Obituaries

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...

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)...

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...

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,...

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;...

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;...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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:...

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,...