Crown Point, IN Obituaries

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. ...

James "Jamie" Joseph Brett, age 56, of Lake Station, IN, passed away on June 14, 2026. He is survived by sisters, Joann (late Carl) Clark and Edith (Bruce Hendry) Ferrell; nieces and nephews, Bridg...

Sandra Elaine Robertson, age 84, passed away on June 14, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, laughter, and cherished memories. Sandra was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 38 years, Bo...

Mark Landsly passed on June 7, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on February 22, 1963, Mark was a resident of Normal, Illinois.

Eugene P. Macak passed on May 26, 2019, at the age of 64, having been born on January 6, 1955, and residing in Whiting, Indiana.

Mark Stephen Oberman (73) passed away at his home in Schererville, IN on June 8, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on September 8, 1952, at South Community Hospital in Chicago, IL to parents,...

Eugene R. Spejewski passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at the age of 90. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Virginia Spejewski; his son, Anthony Cheky, Sr.; his brothers, Ed an...

Trudy Pickett, age 79, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on June 5, 2026. Trudy was born on September 29, 1946, in Hammond, IN, to parents Andrew and Betty Parlor. Trudy was married to her beloved hu...

Stephen Eric Melcher, Sr., 72, of Crossville, TN, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026. Born on September 30, 1953, in California, Steve lived a life defined by love, craftsmanship, music, and devot...

Vivian Orfanos (née Anton) aged 98, most recently of Winfield, IN, (formerly South Bend, IN, and Bloomington, IN) passed away on June 5th, 2026, in her home, surrounded by family. Vivian is survived ...

John W. Kreke passed on June 4, 2026, at the age of 82, having been born on January 17, 1944. John resided in Saint John, IN.

Neil E. Pintler, 68, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer. The son of the late Brian and Jacquelyn (Murray) Pintler, Neil wa...

Elizabeth Mentink, age 52, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2026. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Henry and Rosemary Hammersten, and her sister, Dawn Hammerst...

Charles L. "Chuck" Wall, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Though he was a humble man, Chuck's presence was always deeply felt, especially in church, joyfully...

Loretta Patterson, age 83, of Demotte, IN, entered into Heaven's gates on Friday, May 22, 2026. She was born on September 26, 1942, in Hammond, IN, to Herschel and Reba Barnes. She was a graduate of W...

Janet “JellyBean” Tucker, age 83, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1942, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Stephen and Mildred D’Amico. On Januar...

Ricardo Torres, 60, of East Chicago, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. Ricardo was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, and cherished brother whose warmth and love ...

Judith I. Olen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, educator, and community leader, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2026, at Riley House Hospice, surrounded by the love of her family. She was 89 year...

Debra Guinn passed away on May 15, 2026, at the age of 75. Debra was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana.

Lawrence Borowski passed on May 17, 2026, at the age of 74.

Judith I. Wagner (née Suzukovich), age 79, passed away May 15, 2026. Judith was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, James L. Wagner. She is survived by her sister, Diane Hezlep; and preceded...

Bruce Ordway, 93, a Korean War Veteran, has transitioned peacefully to be with the Lord. He was surrounded by his family and friends and left filled with their love on May 13th at Halifax Health Medic...

Rosa Lee Downey passed on June 3, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on July 25, 1938, in Holdenville, Rosa Lee Downey was a resident of Woodstock, Illinois.

William "Bill" Harvoth, age 93, of Cedar Lake, IN (formerly Las Vegas, NV), passed away, Sunday, May 10, 2026. Bill was born and raised in Gary, IN to William and Mary Harvoth. He graduated from Tolle...

Regina J. Holcomb, age 81, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1944, in Hammond to Ernest and Helen Gentz. Regina was a devoted wife, loving mother, gran...

Mary D. Cutter, age 83, of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026, surrounded by her loving family in Valparaiso, IN. She was born on September 4, 1942, in East Chicago, IN, to Augustus “G...

Richard J. Rocky ("Rocky"), age 81, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Tuesday, May 5th, 2026. He is survived by his devoted wife of a...

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Megan Lindsay Nocerino, beloved mother, daughter, and sister, who left us on April 2, 2026, at the age of 47. Born in East Chicago, IN, on...

Monnie S. Newton passed on April 30, 2026, at the age of 81. Born on May 20, 1944, Monnie lived in Hammond, Indiana.

Janet Kae Bowen (Paxton) 89, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away May 3, 2026, at Avalon Springs Health Campus. She was born on September 3, 1936, to Katherine (Dibblee) and Weldon Paxton in Hammond, IN....

Nickolaos M. Chloros, age 79, passed away on April 28, 2026. He was born on March 21, 1947, in Pitios, Chios, Greece, to the late Michales Chloros and Mercina Chloros (née Tsopani). He was also prec...

Edward Thomas Kielbasa, Sr., age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s home on April 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in the Harbor Area of East Chicago,...