Denise G. Kerr
Nov 5, 2026
Denise G. Kerr, age 73, of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, November 5, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Vincent Kerr; brother, Howard (Patricia) Snyder; nieces, Toni (Dave) Cline, Karen (Brian) Hargrove and their children, Sophia and Henry, Amy (Art) Wright and their children, Abby and Adam, Rachael Whitworth, and Lisa (Cory) Dehnhart and their children,...
Randall L. Crain
Nov 3, 2026
Randall “Randy” Crain, age 66, of Griffith, Indiana, born October 9th, 1960 in Bogalusa, Louisiana, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
Randy is survived by his mother, Edith Crain; sister, Tammy Herron; brother, Steve Crain; niece, Colleen Heron; and great-nephew, Ezra Porter.
He was preceded in death by his father, Carl Crain, and brother, Tommy Crain.
Randy was a member of Living...
William J Bytnar
Oct 31, 2026
William “Bill” Bytnar, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
Bill is survived by his children, Lori Wohlwend, Brian Bytnar, Michael Bytnar, and Christine Bytnar; stepchildren, Heidi Brown and Mark Stevenson; grandchildren, Justin, Zachary, Lauren, Linzie, Brian, Watson, Pearl, and Wylder; and step-grandchildren, Riley, Hailey, Vala, and Cain. He is also survived by the mother of his children,...
Hildegard F. Hochstetler
Oct 27, 2026
Hildegard F Hochstetler ‘Hilde’ (9/18/1937 - 10/27/2026) was a wonderful, caring, and generous soul. She will be greatly missed by her family. She is survived by her husband, Eugene, of 61 years, who devotedly helped care for her every day these past couple of years. She is also survived by her children: Carl (Karen) Hochstetler, Erica Hochstetler, Eileen (Jim) Stocking,...
Mary Ellen Kowalsky
Oct 23, 2026
MaryEllen Kowalsky (Zivich), born on December 27, 1934, peacefully passed away in her sleep at home on October 23, 2026. Her ex-husband was Alex S. Kowalsky I (deceased). She is survived by her 4 children, 4 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren: son Alex S. Kowalsky II (Allison Lemon, deceased), grandson Alex (“AJ”) Kowalsky, great-granddaughter Ashyln Kowalsky, granddaughter Amber S. Kowalsky (Gabriel...
David Parrish
Oct 22, 2026
David W. Parrish, age 63, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
He is survived by his children: Nathan Parrish, Joshua Parrish, and Hanna (Ryan) Satka; grandchildren: Levi, Alexandria, Raelynn, Wesley, Kyle, Eli, Annebelle, Mirabelle and Colie; brother, Hayden (Jennifer Kurkowski) Parrish; aunts, uncles, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
David was preceded in death by his parents, Bill...
Nancy Ann Stout
Oct 20, 2026
Nancy Ann Stout, 72 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Nancy is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Mike Stout Sr.; her children, Mike (Katie) Stout Jr., Angela (Joseph) Warrick, and Adam (Susannah) Stout; grandchildren, Zachary, Mariah, Corbin, Calvin, Christopher, Landri, Andrew, Emrielle, and Cooper; her father, Richard R. Fortner Sr.; brothers, Richard "Butch" (Gail) Fortner...
Jack Fowler
Oct 20, 2026
Jack Wayne Fowler passed away on October 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Jack loved his family. He loved his pool. And he especially loved when his family would use his pool. On any hot summer day, you could find him in his backyard, tending a grill stocked with well-done hamburgers as his children and grandchildren executed cannonballs...
David Thomas Rolland
Oct 16, 2026
David Thomas Rolland
April 16, 1955 – October 16, 2026
David Thomas Rolland, 71, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 16, 2026, in Munster, Indiana, surrounded by his loving family, following a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
David was born on April 16, 1955, in East Chicago, Indiana, to Mike and Eleanor Rolland. He graduated from high school in...
Richard Davids
Oct 16, 2026
Richard Davids
July 7, 1930 – October 16, 2026
Richard Davids, 96, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2026, in Griffith, Indiana. Born on July 7, 1930, in Youngstown, Ohio, and raised in Marktown, Indiana, Richard lived a long life that carried him across the world and connected five generations of family.
Richard served in the United States Air Force during the Korean...
Elida Rosales
Oct 2, 2026
Elida Rosales, age 75, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026.
Elida is survived by her daughter, Krystal (Carl) Gamez; grandchildren, Adela “Addie”, Dwight “DJ”, Charlotte “Charley”, Xavier, Phoebe, Zoe; great-granddaughter, Ruby; Loving sisters Alicia (Leonard) Czaplewski; Antonia (Ramiro) Salazar; and brother Lorenzo Garza.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Adela Rosales; Preceded in death...
Sherry A Lane
Sep 28, 2026
Sherry A. Lane, age 58, of DeMotte, formerly of Gary, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026.
Sherry is survived by her daughter, Tabbitha (Matt) Kuhn; father, Bruce E. Lane Sr.; siblings, Bruce E. (Tina) Lane Jr., Barbara (Ralph) Hufford, Christel (Jeff) Rawles, and Shelly (Ron Chatman) Lane; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Sandra...
Susan L. Elbaor
Sep 22, 2026
Susan (Davis) Elbaor, age 63, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and previously of Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026. She was born to the late Frank and Dorothy (Bogs) Davis, in Chicago, Illinois, on October 20, 1962.
Susan is preceded in death by her parents as well as the love of her life, husband Raymond K. Elbaor.
She is survived...
Thomas J Pizano Sr.
Sep 15, 2026
Thomas J. Pizano Sr., age 75, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2026.
Thomas is survived by his children, Thomas (Matilda) Pizano Jr., Roseann (Brian) Casillas, Mechelle Rogers, Melanie Willens, Robert Wigsmoen, and Ana Wigsmoen; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers, John (Debbie) Pizano and Louis (Fran) Pizano; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Kathy Ann Troksa
Sep 15, 2026
Kathy Ann Troksa, age 76, of Griffith, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, surrounded by the family she loved so deeply. She was the best wife, mother, and Mimi anyone could ever ask for.
She is survived by her husband, George, of 50 years, who devotedly cared for her every day these past couple of years. The two first...
Jerry E. Hayes
Sep 10, 2026
Jerry E. Hayes, of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 18 years, Vicki; son, Wade; daughters, Alyssa, Savannah, and Keira; stepsons, Joshua Erwin and Jon Erwin; parents, Gerald and Carolyn Hayes; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jerry was a driver for Universal Trucking and a member of the Griffith VFW.
He loved golfing,...
Maria A. Scheeringa
Sep 9, 2026
Maria A. Scheeringa, age 84, of Merritt Island, Florida, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
Maria is survived by her children: Conrad (Debbie) Heisner, Donna (Jeff) Perkins, Marijo (Bruce) Wilson-Sayre, and Jon (Michelle) Heisner; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Violet Hosszu; brothers, Joseph, Dennis, Charles, and...
Sandra K Raby
Sep 9, 2026
Sandra K. Raby, age 67, of Griffith, Indiana, formerly of Tennessee, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026.
She is survived by her children: Rebecca (Danny) Shadwell, and Jeremy Raby; sisters: Janice (Greg Phelps) Haas, and Wanda Brock; brother, Timmy (Lynn) Warren; grandson Austin Johnson of Tennessee, uncle, Billy Joe (Cheryl) Womack; several nieces, nephews, and cousins; and her beloved four-legged...
Michael Kitzmiller
Sep 5, 2026
Michael A Kitzmiller, age 59 of Griffith, was called by the Angels on Saturday September 5th, 2026.
Mike was preceded in death by his mother Katherine Ann Kitzmiller, grandparents William & Carmelita Reiss, uncle Edward (Betty) Reiss, uncle John Reiss, aunt Christine Ann Bailey, and cousin Jason A Mesman
Mike is survived by his brother Thomas Kitzmiller (Sonja Anderson), sister Carla Kitzmiller...
Angeline Olivotto
Sep 2, 2026
Angeline Olivotto, age 99, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Deena (Richard) Rush, Mario (Angela) Olivotto, and Joseph (Lisa) Olivotto; grandchildren, Richard (Kim) Rush, Patrick (Nicole) Rush, Mario (Danielle) Olivotto III, Gina (Justin) Koepl, Annie (Josh) Wolfong, and Joseph Olivotto; great-grandchildren, Nicolas, Gabriel, Reese, Arianna, Whitney, Marabel, and Luca; and her...
