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Barbara Jo Kern
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....
Thomas S. Lipinski
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...
Robert E. Cox Jr.
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...
Richard A Harbit
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,...
Michael B. Verbich
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...
Ronald G Lallky
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...
Margo F. (Roach) Campbell
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...
Donald L. Bean
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,...
Betty Jean (Pribble) White
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...
Richard Alan Cornejo
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...
Telisha Ann (Fortner) Nellett
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...
Larry "Ging" Rosinko
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...
Bryon L Pinkerton
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,...
Willie 'Be Be' Mitchell
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...
Dennis Michael Gilmartin
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:...
Carol J. Luchene
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...
Algirdas J Jasaitis "Johnny Coo"
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.
...Kenneth D. Klamm
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...
Kathy R. (Bean) Dunlap
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,...
John A. Ramos Sr.
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...
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