Highland, IN Obituaries

Charles C. Meredith passed away on October 1, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on March 5, 1945, Charles lived in Dolton, IL.

Carl William Aderhold, Sr., age 91, of Lowell, IN, passed away peacefully at home on September 27, 2026. Carl was born in Hammond, IN, on October 3, 1934, to the late Katherine and Henry Aderhold. He...

Heinz Depner, age 84, of Villa Park, IL, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2026. He is survived by his beloved wife, Barbara Ann; son, John; daughter, Susan; grandchildren, Jack and Jessica; sis...

Patrick J. McGing, age 93, of Largo, FL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Patrick is the beloved husband of the late Mary Mc...

James passed suddenly on Saturday, September 12, 2026. He was surrounded by his loving daughters and sisters. He is survived by his daughters, Linda and Jennifer (Krystal McCracken); his beloved grand...

George V. Sopher passed on September 12, 2026, at the age of 82. He was born on November 24, 1943, to the late George and Leona Sopher. George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, a...

Karen Starkey passed on September 7, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on January 18, 1960, Karen lived in Hammond, Indiana.

Christine Ann Stephen passed on September 3, 2026, at the age of 48. She was born on November 21, 1977, to Robert Stephen, Jr. and Deborah Stephen. She is survived by her parents, Robert, Jr. and De...

Kerry Drew McClelland, 76, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026. Kerry was a loving husband, father, brother, and friend. He was married to his beloved wife, Valorie, for 46 years. Valorie pas...

Roy Kenneth Nugent passed on August 30, 2026, at the age of 84, having been born on August 29, 1942. Roy was a resident of Kentland, Indiana.

Marion S. Lopacki passed on August 29, 2026, at the age of 90. Marion was a resident of Schererville, IN, and was born on June 30, 1936.

Patricia Hooghuis passed on August 26, 2026, at the age of 72. Born on April 16, 1954, Patricia was a resident of Lowell, IN.

Evelyn B. Brewer, age 99, of Munster, IN, passed away on August, 20, 2026. She is survived by her children, David (Cindi) Hill and Pamela (Dana) Laite; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren...

Paul Richard O'Drobinak, 65 of Schererville, passed into our Savior’s loving arms Saturday, August 22, 2026 leaving an unfillable void. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Rebecca L. O’Dro...

Danny L. George passed away on August 19, 2026, at the age of 87. He was born August 25, 1938. Danny was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley George; parents, Dale and Zelma George; and siblings, J...

Ronald C. Ross, age 83, of Griffith, IN, passed away on August 11, 2026. He is survived by his wife, "Lady Pamela" Pamela Ross; his children, Alicia (Tim) Chicki, Shane (Lisa) Lowden, Aaron (Jacki) Ro...

Alma L. Metzen, age 89, of Highland, IN, passed away on August 10, 2026. She is survived by her children, William J. Metzen and Dana Magura; grandchildren, Billy, Carly (Shannon), Brittney, Alexa (Ant...

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...