Obituaries

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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,...

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...

Mar 6, 2026

Ronald George Lallky Sr., 89, of Fair Oaks, Indiana, formerly of South Holland, Illinois, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026.

He is survived by his children, Kathy (John) Haas and Ron Lallky Jr. (Patty Jaworski); his grandchildren, Kristin Price and Dustin (Megan) Haas; and his great-grandchildren, Daniella Price, Owen Haas, and Corbin Haas. He is also...

Feb 17, 2026

Margo F. Campbell, age 82, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She is survived by her children: Mark (Becky) Campbell and Christine Campbell, grandchildren: Cheyenne Campbell and Chase (Jenna) Campbell, great granddaughter: Ava, brother-in-law: Arthur (Bobbie) Campbell, sister-in-law: Margaret Campbell, and several nieces and nephews. Margo is preceded in death by her parents: Lawrence Roach...

Feb 16, 2026

Donald L. Bean, age 76, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. He is survived by his children: Sheri (Steve) Anderson, Dan (Sandra) Thompson, Don (MaryTherese) Bean, and David (Cindy) Bean, grandchildren: Jonathan Speck, Colin Anderson, Katie Anderson, Jessica Love, Tony Thompson, Meagan Volk, Joshua Marshall, Melina Marshall, Matilda Bean, Molly Bean, Madison Bean, Kaylee Bean,...

Feb 16, 2026

Betty Jean White, of Wawaka, Indiana, formerly of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026.

She is lovingly survived by her sons, Thomas A. White and Tracy White; grandchildren, Tiffani (Robert) Bussie, Amy (Benjamin Mayhew) Ramirez, and Jessica (Matthew) Howard; and great-grandchildren, Jason, Noah, Jordan, Christina, Abbigalle, Cadden, Zackary, and Luca; daughter in...

Feb 6, 2026

Richard "Ric" Cornejo (also known as Ricky Ricky), age 63, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 6, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on July 25, 1962, in East Chicago, Indiana to Mary A. (Orozco) Cornejo and Emil F. Cornejo, Sr.

A proud graduate of Griffith High School, Ric went on...

Feb 5, 2026

Telisha Ann Nellett (née Fortner), age 46, late of Hobart, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Daniel Nellett; her children, Riley Everett and Elijah Daniel Nellett; her parents, Richard R. Fortner, Jr. and Gail Denise Fortner; her siblings, Dalynn (Damien) Kincannon, Kristin (Mark) McDonald, Richard "Duke" Fortner, and Cody Fortner; and her...

Feb 1, 2026

Larry G. Rosinko "Ging", age 64, late of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, February 1, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Amy Rosinko, children: Melanie Ann (Michael) Allen, Larry Grant Rosinko, Hunter Christian Rosinko, and Heidi Noel Rosinko, siblings: Beth Ann Miller, Louis Rosinko, Joyce (Richard) Watford, Sharon (Kevin) Parks, Tom Rosinko, and Jenny...

Jan 30, 2026

Bryon L. Pinkerton, age 60, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, January 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his two sons, Ethan and Nolan Pinkerton; his mother, Marrell Dee Pinkerton (née Hollibaugh); his lifelong love, Darla (Lindell) Pinkerton; his special friend, Diana Petros; and his beloved German Shepherd,...

Jan 29, 2026

Willie Bee Mitchell "Be Be", a devoted father, proud grandfather, skilled tradesman, and U.S. Navy veteran, passed away on January 29, 2026, at the age of 79.

Born on December 1, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois, Willie spent his life rooted in the city and surrounding Chicagoland area he called home. He built his career as a dedicated...

Jan 28, 2026

Dennis Michael Gilmartin, age 64, formerly of Dyer, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

He is survived by his children: Chad Michael Gilmartin and Kelly Michelle Gilmartin, grandchild: Kendall, siblings: Laurie (Dale) Corman and Bobby Gilmartin, and many nieces and nephews.

Dennis is preceded in death by his parents: James Sr. and Dolores, siblings:...