All Obituaries

Allen L. Swanson age 51 of Munster passed away on Wednesday June 2nd, 2021. He is survived by siblings; Sherry (Ray) Brownfield, Carl Swanson, Rose Mary (Mike) SwansonOgorek, Margie (Mike) Cowan, second mother Donna (Wayne) Crisp, nieces Marci (Adam) Haines, Michelle (Matt) Sheridan, Emily Cowan, Grace Cowan, great-nieces and nephews Andrew, Savannah, Lucas, Benjamin, Addison, Dylan, Ethan, life-long friends Robert and Carolyn Dutton, Darrel and Karen Hunt, Nick Furdick, and Ron...

Leroy Sims was born July 12, 1941 in Lee County, AL to Mary Lee Sims and Roosevelt Moore, both of whom preceded him in death.  He resided in Birmingham with his grandparents, Will and Iola Sims until relocating to the Auburn/Loachapoka, AL area.           After graduation, he moved to Northwest Indiana and began a career at Inland Steel where he worked as a crane operator for over thirty years.  While bowling, he met the love of his...

Janet M. Wilson age 86 of St. John, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Saturday May 29, 2021. She is survived by her daughters Cherilynn (Kevin) Klebs, Carole Anne (Steven) Steele, and Dianne (Jim) Carmody; grandchildren Christopher Mihalich, Craig (Katie) Mihalich, Michael (Tabitha) Steele, Patrick (Joanna) Steele, Zachary Vinciguerra, Matthew Carmody, Ben Klebs, and Marissa (Tim) Cope; great grandchildren Molly, William, Connor, Aubree, Carson, Brynlee, Hunter, and Everett; sisters...

John A. Sukta age 78 of Crown Point, formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years; Diana, son Joseph (Renee) Sukta, granddaughters; Hannah, Lexi, grandson Ryan, sister Barbara O’Donnell, brother-in-law Richard (Ruth) Ramsey, and numerous nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents John and Lottie, son John Jr., and in-laws De and Maude Ramsey. Funeral services will be held on Saturday May 29, 2021 at 10:00...

Joy Ann Govert-Dembowski age 76 of Michigan City formerly of Griffith, IN. Joy A Govert, passed away at 4:39 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in her home with her beloved husband at her side. Joy was born on December 2, 1944, in Griffith, to Maurice J and Anna (nee Elman) Govert and she was the ‘JOY’ of their lives. Joy was a retired ‘Trendsetter’ District Sales Manager for Avon Products, Inc. She was a 1962 graduate of Griffith High School. Joy’s life was...

Ronald W. Bartnicki, age 79 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021. He is survived by his children Dan (Anna) Bartnicki and Karyn (Phil) Gross; Grandchildren: Aidan, Leah, Kevin, and Addison; sister: Patricia Bartnicki. Preceded in death by Judith Bartnicki (wife) and Bruce Bartnicki (brother). Wake will be held Thursday, May 27, at White Funeral Home, 921 W. 45th, Griffith from 6 to 8p.m. Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, May 28, at 10:00 am at St. Mary’s Catholic...

Kathleen D. Thompson, age 59 of Calumet Township passed away on Tuesday May 4th, 2021. She is survived by her daughter Chloe Thompson, mother Wilma Kovacich, brothers Jeffrey Kovacich, Steve (Lori) Kovacich, nephews Steven and Gavan, cousin Michelle Bruemen, and her beloved cat Sibley. Cremation was chosen and there are no services scheduled at this time. Kathleen enjoyed crafting, watching her favorite television show, CSI, and just enjoyed having fun. She was loved by all those her knew...

Dianna Lynn (nee Pelfrey) Gilsinger age 58, of Gary passed from this life, surrounded by family, on Thursday April 29th, 2021. Dianna is survived by her husband Thomas Gilsinger, sons Clint (Megan) Pelfrey of Bloomington, IN, Timothy Gilsinger of Gary, IN, daughter Amber Gilsinger of Gary, IN, grandsons Logan and Everett Pelfrey, step grandson Silas Miller, and mother Fran Pelfrey. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday May 4th, 2021 beginning at 7:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at...

Robert G. Harper age 74, of Merrillville went to be with the Lord on April 25th, 2021. He is survived by his wife Arlene; daughters Carolyn (Kevin) Sultz and Cindy (Brent) Sneller; grandchildren Nidra, Chantae, Deyki, Kyla, Brandon, Maddie, Clay, Michelle, Ashley, Carmello and Kevy; caregiver Christine Corey; sisters Randi and Nicki Harper; Sister-in-law Patti Seldon and by his Brother-in-laws Ron and Jerry Vetsch. He was preceded in death by his daughter Cathy (Chuck) Miller and his...