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Phillip Ray Martin

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Carole J. (Berland)  Lahey

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

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

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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