Highland, IN Obituaries

Klann, Vivian (née VunCannon), age 94, of Highland, Michigan, passed away on January 13, 2026. Born in Royal Oak, Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mary VunCannon. Vivian married Jo...

Lee M. Caswell, age 97, of St. Augustine, FL, passed away on January 10, 2026, of natural causes.  She is survived by her daughter Maidena Young of Michigan City, IN and son Jesse Young of Wildwood,...

Paul Edwin Weinand, born on November 18, 1961, passed away on January 7, 2026, at the age of 64. He was a resident of White Lake, Michigan. A funeral visitation will be held on January 24, 2026, from...

Howard "Buck" Roy Varnon, age 90, of Highland Twp., Michigan, passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2025 at his home. He was a kind hearted man, a devoted husband, and a loving father and grandfather whos...

Ricky Raczkowski, born on April 20, 1951, in Hamtramck, Michigan, passed away on December 31st, 2026, at the age of 74. Ricky dedicated his professional life to serving others as a nurse attendant i...

Judith Ann Pierce of White Lake, passed away on December 31, 2025, at 77 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Peter David Pierce Sr. Loving mother of the late Peter Jr. (Shannon) and the late Yvonn...

Martha "Marty" Dazey passed away on December 31, 2025, at the age of 83. Marty was born on May 3, 1942, in Paducah, KY. She was an elevator operator for downtown Hammond shopping district for many y...

Scott Edward Vallette, 61, of White Lake passed away on December 31, 2025 at his home. Scott was born in Pontiac, MI and spent his life in the Highland/White Lake area. He is leaving behind a legacy d...

We are heartbroken to announce the passing of Roc VanGuilder of Crown Point, IN. A beloved husband, dad and papa, he passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family at the age of 81. R...

Our mother, Sharon Joyce Hatton (née Wiberg), devoted wife, mom, and mama to many, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 29, 2025, at the age of 81. Born in Chicago, IL, on October 13, 1944...

Blake John Peterson, born on May 16, 1964, passed away on December 28, 2025, at the age of 61. He was a resident of Highland, Michigan.

Tamara L. Loferski, aged 60, passed away on December 26, 2025. She was born on November 29, 1965. Tamara was a resident of Park Forest, IL.

Andrew G. Ruszkiewicz, age 89, of Crown Point, IN passed away on December 24, 2025. Andrew is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Halina Ruszkiewicz; three children, Tamara (Ruszkiewicz) Port...

Thomas Cleveland Miller, age 79, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away on December 22, 2025. Born on February 26, 1946 in Saginaw, Michigan. Tom was an extraordinary person who was a loving husband, ...

Ryan Patrick Bowling passed away at the age of 12, following a 6-year battle with cancer in White Lake, Michigan surrounded by his family. Loving son of Jason and Lauren Bowling. Cherished big brothe...

Susan (Sue, Susie) Jane DeBoer-Stafford, aged 55, of Waterford, MI, went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2025. Born on February 17, 1970, in Pontiac, MI, Susan lived a life rooted in faith an...

On December 19, 2025, Peggy Lois McCulloch (née Richards, formerly Taylor) of Crown Point, IN, passed away at the age of 77 from multiple health complications. Peggy was born on March 3, 1948 in East...

John Raymond Hurst, a cherished father, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away on December 20, 2025, at the age of 80. He was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan. John was the son of Garl...

Michael W. Musgrove, Jr. was born on February 21, 1979, in Hammond, IN. He passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 46. Michael was a resident of Hammond, IN.

Susan Lynn King of Ortonville, Michigan passed away on December 15, 2025, at 62 years of age. Beloved wife of Evan for 25 years. Loving mother of Zachary. Daughter of David (Doris) Wilson and the ...

Frederick George Gough, born on September 21, 1937, passed away on December 16, 2025, at the age of 88. He was a resident of Warren, Michigan. A Memorial Gathering and Luncheon will be held at Elton ...

Margaret Jeanne Russell (née Hoag) passed away on December 14, 2025, in Brighton, Michigan, at the age of 81. Born in Detroit on October 23, 1944, Margaret lived a life marked by nurturing love for he...

John J. Vanselow, Jr., born on February 24, 1958, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 67. A visitation will be held at Kuiper Funeral Home, located at 9039 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN, 46...

Linda Sue Summerlott, age 76, of Hammond, IN, passed away on December 12, 2025. She is survived by her siblings, Kathy (late Timothy) Smith, John (Linda Joy) Summerlott, and Nancy (Tim) Cobb; as well ...

On the evening of December 11, 2025, Thomas E. Barry, 97, of Commerce Township, Michigan, silently and gently breathed his last breath and slipped the bonds of Earth and began his final flight, his fi...

Michael F Nuccio, born on October 1, 1946, in Oak Park, Illinois, passed away on December 10, 2025, at the age of 79. Michael was a resident of Valparaiso, Indiana.

Steven Thompson, born on July 25, 1970, passed away on December 8, 2025, at the age of 55. He was a resident of Saint John, Indiana.

Z'Ymere Darnell Fleming-James was born on February 26, 2025, and passed away on November 30, 2025. He was a resident of Springfield Township, Michigan. Z'ymere Darnell Fleming-James, a beacon of pure...

Lillian Lidia “Lil” (Koi) Caston, 85, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on the evening of December 7, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62...

Joseph B Smith joined his beloved wife of 25 years Patricia M Smith (nee Pala) in heaven on December 5, 2025 at the age of 89. He is survived by his sister Mary Nalepa (nee Smith), his family of Robe...

Susan M. Szymanski, 60, of Highland, IN, passed away on December 5th, 2025. She was born on August 4th, 1965, in Chicago, IL, to her late parents Melvin and Valeria Szymanski. Susan dedicated more t...

Karen Brown, age 70, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family. Karen’s life was defined by her kindness, her strength, and her unwavering devotion to those she ...

Laverne M. Grennier of Milford, passed away on December 4, 2025, at 91 years of age. Beloved husband of the late Barbara. Loving father of Deborah Mathews, Pamela (Jack) Patteeuw, Martin (Lisa) Gren...

Rodney J. Vitovich of Highland, Michigan passed away on November 29, 2025 at 79 years of age. Beloved husband of Kathy. Loving father of Dawn (Brian) Switzer and the late Rebecca Johnson. Proud gra...

Vickie Ann Legros of Hartland, passed away on November 28, 2025 at 57 years of age. Beloved wife of Matthew for 28 years.  Loving mother of Christina and Jolena Legros.  Daughter of Judith and the la...

In Loving Memory of Herbert “Herb” Lucre Age 79 • Highland Township, Michigan November 19, 2025 With deep love and sorrow, the family of Herbert “Herb” Lucre announces his passing on November 19, 20...

Robin Patricia Riggs was born on March 8, 1960, in Chicago. Robin passed away on November 16, 2025, at the age of 65. She was a resident of Crete, Illinois.

Kathleen Giegerich, aged 78, passed away on April 10, 2025. She was born on October 20, 1946. Kathleen was a resident of Schererville, Indiana.

Word Alone, Faith Alone, Grace Alone On May 3, 1941, Herman Adolf Markwart entered the world in Samter, Germany. He joined his older brothers, Reinhold and Eduard, completing the family born to his p...

Hugh Few passed away on November 3, 2025, at the age of 96. He was born on January 4, 1929.

Laura A. Pluta, age 52, of Hobart, IN, passed away on November 6, 2025. She is survived by her husband of twelve years, Joseph; twin brother, Steven E. Paul of Hobart, IN; siblings, Susan DeCandia of...

Joshua Duff Heaton of White Lake, passed away unexpectedly on November 7, 2025 at 43 years of age. Loving father of Mason and Emmalynn Lucille Heaton. Proud son of Teresa Ann and the late Ronald Gen...

Shirley Sisk, age 97, of White Lake, Michigan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 6, 2025. Shirley was a remarkable woman—spirited, kindhearted, and endlessly devoted to those she loved. S...

Rondal Paul Lane, 67, of NWI, passed away on November 1st, 2025 after a hard battle with cancer. Born on April 17th, 1958, in Elizabethton, TN, Ron was the son of the late Rev. Paul Lane and Aloma (n...

Lisa Dawn LaPearl (nee Mager), born on July 21, 1972, passed away unexpectedly on October 31, 2025, at the age of 53. A resident of Highland, she was known for her compassionate, generous, kind-hearte...

On Wednesday, October 29, 2025, Robert Dorrance Wickham died while sleeping peacefully at Caretel Assisted Living Center in Brighton, Michigan at the age of 96. Robert was a warm, welcoming and gregar...

Marie D Hoyt, born on September 12, 1937, in Syracuse, passed away on September 9, 2025, at the age of 87. Marie was a resident of Milford, Michigan.

Edgar George Trudeau, a resident of Milford, Michigan, passed away on October 28, 2025, at the age of 92. He was the beloved husband of Patricia for 72 years and a loving father to Kathleen (John) Bu...

Thomas A. Hughes, born on November 28, 1965, passed away on October 27, 2025, at the age of 59. A visitation will be held at Kuiper Funeral Home, located at 9039 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN, 46322, o...

Carole Anne Alb (nee Blaskovich), 83, passed away peacefully on Oct 25, 2025. Carole was born in East Chicago, IN on August 26, 1942 to John and Katherine Blaskovich. She was preceded in death by her ...