Jack Fowler
Oct 20, 2026
Jack Wayne Fowler passed away on October 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jack loved his family. He loved his pool. And he especially loved when his family would use his pool. On any hot summer day, you could find him in his backyard, tending a grill stocked with well-done hamburgers as his children and grandchildren executed cannonballs...
David Thomas Rolland
Oct 16, 2026
David Thomas Rolland
April 16, 1955 – October 16, 2026
David Thomas Rolland, 71, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, in Munster, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David was born on April 16, 1955, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Mike and Eleanor Rolland. He graduated from high school in...
Richard Davids
Oct 16, 2026
Richard Davids
July 7, 1930 – October 16, 2026
Richard Davids, 96, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Griffith, Indiana. Born on July 7, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio, and raised in Marktown, Indiana, Richard lived a long life that carried him across the world and connected five generations of family.
Richard served in the United States Air Force during the Korean...
Elida Rosales
Oct 2, 2026
Elida Rosales, age 75, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Elida is survived by her daughter, Krystal (Carl) Gamez; grandchildren, Adela “Addie”, Dwight “DJ”, Charlotte “Charley”, Xavier, Phoebe, Zoe; great-granddaughter, Ruby; Loving sisters Alicia (Leonard) Czaplewski; Antonia (Ramiro) Salazar; and brother Lorenzo Garza.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Adela Rosales; Preceded in death...
Sherry A Lane
Sep 28, 2026
Sherry A. Lane, age 58, of DeMotte, formerly of Gary, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Sherry is survived by her daughter, Tabbitha (Matt) Kuhn; father, Bruce E. Lane Sr.; siblings, Bruce E. (Tina) Lane Jr., Barbara (Ralph) Hufford, Christel (Jeff) Rawles, and Shelly (Ron Chatman) Lane; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra...
Susan L. Elbaor
Sep 22, 2026
Susan (Davis) Elbaor, age 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and previously of Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. She was born to the late Frank and Dorothy (Bogs) Davis, in Chicago, Illinois, on October 20, 1962.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents as well as the love of her life, husband Raymond K. Elbaor.
She is survived...
Thomas J Pizano Sr.
Sep 15, 2026
Thomas J. Pizano Sr., age 75, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Thomas is survived by his children, Thomas (Matilda) Pizano Jr., Roseann (Brian) Casillas, Mechelle Rogers, Melanie Willens, Robert Wigsmoen, and Ana Wigsmoen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Debbie) Pizano and Louis (Fran) Pizano; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Kathy Ann Troksa
Sep 15, 2026
Kathy Ann Troksa, age 76, of Griffith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was the best wife, mother, and Mimi anyone could ever ask for.
She is survived by her husband, George, of 50 years, who devotedly cared for her every day these past couple of years. The two first...
Jerry E. Hayes
Sep 10, 2026
Jerry E. Hayes, of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 18 years, Vicki; son, Wade; daughters, Alyssa, Savannah, and Keira; stepsons, Joshua Erwin and Jon Erwin; parents, Gerald and Carolyn Hayes; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jerry was a driver for Universal Trucking and a member of the Griffith VFW.
He loved golfing,...
Maria A. Scheeringa
Sep 9, 2026
Maria A. Scheeringa, age 84, of Merritt Island, Florida, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Maria is survived by her children: Conrad (Debbie) Heisner, Donna (Jeff) Perkins, Marijo (Bruce) Wilson-Sayre, and Jon (Michelle) Heisner; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Violet Hosszu; brothers, Joseph, Dennis, Charles, and...
Sandra K Raby
Sep 9, 2026
Sandra K. Raby, age 67, of Griffith, Indiana, formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
She is survived by her children: Rebecca (Danny) Shadwell, and Jeremy Raby; sisters: Janice (Greg Phelps) Haas, and Wanda Brock; brother, Timmy (Lynn) Warren; grandson Austin Johnson of Tennessee, uncle, Billy Joe (Cheryl) Womack; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her beloved four-legged...
Michael Kitzmiller
Sep 5, 2026
Michael A Kitzmiller, age 59 of Griffith, was called by the Angels on Saturday September 5th, 2026.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother Katherine Ann Kitzmiller, grandparents William & Carmelita Reiss, uncle Edward (Betty) Reiss, uncle John Reiss, aunt Christine Ann Bailey, and cousin Jason A Mesman
Mike is survived by his brother Thomas Kitzmiller (Sonja Anderson), sister Carla Kitzmiller...
Angeline Olivotto
Sep 2, 2026
Angeline Olivotto, age 99, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Deena (Richard) Rush, Mario (Angela) Olivotto, and Joseph (Lisa) Olivotto; grandchildren, Richard (Kim) Rush, Patrick (Nicole) Rush, Mario (Danielle) Olivotto III, Gina (Justin) Koepl, Annie (Josh) Wolfong, and Joseph Olivotto; great-grandchildren, Nicolas, Gabriel, Reese, Arianna, Whitney, Marabel, and Luca; and her...
Christopher M Arroyo
Aug 30, 2026
Christopher Arroyo, a cherished soul who touched many with his sense of humor and open heart, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 30th, 2026, at the age of 38. Born on February 15th, 1988, in Indiana, Christopher brought warmth and joy into the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Christopher was the beloved son of Hector and...
Bessie Boulos
Aug 20, 2026
Bessie Boulos, age 93, of Steger, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
Bessie will be lovingly remembered by her children, James (Sandra) Boulos, George Boulos, Patricia (Joseph) D’Anna, and Christine (Timothy) Tarrant; her grandchildren, Nicholas (Kristin) Boulos, Anthony Boulos, Samantha (Jordin) D’Anna Katzenberger, James Boulos, Joseph Tarrant, John Tarrant, and Victoria Tarrant; her great-grandchildren, Elisabeth O’ Malley, Grace...
Stephen M. Bieda
Aug 15, 2026
Stephen Michael Bieda, age 64, of Valparaiso, IN passed away surrounded by his family on August 15, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Debra Bieda; beloved daughter, Megan Rose Bieda; siblings: Susan Eliot, Frank (late Carol) Bieda, Anthony (Rebecca) Bieda, Mary Bieda, father-in-law, Bong Yohl Kim and many loving nephews, nieces, and cousins. Steve was preceded...
Charles K. Anderson
Aug 10, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” Olaf Kristian Anderson, 83, longtime resident and former Police Commissioner of Griffith, Indiana, and “ye olde” webmaster of The Old Corral B-Western movie website (b-westerns.com), on August 10, 2026. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, neighbor, and friend to many.
Chuck is survived by his children Craig...
Chester B. Rhoten
Aug 4, 2026
Chester B. Rhoten, aka "Sam", age 90, of Lowell, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
He is survived by his children, John (Pamela) Rhoten and Laurie (David) Sexton. His grandchildren; Bryan (Sarah) Rhoten, Daniel (Katlin) Rhoten, Lindsay (Brandon) Helton, Katie (Bryan Smith) Sexton, and Jason (Ali McLean) Rhoten. He is also survived by...
Donald W. Striker
Jul 27, 2026
Donald W. Striker, age 78, of Valparaiso, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Jason Striker; sisters Judy Paradise, Ruth Ann (John) Butala, Barbara (Bob) Stolte, and along with several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Dorothy Striker, and sister, Paulette Geller.
Inurnment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National...
Barbara A. ` Doppler
Jul 26, 2026
Barbara A. Doppler, age 101, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Barbara is survived by her children, Charles (Rosie) Doppler Jr., Philip Doppler, and Maria Doppler; grandchildren, Alex (Samantha) Doppler, Nicholas Doppler, Elizabeth (Zack) Nasuta, and Danielle; great-grandchildren, Violet, Brantley, Giovani, Carson, and Jackson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
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