All Obituaries

Rita Carmin age 91, peacefully passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024. She is survived by her brother Richard (Bernice) Durland, two daughters, Pamela (Steve) Duke and Linda Legler, grandchildren, Heather Carter, Kasey (Tony) Washick, David (Rachel) Legler, Mandy (Josh) Pratt, great grandchildren, Braelyn, Pryor, Cash, Kurt, Kyle, Brenden, Cullen, Zak. Preceded in death by parents Sylvanus and Laura Durland and daughter Gail Demeter. Rita was born on February 6,1933 in Chester, Illinois. She...

Melton (Mick) Smith, age 97, lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana, passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, May 4, 2024. He is survived by his children, Mick (Teryl) Smith, Vicki Harmon, Richard (Stephanie) Smith, and Caroline Smith Cersosimo; grandchildren Holly (Brian) Anderson, Heather Smith, Justin (Elizabeth) Smith, Adam Harmon, Jordan Harmon, Derek Smith, Regen Smith, Hillary Smith, Hayley Cersosimo and Matthew (Annie) Harmon; great-grandchildren Emma, Grayson, Mickey,...

Lillian Bolen, beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, passed away peacefully on May 3, 2024 at 94 years old surrounded by her loving family. Preceded in death by her devoted husband of 61 years, Carl Bolen, her parents, Emma and Paul Josupeit and her brother, Horst. She is survived by her loving daughters, Judy Endres, Debbie (Mike) Gregson and Amy Cashen. Her legacy also includes her six grandchildren, Paul Kras (Stephanie), Dawn Gregson, Sara Gregson (Greg Herb), Emma...

Betty Bennett age 88, peacefully passed away at home on Thursday May 2, 2024. Betty was born on December 16, 1935 in Medora, IN and was a graduate of Medora Highschool where she met her high school sweetheart, William Bennett and later married him. They settled and raised their family in Highland, IN and were married for 70 years. Betty enjoyed camping, fishing, and water skiing with her family and friends. She also had a love for playing cards and was known as "sure shot." She...

Gilbert H. Sherbit, age 95, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. He is survived by his son, John (Kelly) Sherbit, and son-in-law, Sam Noojin along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Lewis and Hallie Sherbut, loving wives Louise (Hendon) Sherbit and Darlene (Greenwood-Henry) Sherbit, his children, Brenda Noojin, Linda Pote, and James (Jimmy) Sherbit, and his sisters, Louise Joyce and Flossie Mitchell. Gil was...

Doris Cox, age 81, of Portage, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. She is preceded in death by Glen, her loving husband of 55 years. Doris was the beloved mother of five daughters: Mary Ann Cox, Debbie (Jon) Michael, Antoinette (Alva) Whited, Glenda (Walter) Sandoval and Jennifer Cox; and two sons: Brian (Paula) and Glenn Cox. She was the proud grandmother of Amber, BrieAnn, Nate, Noelle, Cameron, Brandon, Jax, Kate, Gabby, Jillian, and Will. Great-grandmother of William, Samuel, and...

Mr. George Uriss, a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather went to his eternal home in heaven on April 28, 2024 just a few weeks shy of his 94th birthday. Born on May 19, 1930, Mr. Uriss lived a life defined by service, hard work and family. Mr. Uriss served his country with honor and valor in the US Army during the Korean War, demonstrating bravery in the face of adversity. While in Korea he was promoted to the rank of Sergeant, and eventually to Sergeant First Class after his...

Robert 'Bob' Miller age 82, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2024.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sharon (nee Jackson) Miller: daughter, Kimberly Miller and his granddog, Bentley. Preceded in death by parents, William and Lillian Miller. Bob was born on August 12, 1941 in Gary, Indiana and attended Calumet High School. On May 27, 1960, he married the love of his life Sharon Jackson and together they shared 64 years of marriage settling in Griffith to raise...

COL. David C. Hinshaw USAR (RET) David “Dave” C. Hinshaw, age 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024. Dave is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary (nee Jones) Hinshaw; children, Scott Hinshaw, Kim (Jim) Tharin, and Mark (Anne Steele) Hinshaw; stepchildren, Lynette Anderson, Robert (Montse) Beamon, and Richard Beamon; brothers, Tom Hinshaw and John (Debbie) Hinshaw; 11 grandchildren, and numerous other family members. Dave was preceded in death by his...

Konstantina "Dina" Karahalios, age 90, of Highland, formerly of Argos, Greece, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 26, 2024. She was a devout member of St. George Greek Orthodox Church and the Ladies Philoptochos Society. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, John Karahalios; beloved son Harilaos “Harry” Karahalios; parents: Harilaos & Eleni Makris; and four siblings: Peter Makris, Marina Smaragdis, Tasos (Eleni) Makris and Katina...