Highland, IN Obituaries

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.

James G. Banes, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away on June 21, 2026 at the age of 80. James was born on February 13, 1946 in Pontiac to James H. Banes and Merle M....

Nancy Irene Konkle, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026, at the age of 91. She was born on March 22, 1935, in Pontiac, Michigan. Nancy was a woman whose life was defined ...

Dawn M. Craig, a resident of Goodrich, died peacefully in her daughter’s home, surrounded by love, on June 16, 2026, at the age of 58. She was born on September 3, 1967, in Pontiac, Michigan to Joseph...

Jane M. Warren, age 93 of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. Jane had a gentle spirit, a kind heart, and a warm smile. Jane was born on February 8, 1933 in Detroit, Michigan...

David Eugene Hill, Sr., age 82, of Hartland, Township, Michigan, passed away on June 10, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1943, in Brighton, Michigan, and lived a life marked by intelligence, courage...

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

Pamela Sue Zeeman, known lovingly as Pam, passed away on June 11, 2026, in Milford, Michigan, from complications following a stroke. She was born on April 19, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, and lived a l...

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...

John Henry Bechtel, age 97, of Highland, Michigan, passed away peacefully at his lake house on June 4, 2026. Born on May 16, 1929, in Highland Park, Michigan, John was the beloved son of Henry and Et...

Amy Turner, a longtime resident of White Lake Township, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 after a full day of visitation from many friends and family members. Born in Sandusky, Ohio on March 3,...

Robert (Bob) McMahon, April 4, 1947 - June 6, 2026. In his own words, shared with his wife of 57 years, looking out over the lake they both loved, Robert (Bob) McMahon said “we have had a very good ...

Joy Marie May, age 74 of Highland, Michigan passed away on Friday, June 5, 2026. Joy was born in Pontiac, Michigan on February 17, 1952 to Ernest and Ruth (Gundrum) Daniels. They preceded her in death...

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...

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...

Gerald "Jerry" Scott Waligora, 66, of Placida, Florida, passed away on April 23, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. While Jerry's time with us ended far too soon, his spirit, humor, and generosity contin...

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 25, 2026. Sean was born in Commerce Twp., Michigan on June 9, 1994. Sean found peace in nature and loved taking walks outside, He enjoy...

Carol Ann Lehman Tralongo Layton Born December 23, 1933, “Christmas” Carol grew up in Tottenville, Staten Island, the only child of Frank and Caroline (Wallum) Lehman. Frank co-owned the Lehman Broth...

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...

Carole Ann Ziegler passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 87, and was born on December 12, 1938. She was a resident of Saginaw, Michigan.

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...