All Obituaries

Dolores Ogrizovich (nee Ford), 95, of Whiting passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at Community Hospital, Munster.  She was the beloved wife of the late Nicholas Ogrizovich who passed away February 27, 1980.  Loving mother of Allen (late Ellen) Ogrizovich; cherished grandmother of James and Nicholas; dearest sister of Joseph (late Sharon) Ford and the late Irene "Dodo" Earl and Richard (late Regina) Ford; dearest aunt of Helen (John) Lesko, Calvin (Susan) ...

Joseph A. Szafranski, 72 of Batavia, Ohio, formerly of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, February 23, 2026 at Sycamore Vista Group Home, Batavia, Ohio. He was the beloved son of the late Harry and Mary (Paunicka) Szafranski; cherished brother of Elaine (Joe) Macaluso, late Harry (Patty) Szafranski and Mary Ann Szafranski; dear uncle of Christopher (Suzanne) Macaluso, Zachary Macaluso and Gabriel Macaluso, great uncle of Grace, Caroline, Isaac and Logan Macaluso. He is ...

Edward V. “Ed” Juszczak, 62 of East Chicago, IN passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at his residence. Ed is survived by his loving siblings Theresa “Terri” Sincavage (nee Juszczak; Late Alfred P. Sincavage Jr) and Laurence “Larry” Juszczak; adoring uncle and Godfather to Lindsay Sincavage (Edward J. Boyle Jr.). Preceded in death by his parents Edward J. Juszczak and Marjorie Juszczak (nee Chigaros); and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Per ...

Ellen Jeanne Miller, born August 14,1942 to James and Marion Davis in Chicago, Illinois, was first and foremost an independent woman with a passion for living, a passion for loving, and a passion for family. She married Richard, the love of her life, who passed last April, and she could not wait to join him in heaven. After 58 years of marriage, they were two people who not only loved each other but were still in love, frequently holding hands and always kissing each other goodnight. Richard ...

Edward J. “ Eddie” Miller, 79, of Whiting passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, surrounded by his most cherished family at the Community Hospital, Munster. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Sandy (nee Tobias); loving father of Angela Marie Miller and Eric Edward (Kris) Miller; adoring “Bapa” to his grandchildren Abigail Elizabeth Krieger, Nicholas Edward Krieger (girlfriend Reese Erin Ross), Emmaline Miller, and Madeleine Miller; ...

Lawrence E. “Larry” Vale, 84, of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, surrounded by his most cherished family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 63 years, Ann (nee Schuh); loving father of Paul (Susie) Vale, Michael (Kimberly) Vale, Sheri (Shane) Smith, and Carrie Vale; proud Papa of eleven grandchildren: Mathew (Chelsea) Smith, Brock (Jen) Vale, Chelsie (Syd) Gieseking, Meryc (Natalie) Janek, Makenzie (Rick) Boyd, Jacob Janek, Madisyn Smith, Luke ...

Charles H. “Chuck” Bishop, III, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at the Community Hospital, Munster. He was the beloved son of the late Charles H., Jr. and Imelda (Canales) Bishop; loving brother of Rosaire (late Edward) Dreyling, Lisa (Mark) Boyle, Leticia (Larry) Hines and the late Maria Snellenberger; cherished uncle of ten nieces and nephew; dearest great uncle of four nieces and nephews; many dear aunts, uncles and cousins A Celebration of Life will be held ...

Cheryle Jean Powell (nee Riggs) 80 of Valparaiso, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Northwest Health – Porter. She is survived by her loving son, Ryan (Beth Sowa) Cogdill; adoring grandmother of Sydney Watts-Cogdill and Emmalin Cogdill; cherished sister of Kay Kapcak, Sandy Clark, Melvin Riggs, Roger Riggs, and the late Marvin Riggs and Milton “Charlie” Riggs; dearest aunt to many nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 7, ...

                On Monday, January 26th, 2026 the physical world lost a shooting star, but the spiritual world gained one.  Kathryn Kalwinski (nee Kiraly), 71, of Whiting, Indiana passed away peacefully at 7:30 in the morning with immediate family at her side and in the comfort of her home.  Kathryn’s soul now rests with the Lord and reunites with her beloved Kiraly family who preceded her in death: ...

Barbara A. Michniewicz (nee Skurka), 94 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026 at the Munster Med-Inn. She was the beloved wife of 67 years to the late Edward J. Michniewicz who passed away November 20, 2018; loving mother of Thomas (Cathy), Timothy (Jean), Lorie (Al) Matulewicz, Edward “Ernie” (Julie) and the late Laurie; cherished grandmother of Ryan (Michelle), Tom (Rachel Tredway), Delaney, Nolan and Aubrey Michniewicz,  Emily (Matt) Coyle and ...