All Obituaries

Stephen M. Wroblewski AKA “Wrob” “Coach” We mourn the passing of Stephen M. Wroblewski of Griffith, IN (better known as Wrob!) on December 1st, 2025. Born in Pittsburg, PA in 1944 but raised by a gravel pit in South Bend, IN he was the offspring of an obstinate, steel-working Serb family (US Army Private Olga Radosevich, 1923-2008) and equally hard-headed Polish lineage (US Army 2nd Lt. Clayton Wroblewski, 1920-1978) all made possible by World War II. After an early ...

Margo F. Campbell, age 82, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She is survived by her children: Mark (Becky) Campbell and Christine Campbell, grandchildren: Cheyenne Campbell and Chase (Jenna) Campbell, great granddaughter: Ava, brother-in-law: Arthur (Bobbie) Campbell, sister-in-law: Margaret Campbell, and several nieces and nephews. Margo is preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence Roach and Margaret (Lawrence) Rawlings, husband: Maurice, sister: Carole ...

Donald L. Bean, age 76, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He is survived by his children: Sheri (Steve) Anderson, Dan (Sandra) Thompson, Don (MaryTherese) Bean, and David (Cindy) Bean, grandchildren: Jonathan Speck, Colin Anderson, Katie Anderson, Jessica Love, Tony Thompson, Meagan Volk, Joshua Marshall, Melina Marshall, Matilda Bean, Molly Bean, Madison Bean, Kaylee Bean, and Allison Bean, great-grandson: Messiah Anderson. Donald is preceded in death by his ...

Betty Jean White, of Wawaka, Indiana, formerly of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026. She is lovingly survived by her sons, Thomas A. White and Tracy White; grandchildren, Tiffani (Robert) Bussie, Amy (Benjamin Mayhew) Ramirez, and Jessica (Matthew) Howard; and great-grandchildren, Jason, Noah, Jordan, Christina, Abbigalle, Cadden, Zackary, and Luca; daughter in law Kathy White; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her ...

Richard “Ric” Cornejo (also known as Ricky Ricky), age 63, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 25, 1962, in East Chicago, Indiana to Mary A. (Orozco) Cornejo and Emil F. Cornejo, Sr.    A proud graduate of Griffith High School, Ric went on to pursue a career in the restaurant industry, fueled by his passion for cooking and his dream of someday owning his own restaurant. His love for ...

Telisha Ann Nellett (née Fortner), age 46, late of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Nellett; her children, Riley Everett and Elijah Daniel Nellett; her parents, Richard R. Fortner, Jr. and Gail Denise Fortner; her siblings, Dalynn (Damien) Kincannon, Kristin (Mark) McDonald, Richard “Duke” Fortner, and Cody Fortner; and her father-in-law, Chester “Chet” Nellett. She also leaves behind her nieces and ...

Larry G. Rosinko “Ging”, age 64, late of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Amy Rosinko, children: Melanie Ann (Michael) Allen, Larry Grant Rosinko, Hunter Christian Rosinko, and Heidi Noel Rosinko, siblings: Beth Ann Miller, Louis Rosinko, Joyce (Richard) Watford, Sharon (Kevin) Parks, Tom Rosinko, and Jenny Rosinko, nieces and nephews: Ben, Jacob, Megan, Zachary, Emma Grace, Isabella, Danny, Donovan, Rich, and ...

Bryon L. Pinkerton, age 60, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his two sons, Ethan and Nolan Pinkerton; his mother, Marrell Dee Pinkerton (née Hollibaugh); his lifelong love, Darla (Lindell) Pinkerton; his special friend, Diana Petros; and his beloved German Shepherd, Nyx. Bryon was truly charismatic, with a quick sense of humor and a natural ease in conversation, supported by his ...

Willie Bee Mitchell “Be Be”, a devoted father, proud grandfather, skilled tradesman, and U.S. Navy veteran, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on December 1, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Willie spent his life rooted in the city and surrounding Chicagoland area he called home. He built his career as a dedicated tradesman in construction, working for many years as an independent contractor. Known for his strong work ethic, reliability, and hands-on skill, ...

Dennis Michael Gilmartin, age 64, formerly of Dyer, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026. He is survived by his children: Chad Michael Gilmartin and Kelly Michelle Gilmartin, grandchild: Kendall, siblings: Laurie (Dale) Corman and Bobby Gilmartin, and many nieces and nephews. Dennis is preceded in death by his parents: James Sr. and Dolores, siblings: James Jr., Billy, and Lynn. Friends may meet the family on Sunday, February 1, 2026, from 12 (noon)- 4:00 PM at White Funeral Home ...