All Obituaries

Lois M. Evans age 84 of Gary (Calumet Township) passed away on Thursday May 16, 2019. She is survived by her children; Linda Evans, Beverly (Billy) Arnold and Cathy (David) Sellers; grandchildren; Whalen (Nicole) Arnold, Jeffery (Jodie) Sellers, Nicholas (April) Arnold, Kyle (Christy) Sellers; great grandchildren; David Sellers, Peyton Arnold, Aiden Perez, Dylan Sellers, Jeweliet Sellers, Lillian Arnold and Evan Arnold; dearest best friend Roberta (Bobby) Strauch.  Lois was...

Sharon L. Griffiths age 74 of Merrillville passed away on Wednesday May 15, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 29 years Jon; son Donald A. (Lorri) Neeley; grandchildren Jamie, Jessica and Jonathan; great granddaughter Emilia;step children Robert Griffiths, Debra (Chuck) Blount, and Cynthia Millian;step grandchildren Jeremy, Jamie, Heather, Bobby, Tabitha and Eric; step great grandchildren Kenzie, AJ, Alex, Gavin, Kyliss and Evan;sister Margaret (Eugene) O’Brien;...

Melvin G. “Sonny” Dodson age 72 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday May 14, 2019 from complications from a stroke four months ago. He is survived by his wife of 53 years Linda; children Tina (Darrel) Sills, Charles (Crystal) Dodson and Diane (Carey) McCrary; grandchildren Heather, Sydney, CJ, Christian, Caiden, Jeremy, Ashley and Justin; great grandchildren John, Harper, Devin, Ethan, Lillian, Bentley, Jeremy Jr. and by several nieces, nephews and cousins. Sonny was preceded in...

Andrew J. Medanich age 55 of Merrillville passed away on Monday May 13, 2019. He is survived by his children Allyssa (Adam) Mullen, Amber (Fiancé Brian Zarakas) Medanich and A.J. Medanich; grandchildren Amelia, Audrey, Hayden, Paislee, Noah, Sophie, Baby Girl Andy who’s on the way and the love of his life Joan Zoppetti. He is also survived by his father Andrew (Cathy) Medanich; mother Claudia (Jim) McMannes; sister Deeja (Randy) Szelinski, and by his nephew James (Adriana)...

Tommy R. White age 81 of Wawaka, IN formerly of Crown Point and Hammond passed away on Friday May 10, 2019. He is survived by his Wife of 61 years; Betty Jean, Sons; Thomas A. White and Tracy White, Grandchildren; Tiffani( Robert) Bussie, Amy Ramirez, Jessica (Matt) Howard , Krystal Ramos, and James Elmer, Great-Grandchildren; Jason, Noah, Abbigalle, Jordan, Christina, Cadden, and Zackary, Brothers; Bobby (Earline) White, Ray (Sharon) White, and Ted (Camille) White, daughter- in- law Kathy...

Sheila L. Tellez age 60 of Hammond passed away on Friday May 10th, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 31 years; Delfino, children; Daniel (Nicole) Walker and Timothy (Sarah) Walker, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and brother; Timothy N. Neece. She was preceded in death by her parents and by her brother Funeral services will be held on Wednesday May 15, 2019 at 7:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave., Griffith with Pastor Shawn Cornett officiating....

Michele Benoit age 71 of Griffith passed away on Thursday May 9, 2019. She is survived by her siblings; John Benoit, Joanne (Robert) Brunner, Anita (Ken) Kmiec, and Robert (Rose Ann) Benoit, nieces; Katie (Shane) Carter, Hannah Benoit, and Teresa Benoit, nephews; Luke Brunner and Mark (Angi Gonsiorowski) Benoit, great-nieces; Paige Carter and Lily Gonsiorowski, great-nephews; David Carter and Ben Benoit,  Aunt; Annabelle Benoit, and her wonderful support group friends. She was...

Merry L. Tinsley age 64 of Whiting passed away on Wednesday May 8, 2019. She is survived by her son; Bradley (Amanda) Tinsley, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren, siblings; Nancy (Robert) Gregory, Ricky (Carol) Tinsley, David (Donna) Tinsley, and Tim (Renee) Tinsley, and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents James and Mildred Tinsley. Memorial services will be held on Saturday May 11, 2019 at 3:00 PM at WHITE FUNERAL HOME located at 921 W. 45th Ave.,...