Gloria Wolfe, 83 of Valparaiso, passed away Saturday, November 1, 2025. She was born on April 4, 1942 in Gary, Indiana to Jesus and Micaela (Rodriguez) Contreraz. Gloria was a graduate of Lew Wallace High School. She retired from the Valparaiso K-Mart after working 10 years in the electronic department. Gloria attended St. Paul Catholic Church in Valparaiso, enjoyed baking, and in her younger years, small vacations with her husband, John. Most of all she loved spending time with family.
On December 14, 1963, Gloria married John S. Wolfe who survives along with their daughters, Jessica DeVries and Justine Wolfe; grandson, Mitchell Glenn DeVries; siblings, Sally Wishmeyer and Robert (Lydia) Contreraz; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Joseph Eric Wolfe; and siblings, Phyllis Hicks, Henrietta Carlos, and Roy Contreraz.
In accordance with Gloria’s wishes there will be no services with cremation at Angelcrest Crematory, Valparaiso.
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Rest in peace Aunt. I have so many great memories of all time we spent together. I will miss you forever and I'll love you always. -Alice Dejanovic
Tina & Family my deepest condolences on the loss of your Mother and Wife. -Carolyn & Chris Smolen
Rest in peace, -Sandra Camisa
My deepest condolences to Yaya’s family. She was the kindest, sweetest, most fun person to have as a friend. I’ve never forgotten meeting the entire family at St. Francis Xavier Bingo forty years ago. Everyone was so loving and thoughtful. My favorite memory is when the Wolfe family decided to dig their own basement on Walnut Street in Portage. To hear Yaya recap each day’s events was hilarious. After they finished, I thought she could do anything she put her mind to, with Johnny’s help. I really admired her. -Patty Ables
I miss you mom and will always love you. -Tina Wolfe
To much history of love and fun and companionship to list. I will miss her forever. -Bob Contreraz
Gloria was a pleasure to work with, she will be missed. Gloria was always polite to all never had a bad thing to say about anyone, rest in peace Gloria. -Ken Jones
My condolences and prayers to the family of Yiya. Always fun loving as I was growing up. Eternal Rest. -JoAnn Ventura, cousin
To the Wolfe family, Gloria was a kind and loving person who will be missed by all that knew her. May she rest in the arms of our Lord for eternity. Rest In Peace, Prima. -Maria (Cuca) Valtierra
My condolences to the Wolfe on the passing of my cousin Gloria. When I learned of her illness and passing my mind became filled of wonderful memories of being at her house on Ridge Road & Vermont Street and playing in the Crab apple orchard. Rest in peace "YaiYai", -Jesse Salomon (ret) Gary, Indiana Police Sergeant
Our thoughts and prayers go out to You and your entire family. You were a wonderful friend of my Mother Mary Szmagaj. She will miss you, and especially talking with you, on both of your experiences of growing up in Gary. May you rest in peace in heaven. -Tom Szmagaj
You were such a lovely Great Aunt! We’ll miss you dearly and wish we could’ve visited sooner. My Mother Vicki Ruiz sends her love too. -Ashley (Ruiz) Carlson
May you rest in peace prima. You are now with Nini Mica, Maria “ Guita”, my mom Mary Lou, my aunt Margie, Rudy Martinez and the rest of our Tio’s, Tia’s cousins etc. For our cousins that I have not met or haven’t seen in many years our condolences ( including my sisters Martha Hernandez, Margie Gomez). We live in San Antonio Texas and if you ever want to visit you have places to stay. My cell is ( 210) 391-5334 and although I don’t partake in social media Margie does, God Bless. -Antonio Tony Gonez
I will always remember the beautiful aunt I adored as a child and admired as an adult. I love you Uncle John, Jessica and Tina. -Irma Dunahoo
To the Wolfe family, Gloria was a kind and loving person who will be missed by all that knew her. May she rest in the arms of our Lord for eternity. Rest In Peace, Prima. -Maria (Cuca) Valtierra
