Elaine G. Sorensen, age 80, of Winter Haven, Florida passed away June 2, 2026 in Munster, Indiana. She was born to Otto and Gertrude (nee DeYoung) Kerkstra on December 15, 1945 in Blue Island, Illinois. In 1962 she married Gerald “Jerry” G. Myers. Together they shared 29 wonderful years. After being widowed, Elaine (Myers) Kerkstra and Eugene “Gene” Sorensen reconnected a friendship and went on to enjoy 16 years of marriage together.  She found joy in ...

Carrie Ann Muilenburg, age 65, of Roselawn, Indiana passed away June 1, 2026 with her loving family at her side. She was born to Donald and Diana (nee Luckey) Barr on March 14, 1961 in Hammond, Indiana. Carrie Ann is survived by her husband David; children: Melissa Parker, Christopher Muilenburg, John (Amanda) Muilenburg, Matthew (Jackie Adams) Muilenburg and Derek (Sam Ivanov) Muilenburg; numerous grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill ...

Lucille Mary Urban, age 91, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away May 26, 2026. She was born to John J. and Cecilia M. (nee Okray) Urban on February 3, 1935 in Hammond, Indiana. Lucille is survived by her sister Margaret (Warren) Housinger, goddaughter Natalie DeJarlais and numerous cousins. Funeral Services will be Monday, June 1, 2026 at 9:45 a.m. from Castle Hill Funeral Home: 248 155th Place, Calumet City, Illinois 60409 to St. Andrew the Apostle Church for a 10:00 a.m. Mass of ...

Carole Ann Krisco (née Cochran), age 91, passed away peacefully at her home in Hebron, Indiana on May 21, 2026. She was born on October 12, 1934. After graduating in 1953 from T.F. North High School she became a switchboard telephone operator at Illinois Bell. She went on to be employed by NIPSCO for 31 years and retired in 1995. She is survived by her son Guy Krisco (Beth Carl), her daughter Dana Peterson (David), her daughter-in-law Mila Krisco; grandchildren: Alana (née ...

Gail E. Holliman, 86, of Portage, Indiana passed away on 5/18/2026. Gail was born on 5/27/1939 in Lowell, Indiana to Leslie & Lillian Bellwood. Gail will be remembered for her immense love of animals, her quirky personality and her fiercely independent spirit. She was feisty, unapologetically herself and never afraid to speak her mind. Gail had a special place in her heart for unwanted and abandoned animals, often rescuing them to ensure they could live their very ...

Stephen Arie Hillegonds, age 75, of Lynwood, Illinois passed away May 9, 2026 in Munster, Indiana. He was born to Harry and Flossie Norene (née Crawford) Hillegonds on January 27, 1951 in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his loving children: Jeannine (Matt) LaBelle, Stephen Hillegonds, Jr, Mark Hillegonds and Stephanie Hillegonds.  Blessed with 5 grandchildren; Jacob, Joshua and Gabrielle LaBelle, Aydin Hillegonds and Dilin Augustine.   He will be remembered for his ...

Michael R. Nava Sr., age 65, of Crown Point, Indiana passed away May 4, 2026 at his home with his family at his side. He was born to Frank and Margaret (nee Kirk) Nava on May 23, 1960 in Hammond, Indiana. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.  

Nancy L. Melnyczenko, age 66, of Calumet City, Illinois passed away at her home on May 1, 2026. She was born to Edmund and Mary Ann (nee Banicki) Wladyka on August 19, 1959 in Chicago, Illinois. Nancy is survived by her beloved children: Eric and his wife Lynn, and David; cherished grandchild Kyla; dear siblings: Kathy and her husband Kurt Andersen, Dan and his wife Debbie Wladyka; special nephews and nieces: Jason, Rachel, Kevin and Ashleigh. She was preceded in death by her loving husband ...

Robert C. Renn, age 77, of Demotte, Indiana passed away April 30, 2026 at his home with his family at his side. He was born to Robert and Elsie (nee Havlicek) Renn on January 22, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois. Robert is survived by his loving children: Tracy LeDuc, Kristy (J.T.) Steffan and Amanda Renn; adored grandchildren: Chance, Alexis (Brice), Crystal (Max), Brianna (Trescott) and Emily (Andrew); precious great-grandchildren: Luella, Everly and Silas; dear sister Doris (Rudy) and brothers ...

Carmelo Maldonado, age 83, of Lake Station, Indiana passed away April 28, 2026 in Hobart, Indiana. He was born to Agpito Maldonado and Mercedes Morales on September 24, 1942 in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.