Michael "Papa" Berkley
Jul 30, 2025
Michael "Papa" Berkley, age 74, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Wednesday, July 30,2025.
Michael is survived by his children: Evie Berkley-Rimkus; Michael "Bo" & Michelle Saksa; grandchildren: Safire (Ryan) Beach, Lexie Saksa, Heather Tyrka, Michael Saksa, Dylan Rimkus; great grandchildren: Alannia, Penelope, Elliot and Shella; his fur-baby, Daisy; sister, Phyllis (Bob) Grawberg; numerous nieces, nephews and...
Karen S. (Lakatosh) Murzyn
Jul 2, 2025
Karen S. Murzyn(Lakatosh) of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Whiting, IN., passed away on Wednesday, July 2, 2025.
Karen is survived by her daughter, Danielle Harper; stepchildren: Brandy (Joe) Gray and Dawn Dieterman; grandchildren: Heather Harper (A.J. Geathers), David Harper, Alexander Harper, Jared Dieterman, Justin Dieterman, Amber Dieterman and Autum Dieterman; great granddaughter, Madison Harper. She was...
Georgia Raye (Metteal) Farabee
May 20, 2025
Georgia Raye Farabee, age 88, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.
Georgia is survived by her children: Tommy Earl (Lisa Chen) Culver, Kenneth Claude Culver, David Wayne Culver; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Jerome R. Metteal; sister, Joan M. Cutler. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Henry R. Metteal and...
Tina M. Stocker
May 18, 2025
Tina M. Stocker, 64, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Tina was an American Legion Ladies Auxiliary member and a Legion Riders member at Post 261 in Cedar Lake, IN. Tina was an avid gardener and spent countless hours in her "backyard zoo," feeding every animal that came to visit, hummingbirds being her...
Barbara J Lappellere
May 18, 2025
Barbara J. Lappellere, age 78, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
Barbara is survived by her children: Dan (fiancée, Donna) Lappellere, Jr. and Dawna (Kent) Fletcher; grand dogs: Presley, Jerrilee, Mochi and Bug; long-time friends: Denzil & Carol Mauk and Shirley Rainford. Barbara was preceded in passing by her husband, Daniel Sr.; parents:...
Loretta "Bonnie" (Alyea) Taylor
May 10, 2025
Bonnie Taylor passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 10th, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born in Hammond, Indiana on December 30, 1946, Bonnie lived a full and devoted life grounded in family, laughter, and resilience. She was known not only for her fierce love and dedication but also for her quick wit, sharp sarcasm,...
Jerry W Mitchell
Apr 23, 2025
Jerry W. Mitchell, age 71, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 47 years, Alicia; sons: Daniel (Jenny) Mitchell, Adrian (Allison Boswinkle) Mitchell; stepdaughter, Julissa Gonzalez (Sean) Kotvasz; grandchildren, Valentina and Lorenzo; sister, Rita (Jerry) Eppley; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in passing by his...
Nancy R. (Dowd) Scott
Apr 22, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we mourn the passing of Nancy R. Scott, who left this world on April 22, 2025, at the age of 70. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend who touched the lives of all who knew her.
Nancy was born on November 5, 1954, to her parents, Kathryn...
Ronald W. Detterline
Apr 22, 2025
Ronald W. Detterline, age 73, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
Ron is survived by his daughters: Lori (Rick) Berdine, Lisa (Jake) Cory and Jennifer (Greg Guernsey) Havlin; grandchildren: Nicholas Berdine, Alex Berdine (fiancée, Meghan Garcia), Alyssa (Mike) Drinski, Brandon Cory (Kaylee), Johnathan Cory (fiancée Peyton Yelich), Zack (Brylee) Cory, Kylee Havlin, Connor...
Maria Sanchez
Apr 19, 2025
Maria Sanchez, age 68, of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025.
Maria is survived by her children: Maria Mercedez (Al) Taylor and Jose M. (Fiancée, Elizabeth Vega) Mena, Jr.; grandchildren: Julian Taylor, Alyanna Taylor, Aleya Taylor, Jose Mena III, Josmarie Mena, Alondra Vega and Hector Diaz, Jr.; sister, Blanca Rivera; brothers: Dirberto (Loida)...
Edward E Bowker
Apr 11, 2025
Edward E. Bowker, age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025.
Edward is survived by his siblings: Howard E. Bowker and Twila (James) Dutcher; two nephews: James Bowker and Kaleb Dutcher. He was preceded in passing by his parents: Orval E. and Sharon S. Bowker; several aunts and uncles.
Edward was...
Dana Kornas
Apr 9, 2025
Dana Kornas, age 46, of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 9,2025.
Dana is survived by her parents: Tim and Isabel "Buffy" Kornas; brother, Joseph Kornas; aunts and uncles: Larry (Lupe) Kornas, Steve Kornas, Renette (Javier) Serna, Daniel (Becky) Becerra, Jeanette (Chuck) Cobb, Vincent (Taffy) Becerra, MaryAnn (Greg) Richards; first cousins: Leticia, Jeremy, JJ, AJ,...
Juliana D. Kyowski
Apr 5, 2025
Juliana D. Kyowski, age 73, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Juliana is survived by her sister, Marilyn Kee; cousins: Marian Grott and Stacy Billich; and her 4-legged companion, Ernie. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Julius and Jean Kyowski.
The family has selected Private Services.
Juliana...
Christine L. (Warren) Rivera
Mar 31, 2025
Christine L. Rivera, age 59, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday March 31, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Joe Rivera; children: Jennifer Warren (Autumn Kelczewski), Christina (Scott) Johnson, Tiffany (Jesse Gargus) Koser, Robert (Jena Cooros) Warren, Nicholas Bray, Joshua Roush, Jacob Roush, Selena Rivera, Vanessa (Tomas) Canchola, Sylvia (Raul) Ayala, Cecelia...
John Hobbs
Mar 25, 2025
John Hobbs, age 65, of DeMotte, IN., passed away on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.
John is survived by his wife of 39 years: Jackie; his children: Christina (Tom) Sleeper, Janet Hobbs and Sammantha Hobbs; grandchildren: Elizabeth Sleeper and Nathan Sleeper; nephew, Justin (Natasha) Hobbs.
He wanted a party to celebrate his life, which will take...
Bayron R. Quiroa
Mar 16, 2025
Bayron R. Quiroa, age 66, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.
Bayron was born in Guatemala October 26, 1958. He was married in 1980, and the union bore his only son. The family wishes to express their heartfelt appreciation for the loving care Bayron received from 2021 until his passing from Secret's Loving...
Raymond W. Suchanuk
Mar 10, 2025
Raymond W. Suchanuk, age 88, of Munster, IN, passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Raymond is survived by his wife of 52 years, Leilani; children: Nikki (Chris) Companiott and Patrick Lanham; grandchildren: Lauren Lanham, Lindsey Lanham, Dominic Companiott, Aidan Companiott; sister-in-law, Candice (Russell) Sahm; cousin, Roberta Nicksich; special nieces and nephews: Patricia Avalon, Sharon (Mike) Stiglich,...
Sandra J. (Rehm) Devens
Mar 4, 2025
Sandra J. Devens, age 81, of Munster, IN formerly of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025.
Sandra is survived by her sisters: Sharon Gerling and Janice Brunnick; grandchildren: Aria Grundler, Tenor Grundler and Cadence Grundler. She was preceded in passing by her parents:Jacob and Irene Rehm, Husband, John "Jack" Devens; daughter, Erika Grundler; brothers: Jacob...
David L. Satterfield
Feb 21, 2025
We are saddened by the passing of a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend to many. Dave is survived by his sisters, Dawna and Diane, his niece, Nicole and his favorite four-legged buddy Toby Jude. Dave is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Doug and many four-legged family members Duchess, Dobie, Duffy, Dagger, Zakarie, Garfield, Travis, Dakota,...
Andrew "Andy" G. Parus
Feb 7, 2025
Andrew G. "Andy" Parus, age 49, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025.
Andrew is survived by his father, David (Tracy) Parus; brother, Dan Parus; aunts: Nancy (Paul) Korluk and Susan (Lem) Garbie; uncle, Ken (Diane) Parus; and by his close cousin, Steve Korluk. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kathie Parus; and...
