Anthony A. “Sunnie” Zaremba, 70, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Friday, July 4, 2025. He was born October 5, 1954, in Chicago, Illinois to Eugene & Yolanda (Maday) Zaremba and graduated from Hammond Morton High School in 1973. Sunnie made his career as a massage therapist, fitness trainer and wellness coordinator with LaPorte Hospital for 25 years and loved the work he was able to do. Enjoying the outdoors, which included gardening, bicycling with Karen, any chance to appreciate nature were always times well spent. Helping people, however he could, be it professionally or just as a neighbor seemed to be Sunnie’s trademark. If you happened to be the recipient of Sunnie’s above mentioned activities and it was delivered with a prank, you may consider yourself to be a true friend.
On November 8, 1975 he married Karen Bogner who survives along with their son, Jason (Brynn) Zaremba of Valparaiso, grandson, Cody Zaremba, honorary son, Jeff Guerra of Valparaiso, siblings: “Bugsy” (David) Homco of Idaho, Claudia (Eaton )of Valparaiso, Brian Zaremba of Hammond, Dennis (Peggy) Zaremba of DeMotte, sister-in-law, Denise Bogner of Florida, brothers-in-law, Keith (Brenda) Bogner of Hammond, Jerry (Eva) Bogner of Griffith & Larry (Brenda) Bogner of Niles, Michigan, numerous nieces & nephews and great nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene & Yolanda Zaremba, mother & father-in-law, Gladys & Jerome Bogner, brothers-in-law, Jerry Eaton & Danny Bogner, and sister-in-law, Mary Hopkins.
Following cremation at Angelcrest Crematory a private family celebration of Sunnie’s life will be held. Memorial donations may be made to the VNA Hospice of NWI or Porter County Animal Shelter.
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I was in Sunnie's wellness pool at the Crossings. I am so sad to hear of his passing. I already miss his "Sunnie" personality and great sense of humor. My heartfelt condolences to his family. -Tomi Felton
-Jeff Guerra
