Crown Point, IN Obituaries

“A lifetime of hard work. Four generations of tradition. A legacy that will live on forever.” It is with a heavy heart and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Doug Paris, age 84, a belov...

Gladys Roberta Marchese (née Sanders), 87, passed away on October 16, 2026, in Crown Point, IN. She was born on February 12, 1939, in Gadsden, Alabama. Gladys was preceded in death by her beloved hus...

Kenneth “Kenny” Raymond Lelito, 69, of St. John, IN, went home to the Lord on October 15, 2026. Kenny was born on February 26, 1957, in Hammond, IN, to Leonard and Genivieve Lelito. He is survived b...

Leonard Hannagan, age 93, of Munster, IN, passed away on October 16, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Mary Hannagan; sons, Charles, Steven (Donna), and Thomas (Eleanor) Hannagan...

William "Bill" F. McDermott, age 79, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on October 15, 2026. He is survived by his sons, William "Billy" (Kimberly) McDermott, Ronald "Ron" McDermott, Robert "Bobby" (Lis...

Karen F. McNeiley passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 80. Karen was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who found her greatest happiness in the people she loved. She...

Gene Emery Friedericks, age 88, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away on October 4, 2026. Gene proudly served his country for two years in the United States Army, a chapter of his life that reflected his ded...

David Paul Rutledge went home to the Lord on October 1, 2026, at the age of 41. He was born on April 22, 1985, to Ronald and Christine Rutledge. He is survived by his loving wife, Brittany Rutledge;...

William E. Eckiss passed away on September 25, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on October 19, 1936, William resided in Highland, IN.

Geraldine O'Brien, age 90, passed away on September 26, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of beautiful memories and a family who will forever cherish the love she shared with them. Geraldine was a lovi...

Janet L. Murphy passed on September 7, 2026, at the age of 66.

Karen Pereira of Crown Point, IN, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep September 22, 2026, at her home. She was born July 7, 1971, in Hammond, IN, to Roland James and Patricia Lee (Bradley) Pereira....

Margaret M. (Hickinbotham) Settle formerly of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Monday 09/21/26. She was 83 years old. Margaret was born on February 10, 1943, she was the eldest of 5 children. S...

Garlene Juanita Brown passed away peacefully on September 16, 2026, at the age of 76. She is lovingly survived by her husband, Rick Terhorst, with whom she shared 41 years together, including 12 year...

Kenneth G. Tolley, May 10, 1936, age 90, of Schererville, Indiana and formerly of Colorado Springs, Colorado passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Ken is survived by his nephew, Lloyd Tolley...

Patti Ann Keefover passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 67, having been born on July 24, 1959, and residing in Portage, IN. She survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Corvin Keefover; her ...

Miriam Rose Fisher passed on September 6, 2026, at the age of 88; she was born on April 7, 1938, and was a resident of Crown Point, Indiana.

Vivian Holden, age 87, of Dyer, IN, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026. She is survived by one daughter, Denise (Robert) Frey, and one daughter-in-law, Jackie Holden; six granddaughters, Carla (J...

Trishie was born on November 28, 1944, and passed away on September 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Haney; along with her brothers, Stanley Cummings, Harold Cummings, and Rode...

Doris Carolyn Burkeen (Carol), 89, of Sebastian, FL, peacefully passed away on September 2, 2026. Carol was born to Wendell and Lorene McGregor on February 11, in Benton, Kentucky. She married her hu...

Richard Paul LeVine (“RP”), age 75, of Crown Point IN, passed away August 30, 2026. RP will be remembered as a voracious reader, talented musician, avid chess player, entertaining babysitter, and astu...

Vivian Elouise Stout was born sleeping on August 29th, 2026, at 8:46 pm, but her strength and story left a mark on the hearts of many. Her journey to birth, shared with her twin sister, Collette Luc...

Molly M. Bohannon passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 89. Born February 4, 1937, Molly lived in Schererville, IN. A Committal Service will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline Avenu...

Lena “Jackie” Wielgos (Palmonari), age 88, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2026, after a brief stay away from her beloved home and gardens. She was born July 21, 1938, in Lake County, IN, was raised...

Virginia Rose Heffley passed away on August 26, 2026 at the age of 96. Virginia grew up in Gary, IN, with her 6 siblings, Mariane, Bob, Bill, Helen, Dorothy and John – The Arlet family. She was marr...

Edward G Petzinger passed on July 30, 2026, at the age of 86, having been born on November 28, 1939, and residing in Crown Point, Indiana.

H. Maryann Lukacs passed on February 14, 2026, at the age of 64, having been born on May 26, 1961. Maryann was a resident of Prospect, Kentucky.

Dennis R. Jalovecky, age 79, of St. John, IN, passed away on August 24, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Rosemarie; his daughters, Teresa (Kevin) Campbell, and Michele (Brad) Crens...

Joyce (Mniszewski) Frey passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2026, with her loving husband, Dave, by her side. Joyce was born and raised in Illinois and graduated from Thornridge High Schoo...

Kennetha “Kay” Ann Bingman Harrison, 88, passed away on August 19, 2026, in Franklin, IN. She was born on a slightly warmer sunny winter day, February 12, 1938, in East Chicago, IN, with a rosy, color...

Linda M. Lobue passed on August 18, 2026, at the age of 79. Born on March 21, 1947, in Chicago, Linda lived in Schererville, Indiana.

In Loving Memory of Mark Delmore Hawkins Mark Delmore Hawkins, age 79, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2026. He was born on October 17, 1946, in Watertown, SD, to Gerald Hawki...

Kevin Sean Mathews passed on March 13, 2026, at the age of 72, having been born on November 25, 1953, and residing in Dyer, Indiana.

John D. Loster, age 87, of Glenwood, IL, passed away in Monticello, IN, on August 8, 2026, surrounded by family. John married the love of his life, Andrea Loster, on August 17, 1957. She preceded him ...

Bette L. Milburn, age 83, of Crown Point, IN (formerly of South Holland, IL), passed away on August 6, 2026. She is survived by her son, John Schrik; granddaughter, Haley (Andrew) Troupos; great-grand...

Arlene Garcia Sunrise 10/23/1942 Sunset 07/27/2026 Arlene Garcia was born on October 23, 1942, in Chicago, IL, to Walter and Marie Mitchell. She was the second oldest of seven children. She was p...

Raymond "Ray" Januska, Sr., age 68, of Hammond, IN, passed away on August 2, 2026. He is survived by his sons, Raymond (Melissa) Januska, Jr., and Billy (Lauren) Januska; mother of sons, Patty Jakubow...

Evelyn C. Litwicki, age 95, of Chicago, IL, passed away on July 31, 2026. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Leonard J. She is survived by her sons, Richard (Sara), Paul (Sue), Thomas (J...

William E. Nordbrock of Gary, IN, passed away on July 17, 2026, at the age of 84. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Richard. Bill was born in Oak Park, IL, to Harold and Mona (A...

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. ...