Obituaries

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:...

Jan 17, 2026

Carol J. Luchene, age 80, of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026. She is survived by her daughter: Lisa (Greg Nunnelly) Snider, granddaughters: Kiersten Sipes and Courtney Snider, great grandchildren: Brody Sipes and Aleena Sipes, cousins: Janice (Al Benda), Peter Labzentis, and many additional cousins. A special thank you to the extended family of Porter Court...

Jan 17, 2026

Algirdas Jasaitis, lovingly known as "Johnny Coo," age 74, entered eternal rest on Saturday January 17, 2026.

He is survived by his sister, Nijola Schwader; sister-in-law, Diana Jasaitis; and many cherished nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. He was reunited in eternal rest with his parents, Ksaveras Jasaitis and Regina Namikaite, and his beloved brother, Eugene Jasaitis.

Jan 13, 2026

Kenneth D. Klamm Sr., 77 of Griffith, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday January 13th, 2026. He is survived by his son Kenneth (Jen Schoon) Klamm Jr. Grandchildren; Jaden, Kyli (Daniel Perry), and Khloe. Sister; Carol (Tom) Schmidt, and several nieces and nephews. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents Leo & Helen (Nee Heibel) Klamm, and Wife, Janet...

Jan 8, 2026

Kathy R. Dunlap (née Bean) entered eternal rest on January 8, 2026, surrounded by the love she so freely gave throughout her life. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years, Frank D. Dunlap; her daughter, Virgie Urquidi; her son, Frank Dunlap II (Jessica); her treasured grandchildren, Krystal Cano (Carlos), Brandon Urquidi (Kelly), Kylie Dunlap, Ryan Dunlap,...

Jan 3, 2026

John Authur Ramos Sr., age 47, formerly of Portage, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones.

He was born in Hammond, IN in 1978 to David and Laura Ramos. John was a machinist at Hammond Machine Works in Hammond, IN until he could no longer continue to work. John was preceded...

Dec 28, 2025

On December 28, 2025, Gerald (Jerry) Clayton Gettig passed peacefully in his Griffith home surrounded by his beloved wife and children at the age of 82. He was born on June 12, 1943 in East Chicago, Indiana to Gerald and Easter (Nee Houchins) Gettig.

Preceded in death by his mother, Easter L. Zech, elder brother John Szozda,...

Dec 27, 2025

Clarice D. Toth, age 99, of Schererville, passed away on Saturday, December 27th, 2025. She is survived by her children Carolyn (Henry) Crull, Cheryl (Rudy) Keller, Ann (Paul) Bartak, Candace (Andrew) Knol, 21 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, sister Rachel Meeks, numerous nieces & nephews. She is preceded in death in by her parents James & Dorris...

Dec 22, 2025

David W. Correy, age 42, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. He is survived by his husband of 2 years, Darius Brown, father: Timothy Correy, siblings: Timothy, Thomas, Michael, and Kathryn, nieces and nephews: Autumn Sanford, Christian Robinson, Jasmine Woodrow, Oliver Correy, and Christopher Correy, and grand niece: Wynter Robinson. He is preceded in death...

Dec 17, 2025

Phyllis J. Darnell, age 81, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. She is survived by her children: Timothy (Melanie) Obermeyer, and Ruth (Paul) Maywald, stepchildren: Carla Jerred, Mary Darnell, Andrea Darnell, Tom (Becky) Darnell, Daniel (Karen) Darnell, and Theodore Darnell, grandchildren: Christine(Mike) Obermeyer, Paige (Justin) Smith, and Christian (Brooke) Radencich, Sara (Dakota) Langston, sister: Judith...

Dec 16, 2025

Charlene G. Berkos, age 81, of Wheatfield and formerly of Hebron, passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025.  She is survived by her children: Sheri (Paul) Olen, Mark (Candace) Berkos, Steven (Diane) Berkos, Edie (Dennis) DeHaan, grandchildren: Joshua, Krissy, Sean, Toni, Ashlee, Joe, Jeff, Ryan, Matt, Tyler, Jakob, Andrew, and Izabel, 20 great-grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins....