Obituaries

Nov 8, 2025

Kristen A. "Kris" Hoffman (nee Krooswyk)  age 79 of Crown Point, formerly of Griffith, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 8, 2025, surrounded by family after a 13-year gallant and courageous battle against Parkinsons Disease with dignity, elegance, and grace. She is survived by her husband of 57 years Don; son Jeff (Melinda) Hoffman; sister Debbie Krooswyk; sister-in-law Kathy...

Nov 6, 2025

Rodolfo "Rudy" Camarena Jr., age 49 of Chicago, formerly of Dolton and Schererville, passed away on Thursday, November 6, 2025. He is survived by his father, Rodolfo (Josie) Camarena Sr., stepbrother: Tommy Gora, sister: Kristina Gonzalez, stepsister: Tracy Willis, brother-in-law: Chris Gonzalez, nieces and nephews: Sara Willis, Desirae Gonzalez, Lilli Gonzalez, Deacon Gora, Tyra (Luis) Guajardo, Jose Gonzalez, and...

Nov 1, 2025

Robert Paul Jacobs age 60 of Griffith, passed away on Saturday November 1, 2025, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 25 years Lori; children Ben Jacobs and Emma (Aaron Colley) Jacobs; siblings Marty (fiancée Jennifer Cimbaljevich) Jacobs, Patty Pilarczyk, Judy (Dean) Salczynski, Jimmy (Aimee) Jacobs, and Johnny (Ki) Jacobs; several nieces, nephews, and cousins;...

Oct 28, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Mary Ann Pavelka. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Oct 26, 2025

Kevin Ray Sutherland, age 57 of Crown Point, passed away on Sunday, October 26, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Tammy; children, Sarah Sutherland and Luke Sutherland; mother, Evelyn Sutherland; sisters, Sharon Sutherland, Julie Sutherland, and Janet (Ron) Helgamo; brother, Gilbert Williams; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Kevin is preceded in death by his...

Oct 21, 2025

JoAnn Harbit age 86 of Crown Point, passed away on Tuesday October 21, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 65 years Richard; children Lisa (Matt) Osojnicki, Rick (Pam) Harbit, and Linda (Steve) Seegers; grandchildren Rick (Brittany) Harbit, Matthew (Kyli) Osojnicki, Danny (Katelyn) Osojnicki, Brittney (Steve) Otten, Ashlyn (Nathan Ballas) Wheeler, Drew (Lauren) Wheeler, and TJ Osojnicki; great...

Oct 14, 2025

Paulita G. Rosa, lovingly known as "Cunda", 87, of Crown Point, Indiana and formerly of East Chicago, Indiana entered her eternal rest on October 14, 2025, surrounded by peace and the love of her family. Born on January 15, 1938 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico, Paulita brought warmth and light to all who knew her. She was the youngest of...

Sep 29, 2025

Richard J. Byrne age 93 of Dyer, Indiana passed away on Monday September 29, 2025. He is survived by his wife Mary; children Laura (Randy) Paluszak, Carolyn (Keith) Jacobs and Jennifer (Tim) Rosinko; his grandchildren Tyler (Kate) Paluszak, Megan Paluszak, Jordan Jacobs, Justin Jacobs and Brooke Rosinko, and by his sister Jean Ainley. He is preceded in death by...

Sep 28, 2025

Charles H. Williams, age 87, of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Sunday, September 28, 2025. He is survived by his nieces and nephews: Charles (Jean) Schultz, Mike (Lori) Schultz, Carol (Paul) O'Louglin, Amy (Daniel) Schultz, David (Michelle) Sillanpa, Sharon (Tim) Monroe, Shawnie Williams, and many other great-nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by parents: Gobel and Hallie...

Sep 25, 2025

Joseph P. Przewoznik, age 46, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

He is survived by his children, Edward L. Przewoznik and Nevaeh Fry; his siblings, Edward (Patricia) Przewoznik, Veronica (Jessica) Przewoznik, and Anthony (Roberta Pressley) Przewoznik; his aunts and uncles, Mike (Jinny) Seltzer, David Seltzer, and Jan Przewoznik; and his cousins, Matthew Przewoznik,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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 ...

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...

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.

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...

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...