Obituaries

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....

Dec 12, 2025

Charles Michael Bond, age 67, late of Griffith, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2025. He is survived by his son: Dylan (Jenny) Bond, grandchild: Maxwell Bond, sisters: Jacqueline (late Joe) Ledbetter and Sara (Vincent) Young.   He will be missed by family and friends. Charles is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Allene Bond.

Inurnment...

Dec 11, 2025

George Nicholas Julius January 23, 1962 – December 11, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved George Nicholas Julius, who left us peacefully on December 11, 2025. George was a kind soul, a dedicated family man, and a true sports enthusiast who embraced life with an open heart and a carefree spirit. Born...

Dec 7, 2025

Joan Josephine (Spitz) Rieder, age 89, transitioned into her new life on Sunday, December 7, 2025. She is survived by her loving family, daughter Jill (Andy) McNamara of Crown Point; grandsons Christopher Camisa of Lowell, Nicholas Camisa (Lauren Miller) of Westmont, IL and granddaughter, Lynn Camisa of Crown Point; one sister, Mary Glowinski of Indianapolis and brother, Jim (Vicki)...

Dec 4, 2025

Jeffrey S. Hacker "Big Jeff", age 60, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Rachelle of 25 years, children: Ryan (Tiffany), Jeffrey (Bri), Sarah, and Luke, grandchild: Darla, mother: Karen Hacker, siblings: Fred Jr. and David (Erin), many aunts and uncles, especially close to his uncle Bill, fur companion: Sherriff,...

Dec 3, 2025

Lauretta J. Batur, age 84, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 3, 2025. She is survived by her children: Judy (Chris) Artim, Robert Betustak, and Kym (John) Lozano, grandchildren: Lauren, Claire (Miguel Pinto), Kelsey, Emily (Jacob), Johnny (Karen), and Julian, great-grandchildren: Joseph, Hazel, Helena, Autumn, and Winnifred, great-great-grandchild: Seth, sister: Judie Fenstermaker, nieces: Joan, Janette, and Josie,...

Dec 1, 2025

It is with tremendous sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Richard Campagna, lovingly known as "Chooch". A man of strength, motivation and honor, Richard was born on September 18, 1973, and transitioned to a guardian angel on December 1, 2025, at the age of 52. Richard was a devoted husband, a proud and loving...

Dec 1, 2025

Stephen M. Wroblewski AKA "Wrob" "Coach" We mourn the passing of Stephen M. Wroblewski of Griffith, IN (better known as Wrob!) on December 1st, 2025. Born in Pittsburg, PA in 1944 but raised by a gravel pit in South Bend, IN he was the offspring of an obstinate, steel-working Serb family (US Army Private Olga Radosevich, 1923-2008) and equally...

Nov 27, 2025

Vicki L. Cunningham, age 56, of Portage, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025. She is survived by her brother Larry "Sonny" (Janie) Gray: several nieces and nephews: and her feline companion, Lilly. Vicki was preceded in death by her parents Larry and Nina Gray.

Private memorial services will be held for the family

Vicki...

Nov 19, 2025

Robert "Bob" S. Piorkowski, age 88, of Dyer and formerly of Griffith, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Wilma Piorkowski, children: Brian (Jocelyn Farris) Piorkowski and Beth (Jared) Litherland, grandchildren: Clara and Nicholas, sisters: Arlene (late Robert) Carman and Georgene (late Jack) Kestner, and several nieces and nephews. Robert...

Nov 12, 2025

Keith L. Sorensen age 81 of Crown Point, passed away on Wednesday November 12, 2025. He is survived by his children Cindy (Pastor Doug) Sheehy and Kent (Dee) Sorensen; grandchildren Kameron (Katie) Sorensen, Kaylor (Chris) Cunningham, Kodie (Zavannah) Sorensen, Karissa Sheehy, and Krystal Sorensen; great grandson Cole Cunningham; brothers Brodney (Betty) Sorensen and Curtis (Helen) Sorensen; sister Shirley Virkler;...