obituaries

Aug 13, 2021

Pamela J. Oldham, age 68, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on August 13, 2021 at home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 24, 1952 to late Alexander and Dora Pavlichek. On April 5, 1969 she married Donald E. Oldham. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, gigi and sister, who devoted her time...

Aug 11, 2021

Sylvia Jean Addison (nee Monzulla), age 78, of Valparaiso passed away Wednesday August 11, 2021, at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart.  Sylvia was born October 15, 1942, in Gary, Indiana to the late Charles and Sylvia (Overholser) Monzulla. Sylvia was a homemaker Loving great grandmother, grandmother, mother, and wife.  She was very social and didn't know a stranger. ...

Aug 10, 2021

Juan G. Marquez, age 89, of DeMotte, Indiana passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021, at Franciscan St. Anthony Health in Crown Point.  Juan was born February 14, 1932, in Chihuahua, Mexico, to Aurelio and Elijia (Guardado) Marquez.  He was a butcher retiring from John Moreales Meat Packing Company.  Juan was a beloved family man and a member of St....

Aug 10, 2021

Tamara "Tami" L. Lolkema, at age 53 yrs. old passed peacefully with her family surrounding her.

She was born on August 7, 1968, to Edward and Greta (nee Otto) Massow. She was an independent sales representative for Scentsy. Tami will always be remembered as a loving, compassionate, caring woman who loved her family and friends.

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Aug 6, 2021

Jane C. Henderson

Age 79, of Portage passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 at St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. She was born November 10, 1941 in Fairbault, Minnesota to the late Leland and Alma (nee Hubbard) Stapher. She was the former owner and operated T-shirts of America for 21 years. She will be remembered as a...

Aug 5, 2021

Nadine (Maupin) Ables

July 26, 1934 – Aug. 5, 2021

LAKE STATION, IN – Nadine (Maupin) Ables, age 87 of Lake Station, IN passed away August 5, 2021. Nadine was born in Finley, TN to Curtis and Alta Maupin on July 26 th , 1934. She graduated from Dyersburg...

Aug 2, 2021

Carol A. Rudd, age 83, of Hobart passed away Monday August 2, 2021 at St Mary Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1938 in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Bert and Esther (Eshleman) Spain.  In addition to being a homemaker, Carol worked as a hairdresser, a telephone operator, and as a soda fountain attendant. She was a member...

Aug 1, 2021

Valentin Lopez, Jr., age 26, of Lake Station passed away unexpectedly in his home on Sunday August 1, 2021.  Valentin was born March 21, 1995, in Harvey, Illinois to Valentin and Christina (Flores) Lopez, Sr. He was a Paralegal Assistant for A.V. Justice.  Valentin was a friend to everyone he knew and beloved by his family.

He...

Aug 1, 2021

Robert J. Lowry, age 64, of Hobart, passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021.  He was born in Gary, Indiana on November 7, 1956 to the late Robert and Sylvia (nee Hecht) Lowry.  He previously worked for The Post Tribune and at the Slovak Club as a bartender.  He served as President of the Chamber of Commerce for the city...

Jul 31, 2021

James Orville Chelf age 63, of Valparaiso passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at his home. Jim was born March 19, 1958, in Hobart, Indiana to the late Orville and Patricia (nee DeVine) Chelf.  Jim worked for the Midwest U.S. Steel Mill as an electrician. He enjoyed dirt bikes, cooking (Master Chelf), working on cars, music and bee keeping.  ...

Jul 30, 2021

Leon L. McDaniel, age 80, a long time resident of Portage, IN, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021.

Leon was born on November 9, 1940 in Tamms, IL to the late Leo and Julia McDaniel.  He was a graduate of East Gary Edison High School, Class of 1960 where he met the love of his life...

Jul 29, 2021

Robert James Heckman, age 59, of Hobart, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021.  He was born in­­­­ Valparaiso, Indiana on March 14, 1962 to the late Eldon and Shirley (nee Ludington) Heckman.  Rob worked for the Portage Street and Sanitation Department.  He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and sharing his vegetables that he grew with everyone.  Most of all he loved...

Jul 29, 2021

L.J. Vittetoe II (Lester James Vittetoe II) age 40, of Valparaiso passed away Thursday July 29, 2021. L.J. was born December 1, 1980, in Hobart, Indiana to Paulette Jacob and Lester James Vittetoe Sr.  He worked for the United States Postal Service in Michigan City, Indiana. He treasured time with his children and his family. He enjoyed fishing, video...

Jul 29, 2021

Willie D. Anderson, age 90, of Portage, IN and formerly of Gibbs, KY, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Willie was born on July 23, 1931 in Gibbs, KY to the late Hershel and Minnie (nee Cobb) Anderson.  Willie was a US Army Veteran who served during the Korean War.  He...

Jul 28, 2021

Judith A. Kiraly (nee Hoekstra), age 83, of Hobart passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at home. She was born on July 20, 1938 in Gary, Indiana to James and Elizabeth Hoekstra. On June 21, 1956 she married the love of her life at Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Merrillville.  She truly enjoyed the time she spent traveling with her...

Jul 26, 2021

Maerene V. Smith, age 92, of Portage, IN, passed away in the evening of Monday, July 26, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Maerene was born on October 10,1928 in Tennessee to the late Elbert and Elector (nee Cash) Essary.  She retired from the Anderson Company as a machine operator and was a self-employed CNA.  She was a loving...

Jul 24, 2021

BARBARA A. GROSS (nee ROSTA)

BORN MARCH 31, 1945 IN GARY, INDIANA TO PARENTS, LOUIS (MARGARET) ROSTA. BARBARA HAS BEEN A LIFE-LONG HOBART RESIDENT AND A 1963 GRADUATE OF HOBART HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WORK.ED FOR THE SCHOOL CITY OF HOBART FOR 35 YEARS AS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT.

SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER SON...

Jul 24, 2021

Debra D. Cicillian Gorigus (nee Carter), age 69, of Hobart, passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021. She was born on July 9, 1952 in Valparaiso, Indiana to the late John and Katherine Carter. Debra worked for 15 years as an afterschool care provider at the Hobart YMCA. She had a wonderful sense of humor and will always be remembered...

Jul 21, 2021

William "Bill" W. Trapp, age 61, of Coldwater MI and formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 21, 2021.

Bill was born on July 15, 1960 in Gary, IN to the late William and Therese (nee Rearick) Trapp.  Bill was a machinist who worked at WheelTek in Freemont, IN.  He was a proud member of...

Jul 20, 2021

Howard Rix

Age 49 of Hobart passed away Tuesday, July 20 , 2021, at Munster Community. He was born November 29,1971 to the late John Henry and Helen Marie (nee McGuire) Rix in Valparaiso, Indiana. Howard worked as a night stocker at Strack and Van Til on US 6 in Hobart. He was an avid fisherman and...