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11/08/2025

John Joseph Benjamin (Joe), age 90, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2025, in Valparaiso, Indiana. Born on July 30, 1935, in Gary, Indiana, Joe lived a life marked by devotion to family, service to others, and a deep commitment to his favorite cause, the HHAC Hunky Hollow Club, supporting...

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11/07/2025

Myrtle Trubey, born May 1, 1923, passed away November 6, 2025, at the age of 102. She was a lifelong resident of Hobart, Indiana. Myrtle was an avid traveler and member of Trinity Lutheran Church, LWML, and the Retired Teachers Association.
She worked at Paul Heuring Ford, owned Rexair...

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11/07/2025

Gregory Hernandez, age 90 of Crown Point passed away on November 7, 2025. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Hernandez. Greg is survived by his daughters, Paula Hernandez, Linda Sabo, Laura (George) Csonka; grandchildren, Melissa (Jason) Pearman, Carla (Justin) Heath, Kevin Schroeder,...

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11/07/2025

Paul Buckley, age 72 of Crown Point, passed away very peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025. He was born in Bloomington IN to the late Earl and Gertrude “Etta” Buckley. Paul is survived by his loving wife, Nancy (nee Samardzija) Buckley, who will miss him terribly and their 4 fur children,...

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11/06/2025

Christopher A. Stankus, age 90, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away at home on October 29, 2025, after a long illness. He was born and raised in Chicago, Illinois. Chris attended St. Ignatius College Prep and the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. He practiced as a registered...

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11/05/2025

Dennis Andrew Jostes, beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at the age of 78. Born on August 12, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, Dennis grew up in Englewood and Rosemoor. He was a graduate of Mendel Catholic High School. Dennis lived a full...

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11/04/2025

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Dale V. Marting on October 27, 2025, at the age of 89 years old.

Dale was born in Guttenberg, Iowa, on February 20, 1936. He grew up on the family farm with his parents, brother, and sister in Garnavillo, Iowa.

In 1957, he joined the Army and...

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11/04/2025

❤️ At First United Methodist Church, we believe no family should face hard times alone. ❤️

We are honored to join forces with Project Love Food Pantry to make sure our community has a place to turn when shelves run low and hope feels thin.

Our church is proud to serve as a drop-off hub for non-perishable food donations, helping support families right here in our region.

📍 Drop off anytime at 352 S. Main St., Crown Point
Let’s share love, support neighbors, and be the hands and feet of Christ in our community.

Together, we make sure no one goes hungry.
Thank you for giving generously!

11/03/2025

Susan M. Abbott (nee Pihulic), age 76, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on October 30, 2025, after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Kristin (Jeff) Bagull of Hinsdale, Illinois, and Kourtney Fisher of Munster, Indiana; granddaughters,...

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11/03/2025

Evelyn Jane Cole, age 84, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on October 31, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on July 17, 1941, in Lansing, Illinois, to Hugh and Eileen Richardson.

Evelyn graduated from TF South High School in 1959 and remained close to several...

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11/03/2025

Deborah Louise Hayworth (nee Trzaska) passed away at St. Mary Medical Centeron October 27, 2025 with her loving husband by her side. She was survived by her husband of 26 years, Robert, and their daughters Michelle (Jeremy) Hayworth and Danielle (Tim) Kinzie, and their 7 grandchildren, Marc (24),...

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