Jerry L. Kidwell
Jan 13, 2022
Jerry L. Kidwell, age 70, of Portage passed away Thursday January 13, 2022, at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart. He was born July 10,1951, in Gary, Indiana to the late Darrell Kidwell and Helen (nee Hayes) Nelson. He retired from Metro Metals Steel Mill, where he worked as a crane operator. On February 5, 1977, Jerry married his...
Maxine Kozaites
Jan 13, 2022
Geneva "Maxine" Kozaites, age 94, of New Lisbon, WI, formerly of Winamac, IN passed away on January 13, 2022. She was born on September 28, 1927 in Caraway, Arkansas to Clarence and Themla (nee Spargo) Looney. Maxine devoted her time living the life of a minister's wife. She will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great...
Artemese Elizabeth Hedberg
Jan 13, 2022
Artemese Elizabeth Hedberg, age 77 of Miller Beach, Indiana passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022. She was born on January 21, 1944, in Jackson, Mississippi to the late Theodore and Artemese Smith. She held two master's degrees and worked as a computer programmer for BP Amoco. She led her children and grandchildren by example, always pushing them to be...
Ella Gilbertson
Jan 13, 2022
Ella Gilbertson (nee Georgeff), a long-time Hobart resident, passed away on January 13, 2022 in Frisco, Texas after a brief illness. She is survived by her sister Sylvia AhYou, daughters Sylvia (Camillo) and Jody, son Rick, granddaughters Isabel (Lee) and Minor, grandsons Danny and David, and great grandchildren Lucas, Emma and Jacob. She was a favorite aunt to many....
Eddie C. Koehler
Jan 13, 2022
Eddie C. Koehler, age 48, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, January 13, 2022, at Northwest Health Porter in Valparaiso, Indiana. Eddie worked as an operator with Phoenix Services and was a member of Local #150 of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a member of the New Hope Church of God in Valparaiso. He loved family gatherings...
Betty Jean Summerhill
Jan 12, 2022
BETTY JEAN SUMMERHILL, age 87, of Hobart, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center. She was born in Fort Smith, Arkansas on June 23, 1934 to the late Charles and Artella Bray. During WWII she traveled around the country with her parents while they sought out work. Betty graduated from Portage High School and then...
Nicholas Varichak
Jan 12, 2022
Nicholas Varichak "Nick", age 93, of Valparaiso, IN and formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2022 with his family by his side. Nick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 61 years, Betty, in 2019. He is survived by his children: Nick (Sharon) Varichak of Acworth, GA, Cindy (David) Lederman of Portage, IN,...
Nathan G. Gagliardi
Jan 11, 2022
Nathan G. Gagliardi, age 80, of Portage, IN and formerly of Miller, IN and Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
Nathan was born on January 22, 1941 in Chicago, IL to the late Dominic and Edythe (nee Harden) Gagliardi. He was a graduate of De La Salle High School, Class of 1958. Nathan was...
Theresa Joy Sanetra
Jan 11, 2022
Theresa Joy Sanetra (nee Netsky), age 63, of Miller Beach passed away Tuesday January 11, 2022 in her home. She was born October 6, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Terrence and Joyce (Webb) Netsky. Theresa was a former Customer Service Representative for Republic Tobacco Company. She also was a licensed real estate agent. She loved to read...
Charlie Moldovan
Jan 10, 2022
John C. Moldovan "Charlie", age 59, of Hobart, IN passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022 at St. Mary Medical Center.
Charlie was born on July 2, 1962 in Gary, IN to the late John Edward and Joanne June Moldovan. He worked as an auto repairman for many years and later was a tow truck driver. Charlie...
Douglas K. Keleman
Jan 10, 2022
Douglas K. Keleman, age 54 of Portage, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born on June 21, 1967 in Gary, Indiana to the late Daniel and Joan Keleman. As an American patriot, he proudly joined the United States Navy immediately after high school and served his country in the Persian Gulf. Doug was a plank owner of...
Jeanette J. Kalberer
Jan 10, 2022
Jeanette J. Kalberer (nee Davis), age 85 a lifetime Hobart resident passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. She was born on June 3, 1936 to the late William and Marie Davis. She was a wonderful Homemaker and Mother. Jeanette enjoyed genealogy and she loved to shop.
She is survived by her husband of over 68 years, Lewis...
Christel Seyser
Jan 10, 2022
HOBART, IN - It is with great sadness the family of Christel Seyser of Hobart, announces her passing on January 10, 2022. Christel was born on February 23, 1943 in Memel, Germany to the late Max Richard Bambullis and Meta (nee Helmanowitsch) Bambullis. She attended Crown Point HS, and Union High in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She met Rudi Seyser...
Debra A. Wrobel
Jan 10, 2022
Debra A. Wrobel, age 58, of Hobart and formerly of Lake Station, passed away on Monday January 10, 2022.
Debra was born on January 21, 1963 in Gary, IN to the late Walter and Jean (nee Dudzick) Wrobel. She was a graduate of Polk High School, Class of 1982. Debra competed in the Special Olympics and was...
Ronnie D. Boozer, Sr.
Jan 9, 2022
Ronald D. "Ronnie" Boozer, Sr., age 65, of Hobart, IN passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2022.
Ronnie was born on April 4, 1956 in Harvey, IL to the late Elmer and Edith "Polly" Boozer. He was a graduate of Calumet High School, Class of 1974. Ronnie worked as a feederman for Ardagh Glass, formerly Ball Glass...
Glen Allen Mathews
Jan 8, 2022
Glen Allen Mathews, age 72 of Hammond passed away January 8, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1949 in Kalamazoo, Michigan to the late Wilbur and Edith Mathews. On March 22, 1968 he married Annette Smith in Portage, Indiana. Glen proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army during the Vietnam War....
Robert Wayne Evers
Jan 7, 2022
Robert Wayne Evers, age 70, of Lake Station passed away Friday January 7, 2022 at Northwest Health Portage. Rob was born November 3, 1951 in Harvey, Illinois to the late Nicholas and Florence (Wieringa) Evers. He was a forklift operator that worked 32 years for Jefferson Smurfit Stone. He loved NASCAR, NHRA Drag Racing, Motocross Racing, and antique car...
Elizabeth Bodnar
Jan 7, 2022
Elizabeth "Betty/Liz" M. Bodnar, age 97, of Hobart, passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at VNA Hospice Center in Valparaiso. She was born in Linton, Indiana on December 28, 1924 to the late Stephen and Mary (nee Scecina) Hostinsky. She was a faithful member of St. Bridget Catholic Church in Hobart, including the St. Anne's Confraternity and Sigma Upsilon...
Betty J. Hummel
Jan 6, 2022
Betty J. Hummel (Shafer), age 100, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. She was a lifelong Hobart resident, born on October 23, 1921 and delivered by a female doctor in her home that was later torn down to build the connection of Hobart Jr. High School. She graduated from Hobart High School in 1939 and worked tirelessly on class...
Georgia "Jackie" Patrick
Jan 5, 2022
Georgia "Jackie" Patrick age 80, passed away January 5, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 20, 1941, in Ansted, West Virginia to the late Friend and Masel "Jo" (nee Campbell) Metheney. She was a member of Bonner Senior Center in Portage, where she loved spending time with friends. She was a...
