Dawn Marie Hanley, age 44, of Gary, Indiana passed away Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. Her proudest accomplishment in her life are her 3 children. She had to be strong her whole life. She finally gets to rest. She is survived by her 3 children: Sara J. Hanley, Sharon M. Higginbotham and Damian J. Higginbotham; her long time partner David Higginbotham; Sara’s father Gregory C. Hanley; her father Michael J. Manley Sr. (Aloma); beloved...

Victoria Angus, age 53, of Schererville, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.  Loving mother of Nina Angus and Stefanie Angus.  Beloved daughter of Arturo Gonzalez and Sarah Gonzalez.  Cherished sister of Maria (Jesus) Martin, Bertha (Sam) Brock, Sarah Gonzalez, Margie (Dana) Gonzalez, Barb (Paul) Rizzo, Patty (Steve) Michels, Tony (Cathy) Gonzalez and Arturo (Linda) Gonzalez. Preceded in death by her nephew, Julian Martin. Victoria was a passionate educator for many...

Nahum Rodriguez, age 61, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away with his loving family at his side. He is survived by his beloved wife Delia Huerta Herrera; cherished children: Jacquelyn, Nahum Jr., Laura Evelyn, Jesus, Cesar, Fernando and Esteban; precious grandchildren: Jailyn, Silvestre, Andrea, Kailey, Nathan, Alexis, Delilah Eileen, Jesus and Santiel Alexander; dear brothers and sisters: Arcadia, Nicolas, Ana, Lucia, Orlando and Elia. He was born to Amancio Justino Rodriguez...

Bernadine M. Baricevich (née Jaranowski) “Betty”, age 88, of Lansing, Illinois passed away July 30, 2022. She is survived by her cherished daughters: Deborah (Bill) Farmer, Diane (Denny) Held and Mary (Monty) Willis; numerous adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren; dear sisters-in-law: Babe Buttala and Joanne Jaranowski; several nieces and nephews; caregiver Linda McBride. Betty was preceded in death by her husband John and grandson William Farmer...

Jose Raul Rodriguez Jr., age 35, of Gary, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 22, 2022. He leaves behind four children: Elizabeth, Madison, Alex and Aden; brothers: Jose P. Rodriguez, Domingo Rodriguez, Alberto Muniz, Jr. and Bernardo Muniz; stepfather Alberto Muniz, Sr.; aunts: Hilda Pineda, Maria E. Pineda, Nancy (late Domingo) Pineda and Myriam Pineda; uncles: Billy Pineda and Ronald (Xiaohua)...

Anthony B. Johnson Jr., age 39, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away July 22, 2022. He was born to Anthony and Delonda (Slayton) Johnson Sr. on March 15, 1983 in Chicago. Anthony is survived by many beloved family members and friends. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Saturday, August 6, 2022 directly at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church: 4543 S Princeton Ave, Chicago, IL  60609 with a visitation at 9:00 a.m. and a funeral service at...

Terra F. Lynch, age 36, of Rensselaer, Indiana passed away July 19, 2022. She was born to Mike and Cynthia Lynch on September 10, 1985 in Hammond, Indiana. Her memory will be cherished by many loving family members. Her family celebrated her life on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at Castle Hill Funeral Home in Dyer, Indiana.    

Joseph R. Pyrz, age 92, of Dyer, Indiana, formerly of Calumet City, Illinois passed away July 16, 2022. He is survived by his sister Mary Lou Jagielski; nephew Pete (Diane) Pyrz and several nieces, grand-nieces and grand-nephews; dear helper Laura (Sam) Basile. Funeral Services will be Wednesday, July 27, 2022 with a visitation at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. followed by a 10:00 a.m. Mass of...

Jane Marie Mecha, age 70, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away July 16, 2022. She is survived by her longtime friends: Tony, Margaret (John), Casimira (Ray) Bilinski and Dave; Godmother Dorothy Polus; cousins and other friends. Jane was preceded in death by her beloved parents Adam and Jeanette (née Pinkowski) Mecha, brother Raymond and sister Leonette. Funeral Services are Friday, July 22, 2022 at 9:45 a.m. from Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet...

Mary Ann Daniels (née Cupp) age 75, of Merrillville, IN peacefully enter the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 14, 2022. She was born on January 18, 1947 to the late Leland and Theresa (née Ciesinski) Cupp.  Mary Ann’s mother passed away when she was young and her dear Aunt Fran Stange stepped in as her second mom. She is survived by her cherished daughter, Theresa (Larry) Larmon and son Gary Daniels Jr....