Obituaries in Portage, IN

Age 74 of Hobart Indiana passed away on January 212026. He was born on July 21 1951 in Gary Indiana to the late Oliver and Mary Taylor. He was a 1970 Merrillville High School graduate. Arbie dedicated many years of his working life as a custodian at Chesterton Junior High School where he was known f...

Lori Ann nee Wisneski Wingard age 63 of Portage passed away January 20 2026 at home surrounded by her family. She was born on March 3 1962 in Gary Indiana to Mack and Mary Wisneski. She enjoyed gardening and baking. She was an avid animal lover and treated her dogs like her own children. Her greates...

Richard Rick Charles Domikaitis age 61 of Hobart passed away peacefully on Sunday January 25 2026 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born on September 28 1964 in Oak Lawn Illinois to Thomas and Judith Domikaitis. On May 14 1988 Rick married the love of his life Kelly ODonnell in Chicago an...

John P. Reder Jack age 87 of Lake Station passed away Wednesday January 14 2026 at Miller Merry Manor in Portage. John was born March 18 1938 in Gary Indiana to the late Howard and Evelyn Warner Reder. He retired from US Steel in 1993 with 34 years of service he also worked for Wiseway Foods and the...

Geraldine A. Nordyke age 88 of Valparaiso passed away Friday January 16 2026 at the St Mary Medical Center in Hobart. Geraldine was born April 24 1937 in East Chicago Indiana Sam and Mildred Klemme Fox. She enjoyed playing Bunko and dice with her friends. She loved watching Star Trek on TV. She was ...

Betty L. Coker age 86 of Valparaiso Indiana passed away Wednesday January 14 2026 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 27 1939 to the late Robert and Ethel nee King Surls in Elkhart Indiana. On April 6 1963 Betty married the love of her life Jerry Coker and together ...

Richard Walter Rataschak age 80 of Portage and formerly of Alsip Illinois passed away Saturday January 24 2026 at the Brickyard Nursing Center in Portage. He was born November 29 1945 in Chicago IL to the late Walter and Bernice Rudow Rataschak. Richard was employed in the shipping and receiving dep...

age 43 of Portage Indiana passed away Wednesday January 7 2026 at his home with his family by his side. He was born August 8 1982 in Valparaiso Indiana to Matthew and Linda Guimont Terry. Forest was a beloved son brother grandson nephew cousin and friend. Forest loved taking road trips to satisfy hi...

Age 65 of Portage Indiana passed away on January 7 2026 He was born on September 14 1960 in Gary Indiana to Karen nee Wheeler Wilfong and the late Charles Peksenak. Bill worked as a construction worker for many years where he was known for his strong work ethics and dedication. Bill enjoyed fishing ...

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of George Sanetra Born June 5th 1954. Gone to the Lord January 5th 2026 husband of Theresa son of the late Chester Sanetra and Getrude Janczy Sanetra brother of Donald and Robert uncle to Sam Shaely and Robert Jr cousin to the 2521 North greenvie...

Sandra K. Fussell nee Donelson 77 of Hobart Ind. passed away peacefully at home on January 7 2026. Known as Motty by family and close friends she was the wife of Grant Fussell with whom she shared 47 years of devoted marriage. Motty is survived by her husband Grant Children Jeff Cindy Malmquist and ...

Madonna Mae Hough age 95 of Hebron passed away at her home on January 1 2026. She was born March 13 1930 in Albany Indiana to the late Archie and Mary Morgan. She was a homemaker wife mother and grandmother. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Hebron Chapter and a member of the Christian C...