Highland, IN Obituaries

Wade David Ralph came into this world on Thursday, October 8, 1953. Dave, as he preferred, graduated from Calumet High School, class of 1972 in Gary, IN. Shortly thereafter, he joined the United Sta...

Carrie L. Wilson (nee Seymore), age 75, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on July 27, 2026. She is survived by her children, Jessica (Jacob) D'Andrea and Deric (Julie) Wilson; grandchildren, Callie (...

In Loving Memory of Leroy Watson Leroy Watson was born on December 10, 1943, to the late Leroy Hogan and Mable Watson. He peacefully departed this earthly life on July 18, 2026. He was one of nine ch...

Lawrence E Jezior passed on July 5, 2026, at the age of 80, having been born on July 23, 1945, and residing in Dyer, Indiana.

Hector Quiñonez, age 92, of Hammond, IN, passed away on June 29, 2026. He is survived by his wife, Lidia Quiñonez; daughter, Brenda (Robert) Schweisthal; son, Hector "Rick" Quiñonez; and grandson, Jac...

Michael Wade passed on June 26, 2026, at the age of 77. Born on January 27, 1949, in Merrillville, Michael lived in Merrillville, Indiana.

Gilberto F. Cantu, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at the age of 95 at home with his daughter, Anna Cortes, by his side. He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane E...

George R. Simanson, age 94, of Hammond, IN, passed away on June 23, 2026. He is survived by children, Linda Maksimik, Raymond (Connie) Simanson, Lucinda "Cindy" (late Paul) Wetnight, and Susie (Tod) I...

LaVerne A. Broviak, age 90, of Highland, passed away peacefully June 22, 2026. She was born to the late John J. and Edith (née Flading) Ormand in McKeesport, PA. She was preceded in death by her paren...

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

Constance Irene Evans passed on June 13, 2026, at the age of 93. Constance was a resident of York Haven, Pennsylvania.

Christine Fornek passed on June 8, 2026, at the age of 61, born September 29, 1964, and was a resident of Demotte, Indiana.

Janet Rosalie Lashbrook, age 85, of Highland, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2026. Janet was the beloved daughter of John and Josephine Popovich. She was blessed with two loving marriages; Herber...

Vivianlee M. Wilber, age 79, of Lowell, IN, passed away on May 29, 2026. She is survived by her children, Michelle R. Farrell and Fredrick W. Peters; grandchildren, Michael E. Sheets, Austin Peters, T...

Robert "Bob" J. Bussie, age 74, of Hammond and Highland, IN, passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. Bob is survived by his wife, Cathyann E. Bussie (nee Hageman); son, Robert E. ...

Eleanor “Shari” Scheherazade Bravo, 64, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Shari was born on November 20, 1961. She was a loving mother...

Bernadette T. Mihalo passed on May 19, 2026, at the age of 80. She is survived by her siblings, Cindy (Don) Wilickas, Kathy Pierson, Bernard (Susan) Bernacki, Jr., and Bernice Koscielniak; her nephe...

George Thomas Lucas, Jr., 84, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. George was born on September 1, 1941, in East Chicago, IN, to Elizabeth Ann Hunt and George Thomas Lucas, Sr...

Gualberta G. Gutierrez, age 85, of East Chicago, IN, passed away peacefully on May 11th, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 12, 1940, and was a beloved member of the St. Patrick's Church...

Carmen Salazar (nee Camarillo) passed away surrounded by her loving family on May 2, 2026, at the age of 79. Carmen was born on July 8, 1946, to the late Carmelino and Francisca Camarillo in Monterrey...

Thomas Paul Koby (born October 9, 1941) began his journey back to the spirit world on April 27, 2026. He is survived by his two children, Wendy Marie Royal (nee Koby) and Michael A. Koby; his loving s...

It is with tremendous sorrow that we announce the death of Sarah Ruth Hawkins, a woman of faith, compassion, and integrity. Sarah was born September 26th, 1978, and transitioned from this world to the...

Halina (Czyz) Ruszkiewicz, age 83, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on April 24, 2026. Halina (Czyz) Ruszkiewicz was born in Ostrowicz SW, Poland, on September 4, 1942. She came to the United States ...

Palmer Boyd passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on June 14, 1939, Palmer lived in Lake Station, IN. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Boyd; son, Dean P. Boyd; parents, Ca...

Sandra Jane Bachman, age 69, of Porter, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Juan Carlos Cruz, age 69, of Hammond, IN, passed away on April 17, 2026. He is survived by his siblings, Emily, Victor, Ray, Letty, and Jennifer Matias; nephews Brian (Kelly), Andrew, Joseph, and Zac...

Ann C. Clauson passed away in Munster, IN, on April 14, 2026. Ann was born to parents Frank and Anna Aiello on June 5, 1938, in Chicago, IL. Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, Kenneth H. Clau...

Geneva H Cherry passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92. A committal service will be held at Concordia Cemetery, 6551 Calumet Ave, Hammond, IN 46324, US, on May 12, 2026, from 10:00 am to 10:15 ...

Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of beloved partner, brother, uncle, and friend, David Martinez, who passed away on April 8, 2026, in Munster, IN, surrounded by his loving family. Da...

Robin L. Cremer passed away on April 10, 2026, at the age of 57. She was born on May 13, 1968, in Kankakee, IL, and most recently resided in Steger, IL. Robin was preceded in death by her parents, Do...

Kim Harris passed on April 6, 2026, at the age of 41; Kim was born on August 24, 1984, and was a resident of Gary, Indiana. Visitation will be held at Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 West 103rd Stree...

William “Billy” G. Somodi, age 66, of Griffith IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. His sudden departure has left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled. He was born on May 1, 1959 in C...

Veleda Lynn Greer passed away on March 30, 2026, at the age of 66. Veleda was born on February 16, 1960, and was a resident of Hebron, IN. She is survived by her significant other, Jaffa Fulwood; h...

Patricia “Pat” Tucker, age 74, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026. A woman of quiet strength and remarkable creativity, Pat will be remembered for her generous spirit, her resilience, and the ...

James William Bonnema, Sr. (Jim), 75, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Ridge Manor, FL, passed away suddenly on March 26, 2026. Jim was born on January 28, 1951, to Donald and Louise (nee German) Bo...

Joanna Cather, age 80, of Gary, IN, passed away surrounded by her family on March 21, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, James Cather; children, Robin (Brian) Cather-Groene and James R....

Alfred Swindler, age 89, passed away on March 21, 2026. He was born on March 30, 1936, in Buffalo, West Virginia, to James and Mildred Swindler. Alfred proudly served his country in the United State...

Bruce Tomaszewski passed away on March 20, 2026, at the age of 73. Born on May 21, 1952, Bruce was a resident of Griffith, IN. He is survived by his wife of twenty years, Ava; and brothers, Joe and Jo...

Verna Greene (birth name Lue Vernia), age 89, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2026. She was born on November 8, 1936, in Vancleve, KY, to the late Cortney John Parks and Mary Bell Allen Parks. Ve...

Gregg Hodgson, age 88, passed away peacefully on the morning of March 20, 2026, at the Brickyard Skilled Nursing Facility in Merrillville, IN. Gregg and his twin brother, Gary, attended Girard Colleg...

Rita Rae Shea passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 77. Rita was a resident of Griffith, Indiana.

Kevin Sean Mathews passed on March 13, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on November 25, 1953, and was a resident of Dyer, IN, (formerly of Dolton and Lynwood, IL). He is survived by his partner of...

Gregg Kratochvil, age 72, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on March 14, 2026. Gregg was born on January 1, 1954, in Hammond, IN, to the late Mary Jo (nee Southard) Kratochvil and Joseph Kratochvil. He ...

James Richard Lucas, age 88, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. A dedicated parent and loving spouse, James filled our lives with warmth, laughter, and kindness. He is survived by...

Joseph Peter Zatorski, age 89, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Joe is the loving father to Karen ...

Amy Joy Pingel (nee Castleberry), age 50, of Hammond, IN, passed away on February 28, 2026. Amy was born in Hammond, IN on May 21, 1975, to parents Jackie and Dennis Castleberry. She was a twin, born...

Shelley Ann Cruz passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 69; she was born on February 20, 1957, in Cleveland, Ohio, and was a resident of Hammond, Indiana.

Rosa “Nellie” Pol, 95, passed away peacefully on February 24, 2026. Born on December 30, 1930, in Lares, Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of Pablo Santiago Cardona and Obdulia Otaño Colón. Nellie w...

Nancy C Glendening passed away on February 23, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on November 20, 1944, Nancy lived in Hobart, Indiana.

Barry R. Ruse passed away on February 18, 2026, at the age of 73. Barry Ruse was a devoted father, grandfather, and friend whose life was marked by dedication, humor, and deep love for his family. ...