Obituaries

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.

A...

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,...

Oct 15, 2023

Tom P. James-Jakov, age 58, of Highland, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023.

He is survived by his brothers; David (Isabel), Paul (Carolyn), sister, Claudia (Robert), nieces, Alison (Mark), Laura (Dan), Stephanie (Paul), Melissa, Lisa, Katie, and Amanda, great-nephews, Tony and Leo, great-niece, Evie, sister-in-law, Beverly, and cousin Michael (Alice).

Tom was preceded in...

Oct 10, 2023

Cheri Lynn Williamson (nee McNab), age 52, of Whiting, passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Wendell Craig; children David (Stephanie) and Shane; grandchildren: Hayden and Brady; brothers and sisters: Paul (Sue) McNab, Amy (Kristian) Alvey, Jennifer (Dan) Drdak, Julie Stehlik, Joe Stehlik, and Tommy Stehlik; numerous nieces and nephews....

Oct 8, 2023

Paul W. Newton Jr., age 80, of Munster, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023. He is survived by his children; Bridget Fentress and Richard Newton; grandchildren: Annissa, Clark, Richy, Amanda, Issac, and Cash; six great grandchildren; four brothers and one sister. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Janice.

Services will be...

Oct 5, 2023

William R. "Bill" Wall, age 80, of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2023. He is survived by his children Melissa (Paul) Hetzel and Brian (Kelly) Wall; grandchildren Zachary Wall and LJ Wall; brother Charles (Mary) Wall; and sister Patty (late Paul) Chapin. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles and Thelma Wall; his wife Charlotte;...

Oct 1, 2023

CATHERINE ANN MILLS (nee Gnajek) of Griffith, age 79, passed away Sunday October 1, 2023.  She is survived by her five children: Monica Kliza of Griffith, Edward (Pam) Kliza of Portage, John (Val) Kliza of Santa Ana, CA, Thomas (Colleen) Kliza of Griffith, and Andrew Mills, of Schererville. She was blessed with seven grandchildren, Faith Adams, Renee (Joshua) Lawrence,...

Sep 30, 2023

Michael O. Maynard, age 49, of Florida, formerly of Hammond and East Side, Chicago, passed away on Saturday, September 30, 2023. He is survived by his children Lauren Maynard and Jonathon Maynard; parents James and Lovadis Maynard; brothers James (Mona) Maynard Jr. and Randall (Cynthia) Maynard; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his nephew James...

Sep 28, 2023

Bonnie L. Crum, age 96, of Griffith passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023. She is survived by her daughters Linda (Jack) Johnson and Janice (Bruce) Konopasek; grandchildren: Laura (Sam) Waterson, Jack (Dr Kathy Pycinska) Johnson, Craig (Sarah) Konopasek, Kyle (Ericka Mazer) Konopasek, David (Kier) Konopasek; great grandchildren: Jane, Vivian, Charles, Kennedy, Jude, Lynlee, Landon, and Corinne. She was...

Sep 28, 2023

Rose Ann White, age 84, of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023.

She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Earl R. White, children; Larry D. (Laura) Welch, Raean Bridegroom, and Ronald R. White, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Theresa Smutco and...

Sep 26, 2023

Maria C. Melchor, age 63, of Gary, passed away on Tuesday, September 26, 2023.

She is survived by her mother; Rosa Hernandez, siblings, Miguel (Christina) Hernandez, Guillermo (Rae) Hernandez, and Marina Stufflebeam, nieces and nephews; Angel (Nadia) Irizarry, Rosamaria (Francisco) Hinojosa, Maria (Trey) Irizarry, Anna (LC) Irizarry, Vicente Hernandez, Patricia Hernandez, and Amelia Hernandez, and numerous great-nieces...

Sep 13, 2023

Rosalinda L. Torrez, age 72, of Munster (formerly of Hammond) passed away on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. She is survived by her son Andrew (Maggie) Torrez; siblings: Herman "Al" (Diane Lewis) Torrez, Hope (Eliseo Contreras) Torrez, Alex Torrez; several nieces and nephews; and cousin Carmen "Nena" Perez. She was preceded in death by her parents Herman and Lucy; and...