Obituaries

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...