Obituaries

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.

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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....

Jan 29, 2024

Adan T. Hinojosa, age 50, of Munster, Indiana passed away on Monday January 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 9 years, Nicole; children Lexis Hinojosa and Christian Hinojosa; four grandchildren; mother Rosa Hinojosa; brothers Edward (Sherry) Hinojosa and Raul (Linda) Quantailla; nieces and nephews: Christian, Michael, Brandi, Raul Jr, Leah and Joshua.

He was...

Jan 27, 2024

Kevin Riese was an unforgettable, endearing, and charismatic person. He was also incessantly goofy. Delivering smiles and laughter was his favorite pastime, even at his own expense. He was also a passionate listener, with an immense backlog of stories to match any occasion, often bordering the taboo.

Kevin loved his friends and family, and he loved the...

Jan 21, 2024

Jean A. Krapac, age 74, of Hammond passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She is survived by her daughters: Jessica Kiral and Julie (Patrick) Lelek; grandchildren: Keegan (Alie) Kiral, Lily Maravilla, Chloe Williams, Ethan Ilic. She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Dorothy Webster.

All services will be private.

Jean was...

Jan 19, 2024

Donna M. Moore, age 66, of Griffith passed away on Friday, January 19, 2024. She is survived by her children: Joseph (Liz) Moore and Sara (Dewey) Tucker; grandchildren: Michael, Jack, Isabella, Sadie, and Ellie; her father Ronald Schmidt; and best friend Martha Krop. She was preceded in death by her husband Lonnie; son David; mother Joan; and brother Gary....

Jan 17, 2024

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