Burns Funeral Home

01/12/2026

Richard J. Holman, age 87 of Valparaiso, passed away January 6, 2026. He was born in Whiting, IN. Rich was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Joanne Holman; parents, Steve and Mary Holman; son, Dean Holman. He is survived by his children, Paul (Debbie) Holman, Julie Holt;...

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01/11/2026

Thomas Nastoff, age 92, of Lakes of the Four Seasons, Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, with his nephew and his wife, Pete and Susie Nastevski and his dear friends, Robert and Gabriella Bianco by his side. Thomas was born in Gary, Indiana on March 1, 1933. He studied...

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01/11/2026

Help us wish this man a Happy 75 Years around the Sun!!!!!!

Happy Birthday Jim!!!

01/10/2026

Robert Louis Persin, age 79, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025. Bob was devoted to his large extended Croatian family, loving father, proud grandfather, and faithful die-hard of the Valparaiso YMCA. He lived half of the year at his home in Henderson, Nevada, and the other half of the...

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01/09/2026

Peacefully at home, Ernest “Bob” Robert Bennett II passed away on January 7th, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on October 16th, 1949, in Gary, Indiana, he was the firstborn child to Ernest and Helen Bennett. Bob received a diploma from Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana and later graduated from...

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01/07/2026

Joan Thielbar, 97, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the morning of December 31, 2025, at St. Mary's Hospital.

Born on December 13, 1928, Joan graduated as salutatorian from Edison High School in Gary, Class of 1946. She was a parishioner of Our Lady Queen of Martyrs Catholic...

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01/06/2026

Dr. John Stewart Brown, III passed away on December 23. Let us take a moment to remember this lovely man.
Jackie was born on July 10, 1945 in Sylacauga Alabama, the second child of John S. Brown II and June Evelyn Tribble Brown who had moved there while Jackie’s father worked to support the war...

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01/05/2026

Michael James Farver, age 74, loving husband, father, son, brother, brother-in-law, uncle and friend went into Gods hands, Tuesday, December 30, 2025. He was a resident of Valparaiso, and formerly of Merrillville, IN. Mike was born in Chicago, IL., graduating from CVS High School. He was employed...

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01/05/2026

Mary Elizabeth Corey, age 92, passed away peacefully at her home in Merrillville, IN, on January 4, 2026. She was surrounded by her three children. Mary courageously battled dementia for many years. She was born on December 31, 1933, in Hymera, Indiana to Charles and Blanche (nee Patton)...

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01/04/2026

Donald Ray Arnold, age 87, of Hobart, Indiana, formerly of Gary, Indiana passed away on January 2, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones. Don was a retired Pipefitter of Local Union No. 597. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Don was an avid Chicago Sox, Cubs and Bears fan. He is survived by...

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01/03/2026

Dennis J. Dobrolecki, age 74, of Hobart, Indiana passed away December 31, 2025. He was born August 30, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, to Eugene and Dorothy (nee Swartzenberger) Dobrolecki (Nemtuda). He worked as Route Manager for Macke/Star Vending for many years and loved golfing, bowling, watching...

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01/02/2026

Frances Irene Ford, a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2025, at the age of 82.

Born on November 7, 1943, in Gary, Indiana, Frances lived a life rooted in family, kindness, and quiet devotion. She was known for her gentle spirit,...

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