Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
August A. Schischka
Jul 27, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for August A. Schischka. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Peter K. Sanders
Jul 24, 2021
Peter Kenneth Sanders passed away at his home in Griffith, Indiana on July 24, 2021. Peter was born on October 21, 1932, to his beloved parents Kenneth Peter and Hazel Pauline Sanders. He grew up in Gary, Hegewisch, the East Side, and Marktown, East Chicago, Indiana. Upon his graduation from East Chicago Roosevelt High School, Peter attended Indiana University,...
Thomas D. Dunlap
Jul 24, 2021
Thomas D. Dunlap age 69 of Crown Point, formerly of Florida and South Holland, Illinois, passed away on Saturday July 24th, 2021.
He is survived by his wife Ann; children Jaime (Andrew) Long and Michael (Ania) Dunlap; grandchildren Jackson, Andrew, and Alexander; brother Tod (Terri Ann) Dunlap; sisters Teri (Ron) Glaum and Tammy (Dan) Genesio; and by...
Thomas M. Holtzer
Jul 15, 2021
Thomas M. Holtzer age 58 of Griffith, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday July 15, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 28 years Kristine, daughters Jillian and Victoria Holtzer; grandson Colin; sister Wanda Napier; niece Angela (Bob) Dils.
Preceded in death by his parents Solomon Holtzer and Ruby Napier, son Thomas Michael Holtzer II,...
Joseph Fabian
Jul 8, 2021
Joseph "Joe" J. Fabian
November 29, 1941 - July 8, 2021
Joseph J. Fabian, age 79, of Highland, IN passed away on Thursday, July 8, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Nell; daughter Christine (Hank Lott); sons Joseph and Michael; grandsons Roger and Avery, and canine companion Buddy; sisters in law,...
Phillip Brandon Michael
Jul 7, 2021
Phillip "Brandon" Michael age 38 of Logansport, IN passed away on Wednesday July 7th, 2021.
He is survived by his mother Donna (Jay) Eeingenberg, sister Kimberly (Jeffrey) Couch, aunts; Debra (Perry) Zack, Diana (Perry) Hershman, and nieces and nephews; Anna, Jaylynn, Denver, Kaydance, Jeremiah, and Autumn
Phillip was preceded in death by his father Sonny...
Reyna Rodriguez
Jul 7, 2021
Reyna Rodriguez age 87 of Griffith, Indiana formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, July 7th, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Dolores (late Norberto) Melendez, Felix Rodriguez Jr., Nancy Rodriguez, Peggy (Rodolfo) Reyes, Alexandra (Raymond) Hernandez, grandchildren; Roberto, Nepaul, Esteban, Veneza, Norberto Jr., Adrian, Alexander, Emmanuel, Reyna, Raymond Jr., Anastasia, Gabriel, and great-grandchildren; Esteban...
Gary Lester Deyoung
Jun 28, 2021
Gary Lester "the Colonel" DeYoung age 64 of Munster, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday June 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 38 1/2 years Teresa; son Andrew DeYoung; Mother Carolyn DeYoung; sister Laurie (Joe) Yothment; brothers Gerald (Caroline) DeYoung and George (Joanne) DeYoung; and by his nieces, nephews, cousins and...
Shawn E. Mincy
Jun 26, 2021
Shawn E. Mincy age 51 of Griffith passed away on Saturday June 26th, 2021.
He is survived by his daughter Harlynn "Harley", sons Anthony and Joseph, mother Carol Martin, sister Lynsey (Chris) Auguano, brothers Nathan Martin, Dale Parmeley, aunts Rhonda (Steve Tharp) Martin, Pam (Bob) Barnaby, Kathy (Joe) Walczak, Karen Summers, Tina (Beau) Mincy-Brooks, Julie Mincy, uncles...
Helen F. (Broschart) Miller
Jun 26, 2021
Helen F. Miller of Griffith passed away on Saturday June 26, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Richard Jr. (Lori) Miller, Mary Kay Roney, Paul (Beth) Miller, 13 grandchildren; Matthew, Megan, Macie (Fiancé Jovica Perisic) Miller, Christopher Jr. (Sarah) Roney, Raquel (Geoff) Benson, Audrey, Sophie, Andrew (fiance Ave Healey) Roney, Laurel (Ben) Pauza, Alexis (Gabe) Saliba,...
Maria L Quintero
Jun 22, 2021
Maria L. Quintero age 95 of Griffith passed away on Tuesday June 22nd, 2021.
She is survived by her children; Jorge (Bertha) Quintero, Amelia (Jorge) Gonzalez, Jose (Karen) Quintero, Abe (Adriana Barragan) Quintero, Alberto (Marina) Quintero, many grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren, daughter-in-law Rosaura Quintero, many nieces, nephews, and her two sisters.
Maria was...
Sandra K. "Sandy" Mills
Jun 20, 2021
Sandra "Sandy" K. Mills age 67 of Hammond passed away on Sunday June 20, 2021.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years; Robert Mills, children Danny (Fiancé Dawn) Heath, Darlene (Billy) Prince, Michael "Shane" (Becca) Heath, Sheila Ritz, Sharon (Larry) Morgan, Kambria Heath, stepchildren Christopher Mills and Jeanine Zellers, 25 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, sisters Donna...
Lois Kay Pusser
Jun 18, 2021
Lois Kay Pusser age 66 of Gary passed away on Friday June 18, 2021.
She is survived by her children Robert (Christina) Pusser, Sabrina (Fiancée Carl McKenzie) Pusser, grandchildren Angelina, Aubrey, Morgan, Kaydon, and several nieces and nephews.
Lois was preceded in death by her parents, husband Percy, and sister Ann.
Funeral services...
Allen L Swanson
Jun 2, 2021
Allen L. Swanson age 51 of Munster passed away on Wednesday June 2nd, 2021.
He is survived by siblings; Sherry (Ray) Brownfield, Carl Swanson, Rose Mary (Mike) SwansonOgorek, Margie (Mike) Cowan, second mother Donna (Wayne) Crisp, nieces Marci (Adam) Haines, Michelle (Matt) Sheridan, Emily Cowan, Grace Cowan, great-nieces and nephews Andrew, Savannah, Lucas, Benjamin, Addison, Dylan, Ethan,...
Leroy Sims
May 30, 2021
Leroy Sims was born July 12, 1941 in Lee County, AL to Mary Lee Sims and Roosevelt Moore, both of whom preceded him in death. He resided in Birmingham with his grandparents, Will and Iola Sims until relocating to the Auburn/Loachapoka, AL area.
After graduation, he moved to Northwest Indiana and began a career at Inland Steel...
Janet Maude (Wiseman) Wilson
May 29, 2021
Janet M. Wilson age 86 of St. John, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Saturday May 29, 2021. She is survived by her daughters Cherilynn (Kevin) Klebs, Carole Anne (Steven) Steele, and Dianne (Jim) Carmody; grandchildren Christopher Mihalich, Craig (Katie) Mihalich, Michael (Tabitha) Steele, Patrick (Joanna) Steele, Zachary Vinciguerra, Matthew Carmody, Ben Klebs, and Marissa (Tim) Cope; great grandchildren...
John A Sukta
May 26, 2021
John A. Sukta age 78 of Crown Point, formerly of Merrillville, passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2021.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years; Diana, son Joseph (Renee) Sukta, granddaughters; Hannah, Lexi, grandson Ryan, sister Barbara O'Donnell, brother-in-law Richard (Ruth) Ramsey, and numerous nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by...
Joy Ann Govert-Dembowski
May 25, 2021
Joy Ann Govert-Dembowski age 76 of Michigan City formerly of Griffith, IN.
Joy A Govert, passed away at 4:39 a.m., Tuesday, May 25, 2021, in her home with her beloved husband at her side. Joy was born on December 2, 1944, in Griffith, to Maurice J and Anna (nee Elman) Govert and she was the 'JOY' of...
Juventino Lara Jr.
May 25, 2021
An obituary is not available at this time for Juventino Lara Jr.. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
Ronald W Bartnicki
May 23, 2021
Ronald W. Bartnicki, age 79 of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021.
He is survived by his children Dan (Anna) Bartnicki and Karyn (Phil) Gross; Grandchildren: Aidan, Leah, Kevin, and Addison; sister: Patricia Bartnicki. Preceded in death by Judith Bartnicki (wife) and Bruce Bartnicki (brother).
Wake will be held Thursday, May 27, at...
Subscribe
Subscribe to get alerts on new obituaries

A Year of Grief Support
Sign up for one year of weekly grief messages designed to provide strength and comfort during this challenging time.
