Edward Budny
Sep 22, 2025
Edward "Ed" Budny passed away in Merrillville, Ind., at the age of 96. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary Budny; son Edward; daughter Kelley Alani and son-in-law David Alani; grandsons Joseph and Tommy Alani; granddaughter Hannah Alani and grandson-in-law Grant Williams; and sister, Verna Mae "Tillie" Budny.
Ed was born on Dec. 21,...
Diane L. Kowalisyn
Sep 21, 2025
Diane L. Kowalisyn age 65, of Lowell, formerly Griffith, passed away on Sunday September 21, 2025. She is survived by her sister Pam Kowalisyn and brother Nick (Krista Martins) Kowalisyn; nieces and nephews Shawna (Keith) Coleman, Michael (Julie) Raduenz, Alex (Stephanie) Kowalisyn; great niece Lillian Maverick; great nephews Coleman Maverick and Bentley Kowalisyn; brother-in-law Gary Raduenz; and by her...
June E. Cannon
Sep 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of June E. Cannon, Born March 31, 1936, and passed peacefully with loved ones on September 12, 2025. June was a long-time resident of Griffith, IN and a member of Griffith First Christian Church for over 60 years. She was a loving mother to four children Vernon (Patti) Cannon, Jeff (Karen) Cannon, Kim (Alex) Mileusnic and...
Nancy A. Riese
Sep 10, 2025
Nancy A. Riese, age 76, of Griffith, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, after a four-and-a-half-year courageous battle with cancer.
Nancy married her love Robert Riese at St. Mary Catholic Church in Griffith on April 29, 1972. Nancy enjoyed being creative. In her early years, she loved to draw and write poems. In the years...
Lorraine M Jung
Sep 10, 2025
Lorraine M. Jung, age 86 of Cedar Lake, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2025. She is survived by her daughters: Christine (Mark Collier) Harms and Sharon (Thomas) Murchek, stepdaughter Vicki Jung, grandchildren: Leslie (Cory) Simpson, Samantha (Steve) Peller, and Timothy (Sandra) Murchek, great-grandchildren: Madison Simpson and Winnie Peller, brother: Gerald (Janet) Matusiak, and brother-in-law:...
Dragica Dorothy Gora
Sep 5, 2025
Dragica "Dorothy" Gora, age 66 of Griffith, passed away on Friday, September 5, 2025, after a long battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Carl Gora; four legged companion Buddy; her loving mother Drenka Kragulj; brother's Drago (Robin) Kragulj and Milojko Kragulj; sister Mara Kragulj; the best ever Aunt, Dorothy Lawver; her ...
Bobby Joe White
Sep 4, 2025
Bobby Joe White, age 89, of Highland, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2025. After growing up in West Virginia and graduating from Kingston High School, he moved to Whiting, IN. He is survived by his sons: Robert (Roberta) White, Randall (Debbie) White, Richard (Diane) White; grandchildren: Daniel, Katherine, Brittney, William, Jennifer, and Alan; and great-granddaughters: Lillian, Amelia, and...
Raymond M Colburn
Aug 30, 2025
Raymond M. Colburn, age 55, of Crown Point, passed away on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
He is survived by his son, Aiden, daughter, Ashley Guajardo, sisters, Sandi (Donald) Sewell, Brenda St. Claire, Cindi Colburn-Strom, brother, Ronnie Colburn, and several nieces and nephews.
Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Delores Colburn.
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Lawana K (Grimmett) Paul
Aug 27, 2025
Lawana K. Paul, age 60, of Gary, passed away on Wednesday, August 27th, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of 26 years, James, children; Heather Roehr (Rick Perez), Christopher Roehr, Justin Roehr, James B. (Rebecca) Paul, grandchildren; Payton, Taylor, Austin Perez, and Addison Paul, sister, Michelle (Mike) Peterson, brothers, Dwayne Grimmett and Mike Grimmett, and several...
Glen Abney
Aug 26, 2025
Glen Abney, age 84, of Highland, formerly of South Holland, passed away on August 26, 2025. He is survived by his daughters: Deborah and Tracy Abney and grandchildren: Justin and Theresa Abney.
Glen is preceded in death by his wife, Mary, father; John, and siblings: James, Orville, and Ruby.
A special thank you to his...
Susan H (Camp) Artim Brown
Aug 25, 2025
Susan H. Artim Brown, age 87, of Crown Point, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 25th, 2025.
She is survived by her sons; Chris (Judy) Artim, Craig Artim, grandchildren; Richard, Riley (Brandon), Rianne, and great-grandchildren; Lucian and Silas.
Susan was preceded in death by her parents, David and Elizabeth Camp, husbands, Richard Artim...
Ethard "Mac" E. Mcilroy
Aug 24, 2025
Ethard "Mac" McIlroy, age 90, of Gary, passed away on Sunday, August 24th, 2025.
He is survived by his children; Ricky Earl (Nellie) McIlroy, Randy Joe (Kim) McIlroy, Kelly Renee (Tim) Sieman, grandchildren; Lindsey Marie, Colton Earl, Abbey Clare, and Emma Grace, great-grandchildren, Adrian Frank, Mya Lee, and Gage, and sister, Diane Stinnett.
Ethard was...
Maria R. Nunez
Aug 15, 2025
Maria R. Nunez, age 84, of East Chicago, passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025. She is survived by her sister: Eloisa (Carlos) Alvarado. Nieces: Melinda (Joseph) Quasney, Norma (Dan) Mitchell, Diana Alvarado (Rick Alonzo). Nephews: Carlos F. Alvarado and Christopher (Josephine) Mares, Larry Mares, and several other nieces and nephews, and dearest friend, Blanca Smith, who's truly been...
Richard N. Bainbridge
Aug 11, 2025
Richard N. Bainbridge age 78 of Griffith, passed away on Monday, August 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Cassie; daughter, Dawn Gearhart; granddaughters Blaire (Donny) Hoover, and Haley Gearhart; nieces and nephews; and four-legged companions: Josi and Jovi.
Richard is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Elizabeth, sister Judith, and...
Scott D. Delauro
Aug 11, 2025
Scott D. DeLauro age 68 of Griffith, passed away on Monday August 11, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 47 years Patti; children David DeLauro, Cynthia (Evan) Haney, and Timothy DeLauro; grandchildren Libby, Emerson, James, and Jaycee Marie; his siblings Stephen (Kim) DeLauro, Elliott (Alice) DeLauro II, Deborah (Steve) Volz; brother-in-law Rick Flutka; and by numerous nieces...
Joseph A. Pawlus
Aug 10, 2025
Joseph A. Pawlus, age 55, of Griffith, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He is survived by his wife Melissa; daughter, Lilly Pawlus; grandson, Jasiah; mothers, Genene Kambs and Judy Pawlus; sisters, Emily, Lauren, Alison, Jamie, and brother John.
Joseph is preceded in death by his fathers: George Branch and George Pawlus.
Funeral services...
Justin D. Alyea
Aug 10, 2025
Justin D. Alyea, age 36, of Burnsville, passed away surrounded by family on August 10, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Linda and Sonny Dodson; Twylla Selmer; and Gary O'Dell.
Justin is survived by his parents David, and Diane (Carey) McCrary; children, Gabriella, Kaiden, Capri, and Amelia; siblings, Jeremy, and Ashley; 5...
Kena Marie Szala
Aug 7, 2025
Kena Marie Szala age 39, passed away on August 7, 2025. Kena is survived by her oldest sister, Victoria Raddatz, who loved and cared for her for many years; siblings: Shannon, Ryan, Robin, Michelle, Cynthia, and Dan; many nieces, nephews, and extended family. She was the mother of many children, and though they were not raised by her, they...
David Donald Davis Sr.
Jul 17, 2025
David Donald Davis Sr., age 70, of Schererville, passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Kathy, children, David (Misty) Grzeczka, Suzanne (Jesús) Gonzalez, Edith Davison, Kimberly Jarvis, David Davis Jr., numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and by his siblings, Sharon Davis, Alvin (Anita) Davis, Shawn (Bob) Dorrance,...
Carl Thomas Booker
Jul 15, 2025
Carl T. Booker, age 90, of Griffith, passed away July 15, 2025. He was born in Willoughby, OH and moved to southern Indiana at age 9.
He is survived by his wife, Eunice, of 61 years, two sons
Richard and James (Tammy), six grandchildren —Cam, Tyler, Zach, Cody, Brittany, Shelby, and three greatgrandchildren—Cheyanne, Georgia, and...
