All Obituaries

John T. Castillo age 71 of Hammond, passed away on Friday November 9, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 26 years Shirley; children John Joseph (Veronica) Castillo and Crystal Marie Mendez; step children Andrea Kane and Melanie (Chris) Garcia; grandchildren Corrine, Elisa, Carlos, Marissa, Jeffrey, Michael, Latonda, Antonio, Crispin, Ashley, and Chase; 12 great grandchildren; Mother Trinadad Castillo; siblings Rudy (Grace) Castillo, Robert Castillo, Ricky (Rosa) Castillo, Ruben (Hilda)...

Lindsey M. Garland age 35 of Dyer, passed away on Friday November 9, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 8 years Benjamin; parents Tom and Ellen Mantis; sisters Corrie (Jason Dykstra) Mantis and Hayley Mantis; nieces and nephews Cole, Jackson, Adrianna, Makayla and Zalina; father and mother-in-law Paul and Cheryl Garland; brother-in-law Anthony Garland; grandmother Jean Adams; and by her four legged furry friends Dexter and Seth. Friends may meet with the family on Monday November 12th...

George H. Wood age 77 of Fowler formerly of Crown Point and St. Cloud, Florida passed away on Thursday, November 8, 2018. He is survived by his sons; David Wood, Douglas Wood and Dennis (Rachael) Wood; grandchildren Tyler, Trevor, Skyla, Angelina, Elijah and D.J; step- grandchildren Alisha (Vincent) Hernandez, Christa (Joseph) Soco; step-great grandchildren Alina, Drake, Maddox and Layla; former wife and friend Linda Wood; sister Phyllis Homburg, and several nieces, nephews, and...

Audrey Carman, age 60 of Griffith passed away on Wednesday October 31, 2018. She is survived by her sister; Marcia; nieces and nephews; Eric (Diane) Carman Sr., Brad (Cynthia) Alpuche, Nicole (Rashun Funches) Alpuche, Anthony Alpuche; 4 great nieces and nephews; Darlene Vasquez, Eric Carman Jr., Daniel Carman, Amina Alpuche; several cousins and loving friends; and her four legged companions; Tootie and Benny. She was preceded in death by her parents; Leroy and Virginia Carman Services were...

  Kenneth J. Darnell age 87 of Griffith passed away on Monday, October 29 2018. He is survived by his wife of 42 years Phyllis; children Carla (Bob) Jerred, Mary Darnell, Andrea Darnell, Tom (Becky) Darnell, Daniel (Karen) Darnell, and Theodore Darnell; Stepchildren Timothy (Melanie) Obermeyer, and Ruth (Paul) Maywald; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; and by his brother Terry (Colleen) Darnell. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Susie; brother Harold;...

Clark Lewis Adkins age 57 of Highland, Indiana passed away on Sunday, October 28, 2018.  He was born in Boulder City, Nevada to the late Charles “Lee” and Sudell (Burgett) Adkins.  When he was a child his parents returned to Eastern Kentucky where Clark grew up.   He graduated from West Liberty High School.  Survivors include his significant other, Cheryl Hipp of Highland, siblings; Bonnie Amyx and Henrietta Brock of Ohio, Patricia Woodward and Darlene...

Shirley J. Judge age 86 of Hammond passed away on Thursday, October 25 2018. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, William “Bill”; children; Pam (Tom) Bock, Bonnie (Frank) Settles, Trudy (Dan) Rittenhouse, and Ed (Ann) Judge; 11 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; brothers; Harry (Inez) Billadeau, Wayne Billadeau, David (Kathy) Billadeau; and numerous nieces, nephews, brother and sisters in-laws. She was preceded in death by her parents and son Gerald. Funeral services...

Vanesa Espinoza, age 35 of Hammond passed away on Sunday October 21, 2018. She is survived by her children; John Patrick Ross, Sabrina Marie Ross, Liana Arlene Ross, and Timothy Mecyssne; Mother Caroline (Eusebio) Gutierrez; Father Ramon (Belinda) Espinoza Jr.; siblings; William Kevin (Amber) Cummings, Stella Espinoza, Yolanda Espinoza; nephew; William Cummings Jr.; niece; Lydia Cummings; grandmothers; Judith Gonzalez and Mary Ortega; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorial Services...

Janet A. Tubich, age 72 of Merrillville passed away on October 15, 2018. She was born to the late John & Mary Tubich on February 5, 1946. She is survived by her sister; Mildred (Jerry) Wilson; niece; Kimberly Wilson; nephew; Timothy Wilson; great-nephew; Jonathon Wilson;  great-niece; Kendra Wilson; and by beloved cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her sister; Stella Tubich. She will be missed by all.

Sheila E. Church age 72 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday October 11, 2018. She is survived by her children Scott Church and Stefanie (Michael) Copp; grandchildren Breanne and Gregory Copp, and Bradley Church; sister Judy (Warren) Costner; best friend Bonnie; and by the second love of her life…her canine companion Boozer. She was preceded in death by her parents Stephen and Ann Bradley, the first love of her life, her husband Frank, and by her brothers Ronnie and Denny...