Chester B. Rhoten
Aug 4, 2026
Chester B. Rhoten, aka "Sam", age 90, of Lowell, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026.
He is survived by his children, John (Pamela) Rhoten and Laurie (David) Sexton. His grandchildren; Bryan (Sarah) Rhoten, Daniel (Katlin) Rhoten, Lindsay (Brandon) Helton, Katie (Bryan Smith) Sexton, and Jason (Ali McLean) Rhoten. He is also survived by...
Barbara A. ` Doppler
Jul 26, 2026
Barbara A. Doppler, age 101, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
Barbara is survived by her children, Charles (Rosie) Doppler Jr., Philip Doppler, and Maria Doppler; grandchildren, Alex (Samantha) Doppler, Nicholas Doppler, Elizabeth (Zack) Nasuta, and Danielle; great-grandchildren, Violet, Brantley, Giovani, Carson, and Jackson; and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.
...
Henry Iwinski
Jul 25, 2026
Henry "Hank" A. Iwinski, age 92, of Schererville, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Henry is survived by his children, Camille (Keith) Stras, Kevin (Tricia) Iwinski, and Allen Iwinski; and grandchildren, Shelby, Kyle, Natalie, and Issac.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Karen; parents, Frank and Lottie Iwinski; and...
Ann J Smith
Jul 20, 2026
Ann J. Smith, of Griffith, passed away on Monday July 20th, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Ann is survived by her beloved son, Danny; her mother, Bernadette Sanner; Siblings; Ed (Paula Abbott) Sanner, Robert (Davian) Sanner Jr.; Carol (Dave) Long; her aunt, Andrea Kapera; her godfather, Ray Kapera; her godson, Jesse Sanner; and her...
Katherine A. Kitzmiller
Jul 16, 2026
Katherine Ann Kitzmiller, age 84 of Griffith, was called by the Angels on Thursday July16th 2026.
Kathy was preceded in death by her parents William & Carmelita Reiss, brother Edward (Betty) Reiss, Brother John Reiss, very special niece Mary Ann Mullins, very special nephew Jason Mesman, best friend Barb Nelson, and 2 special emotional support animals Buddy...
John G. Gregory
Jul 10, 2026
John "Dr. Olds" Gregory
November 18, 1952 – July 10, 2026
John "Dr. Olds" Gregory, age 73, of Munster, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026. He is survived by his wife and soul-mate of 46 years, Tina; son, Johnathon "Smiley" Gregory; grandchildren Xavier & Mikaela Gregory and their mother Tiffany; his loving in-laws Mona...
Rex Harper Jr.
Jul 8, 2026
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,...
David W. Keslin
Jul 7, 2026
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...
Gregory Francis
Jul 5, 2026
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...
Corinne F. (Kirsch) Denny
Jun 26, 2026
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,...
Robert F. Baxter
Jun 25, 2026
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,...
Cindy S. Jennings
Jun 17, 2026
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...
James D. Gallagher
Jun 9, 2026
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...
Francisco "Frank" Silva
Jun 5, 2026
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...
Dianne Parish
May 28, 2026
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,...
Julie (Ramsey) Montealegre
May 28, 2026
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)...
Lawrence W. Depaoli
May 23, 2026
Lawrence W. DePaoli, age 91, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2026.
Lawrence was lovingly known as "Mr. Whoopee" and "Mr. D." He was the beloved husband of over 60 years to Constance "Connie" DePaoli. He is survived by his children, Fred (Jennifer) DePaoli and Carrie Bukowski (Née) DePaoli; and by his cherished grandchildren, Sydney,...
Ginny (Patz) Seltzer
May 20, 2026
Ginny Lou Seltzer, age 77, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Michael "Mike" Seltzer; and her beloved fur babies, Tiger, Mr.Trump, and Tinker Belle.
She was preceded in death by her parents John Patz and Gloria Coleman and all her fur babies including...
Gregory A Bodnar
May 18, 2026
Gregory A. Bodnar, age 60, of Hammond, formerly of Highland, passed away on Monday, May 18th, 2026.
He is survived by his siblings; John (Karen) Bodnar, Suzette Bodnar, Jeffrey (Mary) Bodnar, nieces and nephews; Lara Paige, Jon-Stefan, Danielle, Jessica, Michael, and Mary Grace.
Gregory was preceded in death by his parents, John and Mary Bodnar....
Laddie G. Wells
May 14, 2026
Laddie G. Wells age 78 of Gary, Indiana passed away on Thursday May 14, 2026. He is survived by his son Scott (Kristi) Wells; grandchildren Jason Anderson, Rabekka Rex, Reanna Rex; sister-in-law Laura Wells, and by several nieces and nephews. Laddie was preceded in death by his beloved wife Glenda "Annette"; daughter Kellie Rex; parents Jean and Mary Wells;...
