Obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

Nathan Todd Herron, age 24, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2023. He is survived by his mother Bobbi Ward; his father Howard "Todd" Herron; sisters Colleen (Joseph Guzman) Herron and Emily (Jeremy) Vega; nephews Ezra and Kade; nieces Aubrie, Annabelle, and Adalynn; grandmother Betsy Howe; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

He was preceded in...

Dec 23, 2023

James B. Queen, age 80, of Florida (formerly of Griffith, Indiana) passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023. He is survived by Sharon Jandura and her family; sons Scott (Karen) Queen, and Todd (Jamee) Queen; grandchildren: Evan, Madelynn, and Lauren; sister Dorothy Queen; along with many nieces, nephews, and close friends. He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 20, 2023

Robert Allen Cummings age 70 of Griffith, formerly of Bridgeport, Illinois passed away on Wednesday December 20, 2023. He is survived by his sister Barbara (Huseyin) Usak, brothers Jeffrey Cummings, Anthony Cummings, and Roger Cummings, and by several nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Cecil and Bertha Jane Cummings, and by his...

Dec 19, 2023

Sandra S. Govert age 73 of Schererville passed away on Tuesday December 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 55 years Maurice "Maury", sons Troy (Lynette) Govert and David Govert; granddaughters Leela Govert and Nyssa Govert; great grandchildren Mason Ortiz, Violet Holloway, Jasper Holloway, Silas Smith, and Xavier Smith; brother Bob (Nancy) Denny; nephews Robert and Logan;...

Dec 11, 2023

Linda M. Kern age 75 of Griffith passed away on Monday December 11, 2023. She is survived by her sister Barbara Kern and brother Kenneth (Susie Ingersoll) Kern; nephew Joseph; Aunt Arlene Kern; and also, by her God children James Gray and Jennifer Hennessey; her feline companions Beau and BooBoo Kitty. Linda is preceded in death by her parents...

Dec 10, 2023

Mary Koweski age 74 of Highland, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Sunday December 10, 2023. She is survived by her sons Karl (Donna) Koweski, Peter Koweski, Steven Koweski, and Alex (Heidi) Koweski; grandchildren Gloria, Jared and Kyersta; siblings Otto Cook, Blear Butler, Alice Cook, Aleanna Southerland, Paul Cook, James Cook, and Earl Cook; and by her several nieces...

Dec 10, 2023

John A. Bonham age 66 of Gary, IN, passed away on Sunday December 10th, 2023. He was survived by his wife of 39 years Cindy; daughter Christy (Kyle) Sellers; Granddaughter Jeweliet Sellers; Sister Tami Voyles; Nephews Colby Voyles and Beau (Nicole) Voyles.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Theodore "Ted" and Patricia Bonham.

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Dec 8, 2023

LeRoy C. "Lee" Connors age 85 of Lowell, passed away on Friday December 8, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Jeanette; children Michael (Bonnie) Connors and Christina McDermott; grandchildren Kylie McDermott and Steven McDermott Jr.; son-in-law Steve McDermott; sisters in- law Judy Abel and Debbie Horvath; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was...

Dec 7, 2023

Antoinette L. Wisniewski age 97 of Griffith, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023. She is survived by her children Frances Wisniewski, Lucille (Tom) Sevcik, Delores Adams, and Ann Porter; grandchildren Mark (Lesley) Sevcik, and Michelle (Michael) Semon; great grandchildren Alexis, Caden, and Ella Sevcik, and Sarah Semon. Antoinette was preceded in death by her parents Anthony and Lucille...

Dec 7, 2023

Joanne E. Moricz age 81 of East Chicago, passed away on Thursday December 7, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 61 ½ years Alojzy "Ben"; children Andrew (Maria) Moricz and Steven  (Glenda) Moricz; grandchildren Marco (Jenna) Moricz, Stephanie Moricz, Drewski (Stefany) Moricz, Benjamin Moricz, Maria (Kaleb) Mount, and Russell Moricz; great grandchildren Cayden Poturalski, Mateo Moricz, Camila...

Dec 2, 2023

Kenneth D. Trujillo Sr. age 70 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2023.

He is survived by his children Julie Czysczon and Michael (fiancé Jamie Sullivan) Trujillo; grandchildren Benjamin Czysczon, Gauge (Karlie) Day, and Kayleen Day; great grandchildren Raiden, Strider, Jaycion, TaZanna, and Leilani; brother Robert M. (Jodee) Trujillo, and by several nieces and nephews....

Nov 13, 2023

Juventino C. Martinez, age 92, of Griffith passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 69 years Adelina; children: Leticia (Albert) Garcia, Rosa Maria (Jim) Woessner, Veronica (Alfred) Robledo, Juventino Jr (Debbie) Martinez, Lucia (Clifford Hutchison) Martinez, and Isabel (Greg) Battistella; 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; brothers: Jesus Martinez and Jaime Martinez; numerous...

Nov 11, 2023

Jesse Earl Ruiz, age 43, of Cedar Lake, Indiana passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He is survived by his fiancé Jodie Briggs; children: Rebecca (Erick Magnusom) Briggs, Eddie Briggs, Gavin Ruiz, Phoebe (Conner Maul) Ruiz, and Jesse Ruiz Jr.; mother Kimberly Ruiz; father Joseph Ruiz; siblings: Josh (Stephanie) Gere, Jacob (Sarah) Ruiz, and Natalie (Jeremy) Halton; grandmother...

Nov 9, 2023

Charles Lee " Chuck" Sandefur, age 67, of Highland, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He is survived by his siblings: Debra Holzer, Audrey (Mike) Gunnum, Leisa (late Jack) Decker, Laura Wheeler, Brian (late Patsy) Sandefur, and Ashley (Andres Casillas) Wright; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents...

Nov 5, 2023

Bonnie T. Jones, age 62, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 26 years Dave; her children: Ryan Trojanski and Amanda (Devin Acevez) Jones; granddaughter Catalina Acevez; several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother Darlene Greer and brother Thomas Greer.

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Nov 1, 2023

Harry G. Harretos, age 82, of Griffith passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife, of 54 years, Paula; children: David (Tara) Harretos, Melissa (Tom) Ogrentz; grandson Drew Ogrentz and one on the way; brother Michael (Patricia) Harretos; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends; and by his four-legged companion Molly. He was preceded...

Oct 24, 2023

Gertrude "Trudi" Louise Anderson, named after her maternal grandmother, born and raised on the "East Side" of Chicago, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 3, 2023 at 12:00 PM at White Funeral Home located at 921 W. Glen Park (45th) Ave. Griffith, Indiana. Friends may meet...

Oct 24, 2023

Rose M. McDermott, age 78, of Griffith (formerly of DeMotte), passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children: Heather (David) Tokarz and Steve (Jennie Eslinger) McDermott; grandchildren: Michael, Allie (David), Hannah (Trey), Kylie, Steven Jr.; sister Ruth Oprisko; several nieces and nephews; son-in-law Robert Tzitz; and four-legged companion Daisy....

Oct 22, 2023

Robert "Bob" William Scott was born on December 1, 1953, and passed away on October 22, 2023, from health-related causes. Bob's parents, Robert and Barbara Scott, baptized and dedicated him to God at three weeks of age. Bob graduated from Hammond High School in 1971 and went on to earn his Associates in Technology from Ivy Tech State College...

Oct 18, 2023

Mary F. Martinez, age 62, of Crown Point passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. She is survived by her twin daughters: Jacqueline Morales and Jodi Morales; siblings: Jesse (Donna) Martinez, Jaime (Elizabeth) Martinez, Mona (Michael Malecki – RCPD) Martinez; special nieces and nephews: Michelle Aguilera, Raquelle (Andrew) Clark, Daniel Martinez, Danielle Aguilera, Jaime Martinez Jr., Melody (Dexx) King,...