Obituaries

Aug 24, 2024

July 13th of 1943 was the hottest day recorded in Syracuse, NY that month, and it also happened to be the day that Constance "Connie" May Springs was born. She was the only child of Don and Kathy Brown, with one and perhaps two half siblings, as the story goes. Connie led an interesting life, from marshaling a St....

Aug 24, 2024

Stephanie Ann Tinker, age 76, of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

She is survived by her sons; Marcus (Linda) Tinker, Ronald Tinker, and grandchildren; Kaela Tinker, Kennedy Tinker, Jocelyn (Willie) Eatmon, Jonathon Haslon.

Stephanie was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rose Mae Allen.

Cremation was chosen...

Aug 13, 2024

Trudy Lynn Janson, age 61, of St. John, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2024.

She is survived by her children; Ashleigh (Eric Lambert) Wiatrowski, Michael Wiatrowski, Christopher Wiatrowski, mother, Janice Janson, granddaughter, Ali Leal, siblings; Kimberly (Evan) Stubbs, John (Debbie) Janson, Dawn Janson, Tom (Terri) Janson, numerous nieces and nephews, long-time friends; Laura DeYoung, Marianne McKibbin,...

Aug 12, 2024

Jeff A. Bridges, age 57, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024.

He is survived by his loving wife Denise, daughter Brylie, parents Mike and Judy Bridges, brother Scott (Kris) Bridges, sister-in-law Dawn (Gaspar) Hernandez, brother-in-law Daryl (Kathy) Mikulski, sister-in-law Michelle, nieces and nephews; Ryan (Nicole) Bridges, Brittany (Nate) Hall, Katie (Jeff) Johannsen, great-nieces and...

Aug 10, 2024

Our beloved Mother, Nana and Great Nana, Evelyn Siurek (nee Sanders) peacefully transitioned to eternal rest on August 10, 2024 at the remarkable age of 96.

For decades, she shared a loving marriage with her soulmate Eugene, who proceeded her in death. Together they raised three children. Patricia Sadler (John), Susie Briski (Kevin) and proceeded in death...

Aug 8, 2024

Linda M. Wallace, age 81, of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024.

She is survived by her son, Tom Wallace, several grandchildren, brother, John T. (Lynn) Haynes, and several nieces and nephews.

Linda was preceded in death by her parents, David and Loydemei Haynes, husband James Wallace Sr., and children, Ron, Doyle, Evonne,...

Aug 7, 2024

Stanley J. "Stan" Shepkowski Jr., age 76, of Griffith, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2024. A true raconteur, Stan had a story for every occasion and provided levity and humor to even the most serious situations. A life-long fan, you could always count on him for a story and game recap of his Montreal Canadiens. On Wednesdays, you'd find...

Aug 7, 2024

Jesus M. Campos age 27 of Lake Station passed away on Wednesday August 7, 2024. He is survived by his son Jesus Campos Jr. and his mother Josephine Aleman, father Manuel Campos; siblings Manuel (Marissa) Campos Jr., Deziree Campos and Marc (Crystal) Campos; nieces Mya and Jermaine, Leonardo Campos; maternal grandmother Marylia Santiago and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins....

Jul 26, 2024

Kristina E. (Danielewicz) Thiel, age 73, of Highland, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.

She is survived by her daughters; Jennifer (Bryan) Galocy, Nicole (Jeffry) O'Brien, grandchildren; Emma, Jack, Joey, and Ava, brothers; Dennis (late Lydia) Danielewicz, Mike (Michelle) Danielewicz, Conrad (Julie) Danielewicz, Ron (Fran) King, Glen (Patty) King, brother-in-law, Joe (Linda) Thiel, and numerous nieces,...

Jul 26, 2024

Julius Tzitz, age 93, of Griffith, passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Margaret, children: Carolyn (Steve) Shimek, Bob Tzitz, grandchildren: Chris (Angela Van Hover) Michaels, Meghan Carpenter, Samantha (Kyle) St. John, Andrea O'Donnell, great-grandchildren: Eli Carpenter, Jenson and Emily Van Hover, Charlotte St. John, and sister, Elizabeth...

Jul 23, 2024

Paula A. Anderson, age 69, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. She is survived by her husband Michael; stepdaughters Hannah Anderson and Macey Anderson; and her four-legged companion Kali. She was preceded in death by her parents.

A Celebration of Paula's Life will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024, from 12:00PM –...

Jul 20, 2024

Deborah J. Henrikson, age 64. of Gary, Indiana passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She is survived by her siblings: Michael (Soraya) Henrikson; Barbara (Frank) Novak; and Brandon (Andrea) Henrikson; nieces and nephews: Michael, Heather, Stephanie, Manuella, Ashley, Michael, Tiffany (Daniel), Kevin (Natalia), Sean, Lucas, Richard, and Jake; and several great nieces and great nephews.

She...

Jul 19, 2024

Gerry Lynn Garcia, age 68, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 33 years John; children: Lisa (Harold) Crafton, Daniel (Shelby Boettger) Schultz, and Anthony (Tiffany) Garcia; grandchildren: Connor, Kylee, Shane, Gianna, Angelia, Giovanni, and Adaleigh; siblings: Shirley Burnett, Mickey Skaggs, Terry Skaggs (Sunny) and Betty Arney; several nieces...

Jul 18, 2024

Pauline Anna (Zimnawoda) (nee Janos) Brehmer passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024 with her family at her side at the age of 100.

Born in Whiting, Indiana, Pauline attended Whiting High School and later married Bernard Zimnawoda on February 15, 1942. The two were soon separated when Bernard proudly served for 3 years during WWII. Together,...

Jul 17, 2024

David S. Marciniak, age 84, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday July 17, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dolores Marciniak, children; John B. (Elaine) Marciniak, Sharon Marie Marciniak, Mary Piepenbrink, Katherine Ann (Danny J.) Dickerson, grandsons; David J. Marciniak, Joseph Marciniak, Thomas Marciniak, Jose Martinez, John B. Marciniak, Michael E. Dickerson, Danny...

Jul 7, 2024

Marilynn Chynoweth, age 79, formerly of Griffith, IN passed away Sunday, July 7, 2024, after a battle with dementia.

Marilynn was born on September 28,1944 to John and Frances (Schroeder) Rietman of Hammond, Indiana. She had an older brother John. She lived in Hammond throughout her childhood and attended Hammond Public Schools followed by Moser Secretarial School...

Jul 6, 2024

Marilyn A. (Otto) Kosinski, age 84, of Schererville (formerly of Hessville) passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024.  Cherished wife of 65 years to Raymond Kosinski; mother of treasured children, Carl Kosinski, Barbara Herring, Diane (Ed) Figuly, Alan and Marianne (Rob) Dorsey; proud Grandma of Johnny (Shannon) Herring, Melissa Herring, Ian Figuly (Claire McMahon), Brittany Figuly (Aleksandar Marinkovic), Elise...

Jul 4, 2024

Jacob Levi Medina-Parrish, age 31, of Portage passed away on July 4, 2024. He is survived by his wife Hannah; children: Sutton and Ceyena; father David Parrish; brothers: Nathan Wesley Parrish and Joshua David Parrish; nephews and nieces: Levi, Alexandria, Raelynn, Wesley, Kyle, Eli, and Annabelle; uncles: Hayden Parrish and Robert Mallard. He was preceded in death by his...

Jul 3, 2024

Lois M. Josway, age 82, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. She is survived by her daughters: Nancy (Larry) Owens, Lori McBride, and Melinda (Timothy Foley) McBride-Plawecki; grandchildren: Eric (Cara) McBride, Matthew (Rachel Major) Plawecki, and Mark Plawecki; great grandchildren: Jade, Peyton and Arianna; former son-in-law Ronald Plawecki; and special friends: the Aube Family

Jul 1, 2024

Michael S. Cassoday, age 67, of Gary, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024.

He is survived by his daughters: Karly (Jordon) Harper, and Chrisstie (Ed) Collins; grandchildren: Ryan (Dylan) Johnson, Kylie Collins, Cassidy Collins, Madison Collins, Addisyn Harper, Jayden Harper, and Paisley Harper, who is on her way; stepmother Peggy Cassoday; brothers: Duane "Dewey" (Lori) Cassoday,...