All Obituaries

Max Eugene Johnson, Jr., age 69, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, peacefully in his home.  Max was born on June 28, 1954, to Max Johnson, Sr. and Jean Johnson of Hammond, IN.  He is survived by his five children: Abbi Johnson, Kaci (Benjamin) Morris, Jodi (Aaron) Tobias, Kelli Mikuly and Michael (Tiffany) Mikuly; while remaining impactful in the lives of others who he always treated as family.  Max was the grandfather to eight grandchildren: Cory...

Frank J. Romano, Sr., age 77, of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Frank is survived by his children: Frank (Melissa) Romano, Jr., Jennifer Romano and Christopher (Jessica) Romano; grandchildren: Anna (Doug) Turner, Gina Romano, Jaxon Romano, Lochlan, Capri, Sterling and Seraphina; sister, Rose (Phil) Santino; brother, Dominick (Wanda) Romano; several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Frank was preceded in passing by his parents: Francis and Serafina Romano,...

Miguel “Gilly” Luna, Jr., age 22, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, September 10, 2023. Miguel is survived by his Ma, Nicole; Pops, Miguel; daughter, Ella Luna; siblings: Nic, Javi, Noli, Anthony, Elias, Bella, Delilah, Gio, Xander and Xavier; Nana, Mary; Grandpa, Felix; Grandpa, Nick; Many aunts, uncles and cousins.  He was preceded in passing by his Grandmother, Maria; Aunt, June; Cousin, Frankie; and his Brother, Abel. A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday,...

Rojelio "Roy" Valdez, Jr., age 33, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023. Roy is survived by his father, Rojelio (Jenny Mayberry) Valdez, Sr.; his mother, Jeannie Valdez; siblings: Danielle (Andrea "Tutu") Rubio and Blake Pool; and his daughters: Nevaeh Valdez and Cataleya Valdez; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Friday, September 8, 2023, from 4:00PM until 8:00PM at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955...

Ofelia Navarro, age 78, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023. She is preceded in passing by her husband of 50 years, Antonio Navarro; her parents: Julio and Ma. Carmen Muñoz; and her 4 siblings.  Left to cherish her memory are her children: Celia (James) Mitchell, Gerardo (Maria) Navarro, Antonio Jr. (Claudia) Navarro, Carmen (Dale) Garza, Elena (Jorge) Figueroa, Sergio (Margaret) Navarro, and Amanda (José) Jaramillo; numerous grandchildren; 3 great...

Donald N. Montoya, age 56, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, August 15,2023. Donald is survived by his wife of 25 years, Teresa; his children: Jacque Norton, James Mathias, Jessica Mathias and Rachel Mathias; grandchildren: Jacob Djurdjevich, Miracle Mathias, Theodore Perryman, Hazel Perryman, Collinanna Perryman and Pearl Perryman; his siblings: Mark Montoya and Stacy (Ty) Mingo; aunts: Tessy, Dodi, Christine, Jody, Kitty and Debbie; uncles: James and Charlie; numerous nieces and...

Kenneth L. Richardson, age 78, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Heidi (Russell) Sterling; grandchildren: Daryl Burgh, Stacy Burgh, Skyler Greco and Anthony Greco.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: George and Edna Richardson; and his brothers: Bobby and Donnie. A Private Inurnment will take place at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Kenneth is a U.S. Army Veteran.  He was known to be a very sentimental...

Leona Mae Parsley, age 89, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Leona is survived by her son, Jerry (Mary) Parsley; grandchildren: Jacqueline (Jason) Rivera, Jason Bogs (Michele) and Brian (Molly) Bogs; great grandchildren: Aiden Rivera, Aubrey Rivera, Adriana Rivera, Brooks Bogs and Chance Bogs; brother, Ken (Paulette) Rogers; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Rufus Boyd Parsley; son, Kenneth Parsley; and her siblings: Harold...

Judith A. “Judy” Ruzich, age 70, of Crown Point, formerly of Whiting, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023. Judy is survived by her daughter, Melissa (RJ) Ruzich-Tiller; and her granddaughters: Tressa, Tatum and Tori.  She was a dear sister-in-law to Luann Jennings (Brian) and Marla Hild (Kirk); loving aunt to Ashley Bock (Dave), Steve Kieltyka and Courtney Janiec; and best friend to Reggie Skopelja (Bill) and Angie Olivotto (Mario). She was preceded in passing by her...

Dennis S. Belanger, age 59, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, June 25,2023. Dennis is survived by his daughters: Bonnie (Luke) Rame and Stephanie (Adrian) Arevalo; grandchildren: Thomas Rame, James Rame, Meika Rame, Luke Rame, Jr., Antonio Arevalo and Alejandro Arevalo; sister, Kathy Belanger; Fiancée, Maria Doppler; brother-in-law, Phil Doppler; niece, Danielle Doppler and her son, Giovanni.  Dennis was preceded in passing by his father, Louis J. Belanger; sister, Brenda...