All Obituaries

Cecilia Sue Svitko, 78 of Highland, IN passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. She is survived by her husband Richard, children: Jerome (Debra) Svitko, Lawrence Svitko, grandchildren: Timmy & Claudia Svitko, brother-in-law Kenneth Svitko, sister-in-law Pat Golec, and nephew Brian Golec. Visitation will be held at Hillside Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 8941 Kleinman Road, Highland, IN 46322 on Thursday, September 30, 2021, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with the Funeral...

Albert Robert Hmurovic, age 89, of Highland, IN, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife and eternal love Joan Hmurovic, his loyal companion Little Love Angelica, son Cary (Adeline) Hmurovic, granddaughter Kimberlee Pittman, and grandson CJ (Lupita) Hmurovic Jr. He was several more grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, and special friends Kimberly Hmurovic and Richard Zapla. Preceding him in death are his father Charles Hmurovic, his mother...

Gregory M. McBroom, age 70, of Griffith, IN, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Judy (nee Geissler) McBroom, daughter Laura (Robert) Ruzycki, son Matthew (Crystal) McBroom; six granddaughters, Anna, Sara, Emma and Leah Ruzycki; and Lucy and Adeline McBroom; twin brother Gary McBroom; sisters Ellen (Ron) Benigno and Marcy (John) Reffkin; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Phyllis McBroom. Greg was born in...

Margaret "Marge" Rylander (nee Moore), age 88, of Highland, Indiana, passed away September 24, 2021, following a brief battle with pneumonia. Marge was born January 27, 1933 to Wilbur and Mary (Lisby) Moore in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Marge is survived by her loving husband of 71 years, George; four daughters, Emily (Walter) Novak, Alice Borg, Mary Gundry, and Peggy Rylander, and her adored baby sister, Jessie (Kenneth) Mahala. She is also survived by her precious grandchildren, Walter...

Robert Parks Sr., 71 of East Chicago, IN passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021. Please check back for a full obituary. There are no services scheduled at this time.

Alice Mae Ryfa, age 91, of Highland, IN passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021.  She is survived by her nieces, Jacqueline (Ray) Carden, Pamela (John) Lieberenz, Cynthia (Dennis) Northrop, and Lori Novak (John); great-nieces and nephew, Rachel (Les) Turbin, Emily (Dante) Ortega, Andrew (Megan) Lieberenz and Heather (Kyle) Schau; great-great nieces and nephews, Jaide, Ava, Joaquin, Liam and Camila; and many cousins.  Preceding her in death was her parents Joseph and Helen Ryfa,...

Florence Mary Marsh, 89 of Highland, IN passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She is survived by her loving children: Jeffrey (Florence N.) Marsh, Diane (John) Lucchese, dear grandchildren: Jennie R. (Jerry) Rios, Michael P. (Valarie) Lesniewski, John (Karee) Lucchese, Anthony Lucchese, beloved  great grandchildren: Thomas, Hanna, Timothy, Autumn, Joshua Lesniewski, Paige, Jack, Charli Lucchese.  Florence was preceded in death by her husband Gerald,  parents...

Jim Shimek, of Schererville, IN, went home to be with his Lord on September 21, 2021. Jim is survived by: the love of his life Roxanne (nee Martin), three wonderful children, Luke (Jill) Shimek, Ruth (Chris) Wells, Elizabeth Shimek, and granddaughters Adelaide and Eloise Wells. He is also survived by his brother George (Deborah) Shimek, brother-in-law Richard Olson, sister-in-law Gayle Shimek, sister-in-law Joyce (Doug) Paris, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his...

Darlene Planer, age 74 of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, September 21, 2021. She was born on September 13, 1947, in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Robert Planer Jr., her daughters Doreen Parks, Tanya (Brad) Pahnke and Katie Enos, stepson Robert (Lucy) Planer III, grandchildren Zachary (Ariel) Willis, Joseph (Selena) Planer, Meagan (Beto) Acuahuitl, Taylor and Kinsley Pahnke. Sister Luella Tufo and brothers Daniel (Irma) Parks and Dale (Shayra) Parks and...

Robert E. Rarrick Sr., age 88, of Highland, IN, (formerly of Gary, IN) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, September 19, 2021. He is survived by: wife Judy, sons Robert E. Rarrick Jr., Donald Rarrick, and Dwayne (Crissy) McCannon, and brother Richard Rarrick of Myrtle Beach. He was "Papa Bob" to five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. His many nieces and nephews all affectionately knew him as "Uncle Bobby". Preceding him in death were his...