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
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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...
Iris Nereida (Menendez) Medellin
Apr 10, 2025
Iris Nereida Medellin, age 74, passed away peacefully at home on April 10, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her devoted husband of 39 years, Genaro Medellin; her children: Carmen(Mario), Cynthia, Emanuel(Jacqueline), Crissy(Todd), and Gina (Joe); her siblings: Anibal(Sharon), Ovidio Jr.(Cynthia), and Wilma; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Iris is preceded in death by her...
Lydia J. Patrick
Apr 7, 2025
Lydia J. Patrick, aged 78, of Merrillville, formerly of Griffith, passed away on Monday, April 7th, 2025.
She is survived by special friend, Ron Pushka, niece, Aurial Patrick, and numerous cousins.
Lydia was preceded in death by her parents, David W. and Lydia M. Patrick, brother, David D. Patrick, and sister, Kathie M. Patrick.
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Timothy W. Hansen
Mar 19, 2025
Timothy W. Hansen, age 65, of Crown Point, passed away on Wednesday, March 19th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Leigh, children; Aubrey (Gavin) Salmi, Mandie (Tyler) Campion, Max Hansen, grandchildren, Delaney, Kinleigh, mother, Jacqueline Hansen, siblings; Tom Hansen, Tracy (Dawn) Hansen, Kelleen (Terry) Richardson, sister-in-law, Kelly Rardin, brother-in-law, Larry Chermak, numerous nieces,...
Richard Allen Stack
Mar 18, 2025
Richard "Rick" Allen Stack, 71, of Hammond, IN, passed away on March 18, 2025. Born on July 12, 1953 in East Chicago to Helen and Frank Stack (Stachowicz), Richard was a lifelong resident of "the region" and a dedicated ironworker with Local 395.
He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1971 and immediately began a career that...
Sofia (Perez) Abeyta
Mar 18, 2025
Sofia "Sofie" Abeyta was a dedicated mother, grandmother, daughter, and friend. Sofia passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the age of 51.
Sofia had a contagious personality and smile. She enjoyed the simplest pleasures in life like in home remodeling and DIY projects, always bringing her vision to life....
Dolores J Lopp
Mar 15, 2025
Dolores J. Lopp, age 84, of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, March 15th, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter, Sue Lopp.
Dolores was preceded in death by her parents, Peter and Jennie Skoczen, husband, Adolph, and sister, Margie (Bill) Gumbiner.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 25th, 2025, beginning at...
Donald Luther Lutes Jr.
Mar 15, 2025
Donald L. Lutes, Jr, age 89 of Griffith was called to heaven on March 15, 2025. He proudly graduated in 3-1/2 years from Hammond Technical High School in 1954. When he wasn't playing sports with his friends, he was a bicycle ice cream vendor.
After graduation he followed in his father's footsteps and began his illustrious Inland...
Alfonso W. Vidal Sr.
Mar 15, 2025
Alfonso "Al" Vidal, age 93, of Dyer, passed away on Saturday, March 15th, 2025.
He is survived by his children; Patricia, Emma, Alfonso, Albert (Laura), Monica Vidal, father figure of Albert (Sarah), Robert (Brittany), Sean, ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, brother Victor Vidal, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Alfonso was preceded in death by his parents,...
Anthony L. Gulotta
Mar 7, 2025
Anthony L. Gulotta, 81, of Griffith, IN, passed away on March 7, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Marie (nee Vargo); daughters Bridget Gulotta (late Joe Balitewicz), Angela Furman (Greg), and Katherine Gulotta (David Birringer); beloved granddaughter Jessica Furman (Jake Fox); brothers Salvatore (Phyllis) and Mark (Sandra); sister- and brother-in-law Margaret and David Rietman; and...
Robert L. Peterson
Mar 5, 2025
Robert L. Peterson, age 65 of Corpus Christi Texas, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on Wednesday March 5, 2025. He is survived by his siblings Gloria (Rodolfo) Esquivel, Marcelino (Rosario) Quintero, Brenda (late Robert) Scott, and Cynthia (late Jeffrey) Driver, also by his sister-in-law Sharon Quintero, nieces and nephews Michelle, Everardo, Hector, Richard, Diana, Antonio, Mellyssa, Javier,...
