Obituaries

Apr 1, 2022

William I. Luchene age 81 of Crown Point, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years Carol; stepdaughter Lisa Snider; step-grandchildren Kiersten Sipes (Drew) and Courtney Snider; great grandson Brody Sipes.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence, and Esther Luchene.

William...

Mar 29, 2022

Mr. William Howard Howe, 83 of Bruceton, Tennessee passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at the Jackson Madison County General Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Hoosier Burn Camp, a non-profit organization helping young people that have experienced trauma related to severe burn injuries.

Hoosier Burn Camp...

Mar 28, 2022

Salomon B. Ruiz age 89 of Griffith, formerly of Gary, passed away on Monday March 28, 2022. He is survived by his sons; Alex (Marilyn) Diaz and Emilio (Michelle) Ruiz, numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, and by his other family members living in Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents Raul and Natavidad Ruiz, his wife...

Mar 26, 2022

Richard J. Maggio Jr. age 43 passed away on Saturday March 26, 2022. He is survived by his children; Paige Maggio and Camron Maggio, mother Diane Maggio, father Richard J. Maggio Sr., sisters; Lisa (John) Iliff and Rene (Michael) Bajda, and his nieces and nephews; Chelsey and Jason Iliff, Dylan, and Riley Bajda.

All services will be...

Mar 17, 2022

Anthony R. Galindo Jr. age 91 of East Chicago passed away on Thursday March 17th, 2022. He is survived by his children; Phyllis (Joseph Jr.) Reyes, Matthew Galindo, Roland (Tom Gordy) Galindo, and John (Christine) Galindo, grandchildren Joseph III(Veronica), Nicholas (Elia), and Nicole (Monique Martin); great grandchildren; Jasmine, Elizabeth, Emma, Nicholas Jr., Nadia, and Aidan. Anthony was preceded by...

Mar 15, 2022

Janice Newton age 84 of East Chicago passed away on Tuesday March 15, 2022. She is survived by husband Paul children; Bridget Fentress and Richard Newton grandchildren; Annissa Clark, Richy, Amanda, Issac, and Cash; 6 great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents Grammajor and Ladymae Hess, and by her brothers and sisters.

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Mar 13, 2022

Eric R. Gehres age 34 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Sunday, March 13th, 2022. He is survived by his children; Ethan Gehres, Eli Gehres, and Tiana Gehres, his mother; Gabriele Gehres, his father; Robert Gehres, and by his sister; Kristy Gehres, as well as numerous friends.

Memorial services will be set at a later date.

Mar 8, 2022

Charles "Charlie" E. Holsclaw age 85 of Grith passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2022. He is survived by his children Andria (Jeannine), David, Don, Tony (Ni Wayan) and Paul (Jennifer); 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; his brother John (Kandy) Holsclaw and sister-in-law Patricia Dijak, and numerous nieces, nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Geraldine, son Chuck,...

Mar 3, 2022

Mark A. Justice age 51 of Griffith, Indiana passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 12 years Leticia, children Natalie Justice, Joel (Kylee Brewer) Delgado, and Adrian (Veronica) Delgado; grandchildren Giovanni and Camila; parents Gerald and Janet Justice; brother, Brian; and by his several nieces and nephews Amber, Kristopher, Kylie,...

Mar 2, 2022

Robert A. Chandler age 25 of Hobart, formerly of Cedar Lake passed away on Wednesday March 2nd, 2022. He is survived by his mother Sharon Conover, his brothers; Nicholas Boardman, and Curtis Daniel Chandler, his grandmother; Diane Chandler, his grandfather; Pete Conover, his aunts; April Conover and Amy Smit, and uncle Brian Smit.

A celebration of life...

Mar 1, 2022

Frances E. Cliver, age 88 of Dugger, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday March 1, 2022.

She is survived by her children, Rodney (Maryanne) Cliver, Robert Cliver, Rhonda (Tom) Yakimow, Gina Smith, Rena Heyman, Mary (Joe Redden) Richey, Stephan Cliver, her 20 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and 2 more on the way.

She is preceded in...

Mar 1, 2022

Maudie Jeanne Harper (nee Summers) born October 27, 1940 in Daviess County, Indiana died peacefully at her home on March 1, 2022.

She was the daughter of Gerald and Wilma Summers of Daviess County Indiana. She married Rex Harper on June 6, 1957 in Daviess County Indiana.

She leaves behind 10 children that came from...

Feb 22, 2022

Ann M. Pierce age 75 of Gary passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2022.

She is survived by her husband Donald Henneberg daughters; Tina (William) Rhone and Deborah Anderson-Lane; stepdaughter Valerie (Creig) Carr and stepson Donald Henneberg Jr.; grandchildren Heather Acevedo, Lexie Deven, Edward Deven, Daniel Rhone, Nicholas Carr, and Johnnie Carr; siblings Caroline Pierce, Mary Wilzak,...

Feb 18, 2022

Richard J. "Rick" Granter age 57 of Hobart, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Friday February 18, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 35 years Angie; children Summer (Daniel) Biby, Richard II(Tammy) Granter, Mary Granter, and Victoria Granter; grandchildren Levi, Jacson, Ivy, Beatrix, Hunter, Haley, and Elijah; and by his siblings Charles "Chuck" Granter, Bill (Dana) Granter,...

Feb 17, 2022

Susanne DeWitt "Suzy" age 67 passed away and went home to be in the arms of Jesus on February 17, 2022.

Suzy was a graduate of Hammond Technical Vocational High School and a resident of Hammond, Indiana. She always had a smile and enjoyed hanging out with her oldest brother Mike. Suzy also enjoyed singing, traveling and...

Feb 15, 2022

Michael Wayne "Skully" Laws age 56 of Gary passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at home with his fiancée,  Margie by his side. He was born in Hammond, Indiana July 6th, 1965. Michael was the son of James, his wife Barbara of Dundee, KY. And his mother the late Barbara Getridge (2015). Michael grew up in North Hammond...

Feb 12, 2022

Esther Martinez age 92 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on February 12th, 2022. She is survived by her children; Alfredo (Elena) Martinez Jr., Patricia Martinez, Ruth Martinez, Louis (Geri) Martinez, Norma Martinez (Arcangel), Edgar (Alicia) Martinez, Benjamin (Irma) Sandoval, and Pedro Sandoval;  grandchildren; Marci Martinez, Alfredo Martinez, Antonio Martinez, Yesenia Martinez, Michael Silvas Jr., Tanisha (Israel Medina) Silvas, Joseph...

Feb 11, 2022

Melissa K. Gill age 52 of Munster passed away on February 11, 2022.

She is survived by her son Harrison; mother Kae Kellams; sister Kristen Kellams; nieces Sydney Tucker, Alyson Peck, Lily Warren, Evie Warren; nephew Jack Warren; sister-in-law Sandra Kellams, Tricia (Rick) Gill; mother-in-law Patricia Gill; and Brother-in-law Greg Gill. Melissa is preceded in death by...

Feb 9, 2022

Marilyn J. Fouts age 87 of Gary, passed away on Wednesday February 9, 2022. She was born on April 22, 1934, to Lester and Mary Lukmann. She is survived by her children Janie Fouts, Robert Fouts, Ronald Fouts, and Beverly (Ronald) Gibbs; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, and by her nephew. She was preceded in death by...

Feb 2, 2022

Geraldine Mae McKinley age 92 of Griffith, formerly of Harvey, IL, passed away on Wednesday February 2, 2022, at the Colonial Nursing Home in Crown Point.

Born April 26th, 1929, in London Township Minnesota, she was preceded in death by her Husband Deane, sister Marvel, and by her brother Richard

She is survived by her...