Obituaries

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)...

Apr 1, 2024

Jean A. Williams, age 97, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. She is survived by her children: Dr. John (Debby) Williams, Susan (Mark) Drapac, and Nancy Brown; grandchildren: Michael (Natalie) Drapac, Sarah (Dr. Chris) King, John (Amber Sherrick) Williams Jr., Nick (Erin) Williams, Matthew Drapac, Jeff (Ally) Williams, and Kim (Jason) Falls; great grandchildren: Tyler...

Mar 24, 2024

Lawrence K. "Larry" Misner, age 81, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Susan; his children: Tina (Paul) Hansen, Christopher (Shannon) Misner, Carl (Liza) Misner, Daniel Hrasch, Carrie (fiancé Noah Beck) Nebeker; grandchildren: Hope, Aaron, Emma, Mary, Savannah, Chase, Hayden Hrasch, Kaitlyn and Hannah Nebeker; siblings: Melanie...

Mar 15, 2024

Thomas W. (Tom) LaPosa, age 67, of Hamond, passed away Friday, March 15, 2024.  He is survived by his siblings: Marilyn (John) Ginzel, Colman (Ginny) LaPosa, Robert (Renee) LaPosa; nieces: Lori (Corey) Konopasek, Brigette (Adam) Deel, Kara (Jasyn) Tandy; nephew: Robert Ginzel and long-time friend: Tracey Wilson.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents Colman and...

Mar 11, 2024

Genevieve Catchur, 92, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on March 11, surrounded by her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orest M. Catchur, parents John and Anne Micoley, sister Christine Szewka, brother-in-law Edmund "Red" Szewka, and brother-in-law John White. A strong mother who held her family together through many difficult times, Genevieve was guided throughout her...

Mar 8, 2024

Dawn Karen Stevenson, age 65, of Merrillville, Indiana passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Dan; her children: Dan Stevenson Jr., Michelle "Missy" (Scot) Medlin, and Lola Stevenson; and grandchildren: Erik, Karen, Austin, Ethan, Prescot, and Elizabeth Stevenson and Jaden (Hannah) Miller.

She was preceded in death by...

Mar 7, 2024

Carolyn Mary Lopacinski, age 64, of Lowell, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, Leo; her daughter Amanda (Dylan) Stamper; granddaughters: Brianna, Olivia, Amelia, and Savanna; siblings: Dan (Maria) Doeslaere, Jean (Joe) Coffelt, and Laura (David) Ensminger; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death...

Feb 27, 2024

Tina Marie Varady, age 42, of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. She is survived by her parents Steven and Donna Varady; brothers: Steven A. (Cassandra) Varady, and Michael J. (Krystal) Varady; nieces and nephews: Paige, Michael, Zoey, Liam, and Axel; and by her friend Charles. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.

Funeral...

Feb 27, 2024

Donald R. Ferry, age 65, of Crown Point Indiana passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024. He is survived by his siblings: Rose (Les) Alexander, Joan (Jack) Garmany, Renee Miller, John Ferry, and Paul Ferry; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Ronald and Dolores, and brother-in-law Butch.

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Feb 26, 2024

Michael A. "Mike" Copp, age 54, of Griffith passed away on Monday, February 26, 2024. He is survived by his sweetheart, best friend, and wife of 32 years Stefanie; children: Breanne (Payton) Brezinski and Gregory Copp; granddaughter Ruby Brezinski; parents: Richard and Barbara Copp; brother Rick (Anne) Copp; sister Patty (Ken) Croft; nieces Brittany (Adam) Brewer, Courtney (Lou) Grounds,...

Feb 23, 2024

Carla Parker, age 72, of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024. She is survived by her children: Donald (Azra Samaradzic) Henneberg Jr. and Valerie (Creig) Carr; grandchildren: Arron Henneberg, Josh Henneberg, Donnie Henneberg, Nicholas Carr, and Johnny Carr; sister Colette Moldenhauer.

She was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Josephine Dykowski; husband...

Feb 14, 2024

Sharon K. LaFlech, age 79, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024. She is survived by her children: Kelly LaFlech, Kent (Amanda) LaFlech, and Krissy (Nic Dulin) LaFlech; grandchildren: Kamri, Hayden, Bailey; siblings: Larry (Sandra) Strohmeyer and Patricia (Clyde) Carnett; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Floyd and Norma; her...

Feb 8, 2024

Fredrick S. Misczak age 88 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2024. He is survived by his children Mark Misczak, Cindy Franklin, and Amy (Dan) Shelton; grandchildren Kelly (Miles) Toledo, Nick Franklin, Eric Shelton, and Holly Shelton; and George Franklin, who was like a son to him. Fred was preceded in death by his parents Stanley and...

Feb 2, 2024

Elainea Gholston was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 9, 1955, born to Bruce and the late Verda Mae Gholston. She departed from this life on February 2, 2024. Elainea was blessed with three children Nakia, Charles Jr. and Maryia. Elainea's faith in the Lord was fostered at an early age. She was a member of Grace Church and...

Jan 30, 2024

Joann M. Kocsvar-Watkins, age 72, of Merrillville, passed away on January 30, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 28 years Jose; her stepchildren Alexandrea Rachel (Al Celestin) and Elizabeth (Joseph) DeCenzo; grandchildren Joseph Henry DeCenzo and Alexander Michael DeCenzo. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Sophie.

Funeral Services will be held...

Jan 30, 2024

Barbara Negrete, age 99, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday January 30, 2024. Barbara met her husband during World War 2 in Marseille France. After the War they moved to Northwest Indiana to start a family in Oct of 1946. Barbara will be remembered for her love of family and the love everyone felt when in her presence....