Crown Point, IN Obituaries

David James Smack passed on March 7, 2023, at the age of 69, having been born on January 22, 1954, and residing in Hammond, Indiana.

Michelle Renee Mendoza, 53, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2026, at 5:55 pm at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. Born on July 16, 1972, at St. Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, Mic...

Marilyn Zaicow, age 89, of Griffith, IN, passed away on July 5, 2026. She is survived by her children, Lisa (Karl) Schulz, Lynette (Donald) Barrell, and Todd (Laurie) Zaicow; grandchildren, Kara (Chr...

Sandra Walker, 82, of Hammond, IN, passed on July 1, 2026, in her home next to her husband. Born October 10, 1943, in Hammond, IN, Sandra was the daughter of Miles and Mary Moore. Sandra was a devote...

Marion Lydia Froberg passed on July 1, 2026, at the age of 91, having been born on July 22, 1934, and residing in Schererville, Indiana.

Monica Guzman, age 45, of Wheatfield, IN, passed away on June 29, 2026. She was preceded in death by her twin boys, nephew, Jonathan Guzman, and grandmother, Aurora Lopez. Monica is survived by her ...

John Robert Skrip passed on October 21, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on July 19, 1952, John Robert Skrip was a resident of Naperville, Illinois.

Maureen Smallwood passed on June 25, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on October 12, 1949, Maureen was a resident of Schererville, Indiana.

Bonnie Sue Wayte passed on June 20, 2026, at the age of 79; born November 13, 1946, Bonnie Sue Wayte was a resident of Valparaiso, IN.

Maryann Cummins passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 91. She was a resident of Munster, IN. She was preceded in death by her eldest son, Charles "Chick" Beisel, and she leaves behind her lovi...

Reginald Hayward, Sr., 80, of Jacksonville, FL, passed away on June 19, 2026. Born in Chicago, IL, in 1946, Reginald was the son of Samuel and Hattie Hayward and the eldest of their seven children. ...

James "Jamie" Joseph Brett, age 56, of Lake Station, IN, passed away on June 14, 2026. He is survived by sisters, Joann (late Carl) Clark and Edith (Bruce Hendry) Ferrell; nieces and nephews, Bridg...

Sandra Elaine Robertson, age 84, passed away on June 14, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Bo...

Mark Landsly passed on June 7, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on February 22, 1963, Mark was a resident of Normal, Illinois.

Eugene P. Macak passed on May 26, 2019, at the age of 64, having been born on January 6, 1955, and residing in Whiting, Indiana.

Mark Stephen Oberman (73) passed away at his home in Schererville, IN on June 8, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1952, at South Community Hospital in Chicago, IL to parents,...

Eugene R. Spejewski passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Virginia Spejewski; his son, Anthony Cheky, Sr.; his brothers, Ed an...

Trudy Pickett, age 79, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on June 5, 2026. Trudy was born on September 29, 1946, in Hammond, IN, to parents Andrew and Betty Parlor. Trudy was married to her beloved hu...

Stephen Eric Melcher, Sr., 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Born on September 30, 1953, in California, Steve lived a life defined by love, craftsmanship, music, and devot...

Vivian Orfanos (née Anton) aged 98, most recently of Winfield, IN, (formerly South Bend, IN, and Bloomington, IN) passed away on June 5th, 2026, in her home, surrounded by family. Vivian is survived ...

John W. Kreke passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 82, having been born on January 17, 1944. John resided in Saint John, IN.

Neil E. Pintler, 68, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Brian and Jacquelyn (Murray) Pintler, Neil wa...

Elizabeth Mentink, age 52, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Henry and Rosemary Hammersten, and her sister, Dawn Hammerst...

Charles L. "Chuck" Wall, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Though he was a humble man, Chuck's presence was always deeply felt, especially in church, joyfully...

Loretta Patterson, age 83, of Demotte, IN, entered into Heaven's gates on Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1942, in Hammond, IN, to Herschel and Reba Barnes. She was a graduate of W...

Janet “JellyBean” Tucker, age 83, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Stephen and Mildred D’Amico. On Januar...

Ricardo Torres, 60, of East Chicago, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Ricardo was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished brother whose warmth and love ...

Judith I. Olen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at Riley House Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 89 year...

Debra Guinn passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Debra was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lawrence Borowski passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 74.

Judith I. Wagner (née Suzukovich), age 79, passed away May 15, 2026. Judith was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James L. Wagner. She is survived by her sister, Diane Hezlep; and preceded...

Bruce Ordway, 93, a Korean War Veteran, has transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by his family and friends and left filled with their love on May 13th at Halifax Health Medic...

Rosa Lee Downey passed on June 3, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 25, 1938, in Holdenville, Rosa Lee Downey was a resident of Woodstock, Illinois.

William "Bill" Harvoth, age 93, of Cedar Lake, IN (formerly Las Vegas, NV), passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2026. Bill was born and raised in Gary, IN to William and Mary Harvoth. He graduated from Tolle...

Regina J. Holcomb, age 81, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1944, in Hammond to Ernest and Helen Gentz. Regina was a devoted wife, loving mother, gran...

Mary D. Cutter, age 83, of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Valparaiso, IN. She was born on September 4, 1942, in East Chicago, IN, to Augustus “G...

Richard J. Rocky ("Rocky"), age 81, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife of a...

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Megan Lindsay Nocerino, beloved mother, daughter, and sister, who left us on April 2, 2026, at the age of 47. Born in East Chicago, IN, on...

Monnie S. Newton passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on May 20, 1944, Monnie lived in Hammond, Indiana.

Janet Kae Bowen (Paxton) 89, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away May 3, 2026, at Avalon Springs Health Campus. She was born on September 3, 1936, to Katherine (Dibblee) and Weldon Paxton in Hammond, IN....

Nickolaos M. Chloros, age 79, passed away on April 28, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1947, in Pitios, Chios, Greece, to the late Michales Chloros and Mercina Chloros (née Tsopani). He was also prec...

Edward Thomas Kielbasa, Sr., age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Harbor Area of East Chicago,...

Robert Keith Mulvihill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, in Hobart, IN, at the age of 74. His family is heartbroken by his loss, but grat...

David A. Andrews, 93, of Schererville, IN, passed away on April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. David was a treasured pillar of the community who dedicated his life to educati...

Naomi Ortiz passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on January 29, 1950, Naomi lived in Schererville, Indiana.

John Mudrovich, III, age 67, of Griffith, IN, passed away on April 19, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Mudrovich; siblings, Sandy Jennings and Glen Mudrovich; and several nieces and nephews....

Mildred "Millie" Davis (nee Kovacik), age 90, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 16th, 2026. Millie was the devoted wife of the late William Davis, with whom she shared 45 wonder...

Donald Philip Padilla, 89, born February 22, 1937, in East Chicago, Indiana, passed on April 16, 2026, and resided in Dyer, Indiana. Visitation will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline ...

William "Mark" Weaver, age 55, of Columbia, SC (formerly of Schererville, IN), passed away on March 11, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Janis Barnes, and step-father, Don Barnes; siblings, Mike...

Melvin Earl Eichelberger passed on September 29, 2025, at the age of 79. Born March 26, 1946, Melvin Earl Eichelberger was a resident of Quinlan, Texas.