Crown Point, IN Obituaries

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Mark Stephen Stanczak, who left us on November 8, 2026, at the age of 69. Mark was born on November 16, 1956, to Stephen and Josephine Stanczak (nee Jas...

Praxedis Rolando Treviño, age 91, of Munster, IN, formerly of Alice, TX, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 5, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents,...

Mark A. Needham passed on September 2, 2026, at the age of 64, and was born on January 16, 1962. Mark A. Needham was a resident of Lake Station, Indiana.

Darlene Joann Kielbasa, age 89, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on November 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Hammond, IN, to the late Walter and...

Diane Lee Sayger passed on November 2, 2026, at the age of 66. Born on December 7, 1959, Diane lived in Crown Point, IN. She is preceded in death by her parents, LaVerne and Carl Wellman; sister, Den...

Peter Glenn Marimen, lovingly known as Pete, passed away on November 1, 2026, at the age of 62. With a love for all things mechanical and a spirit that was impossible to overlook, Pete lived life wit...

With heavy hearts we announce the peaceful passing of Donald Wright, who left this world on November 1, 2026, at the age of 85, after a long and courageous battle with illness. Born on April 23, 194...

Richard Victor “Rich” Pasko, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 31, 2026. He was born on December 27, 1944, in Gary, IN. Rich was a proud Vietnam veteran, who ser...

David E. Harned, Sr., age 81, formerly of Beecher, IL, entered into the arms of his Savior Jesus Christ on October 29, 2026. He was born on September 16, 1945, to parents Thurman Troy and Fannie Mae...

James Rodney Pickett, Sr., age 80, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on October 28, 2026. James was born in Hammond, IN, at St. Margaret's Hospital. Throughout his life, James was a hardworking, dedicat...

With heavy hearts and profound sadness, we announce the passing of our beloved baby boy, Miles October Kramer, who was born on October 26, 2026, and passed away on October 27, 2026, in Crown Point, IN...

On Friday, October 23, 2026, John Emory Shuttz, III passed away at age 75, preceded in death by his father, John Shuttz, Jr.; mother, Joyce Decker; stepfather, Jack Decker; nephew, Benjamin Summers; a...

William H. Peters passed on October 19, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on September 15, 1935, William was a resident of Ames, Iowa.

Ruth Helen Amos passed on October 21, 2026, in Crown Point, IN. She is survived by her parents, Jayson and Caitlin Amos; siblings, Myra, Jasmine, and Nelda; and six grandparents. Ruth was preceded i...

“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...