Obituaries

Paul A. Martin, 79, of Hobart, IN, formerly of Dunedin, FL and Lansing, IL passed away peacefully on Friday, July 12, 2024. Survived by his son; Paul (Elizabeth) Martin Jr. , grandson; Austin, siblings; Guy (Carolyn) Batchelder, Karen (Mike) Cobb, and special nephew; Mark (Ann) Spadoni. Paul was preceded in death by his wife; Sharen Martin, parents; Paul and Adelaide Martin, and siblings; Gail Maniowski,

Constance "Connie" R. Plotkin, 73, of Valparaiso, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, July 5, 2024. Connie was born in Gary, IN to Edna and Jack Plotkin on Tuesday, March 13, 1951. She was baptized soon after, in October of 1951 at Hobart Presbyterian Church in Hobart, IN. As an adult, she enjoyed a successful career as a College Professor in the state of Indiana.

While surrounded by her loved ones, Mardee A. Blomberg, 69, of Beecher, IL passed away on Tuesday July 9, 2024. Left to cherish her memory is her husband of 45 years; Ray Blomberg, children; David (Megan) Blomberg, Lisa (Andrew) Buckley, Mark Blomberg and Jason Blomberg, grandchildren; Addison, Zoey, Melody, Connor, Colton and Colby, siblings; Barb, Sheri, Dave, Diane, Vana, Lona, Lonnie, Randi, Jeff and Kevin,

Alexander Scott McCormick came into this world larger than life on August 22,1998 weighing in at 10 lbs. 8 oz.  He was a mountain of a man in his 6’4” body with a huge heart and personality bigger than life. He left a huge hole in the hearts of all that were lucky enough to know him. He touched so many hearts in his short