Frederica Josephine (Roberts) Parojcic, lovingly known by friends and family as ‘Freda’, 93, of Portage, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Northwest Health Porter Hospital. She was born on July 5, 1932, in London, England, to the late Frederic and Ada (Presland) Roberts. On January 29, 1956, in London, England, Freda married the love of her life, Stevan Parojcic. He passed away in 1987. 

Freda is survived by her children, Mark (Kathryn) Parojcic, and Miriana (Kenneth) Baldner; grandchildren, Tiffany (Matt) Parks, Charles Hawrys, Mark (Katie) Parojcic, Nicholas (Ashley) Parojcic, Nathan (Brooke) Parojcic, and Stevan Parojcic; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. 

In addition to her parents and husband, Freda was preceded in death by her son, Stevan Parojcic Jr., and sister, Ada Butler. 

Freda and her husband, Stevan, moved to the United States from England in 1957. The pair were longtime members of St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, Freda being a member for over 60 years. She was also a member of the Chetnick Sisters organization, along with helping cook and work events at the church. Freda also worked as an office member for Sears for a few years before choosing to become a stay-at-home mother as her kids grew up. 

In her spare time, Freda could be found reading a book, knitting blankets or clothing items, baking cakes, or canning vegetables and preserves. In her earlier years, she also enjoyed taking long walks to enjoy the outdoors. Most importantly, family was everything for Freda and she enjoyed being able to spend time with her loved ones whenever she could. 

Freda will best be remembered as a fun-loving, happy, and kind wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She, along with all the love and joy she shared, will be dearly missed by those whose hearts she touched throughout her life. 

Services for Freda will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026, at St. George Serbian Orthodox Church, 905 East Joliet Street, Schererville, IN 46375, with visitation from 9 AM to 10 AM and a funeral service to follow at 10 AM. The V. Rev. Radovan Jakovljevic will be officiating. Burial will take place after services at Calumet Park Cemetery in Merrillville. Calumet Park Funeral Chapel of Merrillville has been entrusted with arrangements.