Obituaries

Feb 7, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Cesar Tellez Pineda. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jan 21, 2025

James David Duncan was born June 10 th , 1961, to James Stewart Duncan and Patricia Madden in Rolla, Missouri. His family returned to his mother's home in Scotland Known to friends and family as Jim or David, He had many interests. As a young man, he discovered fishing, which would remain one of his greatest passions. He loved...

Jan 21, 2025

Thomas G. Josway  Jr.

Tom

Valparaiso/Hessville

February 24, 1956 - January 21, 2025

Thomas Josway, age 68 of Valparaiso, formerly of Hessville passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Janet Josway (nee Callahan); 4 children; Amy (Eric) Alvarez, Kyle Josway, Douglas...

Jan 21, 2025

Vicente Amos Barrios

"Vince"

Highland

August 28, 1957-January 21, 2025

Vince A. Barrios, age 67, of Highland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Anita J. Barrios (nee Ferguson); daughter, Christina (Daniel) Adler; grandchildren: Lorelei and Axel Adler; brother, David...

Jan 16, 2025

Sevilla Jean Mikula

Nee Munger

Hammond, IN

Sevilla Jean Munger Mikula, age 78, of Hammond, passed into eternal life on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

She is survived by her two children: Justine (Scott) Paulin, Fishers IN and Judy (Martin) Morales, Hammond IN; three grandchildren: Julia Morales, Joshua Morales and Emaleth Mikula;...

Jan 15, 2025

Lois J. Homco

Nee Drozynski

Hammond

Lois J. Homco, age 78, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Hartsfield Village. She is survived by three children: Lawrence M. Homco, Daphne M. (Thomas) McCoy and Candace (Kevin) Ryan; three grandchildren: Lucas Homco, Connor McCoy and Shelby McCoy; numerous nieces' nephews...

Jan 10, 2025

Lorraine R. Jewett

Nee Verbila

Hammond, IN

Lorraine R. Jewett, age 90, of Hammond, entered into the presence of The Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025.

She is survived by her son, Thomas R. Jewett; five grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Lorraine was preceded in death by...

Dec 29, 2024

Charles Henry Vanover

St. John, IN

January 6, 1951 – December 29, 2024

Charles Vanover, age 73, of St. John, IN entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 29, 2024.

He is survived by his four children: Dean Vanover, Dianne Hagle, Charles (Alexa) Vanover and Jodie Harkins; brother: William (Anna) Vanover,...

Dec 12, 2024

Janet M. Simon, age 91, of Munster was called home by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 12, 2024, while surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her loving son: Kurt (Collene) Simon; grandson: Dillon (Bekah) Simon; great-granddaughter, Lorraine Simon; grandson Richard Miller; one sister, Judith Hensley as well as numerous nieces, nephews and...

Dec 6, 2024

Alphonso Blackwell passed away peacefully in the arms of his wife, GG on Friday, December 6, 2024 at the age of 84.

Born and raised on the family farm in Roseland, Louisiana, the family left the deep south for the metropolis of Los Angeles, California. Al lived a life full of adventure, hard work, and a deep...

Dec 3, 2024

Thomas W. Suchala

Hammond, IN

December 17, 1942 – December 3, 2024

Thomas W. Suchala, age 81, of Hammond, IN entered into the presence of the Lord peacefully on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years: Sandy Suchala (Pitts);...

Nov 26, 2024

William R. Fowle Sr.

"Bill"

Hammond

May 16, 1945-November 26, 2024

William R. Fowle Sr., age 79, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday November 26, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 1/2 years, Phyllis M. Fowle (nee Zielinski); children: Barbara (Helen Nester) Fowle, Eric Fowle and...

Nov 26, 2024

Pamela J. Beitler

Nee Gulotta

Hammond, IN

Pamela Beitler, age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

She is survived by her children: Kevin, Keith (Jamie), Kimberlee (Alvin) Schroeder, Kristoffer (Amanda) Beitler; grandchildren: Kevin Jr., Anthony, Kara, Jazmyn, Alexis, Sara, Aidan, Corey, Mateo, Bryce and Dylan; great-grandchild,...

Nov 25, 2024

Steven R. Fowler

Hammond, IN

September 20, 1969– November 25, 2024

Steven R. Fowler, age 55, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on Monday, November 25, 2024.

He is survived by his loving mother, Judy W. Fowler (nee Wilson); stepbrother, Mark Duchesne; many loving aunts,...

Nov 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Norris

Nee Bosley

Hammond

June 5, 1951-November 21, 2024

Patricia Ann Norris, age 73, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 21, 2024, at her home. She is survived by her three daughters: Christina (Clayton) Martin Jr., Rhonda (Louis) Halcomb and Brandy (Salvador) Flores; six grandchildren: Clayton (Alex)...

Nov 15, 2024

Timothy Patrick Lukacek

"Jethro"

Hammond, IN

March 17, 1962 – November 15, 2024

Timothy Patrick Lukacek, age 62, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Friday, November 15, 2024. He is survived by his brother Mark (Tammy) Lukacek; nieces and nephews: Felicia, Mark and Matthew; beloved special cousin and caregiver, Kimmie...

Nov 3, 2024

Margaret Csicsko

Crown Point/Hammond, IN

June 5, 1927 – November 3, 2024

Margaret Csicsko, age 97, of Crown Point, formerly of Hessville ,IN, passed away peacefully in her home on Sunday, November 3, 2024.

She is survived by her brother, George Csicsko of Hessville as well as numerous nieces and nephews....

Oct 31, 2024

Douglas Frederick Rainford

Hammond, IN

January 27, 1965 – October 31, 2024

Douglas Rainford, age 59, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2024.

He is survived by his loving mother, Shirley H. Rainford; brother, Kenneth (Marietta) Rainford; sister, Beverly Mahony; seven nieces and nephews: Holly (Brain) Scott,...

Oct 22, 2024

Jerry Dean Watson III

Hammond, IN

August 30, 1992 – October 22, 2024

Jerry Watson III, age 32, of Hammond, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. He is survived by his loving parents, Jerry Jr. and Shelly Watson; his siblings: Joey and Anna Ellman and Jalynn and Jace Watson who...

Oct 11, 2024

Sherry Lynn Monroe (née Bledsoe), age 70, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, October 11, 2024, at her home. She was born on June 12, 1954, in Huntington, West Virginia. Sherry was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Monroe; her parents, Basil and Eloise Bledsoe; her mother-in-law, Adrienne McGill; her brother, Scott Bledsoe; and her niece, Tiffany Cremeans....