Highland, IN Obituaries

Vivianlee M. Wilber, age 79, of Hammond, 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,...

Charles Carey Baker, known to family and friends as Carey, passed away on May 28, 2026, in Commerce Township, Michigan, at the age of 71. Born on March 25, 1955, in Michigan, Carey lived a life marke...

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...

Sean M. Crook, age 31, of Milford, Michigan, passed away on May 20, 2026. Sean was born in Commerce Twp., Michigan on June 9, 1994. Sean found peace in nature and loved taking walks outside, He enjoy...

Diane Hilton (née Krupa), a resident of White Lake, passed away on May 22, 2026. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 18, 1955 to Stephen and Dorothy (née Bork) Krupa. Diane filled many roles ...

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...

Dorothy Mae Sherk, of White Lake, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2026, at the age of 96. Born on December 5, 1929, Dorothy was the beloved daughter of Virgil and Catherine (née McVay) Isham. She l...

Gary Otto Tino was born on December 13, 1933 in Troy, MI. He passed away peacefully in his home on May 17, 2026 at the age of 92. He was married for 71 years to his sweetie pie Catherine Anne Tino. T...

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...

Daniel Raymond LaFontaine, age 75, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on May 10, 2026. He was born on September 23, 1950, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, and throughout his life he carried with him the...

Lynne R. McKenna, age 87, of Clarkston, Michigan, formerly of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2026. Lynne was born in Elmira, New York, to Clifford and Myra Jones. Lynne dedicate...

Raymond William Aho, born December 3, 1943 and passed away May 5, 2026 was a loving husband to Wilma (Tamm) Aho and father to William (Kim) Bowers of Fairview, MI, Debbie (Brian) Slye of Ontonagon, MI...

Betty Lillian Kopriva passed on May 4, 2026, at the age of 92; born April 25, 1934, Betty lived in White Lake, Michigan.

Mark Andrew Venie, age 71 of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family. Mark was born in Detroit, Michigan to Harold and Isabel Venie. Mark was a m...

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.

Thomas Joel McDonnell, age 74, of Holly, Michigan, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was born on December 14, 1951, to Gerald and Virginia McDonnell. Tom is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, G...

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...

Lee Raymond Rusetzke, age 74, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on April 13, 2026. He was born on January 20, 1952, in Detroit, Michigan, and lived a life marked by love, laughter, talent, and dedi...

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...

Michael W. Genson, age 91 of White Lake Twp., Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. He was born on April 27, 1934 to Anthony and Anna Gensorowski in Detroit, Michigan. Mike retired from ...

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...

Phyllis Ann Moore, age 95, of Highland, Michigan passed away April 3, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born September 22, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan Phyllis was the devoted wife of the lat...

Scott Joseph Swackhamer, known to many as “Swack,” passed away on April 1, 2026, in Highland, Michigan, at the age of 49. Born on February 13, 1977, in Pontiac, Michigan, he lived a life marked by har...

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...

Lois G. Martin, age 84 of Hartland Twp., Michigan formerly of Louisville, KY, passed away on March 31, 2026. She was born on July 29, 1941 in Louisville, KY to Dewey and Nona Richardson. Lois was very...

Carolyn Marie Ascencio (nee LeJack), a resident of Howell, passed away on March 29th, 2026. Carolyn was born in Dearborn, MI to John and Eleanor LeJack on December 23rd, 1941. Carolyn is survived by ...

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 ...

Richard Edward Presley, age 79, passed away on March 27th, 2026. A resident of White Lake, Richard was born in Detroit on August 27th, 1946 to James and Barbara Presley. Richard is survived by his wi...

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...

Cody Stepanian, beloved son, brother, uncle and friend, passed away on a warm evening, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the age of 34. Cody will be deeply missed by so many, although at times he carried...

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....

Trevon Payne Hamilton, 35, of Waterford Township, passed away on March 22, 2026. Born on August 6th, 1990, Trevon was known for his kind nature, huge heart, sense of humor, ease of athleticism, and ...

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...

Dwayne Allen Shockey of Highland, Michigan, born February 10, 1957, passed peacefully at home on March 21, 2026. He is now reunited in heaven with his parents, Lewis and Grace Shockey, and his beloved...

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...

Christopher Pagel passed away on January 10, 2026, at the age of 56. Born on April 13, 1969, Christopher was a resident of Commerce Township, Michigan.

Yvonne Evelyn Bare, age 74, of West Bloomfield, MI, passed away on March 19, 2026. She is survived by her daughter Melissa Bare, her daughter Allana McDonald (Wil Fairless), her grandson Dylan Bare, a...