obituaries

Jul 5, 2021

Rene Ann Donohue, age 54, of Portage, IN, passed away in the early morning of Monday, July 5, 2021.

Rene was born on November 17, 1966 in Gary, IN to Robert and Jacqueline Donohue.  She graduated from S.E.L.F. School in Valparaiso, IN and went to Opportunity Enterprises (Trends) which she loved going to.  Rene was a member...

Jul 5, 2021

Gloria A. Kosinski, age 67, of Hobart, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021 at Miller Merry Manor in Hobart.  She was born in Hammond, Indiana on June 10, 1954 to the late Leo and Anna (nee Kravetz) Kosinski.  Gloria enjoyed music, coloring, crosswords and watching the Chicago Cubs.

Gloria is survived by her sons, Michael and Rob...

Jul 5, 2021

Robert L Claussen, age 88, of Hobart passed away Monday July 5, 2021 in the Valparaiso Life Care and Rehab Center.  Bob was born May 2, 1933 in Hobart, Indiana to the late Claude and Hulda (Weimuth) Claussen.  Robert was a Veteran of the US Army. He worked for NIPSCO, Boyd Construction and NAPA Auto Parts.  He was a...

Jul 3, 2021

Stanley Michael Jarosz, III

Stas' Jarosz, loving son of Stan and Patty Jarosz, passed away unexpectedly on July 3, 2021.  Stas' was a loving and gentle soul who would do anything for a person in need whether friend, family, or stranger.  Stas' enjoyed the great outdoors while fishing, hunting, camping, or canoeing.  He enjoyed country line dancing...

Jul 2, 2021

John M. Hacker, age 56, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 from natural causes.  He was born in Addison, Illinois on December 22, 1964 to the late Raymond and Jean (nee Woodburn) Hacker.  John was a lover of life who had an extensive imagination and gentle social skills that made everyone feel comfortable and relaxed while speaking with him. ...

Jul 1, 2021

Mary E. Jackson (nee Christine), age 82, of Portage and formerly of Hobart passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021. She was born on January 1, 1939 in Gary, Indiana to the late Edwin and Dorothy Christine. Mary was a devout member of St. Bridget Catholic Church and married her husband there on June 20, 1957. She dedicated her life...

Jun 29, 2021

Stephen G. Drapac, age 96 of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully in his home on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

Stephen was born on August 11, 1924 in Whiting, IN to the late George and Anna Drapac.  He was a graduate of Hammond Tech High School, Class of 1942.  Stephen was a proud Navy Veteran and served during...

Jun 28, 2021

Billy Thomas Pulley, age 73, of Portage, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021. He was born on April 24,1948 in Waverly, Tennessee. Billy was a dedicated father and grandfather, and devoted follower of Christ. He retired last year from Arcelor Mittal where he worked for many years.

Billy is survived by his daughters,...

Jun 26, 2021

Ronald Glen Stanford, age 55, of Merrillville, IN and formerly of Illinois, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Glen was born on April 15, 1966 in Rosiclare, IL to Danny Stanford and Edna (Stanford) Foster.  He worked for Daifuku in Hobart, IN as shipping and handling expert.  Glen married Sandy (nee Tobeck) Stanford on October 8,...

Jun 25, 2021

Robert "Bob" J. McKenna, age 79, of Hobart passed away Friday June 25, 2021 at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Robert was born September 12, 1941 in Gary, Indiana to the late Irene (Minniti) McKenna. Robert was an instrument technician who worked for many local and international companies including Youngstown Steel and Johnson Controls, inc. He loved...

Jun 24, 2021

William T. "Bill" Enslen, age 75 of Hobart passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021.  He was born on October 20, 1945  in Gary, Indiana to the late Howard and Gwendolyn Enslen.    Bill was born and raised in Hobart and graduated from Hobart High School in 1963 and went on to complete Law School at Valparaiso University prior to his...

Jun 24, 2021

Ignacia M. Lizardi (nee Fontanez), age 98 of Hobart and formerly of Puerto Rico passed away on Thursday, June 24, 2021.

Ignacia was born on August 2, 1922 in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico to the late Luis Mojica and Iluminada Fontanez.  She married Jose O'neill Lizardi and raised four children together.  Ignacia was a dedicated housewife and mother...

Jun 22, 2021

Jean Conner (nee Axtman), age 68, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2021. She was born on September 16, 1952 in Gary, Indiana to the late Andrew and Anne Axtman. She dedicated her life to taking care of her family. She was an active volunteer for her son's Cub Scout pack #42. She was an advocate for girl's...

Jun 21, 2021

Edward F. Weber, age 83, of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family Monday, June 21, 2021. He was born on August 15, 1937 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Dorothy Weber. He graduated from Mount Carmel High School of Chicago in 1955. After a stint at Purdue University, he hired in at Bethlehem...

Jun 19, 2021

James "Jim" Edward Wielogorski, age 42, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021.  He was born on December 15, 1978.  Jim graduated from River Forest High School.  He enjoyed computers and loved to play guitar.

Jim is survived by his mother, Sharon Nelson; sister, Kathy Cozmanoff; brothers, Daniel Grdgon, John Grdgon, Joe Grdgon, Mike Wielogorski; and...

Jun 17, 2021

William Charles Wiegand, age 78, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 13,1942 to the late Charles and Ethel (nee McKinley) Wiegand. William was a member and retired from the Local Union 150. He will be remembered as a hard worker, a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother,...

Jun 17, 2021

Angelo Lopez, age 58, of Hobart, formerly of Chicago, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021.  He was born in Chicago, Illinois on December 4, 1962.  He was a member of a Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Chicago.

Angelo is survived by his many children that include Angelo (Amanda) Lopez, Mark Lopez, Michael Rivera, and others ;...

Jun 15, 2021

Rita A. Marjanian-Stevenson, age 66, of Portage passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at VNA Hospice in Valparaiso. She was born June 28, 1954, in Gary, Indiana to George and Patricia Marjanian. Rita was a Clerk with the Porter County Clerk's Office and was a member of the Porter County Counsel for eight yrs. Rita loved her family and...

Jun 13, 2021

Maureen Blouin, age 73, of Chesterton passed away Sunday June 13, 2021, at the VNA Hospice center in Valparaiso, Indiana. Maureen was born September 19, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Edward and Patricia (Sloslavich) Krolikowski.  Maureen was a former salesclerk for Ace Hardware, but above all she was a beloved homemaker, mother and wife.

Maureen...

Jun 13, 2021

Norma G. Lewis (nee Tuft)

Hobart, Indiana

A beautiful, kind, and caring soul left this earth on Sunday, June 13, 2021, wrapped in the comfort and love of the Lord to be reunited with her loved ones who have gone before her in heaven. As she had always wished Norma Lewis, at age 88 yrs....