Obituaries

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)...

Jan 15, 2023

Genevieve Wheetley was born on July 22, 1982.  She lost her mother, Elaine Wheetley (nee Ready) at the age of two and was raised by her father, C. Richard Wheetley, assisted by her grandparents, Olga and Forest Ready and Aunt Mary Beth Ready. When Mary Beth moved to Houston with her mother in 2003, Gen and Mary talked on...

Jan 12, 2023

Vaughn Elaine Heimberger Kistler, 72, of Calumet Township passed away peacefully in her sleep on January 12, 2023.

Vaughn and her twin, Vicki were born on April 15,1950 to Larry and Zola Heimberger in Highland, Indiana.

Vaughn graduated from Highland Senior High School.  In 1969, Vaughn married James Kistler in Hammond.  Vaughn and James went...

Jan 11, 2023

Guillermo "Will" Hernandez, age 36, of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He is survived by his mother Phyllis (Chris) Jostes; father Guillermo (Rae) Hernandez; brother Vincent (Alisha) Hernandez; sisters: Faith Flynn, Patricia Hernandez, Amelia Hernandez, Latisha (Deivis) Pulokas; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins; maternal grandparents: Philip and Alice Kaufman; and paternal grandmother: Rosa Hernandez....

Jan 7, 2023

Tanya Tucker (nee Middleton), age 38, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, January 7, 2023. She was born May 30, 1984, to Jane Holley.

She is survived by her husband Albert Tucker, two sons: Jacob, age 14, and Raymond, age 12; her dog Buddy; her sister Lisa (James Brown) Miller; stepbrother Tom Scott; stepsister Terrie (Tim) Herriott, father: ...

Jan 3, 2023

Frank J. Bruni, age 78, of Beecher, IL passed away January 3, 2023. He was born June 24, 1944, the son of Joseph and Theresa (nee DeLuca) Bruni in Chicago Heights, IL. Frank leaves behind his wife of 30 years Deborah (nee Giffin}, along with his loving daughters Sara and Tess, Mother-in-law Phyllis Giffin, Brother and Sister-in-law Alan and...

Dec 30, 2022

Colleen M. Romesburg, age 62, of Griffith, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jack "Rocky" Romesburg; children: Nicholas Romesburg, Nicole Romesburg, Eric Romesburg, David (Michelle) Romesburg, Rachel (Matt) Zeko, Allison (Tony Baran) Romesburg, Natalie (Logan Hogue) Romesburg, Julia Wheeler; ten grandchildren; three great grandchildren; siblings: Michael McGregor, Patti (Tom)...

Dec 28, 2022

Stacey Ann Corcoran, age 61, passed away on December 28, 2022. She is survived by her siblings:  Eugene G. McConkey Jr., Darren T. McConkey, Kimberly D. McConkey-Psathas and Brenden S. McConkey; nephew Dana E. Hills; niece Stephanie D. Hills; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, Eugene and Patricia McConkey; her husband Jim Corcoran;...

Dec 27, 2022

Yolanda T. Kirincic, age 64, of Valparaiso passed away on December 27, 2022. She is survived by her children: Lisa (Phil) Rochon and Natalie (Marshall) Newbold; grandchildren: Jake, Jocelyn (Jesse), Ryan, Aiden, Axl, and Ethan; mother: Henryka Prejmak; siblings: Halina (Michael) Ogasawara, John (Pam) Prejmak, and Lilli (Greg) Mancera; along with numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Dec 24, 2022

Mervyn G. Barenie, age 89, longtime resident of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022.

Survivors include Rita (Jadrnak) Barenie, loving wife of 71 years, 10 children, Mervyn James (Linda) Barenie, Carolyn (Lewis) Belcher, Judy Barenie, John Barenie, Ellen (John) Wolters, Mary (Robert) Stratton, Mark (Angela) Barenie, Julie (Don) Peterson, Paul (Jennifer) Barenie, Anne (late...

Dec 23, 2022

Steven J. Wisniewski, age 65, of Griffith, passed away at home after a lengthy illness on Friday December 23, 2022.

He is survived by his loving wife and best friend Diane, whom he adored for 42 years, son Steven (Stephanie), and grandchildren Preston and Delilah; siblings-in-law Belinda (Steve) Brown, Fred (Tina) Doppler, George (Sharon) Doppler, Charlene Becze,...