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,...
Velda I Salima
Feb 28, 2025
Velda I, Salima age 89 of St.John, Indiana, passed away on Friday February 28, 2025. Velda was born on February 4th, 1936, in Calumet City, Illinois, to Clarence and Irene Morrison.
She is survived by her children Robin (David) Blount and David (Ann) Salima; daughter-in-law Annette Kush; grandchildren Danny (Lauren) Blount, Mark (Chelsea) Blount, Jack (Amanda) Blount,...
Thomas J. Sowinski
Feb 28, 2025
Thomas Joseph Sowinski
October 27, 1937 - February 28, 2025
Thomas Sowinski passed away on February 28, 2025. He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Alma Sowinski.
Tom is survived by his wife of 62 years, Barbara (Babusch); children, Jolene Kratochvil, Jennifer Sowinski, Ted Sowinski, Tim Sowinski, Janet (Ron) Holsclaw,...
David L Frets
Feb 26, 2025
David L. Frets, 66, of Griffith, Indiana passed away on February 26, after years of battling ongoing health issues. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Renée Frets (Colby), cherished son and daughter-in-law William and Amy Frets, and precious Grandchildren Willow and Brooks. He leaves behind his siblings: Kathy (Jay) Govert, Randy (Tammy) Frets, and Sandy...
Vicky L Christenson
Feb 24, 2025
Vicky Lynn Christenson, 64 of Griffith, IN formerly of Hammond, IN departed this life surrounded by her beloved family. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Shirley Rarick and her former husband Michael Milanec with whom she had reconciled. She is survived by her siblings Robert E Rarick of Valparaiso, IN, Bunny Painter of Austin, TX,...
Darlene Sechrest
Feb 23, 2025
Darlene Sechrest, age 88, of Gary, passed away on Sunday, February 23rd, 2025.
She is survived by her children; Vickie (Dan) Rust, Terri (George) Harding, Linda (Jack) Wheeler, William (Susan) Cooper, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, siblings, Lois (late Paul) McVay, Victor (Gloria) Guthrie Jr., Sandy (late Stanley) Cummings, and daughter-in-law Diana Cooper.
Darlene was preceded...
Leo Paul Plawecki
Feb 18, 2025
Leo Paul Plawecki, age 86, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, February 18th, 2025.
He is survived by his sons, Scott Plawecki and Ronald (Kathryn Gulliver) Plawecki, and grandsons, Matthew (Rachel) Plawecki, Mark Plawecki.
Leo was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Pauline Plawecki, and wife of 62 years, Catherine.
Funeral...
Jean (Gill) Klemoff
Jan 31, 2025
Jean Klemoff, nee Gill, 97, of Griffith, IN., passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Devon, England, where she met and married her husband. She is survived by her daughters; Diana (Alan) Blanchard, Jane Bogusz, Lori (Dave) Beals, and sons; Richard (Debbie) Klemoff, Barry Klemoff, Jerry (Dawn)...
William Joseph Allen
Jan 28, 2025
William Allen, age 70 of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at Munster Community Hospital. He is survived by his sisters; Susan (Ivan) Chermel, Linda Saturday, Joanne (Steve) Tomczak, step brother Dennis (Lisa) Wiman and his uncle Ronald (Sharyl) Hughes. As well as his nephews and nieces; Natalie, Matthew, Amanda, Quinn, & Nathan and his great nephews;...
Rosemary Osmulski
Jan 18, 2025
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Rosemary Osmulski, a cherished mother, grandmother, wife, sister, aunt, and friend, who left us peacefully on January 18, 2025.
Rosemary was born and raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, and spent her life devoted to her family, community, and faith. Known for her warmth, kindness, and...
Garry K St. Martin
Jan 18, 2025
Garry St. Martin passed on January 18th after a short and unexpected medical occurrence. He was Born November 29, 1960, at St. Margaret's in Hammond, son of Richard and Barbara (Kuhn) St. Martin, and third of four children. He grew up and lived his whole life in Merrillville. As a teen he enjoyed learning and performing magic tricks for...
