Obituaries

May 28, 2024

Brian J. Soy, age 62, of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Mary Soy; son, Brandon Soy; daughter, Daniele Soy; grandson, Murphy Burns; siblings; Stanley (Sheri) Soy, Tim (Harriet) Soy, Kathy (John) Polak, Susan (Thurman) Cundiff, and Debbie (Brian) Douglas; mother-in-law, Lupe De La Vega; sisters-in...

May 26, 2024

Cesar A. Regalado Jr., age 53, of Highland, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Sheryl, children; James (Sarah) Watson, Brittany (Robert Guzman) Watson, Skylar Regalado, Kaleb Schwaiger, Alexa Regalado, grandchildren; Hartley, Aleyah, Raelynn, Ariella, Saige, parents Cesar and Shirley Regalado, sister Dena (Edward) Hasselberg, and several nieces...

May 22, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Vivirito (nee Flynn) October 2, 1933 - May 22, 2024

Elizabeth "Betty" Ann (Flynn) Vivirito, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 22, 2024. Born on October 2, 1933, to Grattan and Catherine Flynn, Betty lived a life full of love, faith, and dedication to her family and community.

May 21, 2024

Dorothy H. Stutler, age 95, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She is survived by cousins: Durward (JoAnn) Cheek of Reynold Station, Kentucky, and Dean (Mary) Poole of Hammond; many nieces and nephews; longtime friends: Ruby Powell of Griffith and Jean Griffin-Crews of Schererville; and longtime caregiver K.C. Sharma.

She was preceded in...

May 20, 2024

Helen L. Gandara, age 76, of East Chicago, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2024.

She is survived by her children; Madeline Palma, John Gandara, Raul Gandara, and Manuel Jesse Gandara, her  many grandchildren; and by her sister Alma Morales

Helen is preceded in death by her husband Raul Gandara, parents Manuel J. and Josephine...

May 18, 2024

Whalen J. "Billy" Arnold, age 70, of Gary, Indiana passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, after a long hard battle with Frontotemporal Dementia. Left to survive his loving wife of 45 years Beverly; his two sons Whalen II (Nicole) and Nicholas (April); his four grandchildren: Aiden, Peyton, Lilly, and Evan; his siblings: Virgil (Susan) Arnold, Rebecca Spiltgerber, Mary...

May 13, 2024

Eva J. Johnson, age 93, of Mesa, Arizona (born in Gary, Indiana) passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. She is survived by her three loving daughters: Janet (Steven) Norton, Theresa Johnson, and Jackie (Clem) Stewart; three grandchildren: Chad Kinley, Erik Norton, and Rachael Layne; seven great-grandchildren: Mason and Brooklyn Cooper, Jonathan, Austin, and Timothy Kinley, Memphis Norton, and...

May 13, 2024

Juanita F. Long, age 90, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Monday, May 13, 2024. She is survived by her children: Larry (Bev) Long, Tommy (Mary) Long, Jim (Pam) Long, Jeff (Teresa) Long, Russell (JoAnna) Long, and Sherri (Scott) Harbrecht; grandchildren: Jake, Andy, Nathan, Katie, Taylor, Nick, Myles, Paden, Ethan, and Cameron; 8 great grandchildren and 3 great great...

May 9, 2024

Cleofe Ramos, age 93, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 9, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 63 years Sonia Ramos; his children: Olga (James) Duncan, Cleofe Cruz Jr., George (Elsa) Ramos, Carlos (Octavia) Ramos, Sandra Ramos, Madeline (Randy) Niemeyer; grandchildren: Ceneca Ramos, C.J. Ramos, Anisa Ramos, Myah Niemeyer, Erik Niemeyer, Eli Iglesias, Nico...

May 8, 2024

Vanessa Rubi Gonzalez was born in Dallas, Texas, on August 10th, 1993, to Belinda (Flatt) Gonzalez and Ruben Gonzalez. She graduated early from Quest High School in 2010. A couple years after graduating, Vanessa became the mother of a beautiful son, Bennett Liam Hale, 2012. Later in 2014, Vanessa moved to Hammond, Indiana, to live with her mother, Belinda,...

May 2, 2024

Donna M. Toren, age 78, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 56 years Robert; her children: Laura Toren, Tina (Bob) LaPradd, Jim (Samantha) Toren; grandchildren: Meagan Toren, Marissa Toren, Maddy Toren, Briar LaPradd, Brianna (Dalton) Maccagnone; great grandchildren: Brooklyn, Nicky, and Carter; siblings: Shirley (Bill) Bangs, Ronald (Sherry)...

May 1, 2024

Thomas E. Carda age 62 of Gary, passed away on Wednesday May 1, 2024. He is survived by his children Abigayle and Zachary; Bonnie Mineo; father Edward Carda; sisters Jill Carda and Janice Carda; several nieces and nephews; and by his gaming friends Rhys, Lilly, Willa, Carmella, Madison, and Fiona May. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Apr 29, 2024

Phyllis A. Frost, age 77, of Highland, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024. She is survived by her children: Mary Nell (Kenn) Bates, Jason Omer Simpson, David Frost, Kathleen (Larry) Joslin. Kay (Joe Ojenek) Williams, Mary (Kevin) Jones; grandchildren: Caleb, Liz, David, Sarah, Les, Lorie, Lindsay, Robyn, Leon, Matthew, and Karli; several great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews....

Apr 27, 2024

Edward F. "Turtle" Gniadek Jr., age79, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 57 years Christine; his children: Edward Frank (Sherrie) Gniadek, Lisa Drwal, Joseph (Mandy) Gniadek, Nicholas (Laura) Gniadek, Peter (Raine) Gniadek; grandchildren: Eric (fiancé Megan), Jessie, JR (Gabby), Meghan (Shane), Noah, Mason, Owen, Gavin, Abbey, Reese and...

Apr 26, 2024

James G. Hart, age 65, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 26, 2024. He is survived by his siblings: Beverly (late Joseph) McGee, Judith Hart. Paticia (late Richard) Roye, Richard Hart, Garry (Lori) Hart, and William (Leslie) Hart; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Edward...

Apr 25, 2024

James "Pat" Zarndt, age 59, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2024. He is survived by his daughters: Melissa Zarndt and Meghan (Andrew) King; grandchildren: Carter, Lily, Olivia, Landon, Henry, and a granddaughter on the way; siblings: David (Carol) Zarndt, Elizabeth Zarndt, Daniel (Theresa) Zarndt, Kelley (Daniel) Mills; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews....

Apr 23, 2024

Dolores Roque, age 79, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. She is survived by her son Ronald Roque; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Catalina Roque; siblings: Anthony Leyva (Uncle Tony), Fernando Leyva (Uncle Fern), Jesusita Roque (Aunt Susie), Louis Roque, Victoria...

Apr 21, 2024

Maria Tellez, age 89, of Gary, Indiana passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, at Franciscan Hospital Crown Point, Indiana. Maria was born on October 22, 1934, in Cortulla, Texas to the late Cruz and Anita Teneyuca. Surviving are her loving daughters Hujenia Bebe Tellez Allen of Merrillville, Indiana and Chelina Tenayuca of Chicago Heights, Illinois, who was raised...

Apr 12, 2024

Virgene Scolnik, age 94, of Munster, Indiana passed away on Friday April 12, 2024. She is survived by her children: Steven (Joan) Stevenson and Andrea (Mike) Olsen; 2 granddaughters: Kelly (Tim) Milan and Heather Stern; great-grandchildren: Hendricks, Katarina, Theodor, Dylan, Aidan, and Ellis.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Gertrude Linsenmann: her siblings:...

Apr 8, 2024

Ronald Edward Thomas, born December 5,1965 to Carl Thomas and Linda Thomas (Schiller), passed away from this life on April 8, 2024.  He retired from Midwest Metal Fabricators.  He loved the time that was spent as a Civil War reenactor, collecting hot wheels, and more than anything, his family.

He is survived by one sister Kimberly (Sam)...