Rose Marie Taylor, 67, of Munster, IN, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. She was born December 29, 1950, to the late Leon and Mary Ann (Szymczak) Brechting of Comstock Park, MI. She is survived by her husband Donald Taylor, Jr., and three sons, Donald, Stephen, James, daughter-in-law Jessica (Stephen) and granddaughter Cecilia, her siblings Leon (Diane), Christopher (Deborah), Joseph (Barbara), Marta, Martin (Jill), Margaret, and...

David L. Herrold, age 78, of Dyer, Indiana passed away September 14, 2018. He is survived by his loving children: David Jr. (Roberta), Dennis (Kathleen), Robert (Joy) and Suzanne (Robert) Castaneda; cherished grandchildren: Leilani, Amy, Alexandra and Maritza. David was preceded in death by his wife Nancy and brother Steven. Family and friends are invited to celebrate his life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 with a visitation from 4-8 p.m. at Castle Hill Funeral Home: 1219 Sheffield...

Joyce Ann Smith (nee Zasada), age 82, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away September 14, 2018. She is survived by her beloved daughters: Connie and Kim; cherished grandchildren: Paul (Jessica), Samantha (Brian) and Joseph; precious great-grandchildren: Lillianna, Jamilyn, Nolan, Amelia, Paul Jr., Dylan, Zoey and Carl; dear brother Dennis Zasada; numerous special nieces and nephews. Joyce Ann was preceded in death by her husband Malcom "Pete" and brother Joseph. Funeral...

Mr. Billy Joe Kirkland passed away on September 4, 2018 in Munster, Indiana at the age of 72. Billy is survived by his life partner Sheila Maynard, sons John (Lynn) Kirkland and Charlie (Bea) Kirkland, grandchildren Alyssa, Anna, Charlie Jr., Kylie, 2 great grandchildren, brothers and sisters Ronald Jack Kirkland, Judy Kirkland, Karen (Gene) Allen-Larken, Jeannie (Joe) Hallock, Tom (Kim) Allen, Roxy Allen, Larry Allen, Linda (Keith) Collins, several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and...

Terrence A. King, age 67, of Hammond, Indiana passed away September 2, 2018. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.

Craig A. Parker, 53 years old, of Hammond (formerly Crown Point and DeMotte) went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, August 30, 2018. He is survived by his son, Samuel E. Parker; Linda Earle Parker, Kelle Dunstan LaNore, Donna Dunstan, and many special family members and friends. Preceded in death by infant son Eric Parker, and his parents Richard and Patricia Parker, and Dale Dunstan. Everyone Craig met instantly became his friend, and he was an encouragement to many. Craig loved...

John Leon Mendelak, age 66, of Oak Park, Illinois passed away August 29, 2018. He honorably served in the United States Air Force. Funeral Services will be Saturday, September 8, 2018 directly at St. Andrew the Apostle Church: 768 Lincoln Avenue, Calumet City, IL 60409 for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial followed by Interment Services at Holy Cross Cemetery. 

Michael J. Hmurovich Sr., age 78, of Highland, Indiana passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018. He is survived by his loving children: Michelle (Dan) Knight and Michael (Kristi) Hmurovich Jr.; adored grandchildren: Nikki, Monika, John, Matthew and Sami; precious great-grandchildren: Aiden, Lilah and Teagan. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth and brother Mark. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. directly at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic...

Deborah A. Shapiro (nee Lis), age 66, of Dyer, Indiana passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband Donald; cherished children: Brian (Lauren) R. Blackmore, Brittany Blackmore, Karolyn (Lance) Raphael, Adam (DeAnna) Shapiro, Leah Shapiro and Natalie (Matthew) Grantner; 14 adored grandchildren; dear brother Ronald (Carolyn) E. Lis and sister Pam (Kenneth) DeWolf. A Memorial Mass will be officiated on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Maria...

Timothy J. Lansing, age 80, of Dyer, Indiana passed away August 26, 2018. He was laid to rest at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond, Indiana on Wednesday, August 29, 2018.