obituaries

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....

Jun 12, 2021

Jane A. Bernsley (nee Beach), age 84, of Knox, IN and formerly of Hobart, IN and North East, PA, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Jane was born on January 23, 1937 in North East, PA to the late Elmer and Bessie Beach.  She married Robert "Bob" Bernsley in February 1955 and spent 48 wonderful years...

Jun 10, 2021

Brent Leigh Huard, 58, of Hobart, formerly of Munster, passed away Thursday, June 10th, 2021 unexpectedly of an undiagnosed medical condition. Brent was born on August 3, 1962.  After graduating from Munster High School in 1980, he went to Vincennes University where he met the love of his life Diana whom he married in 1984.

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Jun 10, 2021

Jesse "Klein" Goodwin, age 89, longtime resident of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021 at Avalon Springs Health Campus, Valparaiso, Indiana, with his two devoted daughters at his side. Klein was born in Rushville, Schulyer Co., Illinois, the son of Jesse L. and Olive (Valentine) Goodwin. The family moved to Gary, Indiana in 1942. He graduated from...

Jun 9, 2021

Angela Marie Gomez, age 20, of Lake Station passed away suddenly Wednesday June 9, 2021, at her home. Angela was born on February 25,2001 in Valparaiso, Indiana.    Angela enjoyed spending time with her family, singing and dancing. She will be remembered as a loving daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and friend.

Angela is survived by her loving parents;...

Jun 9, 2021

Richard Lewis Canada, age 39, of Aetna passed away Wednesday June 9, 2021 in South Bend Memorial Hospital, South Bend, Indiana.  Ricky was born March 17, 1982 in Gary, Indiana to Robert and Deborah (Helge) Canada.  He was a longshoreman working for Federal Marine out of the International Longshoreman's Association.  Ricky was described as a "Fishing Man".

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Jun 8, 2021

Carmella Monchilovich

Age 84, of Hobart, passed away Tuesday, June 8,2021 peacefully in her sleep. She was born on July 25, 1936, to the late Carmen and Rose (nee Rose) Vespo in Gary, Indiana. Carmella retired from Beal's Construction where she worked as a administrative assistant. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother...

Jun 7, 2021

Karen L. Nelson, age 63 of Hobart passed away Monday June 7,2021. She was born on April 24,1958 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to the late Donald and Shirley Clasen. Karen loved genealogy and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She is survived by her daughter, Christine...

Jun 5, 2021

Freddie Fazekas, age 78, a lifelong resident of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 5, 2021.

Freddie was born on June 26, 1942 in Gary, IN to the late William and Mary (nee Chasko) Fazekas.  He worked for the Lake Station Community School Corporation as a jack-of-all-trades, assisting in bus maintenance and repairs as needed. ...

Jun 3, 2021

BETTY J. KERNS, age 84, a longtime Portage resident, passed away Thursday, June 3, 2021.  She was born in her grandmother's home in Medaryville, IN on November 22, 1936 to the late Raymond and Lillie Kuehnle.  Betty was a faithful and active member of Portage United Methodist Church.  She was a huge advocate for M.A.D.D. (Mothers Against Drunk Driving)...

Jun 3, 2021

Nettie A. Dickerson, age 87, of Lake Station passed away Thursday June 3, 2021 at her home.  Nettie was born September 22, 1933 in Marion, Kentucky to the late Henry L. and Esther A.B. (Knight) Murray. She was a homemaker, loving mother, grandmother, and wife.  She enjoyed crocheting, reading, and watching westerns on the TV.  She will be deeply...

Jun 3, 2021

Mary "Ellen" Askren (nee Bridges), age 60, of Portage passed away Thursday June 3, 2021 at Northwest Health, Porter. Ellen was born October 14, 1960 in Gary, Indiana to Maurice & Mary (Holsapple) Bridges, Jr.  Ellen was a transportation coordinator with Portage Township School System for many years and will be deeply missed by her colleagues. She was a...

Jun 2, 2021

Paul G. Ciminillo, age 55, of Lake Station, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday, June 2,2021. He is employed by Saunders Midwest where he worked as a manufacturer. Paul was a friend to all animals and an avid Cubs fan.  He was a natural with plants and enjoyed fishing. He loved spending time with his family. He...

Jun 2, 2021

Milton W. Hope, age 57, of Dyer, was called home on the evening of June 2, 2021.  He fought a long battle to live life to the fullest while struggling with a serious heart condition.  He was given extra years through a life-saving LVAD heart pump.  He never let it slow him down.  He enjoyed gardening, cooking, traveling, and...