Rhonda Rae (Stephenson) Rettig
Jan 25, 2026
Rhonda Rae Rettig (nee Stephenson), 72, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2026, at St. Mary's Hospital in Hobart, IN.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years Bob Rettig of Obit, IN; her daughter Ashley (Don) Jarvey of Hammond, IN; two sisters Sandy Goldston of Knoxville, TN and Mary (James) Craft of Palmyra, VA, two brothers Ron (Donna) of...
Kenneth C Culver
Jan 20, 2026
Kenneth Culver, age 71, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
Kenny is survived by: Tommy (Lisa Chen) Culver, David Culver, Danny Culver, Merri (Gary) Luce and Dorothea (Bryon) Higginbotham; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his father, Tommy Culver; mother, Georgia Farabee; and siblings: Kathy, Linda, Buddy and Janice....
John C. Theis, Jr.
Jan 2, 2026
John C. Theis, Jr. age 85, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2026.
John is survived by his daughter, Mary Jane "MJ" (son in law, Jerry) Poracky; grandchildren: Thomas (Laura) Poracky and Kristen (Anthony) La Rocca; great grandchildren: Landon, Sydney and Sevastian. He was preceded in passing by his parents: John and Thelma Theis; son, John C....
Randal "Randy" Kent Jackman
Dec 26, 2025
Randal "Randy" Kent Jackman, age 65, passed away on Friday, December 26, 2025.
Randy is survived by his children: Amanda (Jorge Solis) Jackman and Randall Jackman; grandchildren: Lilliana, Lynnette, Laila, Daniela and Mateo; his mother, Bonnie Jackman; sister, Ronda (Bob) Hussey; Roger (Debbye) Jackman; fiancée, Linda Maksimik; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by...
Billie Wayne Nelson, Sr.
Dec 22, 2025
Billie Wayne Nelson Sr., age 68, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away December 22, 2025. He was born on January 4, 1957, at St. Catherine's Hospital in East Chicago.
Bill was a lifelong resident of the Hammond area and attended Hammond Technical Vocational High School. He spent many of his professional years working as an Electric Motor Mechanic,...
Johnny Boles
Dec 13, 2025
On Saturday, our beloved John Boles went to be with his Lord and Savior. He is now resting in the arms of Jesus, which was his life-long dream. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and loved by so many.
Johnny is survived by his children: James (Cynthia) Boles, Angela (Jack) Walk and Belinda...
Roger W. Travis
Dec 8, 2025
Roger W. Travis, age 60, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Roger is survived by his wife of 31 years, Angela Travis; his children: Dylan Travis and India Marks; grandchildren: Elias and Dilynn; brother, Darryl (late Sandra) Travis; sister, Debora (Gerald) Evans; several nieces and nephews. Roger was preceded in passing by his...
Colleen M. (Sneed) Ksiazek
Dec 5, 2025
Colleen M. Ksiazek, age 59, of Whiting, IN., passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025.
Colleen is survived by her husband of 16 years, Tom "Shorty" Ksiazek; children: Thomas Kziazek, Jr., Tiffany (Nick) Ksiazek, Ashley (Matt) Swanstrom, Travis (Krista) Wolford, Samantha (Ryan) Wolford; grandchildren: Cyaira, Braxton, Tearson, Hazel, Ava Rose, Brenlee and Scottlynn; siblings: Jim (Late Peg)...
Debra L. (Gregory) Schreurs
Nov 24, 2025
Debra L. Schreurs, age 70, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025.
Debra was born at Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey, Illinois. She later married Walter "Wally" Schreurs, with whom she shared just shy of 25 years of marriage before his passing.
She is survived by her beloved children, Sherry Young...
Catherine (Trader) Turner-Gallagher
Nov 19, 2025
Catherine Turner-Gallagher, age 84, of Whiting, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Catherine is survived by her children: Floyd Turner, Jr., James Turner, Mark (Debbie) Turner, and Dawn (Rich) Sylwestrowicz; her siblings Vicky Newman, Rita Willbarger, and Kevin (Debbie) Trader; 8 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Floyd,...
Sharon E. (Narug) Murzyn
Nov 2, 2025
Sharon E Murzyn, age 83, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
Sharon is survived by her husband of 64 years, Frank Murzyn; children: Craig Murzyn, Ronald Murzyn, Jacqueline (Pat) Kamching; grandchildren: Jennifer (Stephen) Yancey, Bradley (Judith) Murzyn, Jessica Kamching, Briana Kamching; great grandson, Parker Yancey; brothers: Richard (Susan) Narug and Leonard (Barbara) Narug;...
Linda "Lin" Rae (Hart) Briscoe
Oct 26, 2025
Linda "Lin" Rae Briscoe (nee Hart), age 66, of Lowell, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Sunday, October 26,2025.
Linda is survived by her loving husband, care giver and soul mate of 48 years, Raymond Briscoe; loving son, Justin Briscoe; sister, Donna (Marty) Bonic; brother-in-law, Kenneth Farmer; nieces and nephews: Bradley, Brianna and Stephanie;...
Pilar (Picazo) Razmus
Oct 17, 2025
Pilar Razmus, age 93, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Friday, October 17, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter, Angela (Bill) Talmadge; grandchildren: Jennifer (Eddie) White and Gregory (Sara) Bass; and by her brother, Frank Picazo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stan Razmus; son, Frank Razmus; and by her companion of...
Penny M (Millwood) Rootes
Sep 23, 2025
Penny M. (Millwood) Rootes, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025. Though it was sudden, she was surrounded by her loved ones.
Penny is survived by her daughter, Jennifer (Michael) Ralston; grandsons: Jacob Bodnar and Nicholas Bodnar; sisters: Charyl (Ron) Vlasblom and Jacqueline (Late Richard) Crooks; sister-in-law Sally Millwood; stepbrothers: Jerry (Late John), Steve; stepsisters:...
Nancy J. (Lampitt) Mihich
Sep 21, 2025
Nancy J. Mihich, age 75, of Munster, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 21, 2025.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 42 years, John W. Mihich, Sr.; daughters: Rachel Mihich, Martha Mihich, and Sarah (Jacob) Baker; grandchildren: Willow and William; brothers: David (Michiko) Lampitt and Benjamin (Kim) Lampitt, Jr.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded...
Marcella E. (Portman) Clutter
Sep 9, 2025
Marcella E. Clutter (nee Portman), age 95, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on September 9, 2025.
She was born December 30, 1929, in Louisville, Kentucky to Thomas Leonard and Agnes Portman. Marcella graduated from Whiting High School, Class of 1948. Go Oilers! On August 19, 1950, she married Paul Clutter, who preceded her in death, but not...
Robert M. Griffin
Sep 7, 2025
Robert M. Griffin, age 54, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025.
Robert is survived by his children: AJ Griffin and Alexis Griffin; grandchildren: Kai, Kam, and Kali Burns; father, Robert Griffin; sister, Dawn Griffin; brother, Michael Griffin; nieces and nephews: Mason and Jacon Alexander and Harley and Autumn Griffin. He was preceded in...
Frederico "Freddy" Dehoyos
Aug 20, 2025
Frederico "Freddy" DeHoyos, age 47, of Whiting, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, surrounded by his family, extended family and friends.
Freddy is survived by his wife of 20 years, Erin DeHoyos; children: Matthew DeHoyos and Adela DeHoyos; granddaughter, "papa's princess" Dalila; sister, Melissa (John Sanchez) Flores; 3 brothers; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He...
Chester "Chip" A. Walther, Jr.
Aug 18, 2025
Chester "Chip" A. Walther, Jr., age 86, of Munster, IN passed away on Monday August 18, 2025.
Chester is survived by his wife of 62 years, Judith; Children: Chuck (Denise) Walther, Julie (Mike) Hylek; grandchildren: Lauren Walther, Jessie Walther, Sydney (Noelle) Walther, Jason Hylek and Matthew Hylek; great granddaughter, Jordyn Walther; sister, Karyl (late James "Dick) Cochran;...
Philip F. Brewer
Aug 9, 2025
Philip F. Brewer, Retired 1SG U.S.Army, age 81, of Hammond, IN, originally from Bronx, New York, peacefully passed away at home on August 9, 2025, with his wife and family by his side.
Philip is survived by his loving wife, Graciela; his children: Robert "Chief" (Shannon) Brewer, Bonny (Rob) Mario, Deanna (Chuck) Kee, Andres M Sr. (Tiffany)...
