Sherry R. Wilson
Jun 10, 2026
Sherry Wilson (nee Hardesty)
Sherry Wilson (nee Hardesty) age 77, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Randall Wilson; loving children, Robert (Kim Wallin) Wilson and Linda (Luke) Dalach; cherished grandchildren, Caleb, David and Elliana; daughter, Melody (Gary) Kochan and family; sister, Marge (Phil) Lovell, and many extended family members and...
Sharon M. Chafin-Burke
Jun 11, 2026
Sharon M. Chafin-Burke (nee Murawski)
Sharon M. Chafin-Burke (nee Murawski), age 79, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 11, 2026.
Sharon is survived by her loving husband and companion of 20 years, Michael Burke; her beloved daughter, Dru (Charles) Cole; cherished granddaughters, Calli Chafin and Kendall Cole; niece, Janelle (Scott) Schmidt, and their children, Cassidy and Braden; nephew, Ken...
John Stephen Ceperich
Jun 6, 2026
John Stephen Ceperich, age 59, of Indianapolis, IN, will be laid to rest at St. John – St. Joseph Cemetery with his parents.
A Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at Solan- Pruzin Funeral Home, 7109 Calumet Avenue, Hammond, IN, 46324. Friends may visit with the family from 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM. A Mass of Christian burial...
Carol S. Sedlak
May 18, 2026
Carol Sedlak (nee Larimer) Age 79, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on May 18, 2026. She is preceded in death by loving husband, Bill; mother, Margaret Glissman and father Harry Larimer.
She is survived by her loving cats, Sophia, Oofa, Mushka and dear precious 5 lb. Yorkie, Ozzie, her buddy. Her step-Sisters, Mary Paul of Florida, Lisa Weiland of West Lafayette,...
Robert "Bob" R. Pelletier
Jun 7, 2026
Robert “Bob” R. Pelletier
Age 72, of Highland, Indiana, formerly of Hammond, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Debora Lorraine Pelletier (nee Blake); children: Randy Pelletier and William (I-Shan) Pelletier, Kimberly Dashel, Kent Dashel, Michelle Berry and Christopher (Amber) Luna; 12 precious grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; sisters, Rachelle (late, William) Prosk, Terri (Michael)...
Doris Jean Starastu (Gasparovic)
Jun 7, 2026
Doris Jean Starastu (nee Gasparovic)
Doris Jean Starastu (nee Gasparovic) of Hammond, Indiana, age 88, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was born in Hammond on June 23, 1937, to parents Fred and Mary Gasparovic.
Doris is survived by her daughter Karen (Thomas “Poncho”) Malloy and son, Richard Jr; sister-in-law, Eileen Schwanke; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins, and caring...
Richard Lamberta
May 24, 2026
Richard Lamberta
Richard Lamberta, of Griffith, IN passed away Sunday, May 24, 2026 at the age of 83. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.
Richard is survived by his loving children, Tonia (Tom) Deyoung and Dominic Lamberta; cherished grandchildren, Nicholas and Emily Deyoung, and Zachary and A.J. Lamberta. He is also survived by many extended family...
Hayley "Halo" Anna Curran
May 24, 2026
Hayley Anna Curran
“HALO”
Age 26, of Schererville, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 24th, 2026. Hayley will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her deeply.
She is survived by her loving parents, John and Amy Curran; brothers, Jack and Danny Curran; fur baby Golden Retriever, Athena Rose; cherished grandparents, Gerald and Sharon Curran, and Thomas and Margaret Swanson;...
Rev. Richard A. Orlinski
May 18, 2026
Rev. Richard A. Orlinski Age 78, of Hammond, Indiana, was called by the Lord on Monday, May 18, 2026.
Father Richard, former pastor of St. John Bosco, Hammond, is survived by his loving brother, Robert (Geri) Orlinski; many cherished nephews, nieces, cousins, dear friends, and members of the faithful whose lives he touched throughout his years of ministry. He was preceded...
Genevieve L. Burton
May 15, 2026
Genevieve L. Burton (nee Wise) Age 98, of Portage, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 15, 2026, at Miller’s Merry Manor in Portage.
Genevieve was a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great grandmother, and a friend to many. She was a devoted homemaker who had a true passion and talent for quilting and crocheting. In her earlier years, she...
Debra L. Swinford-Allender
May 10, 2026
Debra Lynne Swinford-Allender
Debra L. Swinford-Allender, age 66, of Highland, Indiana, passed away surrounded by loving family on Sunday, May 10, 2026.
Debra is survived by her loving sisters, Cindy (James) Rodgers and Linda (Joe) Kartje; cherished daughters, Christine (Michael Takada) Allender and Holly Kraig (Raevyn) Helton; precious nieces and nephews, Christopher Swinford, Jenna (John) Gensic, Joseph Kartje, Ben (Lindsay) Kartje, Zach...
Clara B. Clark
May 6, 2026
Clara B. Clark (nee Clevinger) Age 91, of Hammond, Indiana, was called by the lord on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Clara is survived by her loving sons, Merrill (Sandi) Clark and Rob (Penny) Clark; precious grandchildren, Heather (Brian) Money, Janelle (Johnny) Knox, and Jordan Clark; cherished great-grandchildren, Will Knox, Hope Knox, Zoe knox, and Elijah Money. She is preceded in death...
JoAnne M. Villa
May 1, 2026
Highland, IN – It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of JoAnne M. Villa, age 92, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2026.
JoAnne will be deeply missed by her children: sons, Timothy Villa (Michele), and Pete Villa; daughter, Jackie Masters; grandchildren: Tara and Hannah Villa,...
Cheryl M. Rosen
May 1, 2026
Cheryl “Nonnie” M. Rosen (nee Macko) Age 79, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, May 1, 2026.
Survived by loving husband, Gregory A. Rosen who called Cheryl “My Beautiful Bride” for 57 Years; devoted sons, Thomas Gregory Rosen, Michael Gregory (Teresa) Rosen, and Joseph Gregory Rosen; Nonnie to handsome grandsons, Dr. Michael A. Rosen (Dr. Jordyn...
Noel Wigsmoen
Apr 23, 2026
Noel Wigsmoen, age 72, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 23, 2026.
Noel was a proud graduate of Calumet High School, Class of 1972. A talented drummer from Gary, Indiana, he played in several bands throughout the years and had a true passion for music. Noel also loved spending his Sundays on the golf course, enjoying the game he cherished...
John Edward Madrigal
Apr 23, 2026
John Edward Madrigal, of Schererville, formerly of Griffith, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, April, 23, 2026 at the age of 88.
He was the devoted husband of 68 years to the love of his life, Dolores “Lola” Madrigal (nee Corona). Together they built a beautiful life centered on faith, family, and services to others. He is survived by his loving...
V. Susan Gryfakis
Apr 22, 2026
V. Susan Gryfakis
Age 80, of Highland, formerly of Hessville, IN, was called by her Lord and Saviour on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Susan is survived by her loving daughter, Janice M. Gryfakis; beloved nephews, James (Jennifer) Mecha and Richard Reynolds; and dear and special friend, Patti Carpenter. Preceded by her Parents, Herbert and Mary Rose Reynolds; husband Eftyhios “Ef” Gryfakis; brother,...
Patricia A. Bearss
Apr 18, 2026
Patricia “Pat” or “Patsy” Ann Bearss (nee Kaznak), age 87, of Highland, Indiana passed suddenly and peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 18, 2026.
Pat lived a joyful life with fierce independence and a sense of adventure that lives on through her family. Her home was filled with love, encouragement, and fun. She enjoyed living her whole life in the...
