Lisa Ann Mayer, age 63, of Hobart passed away Tuesday June 23, 2026, at her daughter’s home. She was born August 6, 1962, in Gary, Indiana to the late John and Linda (Clingan) Gavelek. Lisa was an administrative assistant for Meade Electric Company. She is loved by her family and will be missed. Lisa enjoyed traveling, cooking, and crafting. She...
Owen Henry Held Jr.
Jun 23, 2026
Owen Henry Held, Jr., age 53, a longtime Portage resident, passed away Monday, June 23, 2026. He was born on November 3, 1972. Owen grew up in Hobart and attended Hobart High School, Class of 1991. He worked as a Concrete Finisher for Local 692. Owen was a member of the Portage VFW Auxiliary and enjoyed hanging out with his...
James Anthony Kalberer
Jun 21, 2026
James Anthony Kalberer, age 60, of Hobart passed away unexpectedly on June 21, 2026, in the Harbor Care and Rehab Center in East Chicago, Indiana. Jim was born August 16, 1965, in Gary, Indiana, to Lewis and the late Jeanette (Davis) Kalberer. He was loved and will be missed by his family.
Jim is survived by his father Lewis “Joe” Kalberer...
Jackie Wendell Hendrix
Jun 21, 2026
Jackie Wendell Hendrix, age 78, of Kingsford Heights, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026. He was born on April 25, 1948, in Evansville, Indiana, to the late D.W. and Carrie Hendricks.
On June 28, 1966, Jackie married the love of his life, Gale Girton, in New Chicago, Indiana. Together, they shared 59 wonderful years of marriage filled with love,...
Thomas Magallanez, Sr. "Tom Kat"
Jun 19, 2026
THOMAS “TOM KAT” MAGALLANEZ, SR., age 79, of Hobart, passed away Friday, June 19, 2026, while surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 20, 1946 in McAllen, TX. He retired from BP Amoco after many years of service as a machinist. Thomas was a member of the VFW Post #9323 Auxiliary and the Sociedad Mutualista Mexico. He...
Melody Lynn Proffer
Jun 19, 2026
Melody L. Proffer, age 60, of Hobart, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 19, 2026. She was born on June 4, 1966, in Gary, Indiana.
On February 13, 1999, Melody married the love of her life, Andrew J. Proffer, Jr. in Hobart. A devoted wife and loving mother, Melody dedicated her life to caring for her family. She found her greatest...
