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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...

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...

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 ...

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,...

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...

Robert Keith Mulvihill, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026, in Hobart, IN, at the age of 74. His family is heartbroken by his loss, but grat...

David A. Andrews, 93, of Schererville, IN, passed away on April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife and children. David was a treasured pillar of the community who dedicated his life to educati...

Sandra Jane Bachman, age 69, of Porter, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026.

Naomi Ortiz passed on April 20, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on January 29, 1950, Naomi lived in Schererville, Indiana.

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...

John Mudrovich, III, age 67, of Griffith, IN, passed away on April 19, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Joyce Mudrovich; siblings, Sandy Jennings and Glen Mudrovich; and several nieces and nephews....

Mildred "Millie" Davis (nee Kovacik), age 90, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday April 16th, 2026. Millie was the devoted wife of the late William Davis, with whom she shared 45 wonder...

Donald Philip Padilla, 89, born February 22, 1937, in East Chicago, Indiana, passed on April 16, 2026, and resided in Dyer, Indiana. Visitation will be held at Chapel Lawn Funeral Home, 8178 Cline ...

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...

William "Mark" Weaver, age 55, of Columbia, SC (formerly of Schererville, IN), passed away on March 11, 2026. He is survived by his mother, Janis Barnes, and step-father, Don Barnes; siblings, Mike...

Geneva H Cherry passed on April 12, 2026, at the age of 92, having been born on September 8, 1933, and residing in Munster, Indiana.

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...

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...

Robert E. Boilek passed into heaven on April 6, 2026, at the age of 79. He was born on August 7, 1946, to the late Francis and Dorothy Boilek. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sandra B...

Herbert S. Lorman, age 99, of La Porte, IN, passed away on April 5, 2026. Herbert was born to parents Steve and Celia Lorman on February 22, 1927, in Hammond, IN. He is survived by his sons, Douglas (...

Gordon Bertis Wilder, age 97, of Highland and Merrillville, IN, passed away on April 1, 2026. He is survived by his children, Michael (Noemi) Wilder, Joyce (Ron) Pacheco, and Trish (Paul Laub) Wilder;...

Patricia A. Broderick (nee Callahan), age 93, of Schererville, IN, passed away on April 2, 2026. She is survived by children, George (Eileen) Broderick of Apex, NC, Donald (Maryanne) Broderick, Jr. ...

Kathleen Boucher passed on December 29, 2025, at the age of 76.

Sharon Christine Cook, age 78, passed away on April 2, 2026. She had been a longtime resident of Schererville, where she lived for 50 years. Sharon was born in Virginia to her parents, John McDonough ...

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...

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...

David L. O'Brien, age 78, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2026. David was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Dianne D. O'Brien (nee Marino). David entered the US Navy and s...

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 ...

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...

Dorothy Virginia South (née Fortenberry), age 86, formerly of Hammond, IN, entered into Heaven on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, in Tucson, AZ. Dorothy was preceded in death by her son, David South; her...

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....

Suzanne Allred, 87, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026. She was born on October 1, 1938, in Chicago, IL, and was a longtime resident of Crown Point, IN. Suzanne was preceded in death by her bel...

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...

Don L. Fancher, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories. He was preceded in death by his parents, Donald, Sr. and Mildre...

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...

Mary Turner, 84, of St. John, Indiana, formerly of Hammond, entered into Heaven on March 20, 2026, at The William J. Riley Memorial Residence in Munster, Indiana. Born in Laredo, Texas, Mary was the...

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...

Marianne F. Thompson, age 85, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Horst Thompson; son, Darren (Lisa) Thompson; granddaughters, Kaitlyn (N...

Rita Rae Shea passed away on March 17, 2026, at the age of 77. Rita was a resident of Griffith, Indiana.

Darlene Jurkowski passed peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at Brentwood at LaPorte in LaPorte, IN. Darlene was proud to have spent her career as a devoted first grade and remedial reading teacher...

Kevin Sean Mathews passed on March 13, 2026, at the age of 72. He was born on November 25, 1953, and was a resident of Dyer, IN, (formerly of Dolton and Lynwood, IL). He is survived by his partner of...

Gregg Kratochvil, age 72, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on March 14, 2026. Gregg was born on January 1, 1954, in Hammond, IN, to the late Mary Jo (nee Southard) Kratochvil and Joseph Kratochvil. He ...

James Richard Lucas, age 88, of Hobart, IN, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2026. A dedicated parent and loving spouse, James filled our lives with warmth, laughter, and kindness. He is survived by...

With deep sadness, his family announces the death of our husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, Don Porter, on Thursday, March 12, 2026. Don was born in August 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA, to ...

Donald (Don) E. Borem, age 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026, with loving family at his side. He was born in Hammond, IN, and lived there until his retirement, at which point he r...

Charles J. Naus, age 81, of Schererville, IN, passed away on March 11, 2026. He is survived by his children, Sheri Cutler, Kurt (Brett) Naus, and Michael (Jill) Dunklau; eight grandchildren; and th...

John "Steve" Vestal was a man who built his place in the world. He was born August 23,1949 in his parents' home in Keytesville, MO. On March 11, 2026, at the age of 76, Steve passed away in Crown Poi...

Walter Eugene Davis passed away on March 10, 2026, at the age of 80. He was raised in Black Oak and spent most of his life there, where he built a life centered on family, faith, and hard work. He wa...