Obituary Listing

Sep 21, 2025

Juan P. Guajardo,

age 72, of Merrillville, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Juan is survived by his loving wife for an amazing 50 years, Martha (nee Espinoza) Guajardo, with whom he had just joyfully celebrated their golden anniversary. He also leaves behind loving children, Juan J. (Jennifer),...

Sep 19, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" Riebe (nee Obuch)

Age 94, of Hammond passed away peacefully with her dedicated son, Brian by her side Friday, September 19, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, Fr. Bruce Riebe, Brian (Theresa) Riebe, Bernadette (Marc) Lodico, Robert (Melissa) Riebe; precious grandchildren, Steven (Victoria), Erica, Eric (fiancé, Nimisha), Aiden, Devin; sisters-in-law Helen, Monica, and...

Sep 18, 2025

Ann Pramuk (nee Zuzul)

age 92, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Richard Pramuk; loving children, Adele Pramuk, Carl (Kristan) Pramuk, Joyce (Paul) Nagel, Paula Pramuk; precious grandchildren, Jack, William, Grant and Maia; dear sister, Dorothy (late, George) Borowski; several nieces, nephews...

Sep 16, 2025

Richard J. Silny

Age 79, of Highland, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Richard is survived by his devoted daughter, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Moeglin; cherished grandchildren, Stacy, Stephen Moeglin, Sarah (Kaylee), Aeryn Silny and Olivia Silny; precious great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Zoey. Richard is also survived by his loving mother, Arliss Duwer (nee Gifford). He was...

Sep 7, 2025

Dale V. Blockland

age 75, of Portage, IN, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Dale is the oldest son of five children and is survived by his siblings: Judy (Thomas) Bullard, David (Maureen) Blockland, Dan (Debbie) Blockland and Dean (Cheryl) Blockland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2025

Curtis J. Reuter

Age 79, of Highland, formerly of Calumet City, IN passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Curtis is survived by his dear love of 40 years, Giau Eckerty; children, Leslie (Nick) Grish, Erik (Shulun) Reuter, Rodney (Tina) Eckerty and Tommie (Dawn) Eckerty; precious grandchildren, Andrew "my boy", Krystal (Chad), David, Kennedy, Chylar, Kinsley...

Sep 2, 2025

Mary Ann F. Brian

Age 91, of Highland, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

She is survived by her two daughters, Joene Rosko and Sharon Brian; one son, Ronald J. (Kim) Brian; six grandchildren, Jason (Liz) Rosko, Jamie (Jesse) Rodgers, Ashley (Mark) Balicki, Jerrett (Emily) Tite, Taylor (Joe) Martinez, and Blake Brian, ten...

Sep 1, 2025

Dr. Balagopal Karumathil Keralavarma, affectionately known as Babu, aged 55, passed away Monday September 1st, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Anitha, his three children Mallika, Arjun, and Manjari, his mother Githa, and his sister Brinda.

Babu was born in Washington D.C. on February 13, 1970 to Githa Keralavarma and the late Kochunny Keralavarma. He...

Aug 31, 2025

David A. Ramirez Sr. "Big Dave"

Age 68, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. David is a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his children: David A. (Carolina) Ramirez, Jr., Corrie M. (fiancé Terry Applewhite Jr.) Ramirez, Rachel C. Ramirez, and Nicholas H. F. Ramirez  ...

Aug 27, 2025

Kathleen Emmett (nee Ricciardi)

Age 70 of Crown Point, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathleen was a devoted wife of 50 years to her beloved husband, John Emmett; son, Kevin (Kimberly) Emmett; daughters, Cheryl (Charles) Elliott, and Carla (Michael) Sierra;...

Aug 23, 2025

Sally Villarreal (nee Martinez)

Sally Villarreal (nee Martinez) age 86, of Highland, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She is survived by her beloved son, Albert "Al" (Gloria) Villarreal; and precious grandchildren, Albert V. Villarreal and Anthony A. Villarreal. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews whom she remained close with throughout her life. She...

Aug 21, 2025

Dannie "Doc" R. Williams

Age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving daughter, Kathleen (Jared) West; and brothers, Larry (Kate) Williams and Mike (Gina) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Rose Ann Williams; parents, Oral Williams and Dorothy Wilson; and brother, Oral "Bud" Williams....

Aug 20, 2025

Olivia Trevino (nee Ledesma)

Age 91,  peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ruben J. Trevino Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and devotion. Olivia is survived by her sons, Ruben (Tina) Trevino Jr., Rene Trevino, Jaime (Ginny) Trevino, Rick (Karen) Trevino, and...

Aug 20, 2025

Daniel White

age 85, of Dyer, IN. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

Daniel is survived by his devoted wife of 64 years, Josephine A. White (nee Nicoletti); his loving children, Stacy (Ted) Zembala and April (Armando) Mendez; and his precious grandchildren, Michael (Tia) Zembala and Nathan Zembala. He is also remembered fondly...

Aug 18, 2025

Janette M. Shifflet

Age 89, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025. She is survived by her daughters, Debbie (late, Ernie) Burgess and Pamela (Robert Dyke) Shifflet; granddaughter, Dawn Maldonado; grandsons, Robert (Megan) Dyke and Phillip (Kristen) Dyke; great-grandchildren: Joseph Tyler Burgess, Christian Maldonado, Brooklyn Faith Dyke, Charlotte MacKenzie Dyke, Sadie Grace Dyke, Everett...

Aug 17, 2025

John C. Peterson

Age 77, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 17, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of stories, epic sarcasm, dark humor and a splash of love wrapped in his own unique style. John is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Babette (nee Vaclavik); children: John G. (Annette) Peterson, Shannan (Cliff) Tetrault,...

Aug 12, 2025

Sherry Lynn Conway (nee Simerly)

Age 76, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. She is survived by sister-in-law, Diane Simerly, nephew, David (Jennifer) Simerly, grandniece, Delayni, niece, Dana (Julian) Gonzalez, goddaughter, Susan (Zach) Strong-Thomas, along with many cousins and an abundance of friends, especially Barb, Brenda, Kim, Steffie, and Helen.  Preceded in...

Aug 9, 2025

Ranjan Bailur Kini

Age 70, of Schererville, IN passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2025. He is survived by his wife, Nivedita Pai Kini; beloved children: Shloka Kini and Keertan Kini; and his mother-in-law, Karkal Susheela Pai.

Ranjan Kini was a beloved member of his community and family. He brought light and joy, and a...

Aug 7, 2025

Bruce Bodnar

Age 75 , of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 7, 2025.

He is survived by his loving sisters, Loren Bodnar and Linda (Ron) Latham; precious fur baby dog, Colo. Preceded in death by his parents John S. Bodnar and Wanda (nee Sowinski) Bodnar; brothers, Thomas Bodnar, Raymond Bodnar and John...

Aug 5, 2025

Lorraine M. Kobus (nee Depa)

September 25, 1937 – August 5, 2025

Lorraine Marie Kobus, of Sun Prairie, WI, formerly of Hammond, IN; Munster, IN; and Highland, IN passed peacefully with the angels at St. Mary's Hospital in Madison, WI on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. Lorraine is survived by her loving daughters: Sharon (Randy) Michael,...