Obituaries

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;...

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...