Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

Jan 23, 2025

Gloria J. Burkart, age 75, of Cedar Lake, IN., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Gloria is survived by her son, Shane Burkart (girlfriend, Dawn); grandchildren: Sebastian, Isaiah, Emily, Jenna and Daniel; sisters: Margie Balkis (Joe), Sally Swets, Janet Ramsey; niece/caretaker, Julie Montealegre; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents: John...

Jan 18, 2025

Timmy R. "Tim" Bias, age 63, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Tim is survived by his girlfriend, Lynn Pierce; Brother, Robert (Janet) Bias; sister, Flossie (John) Rachoy; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: Marshall and Flossie Bias; brother, Roger Pauley; and his son, Chris.

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Jan 16, 2025

Marianne "Auntie M" Miles, age 67, of Portage, IN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Marianne is survived by her sons: Robert (Lori) Pavlinac and Jon (Jen) Pavlinac; grandchildren: Michelle, Jonathan, Robbie and Evan; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Sedona, Madelyn, Arya and Salem; sister, Linda (Mike) Gift; nieces: Samantha (Tom) Forniciari, Stephanie Mangual and Tiffany Miles; nephews: Robert...

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Lee (Earl) Demantes left his earth to meet her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

She is survived by her four sons: William Demantes Jr. of Hammond, Todd (Holly) Demantes of Dyer, Kevin (Chrissy) Demantes of Schererville, and Brian (Heather) Demantes of Highland; 11 grandchildren who called her Mimi - Brendan, Valerie, Baylee, Jacob, Bella,...

Jan 5, 2025

Robert C. Grose, age 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice (Call) Grose; children: Christina (Jesse) Hernandez, Jennifer (John) Holland, Robert Grose Jr.; grandchildren: Lindsey (Logan) Rosing, Kathryn (Bradley Meisberger) Hernandez, Aidan Hernandez, Anna Holland and Rylee Grose; great grandchildren: Lincoln Rosing, Brooklyn...

Jan 1, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Shannon T. Nunnally. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 1, 2025

Nancy J. Addlesberger, age 82, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Nancy is survived by her son, Leroy (Cheryl Boatwright) Borders; sister, Sandra Block; niece, Cynthia (Bob) Kamm; and her 4-legged companion, Fluffy. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Frank and Lucille (Kmetz) Lubshina; and her husband, Jack Addlesberger.

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Jan 1, 2025

Charmaine "Tiny" S. Brandon, age 80, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Charmaine is survived by her children: John (Bobbi) Brandon, Sr., Jeanna (Vince) Skierkiewicz; grandchildren: Andrew (Drake), John Jr., Vincent, Vanessa, Jacob, Joseph (Alyssa) and Trevor; great grandchildren: Carter, Grayson and Jackson; sister, Judy (Richard Sr.) Fezekas; niece and nephew, Tina and...

Dec 30, 2024

Antonia F. Ortiz, age 91, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Antonia is survived by her daughters: Mary Perez, Guadalupe (David) Kish; grandchildren: Xavier, Trinidad, Caesar (Marti) and Daniel; great grandchildren: De'Syre, Raiden and Achilles; goddaughters: Tammy Hernandez and Frances H. Salinas; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded...

Dec 24, 2024

Maria E. Lozano, age 63, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Maria is survived by her sons: Anthony (Maranda) Torres and Roberto (Fiancé, Aalissa Drummond) Lozano; grandchildren: Anthony Jr., Brendan and Castiel; father, Escoto P. Lozano; sister, Sonia (Rene) Acosta; nieces and nephews: Bianca Morales, Sergio Almanza, Alejandro Acosta and Sammy Acosta.  She...

Dec 23, 2024

Diana L. Bradford, age 61, of Demotte, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Diana is survived by her husband of 27 years, Terry Bradford; daughter, Audra Brooke Cervantes; mother, Brenda Cox; brother, Michael Cox; nephew, Nathan Cox; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.  She was preceded in passing by her father, George Cox; maternal grandmother, Bernadette...

Dec 12, 2024

Diane Angela Drost passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 70, on the morning of Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Munster Med-Inn.  She is survived by her twin brother, Thomas of Hammond; sister, Marilyn (Frank) Learman of Dyer; niece, Christa Drost and great niece, Autumn Drost, both of Henderson, NV; great niece, Amber (Devin) Miller of...

Dec 1, 2024

Kathy Lynn Culver, age 67, of Whiting, IN. passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Kathy is survived by her mother, Georgia Farabee; siblings: Tommy (Lisa Chen) Culver, Kenneth Culver, David Culver, Merri (Gary) Luce, Dorthea (Bryon) Higginbotham and Danny Culver; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy was a talented poet, writer and a proud...

Nov 30, 2024

Edelmira Lozano, aged 85, entered eternal rest on November 20, 2025.

Edelmira is survived by her daughter, Silvia (Luis) Rubalcaba (nee Lozano); her two sons: Ed (Toni) Lozano, and Ramon Jr. (Rosie) Lozano; her grandchildren: Angel (Bob Lee) Lozano, Eric (Erica) Gutierrez, Ramon III (Christi) Lozano, Danielle Rubalcaba, Rubi Rubalcaba; along with her great-grandchildren: Jolene Lozano, Mila...

Nov 24, 2024

Donald R. Stahl, age 66, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Donald is survived by his son, Eric (Kyana) Stahl, stepdaughter, Amanda (Thomas) Robinson; granddaughters: Joslyn Stahl and Abigail Blashill-Abell; nieces and nephews: Jake Stahl, Nick (Kim) Stahl, Liam Stahl, Megan Stahl; sister, Katherine Stahl; brother, Robert (Heather) Stahl; sister-in-law, Dianne Stahl.  Donald...