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03/14/2026

Marilyn L. Miller, age 87, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2026. She was born in Lottaville (currently Merrillville), IN, on April 20, 1938. Her last job was at the Ross Township Trustees office where she worked in bookkeeping. Upon retirement, she spent many days...

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03/14/2026

The Jim’s enjoying the annual Friendly Sons of Erin Event…

03/12/2026

Music and voice teacher, Betty J Goodman-Belcher was a dear friend to many and is survived by her life partner and best friend; Stephen D Belcher. She loved music, theatre, dancing, dining out and shopping. Betty was a kind and giving person and she will be forever missed.
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03/11/2026

Denise Lind (nee Roth), age 62, of Chicago, IL, left this world peacefully on Saturday March 7, 2026. She was a 1982 graduate of Calumet High School in Gary, IN. Denise was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Her happy place was at the beach soaking up the sunshine, cheering on the...

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03/11/2026

Did you know today, March 11th is National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day??

It was a day passed by Congress in 2008 to honor the dedication, compassion, and professionalism provided by licensed funeral directors all across the United States. Today is a day to hug a funeral director!!

03/10/2026

Juan Garcia, age 72, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026. He was born in June 1954 in Mexico City, Mexico, the son of Ramon and Esperanza Garcia. Juan grew up in Gary and graduated from Horace Mann High School. He worked for U.S. Steel and most recently at Oil...

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03/10/2026

Letitia “Bunny” Lynn Furlin, age 89, was born on February 28, 1937, in Gary, Indiana, and went home to heaven on March 8, 2026.
Bunny grew up in Gary with her parents, Emil and Teresa Perrotta, surrounded by a large, fun-loving Italian and Hungarian family who shaped her joyful spirit. She shared...

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03/09/2026

David Francis Gonzalez, age 76, of Winfield, Indiana, passed away on March 6, 2026.
David was born on September 6, 1949, in El Paso, Texas, to Emilio and Concepcion Gonzalez. He later made his home in Winfield, Indiana, where he built a life centered around family and the simple joys that brought...

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03/06/2026

Paul Stephen Gruenenfelder, 70, died at his home in Highland, IN on March 3, 2026. Throughout his life Paul was severely mentally disabled. He did not let that prevent him from leading a full and energetic life. One favorite activity was shopping at the local area Goodwill stores, first for used...

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03/05/2026

Michael Louis Higgins, age 81, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on March 3, 2026. He was born in Gary, Indiana on April 5, 1944, to Hayden Louis Higgins and Olga (nee Chasten) Higgins. Mike proudly served our country in the U.S. Army for over 30 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was a...

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03/05/2026

Consuelo Acosta (nee Orta), age 87, of Schererville, Indiana formerly of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026. She was born on May 9, 1938 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico to Fortunato and Martina Orta.
“Chelo” was devoted to her children and grandchildren. Familia was very...

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