All Obituaries

Rex Harper Jr., of DeMotte, formerly of Gary, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026. He leaves behind a loving family who will cherish his memory, including his children, Rex (Willie Jackson) Harper III, Harlen (Michelle) Harper, Mary (Shane) Plott, Gerald Harper, and Tabbitha (Matt) Kuhn. He was a proud grandfather to Sherry, Timothy, Joey, Anna, Cali, and Little Willie. Rex is also survived by his beloved life companion, Sherry Lane, and his siblings; Nancy (Alan) Brouzaitis, ...

David W. Keslin, age 72, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. David is survived by his loving son, Anthony (Autumn Reynolds) Keslin; his cherished grandson, Conner Keslin; his mother, Mary Keslin; his brother, Joe Keslin; his sister, Sueann Zylstra; several nieces and nephews; and his girlfriend, Theresa Bryant. He was preceded in death by his father, William E. Keslin, and his sister, Barbara Roettgen. David was a self-employed contractor and proudly served as a ...

Gregory Francis, age 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026. Gregory is survived by his beloved wife, Janis Francis; his children, Richard (Casey) Francis, April (Jason) Purcell, and inherited children Amy (Kevin) Trezak, Brad (Jodi Kateiva) Joseph , and Amber (Colin) Carmichael. He was a proud Papa to Izaiah Purcell, Kaylie Horsley, Jayden Purcell, John (Jessica Adkins) Trezak, Geddy (Caitlyn Klos) Trezak, Lindee Trezak, Rocket Kateiva, Cameron Carmichael, and James ...

Corinne F. Denny age 78 of Cedar Lake, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Friday June 26, 2026. She is survived by her son Matt (Molly) Denny; grandsons George and Henry; sister Kim (Larry) White; brother Tom (Pat) Kirsch; and by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents John and Ruth Kirsch, husband Gordon, and by her infant son Michael.  Funeral services will be held on Thursday July 2, 2026, at 10:00am at White Funeral Home with Rev. Merlyn Lawrence ...

Robert F. Baxter ("Bob"), age 91, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on June 25th, 2026. Bob was born in Nauvoo, Illinois to Richard "Dick" and Eula (Wilkens) Baxter. Preceded in death by an infant son, brothers Tom and Dan and twin sisters, Mary and Martha. Bob is survived by wife, Vera, of 68 years, daughters Sandy (Bryan) Lukas, Robin (deceased John) Briscoe, Tami (Tom) Howard and son, Bob (Donna) Baxter. Also surviving are grandchildren, Brad (Angie) ...

Cindy S. Jennings, age 75, of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, June 17, 2026. Cindy was the beloved wife of 46 years to Cyril “Al” Jennings. She was a devoted mother to Amy (Jason), Harder, Amanda Jennings, and Emily (Michael) Powers. Cindy was a proud grandmother to Jeremy, Alexis, Jacob, Devon, Kendall, and Dylan, and was overjoyed to become a great-grandmother to Analia. She is also survived by her brother, Ronald (Laura) Peters, along with numerous nieces, nephews, ...

James “Jimmy” D. Gallagher, aka “Bosco”, age 55, of Hammond, passed away on June 9, 2026. Jimmy is survived by his beloved daughter, Angel Gallagher; his father, Dennis “Denny” Gallagher and stepmother, Frances “Vee” Gallagher; his sisters, Teresa Davenport, Michele Stroud, and Kerry Gallagher; his stepbrothers, Allen Beeler III and Jeff Beeler; his stepsister, Kandi Nesbitt; and many loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and ...

In Loving Memory of Frank Silva Frank Silva, age 90, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026, at home surrounded by the love of his family.   Frank was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, sense of humor, and deep love for his family. His strong faith in God guided his life and was the foundation of the love, devotion, strength, and character he showed to everyone around him. He leaves a ...

Julie Joy (Ramsey) Montealegre, age 47, of Hebron, Indiana, formerly of Highland, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2026. Julie is survived by her beloved husband of 21 years, Edgar “Butch” Montealegre; her children, Donald Grinker and Marissa Montealegre; her mother, Janet Ramsey; her siblings, Jennifer (Daniel) Parnell, David A. (Cindy) Ramsey Jr., William “Tony” (Chris) Ramsey Sr., Jessica (Nicky) Jones, and Jonathan Ramsey; her sister-in-law, Gina (Todd) ...

Dianne E. Parish aka Sissy, 83, of Battle Creek, Michigan, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on May 28, 2026. She is survived by her children: Kimberly L Moore and James E. Parish II. Grandson; Brandon D. Herbert and his wife Nicole. Her great- grandchildren; Riley and Oliver “Ollie”. Several nieces and nephews, and especially Jacob Saylor, Derek Dembowski, and Thomas Parish for keeping in touch and visiting with her over the years. She was preceded in death by her ...