Obituaries

Mar 20, 2023

Robert L. O'Dell, Jr. age 73, of Griffith, passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Anita; children: Brian (Jessy) O'Dell of Los Angeles, CA, Amy (Taylor) Carls of Griffith; granddaughters: Julia, Natalia, Annica, and Bella; great grandsons: Evan and Jeremiah; sister Debbie O'Dell; brother-in-law Doug (Jean) Harris; sister-in-law Sheila (Rex)...

Mar 19, 2023

Kellie A. Bytnar, age 48, of Griffith, passed away on March 19, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 25 years Brian; children: Lauren (Steve) Hoover, Linzie (Rodolfo) Bytnar, Brian Bytnar, Jr.; grandchildren: Adelena and Camden; mother Delores Lukesh; brothers: Tom (Adrienne) McCarthy, Ron (Janet) McCarthy, Mike McCarthy; several nieces and nephews.

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Mar 14, 2023

William A. (Bill) Leonard of Griffith passed away peacefully at home at the age of 99 on March 14, 2023, surrounded by family.  He is survived by his children: Lauren (Vince) Sudeta of West Point, NE; Rosemary of Griffith; Roberta Gettler of Crown Point; Kathleen (Dennis) Maloney of Orlando, FL; Lawrence (Paula) of Channahon, IL: Thomas (Mary) of New...

Mar 11, 2023

Joe "Joey" Cisneros, age 39, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday March 11, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Christina; children: Eva Grace, Vince, Vanessa, Veronica, Victoria; grandchildren: D.J. and Noah; mother Angela (Sonny) Flores; sister Annette Castro; sister-in-law Amanda (Benny) Castellano; nieces: Analise (Andrew), Amanda, and Hannah; nephews: A.J., Juan, Benny, Robert, Santana, Rocky, and Orlando;...

Mar 10, 2023

Judith Ellen Barenie, lifelong resident of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Friday March 10, 2023, after a long battle with cancer. Judy cherished all her survivors, who include her mother, Rita Barenie of Griffith; brothers Merv (Linda) of Crown Point, John of Griffith, Mark (Angela) of Crown Point, and Paul (Jennifer) of Schererville; sisters Carolyn (Lewis) Belcher of Griffith,...

Mar 5, 2023

Mary Alice Deasy, age 82, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023. She is survived by her friends Jeannie (Frank) Martone; and the Miiller Family: Kurt, Julie, Camden, Luke, and Zachary.

She was preceded in death by her parents: John and Grace Deasy; brothers: Jack, Roger, and Michael; and her best friend Rita Ally.

Feb 27, 2023

Nancy A. Wiening, age 87, of Highland, Indiana passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She is survived by her children: Vicki Sanders, Michael (Shelene) Wiening, Kathleen Holt, Amy (Mark) Hamilton; grandchildren: William, Christina, Rachel, Amber, Madison, Mark, Jr., Anthony; six great grandchildren and six great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Harry...

Feb 27, 2023

Joan Algozzini, age 88, long time resident of Griffith passed away on Monday, February 27, 2023. She is survived by her son John (LeeAnne) Algozzini; granddaughter Molly Anne (Adam) Lewis; great grandchildren Elizabeth and Alexander; several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband John; sister Betty D. Ragelis.

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Feb 18, 2023

Madelyn Kay Kocon age 62 of Valparaiso IN., passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 18, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She is survived by her husband of 39 years Stanley S. Kocon Jr.; son Kyle (Kayla) Kocon; grandchildren Cataleya, Athena, Hailey, and Aurora. She is preceded in death by her parents Clyde and Roberta Miller.

Feb 18, 2023

Dorothy Brozinski, age 95, of Griffith (formerly of East Side of Chicago), passed away on February 18, 2023. She is survived by her children: Audrey (late Charlie) Jokerst, Kathy (Alex) Aloia, Joni (Warren) Mrowczynski, John (Kitty) Brozinski, Nancy (Rodney) Bozinovich; grandchildren: Kelly, Jeff, Carey, Chris, Haley, Justin, Nikki, Aaron, Jessica, Joe, Lexi, and Zac; great grandchildren: Ryan, Hannah, Alex,...

Feb 15, 2023

With great sadness, the family of Dolores (nee Mysliwy) Glover announces her passing on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Dolores was born in East Chicago on April 7, 1933. She is survived by her five children: Sheila (Fred) of Star, ID, Melissa of Swanton, OH, Jim (Gina) of Crown Point, IN, Tom of Griffith, IN, Matthew of Fairview, IL. She...

Feb 9, 2023

Dale Robert Cole, age 61, of Gary, Indiana passed away on February 9, 2023, after a long illness. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Kathy. He was the proud father of Amanda and Justin. He is also survived by his half-sister Summer Jo (Kris) Demers; brother-in-law Kenneth (Bridget) Riley; father-in-law Dave (Ruby) Riley; aunt Judy;...

Feb 8, 2023

Martha Mowery, age 73, of Griffith passed away on February 8, 2023. She is survived by her husband John; her children: Laura (Mike) Carter, Alex (Kris) Garcia, and Christina (Andy) Stuckey; grandchildren: Kyle (Claire) Carter, Alyssa Carter, Anthony Carter, Brianna Carter, Curtis Carter, Meghan Garcia, Zachary Garcia; great grandchildren: Lee, Emmie and Sterling Carter; mother Estella Navarro; siblings: Elsa...

Feb 5, 2023

Vernon R. Wilson also known as "Vito" and "VW" was born on August 27, 1948, to Claudia and Booker T. Wilson (both preceded him in death). Vernon attended Booker T. Washington where he received his diploma. He was drafted into the United States Army where he served over seas. After his tour of duty, he returned to civilian life...

Feb 1, 2023

Shirley Meridith Jaworksi (nee Strickland) of Highland, passed away on February 1, 2023, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loved ones.

Aunt Shirley as she was known by all is survived by her loving husband of 63 years, Henry Jaworski; sister: Aridith Minch; nieces & nephews: Randall (Danette) Strickland, Arlyn (David) Hurley, Brian Minch, Kim...

Feb 1, 2023

Fernando Soto, age 47, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on February 1, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 20 years Theresa; sons: Luis Gonzalez, Fernando Soto, D'Angelo Soto, and Sergio Soto; mother: Maria Olga Soto; brothers and sisters: Hernan (late Jean) Soto, Jesse (Gail) Garnello, Veronica (Victor) Sanchez, Rosemary Garnello, Annie Soto, Yara (Jose) Nunez; several...

Jan 24, 2023

James Cecil Holycross of Griffith passed away on January 24 after a short illness. A much-loved father, stepfather, grandfather, and great grandfather, Jim was a retired railroader who worked for the Indiana Harbor Belt Railroad for 44 years. He was an athlete all of his life. He played both baseball and basketball in high school; the local newspaper referred...

Jan 17, 2023

Theodore F. Kuta, Sr., age 85, of Hammond, passed away on January 17, 2023. He is survived by his daughters: Sharon (Thomas) Barrins, Geraldine (Robert) Vogeler, and Elizabeth (Jeffrey) Opyt; grandchildren: Joseph Soltis, Jr., Ella (Jonathan) Dutton, Alyssa Lunsford; great grandson Greyson; brother Donald Kuta; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents John and...

Jan 16, 2023

Daniel (Tornado Dan) Mills of Griffith, Indiana passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Crown Point Christian Village after a long battle with ALS. He is survived by Cheryl Mills; son Daniel (Kelley) Mills, Jr. and granddaughters: Claudia, Sadie and Jovie of Griffith, Indiana; sons: David Mills, Doug Mills, Darren Mills, also of Griffith, Indiana; sisters: Marcha (Bill) Dills...

Jan 16, 2023

Tammy "Sia" L. Kritikos, age 59, of Highland, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2023, after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her children: Valsamo (Kevin) Neace and Niko Katsenis; former husband James Katsenis; grandchildren: Jesse, Alexandra, Tony, Jason, Joey, Axel, and Auggie; mother and stepfather: Judy (nee Aud) and Larry Will; sisters: Eva (John)...