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...
Diana L. (Hinton) Trimble
Jan 16, 2025
Diana L. Trimble, age 77 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on
Thursday January 16, 2025. She is survived by her daughters Jane (Frank)
Mrvan and Natalie Darnell; grandchildren Holly, Stefan, Genevieve, Ava,
Olivia, Scarlett, Bowie, and Jasper; great-grandson Zaiden; sisters Cindy
(Scott) Spillmeier, Melissa (Charles) VanDrunen; and by her brothers
...
Zlatana Jennie Draskovich
Jan 13, 2025
Zlatana Jennie Draskovich was born on December 20, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025 of natural causes in Gary, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her Aunt and Uncle, Anga and Harry King, and her dear friends Roy L. and Nancy Corinne Brundidge. Jennie is survived by her cousins, Natalie N. Walton and...
David Allen Elea
Jan 10, 2025
David A. Elea, age 84, of Gary, passed away on Friday, January 10th, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Sandra, children; David Elea Jr., Mark (Patricia) Elea, Paul (Mari) Elea, Chuck (Arlene) Elea, grandchildren; Stephanie, Blake, Cameron, Carly, Landen, Nicole, Joshua, Jonathan, Nia, Darrell Jr., Brandon, Austin, Olivia, Summer, numerous great-grandchildren, and sister,...
Delores C Price
Jan 7, 2025
Delores C. Price, "Dodie," age 93, of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, January 7th, 2025.
She is survived by her children; Lynda Lain, Roy (Suzette) Price Jr., David (Jan) Price, Steven Price, grandchildren; Carrie (Eric) Croas, David (Christie) Price, Matthew Price, and great-grandchildren, Emily and David Price.
Delores was preceded in death by her parents,...
Joseph F Rossi
Dec 28, 2024
Joseph F. Rossi, age 73, of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Diane, children, Anthony (Rachel) Rossi and Angela (Thomas) McCoy, expected granddaughter, Odessa. Siblings, Therese Rossi, Anne Rossi, James Rossi Jr., nieces Kristin Miller-Hoffmann and Gianna Hartman, nephew, Donald Rossi, great-nieces Elyse and Adele Hoffmann....
Carl A Pagin
Dec 28, 2024
Carl A. Pagin "The Chip Man", age 85, of Griffith, passed away on Saturday, December 28th, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Linda, children, Susan (Donald) Wihebrink, Judy (Roger) Rhodes, and Kevin (Dawn) Pagin, four grandchildren, and brother, Albert D. (late Janice) Pagin.
Carl was preceded in death by his parents,...
Joanna C Holland
Dec 25, 2024
Joanna C. Holland, age 59, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, December 25th, 2024.
She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Robert, daughter, Taylor, father, John Pacosky, sister, Deb Hicks, sister-in-law Kim (Shawn) White, nieces, Lindsey and Maddie, goddaughter, Bobbie (Erik) and their daughter, Ally, her adopted family, Trevor and Alejandra Goble, four adopted grandchildren,...
Roy Earl Hein
Dec 15, 2024
Roy Earl Hein, age 83, of Valparaiso, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 15th, 2024.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Carol, daughter, Denise Babjak, grandchildren; Ashley (Bradley) Kiper, Bryan McCormack, Jeff (Heather) Hein, Lainy Babjak, Lynnex Hein, and Hunter Hein, great-grandchildren; Landyn Spencer, Gavin Spencer, Maverick Kiper,...
Gladys E (Forsythe) Barker
Dec 13, 2024
Gladys E. Barker, a longtime resident of Munster, born March 9th, 1931, in Hammond, IN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13th, 2024, at the age of 93.
She is survived by her five children: Jim (Tina) Barker of Hammond, IN, Joyce (Barker) (Rad) Finch of Marion, IA, and Folly Beach,...
Mary E (Balboa) Perez
Dec 12, 2024
Mary E. Perez, age 76, passed away on Thursday, December 12th, 2024.
Mary was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, known as the quiet Matriarch of the family. Family was very important to Mary; her children and grandchildren were her strength. She always enjoyed time spent with her family. Mary loved spending time thrifting and having lunch...
