All Obituaries

Rosalinda L. Torrez, age 72, of Munster (formerly of Hammond) passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She is survived by her son Andrew (Maggie) Torrez; siblings: Herman “Al” (Diane Lewis) Torrez, Hope (Eliseo Contreras) Torrez, Alex Torrez; several nieces and nephews; and cousin Carmen “Nena” Perez. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Lucy; and her brother Arthur Torrez. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2023, from...

Kyra J. Slack, age 82, a longtime resident of Griffith, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, David, children; Robin (Don) Bowman, Tammi (Dan) Moster, Jennifer (Bill) Jones, and Cyndi (Johann) Richardson, grandchildren; Jillian, Tiffany (Jerelle), Amy, Nico, Jalyn, and Mya, great-grandchildren; Anthony, Paige, Damien, Livvie, Jordan, and Bella. Kyra was preceded in death by her parents Dick and Anne York,...

Konstantyn A. Czaban, age 79, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, surrounded by his family and friends after a brief battle with cancer. Konnie is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley, son Tony (Tina) of Quincy, WA, son Jeffrey (Mike) of Lauderdale by the Sea, FL, son Patrick of Griffith, IN, and daughter Kristen (Roger) of Griffith. He also was blessed with two grandchildren, Kyle (Caitlin) of Spokane, WA, and granddaughter Kelsey (Matt) Evans of Everett,...

Gregory Paul Potosky, age 60, of Merrillville, Indiana passed away on Thursday, September 7, 2023. He is survived by his father Daniel of Griffith, sisters Catherine (Tony) Perrin of Highland IN and Patricia (John) Riley of Carmel IN, and by brothers Danny (Debbie) of Jackson MI, Larry, Jerry (Kellie) and Robert, the latter three all of Hobart IN, and many nieces and nephews. Greg is preceded in death by his mother Norma Jeanne. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 29,...

Bobby Ray Oney, age 87, of Portage, Indiana, passed away at home on September 7, 2023, with his loving family and pastor by his side. Bobby was born on August 22, 1936, in Hayes Crossing, Kentucky, the eldest son of Virgil and Bonnie Sparks Oney. Bobby was educated in the Rowan County, Kentucky schools graduating in 1954, served four years in the United States Air Force, moved to Northwest Indiana with his bride in 1958, and began working in the Shipping and Billing Department at Youngstown...

Dwayne P. De Groot III, age 40, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 28, 2023. He is survived by his children: Zachary Flick, Savannah De Groot, and Landyn De Groot; mother, Mary C. McFarland; father, Dwayne P. De Groot Jr.; and siblings: Nicole De Groot and Stephen (Michelle) Stout. There are no services scheduled at this time. Dwayne was a truck driver for Tyler Industries. He enjoyed working on cars and in his spare time. He also enjoyed fishing. The family would like to express...

Catherine “Gerry” A. Gardner age 89 of Griffith passed away on Sunday August 27, 2023. She is survived by her children; Robert (Tove) Gardner Jr., Carol (Steve) Lopez, Sandi Gardner and James Gardner, her grandson Robert Gardner III and by her four-legged companions Norman, Molly, Noami and Meshuggah.  Also survived by her dear friend and Deer Creek neighbor Grace Nowicki.  She is preceded in death by her parents Edward and Frances Majewski, husband Robert Gardner Sr.,...

Betty Ann Young, age 89, of Highland (formerly of Griffith) passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023. She is survived by her children Natalie (late Ken) Damron and Craig (Kirsten) Young; grandchildren: Odin, Teague, and Neve. She was preceded in death by her parents Cleon and Audrey; husband Herman C. Young Jr.; and brother James Trimmer. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at 7:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME, located at 921 W. Glen Park (45th) Ave. Griffith, Indiana...

Edward John Chaffer, age 87, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Landa; children: Debra (Al), Sue Ellen, Theresa (Michael), Michele (Wray), Tony (Dana), Brett (Lisa) and Ryan (Jaclyn); numerous Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren; sister Mary Ellen Thomas; many nieces and nephews; four-legged companion Murphy and several kittens. He was preceded in death by his parents Edward and Josephine Chaffer, children Vicky and Eddie, and...

John P. James, of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Phyllis (nee Raczkowski), children, Rob (Laurie) James, Alison (Fiancé, Jason Alexander) Bond, grandchildren, Alex, Hannah, Noelle, Bobby, and Sofie, sister-in-law Camille (Michael) Liscinsky, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will take place on Sunday, August 20, 2023, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. Glen Park Ave....