Charlotte Robinson
May 8, 2026
Charlotte Robinson, age 96 of Griffith, affectionately known as Rob Grandma, Great GG, and Char Char, passed away on Friday May 8, 2026.
She is survived by her daughter Cindy (Joe) Appel; grandchildren- Jim (Abby) Borders, Lori (Andrew) Bonnell, and Christopher (Trisha Appel); great grandchildren Riley Appel, Jaxson Bonnell, and Lucas Appel; sister-in-law Dorothy Idzior; nieces and...
Patrick J. Newell
May 6, 2026
Patrick J. "Coach Pat" Newell age 77, of Surprise, Arizona, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Patrick was the beloved husband of 30 years to Margaret "Peggy" Newell. He was a loving father to Tracy (Christina) Newell and Kimberly "Kim" (Perry Erwin) Newell.
He was the proud grandfather of Jennifer (fiancé Jeff...
Roger S. Hardin
Apr 29, 2026
Roger S. "Hans" Hardin, 63 of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
He is survived by his brother, Mike (Denise) Hardin; his nephews, Brad (Maggie) Hardin, Jeremiah (Amanda) Hardin, Nolan (Brianne) Graves, and Garrett (Alison) Graves; and his niece, Deanna (Josh) Wiley. He is also survived by many great-nieces and great-nephews, including Avery, Mackenzie, Olivia,...
Anne M Szewka
Apr 24, 2026
Anne M. Szewka age 64 of Griffith, passed away on Friday April 24, 2026. She is survived by her siblings Richard (Joyce) Szewka and Christy (Rev. Jim) Aniol. Anne is also survived by several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents Edmund and Christine (nee Micoley) Szewka.
All services will be private....
Ernest Edward Esgate Jr.
Apr 15, 2026
Ernest Edward "Ed" Esgate, Jr., 79, of Munster, Indiana, passed away on April 15, 2026.
Born on November 6, 1946, in Washington, D.C., to Ernie and Millie Esgate, Ed lived a life that took him across the country — from New Jersey and Ohio to California, Michigan, and finally Indiana — carrying with him the warmth and...
Lewis O Belcher
Apr 11, 2026
Lewis O. Belcher, 74, Griffith, passed away April 11th, 2026. He was born in Kentucky to James Cecil and Nina Faye (Johns) Belcher.
Preceded in death by his parents, brother Philip Belcher, brother-in-laws Thomas Bukowski III, Jonah "Buster" Sexton, sister-in-law Judith Barenie, and father-in-law Mervyn Barenie.
Lewis is survived by his wife of 50 years...
Jacqueline Thorpe
Apr 3, 2026
Jacqueline A. "Jackie" Thorpe, age 65, of Valparaiso, passed away on April 3, 2026.
Jackie is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Don; her son, Justin (Ashlee Dennis) Thorpe; her parents, Antoinette "Toni' and Robert Baumer; her sister, Melissa "Missy" (Tom Grimmer) Bridegroom; her niece, Stephanie (Chuck) Henderson; her nephew, Bobby (Mindy Patrick) Bridegroom; along...
Jesse W. Crabtree
Apr 2, 2026
Jesse Willis Crabtree, age 69, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Jesse was originally from Loudon, Tennessee. He spent most of his life in Chicago, Illinois, before settling in Hammond, Indiana in his later years. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine Corps veteran and was a dedicated member of...
Deborah G Winter
Apr 1, 2026
Deborah G. Winter, age 67, of Highland, formerly of Dolton and South Holland, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
She is survived by her loving brothers, David Winter and Christopher Winter. Deborah also leaves behind her dear friends, Carolyn Wouters and Julie Contro, who will cherish her memory.
She was preceded in death by...
Carol Ann Mazalan
Mar 29, 2026
Carol Ann Mazalan, age 73, of Griffith, formerly of Portage, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026.
She is survived by her children, Charlene M. Mazalan and Jason R. Mazalan; her beloved grandson, Noah Mazalan-Robertson; and her aunt, Yolanda M. Foldesi. Carol is also survived by her half-sisters, Cheryl (Fred) Haseman, Joanne Stevenson, Laura (John) Johnson, Jeanette...
Juanita A. (Aleman) Mendiola
Mar 28, 2026
Juanita A. Mendiola, affectionately known as "Grandma Jenny," age 78 of Gary, Indiana passed away surrounded by the love of her family on March 28th, 2026.
Juanita was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished every moment spent with her loved ones. She is survived by her children, Maria C. Montalvo, Violet Mendiola, Tomas Mendiola, Michael...
Patricia A Laviolette
Mar 27, 2026
Patricia A. Laviolette, 93, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026.
Patricia was the beloved mother of William (Kathy) Laviolette Jr. and Cheryl Mills. She was a proud grandmother to Daniel (Kelley) Mills Jr., Douglas Mills, David Mills, and Darren Mills, and a cherished great-grandmother to Claudia, Sadie, and Jovie.
She was...
Migdalia Escamilla
Mar 23, 2026
Migdalia "Midge" Escamilla, age 77, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026, in Munster, Indiana. She was born on June 29, 1948, in Caguas, Puerto Rico.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Marisol Camilo; her cherished grandchildren, Jade Rodriguez, Jasmine Mata (Brandon Pollard), and Ramiro Escamilla; and her beloved great-grandchildren, Noah, Ethan, Alice,...
Justin Sustan Jr.
Mar 20, 2026
Justin "Bud" F. Sustan Jr., age 87, formerly of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.
He is survived by his children, Laurie (James) Gustafson, Pamela (Steven, deceased) Miller, and Thomas Sustan; his grandchildren, Brett and Sara Gustafson, Steven Andrew Miller, and Abby (Luke) Overweg; and his great-grandchild, Malcolm Miller. He is also survived by...
Gregory J Coddington
Mar 19, 2026
Gregory J. Coddington, 67, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2026. He is survived by his high school sweetheart and beloved wife of 49 years, Jody.
He was a proud father to Michael (Holly) Coddington, Emily (Kevin) Wlazlo, and Matthew (Jissela) Coddington, and an even prouder Papa to Brady, Emersyn, Angel, Benjamin, Anna, and...
Barbara Jo Kern
Mar 17, 2026
Barbara Jo Kern of Griffith, Indiana age 79 passed away on Tuesday March 17, 2026.
She is survived by her brother Kenneth (Susan Ingersoll) Kern, nephew Joey Kern; godchild Krissy Plemons, Aunt Arlene Kern, several cousins and second cousins, many good friends. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Kern, sister Linda Kern....
Thomas S. Lipinski
Mar 13, 2026
Thomas S. Lipinski, 71, of Munster, Indiana, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026.
Tom is survived by his five children, Thomas "Tommy" Lipinski Jr., Melissa "Missy" Lipinski, Sara Pappas, Matthew Lipinski, and Noah (Stephanie) Lipinski. He was also a proud grandfather to Adonis, Bella, and Sean. He is survived by his sister, Christine (Scott) Early, as...
Robert E. Cox Jr.
Mar 8, 2026
Robert E. Cox Jr., age 61, late of Crown Point, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2026. He is survived by his siblings: Shari (Donald) Galinski, Jim (Ninette) Cox, Donna (Jim) Herron, Beth (Mike) Kime, and Bill (Venetta) Cox. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews and he will be greatly missed.
He is preceded...
Richard A Harbit
Mar 7, 2026
Richard A. Harbit, age 87, late of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026. He is survived by his children: Lisa (Matt) Osojnicki, Rick (Pam) Harbit, Linda (Steve) Seegers, grandchildren: Rick (Brittany) Harbit Jr., Matthew (Kyli), Danny (Katelyn) Osojnicki, Brittney (Steven) Otten, Ashlyn (Nathan) Ballas, Drew (Lauren) Wheeler, and Thomas Osojnicki, great grandchildren: Savannah, Wyatt, Mackenzie, Olivia,...
Michael B. Verbich
Mar 7, 2026
Michael Verbich, age 50, of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on March 7, 2026.
Michael is survived by his loving wife, Sara, and his cherished son, Grayson. He is also survived by his mother, Rose Verbich; his brother, John Verbich III (Melinda); his sister, Trisha Angel; his brother-in-law Guy Louie; brother at heart, Jason (Noell) Andriessen, and several...
