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Phillip Ray Martin
Jul 8, 2025
Phillip Ray Martin, age 72, of Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, July 8th, 2025.
He is survived by his siblings; Larry Martin, Wanda (Ron) Straker, Sandra (Don) Jones, Allen (Donna Stone) Martin, Patricia Martin, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Phillip was preceded in death by his parents, Lawrence and Margaret Martin.
Cremation was...
Michelle R (Dietrich) Rayson
Jul 5, 2025
Michelle "Shelley" Rayson (Dietrich), age 55, of Hammond and Hebron, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025, at home. Shelley was born on February 8, 1970, in Frankfurt, Germany, the daughter of Richard "Rick" and Judith "Judy" Dietrich (Wade).
Shelley grew up in Brunswick, OH, before attending the University of Cincinnati. She graduated in 1992 with...
Michael William White
Jul 5, 2025
Michael William White, age 73, of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, July 5th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda, children; Melissa M. (Matthew) Turner, Cassandra D. White, Michael J. White, grandchildren; Jacob M. Turner and Elyse G. Turner, mother, Lois Jane White, siblings; Linda Jean (Raymond) Hawkins, Thomas P. White, Donald K....
Maxine "Mac" L. Allen
Jun 28, 2025
Maxine L. "Mac" Allen, age 79, of Wheatfield IN, formerly of Hessville and Highland, Indiana, passed away on Saturday June 28, 2025. Maxine is survived by her brother Walter "Wally" Hartman Jr; stepchildren William "Billy" (Chrissy) Allen, Kelly (Scotty) Harrington, and Joshua (Tracy Jimenez) Allen; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; sister-in-law Jeanette Hartman;...
Peter John Bogdan
Jun 24, 2025
Peter John Bogdan, age 77, of Kox, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Terri Bogdan of Knox, Indiana, daughters, Stephanie (Richard) Newton of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, Heather (Eric Debarge) Bogdan of Hammond, Indiana, and Camellia (Britton) Stice of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, numerous grandchildren, one great-grandchild, sisters,...
Bonnie Jean (Brinkley) Dobosz
Jun 12, 2025
GRIFFITH, IN — Bonnie Jean Brinkley Dobosz, 87, of Griffith, went home to God peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025 with her family by her side.
Bonnie is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Anajean Lewis and son Michael (Kathy) Dobosz. She is also survived by her grandchildren Mark (Rachel) Lewis, Lindsay Lewis, Michael (Marris) Dobosz...
Mayolo Ministro Munoz
Jun 8, 2025
Mayolo Ministro Munoz age 46 of Merrillville, passed away on Sunday June 8, 2025.
He is survived by his siblings Arturo (Francilia) Ministro, Juan Ministro, Gumerchindo Ministro, Dionicio Ministro, Teresa Ministro, Ines Ministro, Christina Ministro, Suzana Ministro, and Adrian Ministro, and by numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Mayolo was preceded in death by...
Ruth Helen (Stephens) Lopez
Jun 3, 2025
Ruth Helen Lopez, age 83, of Schererville, passed away on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025.
She is survived by her children; Lisa (Kent) Lefner, Brian Lopez, Gregory Lopez, Kimberly Lopez (Cary), grandchildren; Stephanie (Alex) Vargas, Kristen (Andrew) Kurtz, Nena (Jacob) Bielecki, Jazmin Garner, Ti Jackson, Alexis Lopez, Charles Jackson, Adriana Mendez, great-grandchildren; Amelia, Aiden, Maxwell, Kensley, Kailey, and...
James A Reitz
May 20, 2025
James A. Reitz, age 62, of Portage, passed away on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 7 years, Lee Ann, children; James (Alyssa) Reitz, Julie (Bill) Smith, stepsons; Anthony Swadlo, Joseph (Katt) Cram, step-daughter-in-law, Gwen Garro (fiancé Andrew Cifuentes), grandchildren; Michael, Macy, and Jacob Reitz, Emily Ramirez, Andrew, Ryan, Evan, Nathan, and...
Lee Ona Coleman-Reising
May 19, 2025
The family of Lee Ona Coleman-Reising is devastated by the news of her death on Monday May 1 9, 2025 at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus from a heart attack.
Lee (née Brown) was a wonderful and vivacious person who considered everyone she met a friend. Born in Rochester, NY, Lee always joked that she was a HIGH...
Raquel Silva
May 18, 2025
Raquel Ann Silva, born on April 13, 1974, passed away unexpectedly on May 18, 2025. She was a loving mother and a cherished member of her family, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity.
Raquel is survived by her beloved children, Hannah Jelinek (James Jelinek), as well as Haley and Logan Trizner (Michael Trizner). She is...
Paula E Knight
May 16, 2025
Paula E. Knight, age 82, of Crown Point, passed away on Friday, May 16th, 2025.
She is survived by her children; Tony (Lisa) Knight and Cathy (Andy) Tkacs, grandchildren; Jessica (James), Brandon (Anne), Justin, Brooke (Adam), Peter, great-grandchildren; Tristan, Nevaeh, Bailey, Libby, Margot, Dylan, Jordan, Steven, Jack, Mitch, Tom "Tom-Tom", and Kent.
Paula was preceded...
Gloria M Alexander
May 7, 2025
Gloria M. Alxander, age 87, of Wheatfield, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, May 7th, 2025.
She is survived by her children; Karron (Kevin) Younker, Glen F. (Gwen) Alexander Jr., Leslie (Rose) Alexander, Constance (Keith) Houlihan, Dennis Alexander, Mark Alexander, 17 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, and 13 great-great grandchildren.
Gloria was preceded in death by...
John B Wiseman
May 7, 2025
John B. Wiseman, age 97, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Virgilija Wiseman, children; John M. (Theresa) Wiseman, Garry (late Bonnie) Wiseman, grandchildren; Daniel (Amy) Wiseman, Rachel (late Andy) Clapp, Sean (Danna) Wiseman, great-grandchildren; Alyssa, Nathan, Joshua, Julia, Caleb, Nicholas, Michael, Holly, Maxwell, stepdaughter, Sandra...
Earlene White
May 7, 2025
Earlene White, age 89, of Highland, passed away on Wednesday, May 7th, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Bobby, sons; Robert (Roberta) White, Randall (Debbie) White, Rich (Diane) White, grandchildren; Danny, Katie, Brittany, William, Jennifer, Alan, and great-granddaughters, Lillian and Amelia.
Earlene was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and...
Michael John Reynolds
Apr 30, 2025
Michael J. Reynolds, age 47, of Gary, passed away on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.
He is survived by his children; Ashley Reynolds, Autumn Reynolds, Travis "Tea" Koonce, Alyssa (Ryan) Henk, Hunter Reynolds, grandchildren; Tobias and Spencer Henk, Conner Keslin, long-time friends, Jennifer Fox and Christina Koonce, and Uncle and Aunt, Bruce and Carmen Reynolds.
Michael...
Jennifer Rae Campbell
Apr 24, 2025
Jennifer R. Campbell
September 18,1973 - April 24, 2025
Jennifer Rae Campbell, a dedicated mother, grandmother and friend, was
unexpectedly called to Heaven on Thursday April 24, 2025 at the young age of 51.
She is survived by her two children: Melanie Faith Black (30) & Mason Allen Black
...
Carole J. (Berland) Lahey
Apr 22, 2025
Carole J. Lahey, age 80, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
She is survived by her children, Michael John Lahey, Susan Marie Lahey, and Brian Patrick Lahey, grandchildren, Dre Lahey, Renée (Mitchell) Lahey-Jacobs, and Natalie Lahey, sisters, Cathy (Tom) Haupt and Janie Berland, and nieces, nephews, sister's-in-law, cousins, and extended family. Carole was...
Patricia (Parker) Huffman
Apr 18, 2025
Patricia P. Huffman, age 94, of Highland, passed away on Friday, April 18, 2025.
She is survived by her children; Steven R. (Robyn) Huffman, David N. Huffman, Brenda (Michael) Burns, and grandchildren; Rachel and Karl Burns.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Carl Sterling and Ruth Parker, husband, Robert, and siblings, Carl Sterling...
John Allan Gilliam
Apr 15, 2025
John Allan Gilliam age 67 of Merrillville, passed away on Tuesday April 15, 2025. He is survived by sister Carolyn Denisiuk; brother James "Jim" (Dawn) Gilliam; nephews Daniel (Tanya), David (Debbie), Dwight (April), Dean (Shannon), Duane (Kathy), Derick, Michael (Heidi), and Jason (Gina); and by several great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents...
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