All Obituaries

Norma Jean Giocondi, 62, of Gary, IN, passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  She is survived by her loving son David Giocondi, and numerous additional loving family and friends. There are no scheduled public services for Norma Jean. For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800, or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

Nancy Spring, 78, of Highland, IN passed away April 7, 2021 with family by her side. She is survived by: daughters Donna and Peggy Spring, and brother R. Carl (Vicky) Luetzelschwab. She was preceded in death by husband Donald Spring, and parents Roland and Barbara Luetzelschwab. She worked as a medical receptionist for several years at Tyrrell Clinic. She volunteered for many school functions and activities for her daughters. She was a member of Our Lady of Grace Church for many years. Her...

John Danko, 95, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at his home in Highland, Indiana.   He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia (Simmons) Danko and their three children, Greg Danko, Heather Danko, and David (Fawna Bough) Danko; two children from his first marriage, Tina (Gary) Ibello and Mickey (Steve) Heiman; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; his sister, Ann Mantich; and several nieces and nephews.     John was born in the...

Jason Paul Bacon, 45, of Hobart, Indiana passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.  He is survived by his loving children: Holly Bacon, Brittney Bacon, Wendy Morris, dear granddaughter Hazel, beloved parents: Leslie Armstrong, Paul (Marla) Bacon, dear siblings: David (Crystal) Bacon, Matthew Oden, Tiffany Bacon, caring nieces and nephews: Sadie, Brooklyn, Terrell, David, Teddy, Savannah, Summer, and additional loving family and friends.  Jason was preceded in death...

Alice Rose Campos, 80, of Highland, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.  She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years Henry, beloved children: Tracy Campos, Brian (Brittany) Campos, Gregory Campos, dear grandchildren: Kayla Chandler, Kendall Campos, Crew Campos, Jordyn Campos, sisters: MaryAnne (Larry) Fichter, Dolores (Tony) Sleigh, and numerous additional loving family and friends. There are no scheduled public services for Alice. For additional information,...

Howard Hull, 48, of Highland, passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021.  He is survived by his siblings: Mike Langel, Mary (Ron) Johnson, and friends. There are no scheduled public services for Howard. For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper-Kevin Nordyke by calling us at 219-838-0800, or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com

Gertrude Scheeringa, 93, of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully Sunday, April 4, 2021. She is survived by: daughters Bonnie (Jim) Winters, Barb (Craig) Moore, and Brenda Medema, grandchildren Larry (Amy) Winters, Julia (Rich) Fink, Rodney (Rachel) Vander Woude, Lauren (Ryan) Towasnicki, Zachary Moore, Mandi Medema, and Trisha Medema, ten great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, brother John (Chris) Holleman, sisters-in-law Elaine Holleman and Carroll Holleman, and many...

Steve Wesley Dillon Sr., 63, of Gary, Indiana passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021.  He is survived by his loving children: Todd Wesley Dillon, Steve Wesley Dillon II, step children: Cheryl Blanton, Janie Gray, former wife Deanna Lynn Berry (Dillon), dear siblings: Roger Lee (Catherine) Dillon, Kathy (Ricky) Halley, Barbara Jean (Bobby) Fox, caring adopted children: Matthew Dewayne Dillon, Timothy Allen Dillon, Ashley Lynn Dillon, Caregiver Velvet Russell, and many...

Highland, IN-Margaret Ann Phillips (Toots), 84, passed away on March 31, 2021 in the Ernestine M. Raclin Hospice House Mishawaka, IN. Born on September 10, 1936 in Hammond, IN to the late Micheal Phillips and Helen (Kremser) Phillips. She is survived by: loving daughter Cheri (Gasaway) Middleton, her buddy, grand-dog Ziggy, special care giver Debbie (Briski) Bill Alexander, dear sister Rita (Phillips) Tewell, grandchildren Whitney (Rick) Zink, Travis Gasaway, Carley...

Richard Botts, 71, of Gary, IN, passed way Wednesday, March 31, 2021. Richard served in the Army as a sergeant and spent some of his time in Turkey. After being honorably discharged, he was married to his wife Marilyn for 45 years. Richard was retired from his job as a maintenance foreman at Hammond Lead Products after 28 years of service. He is survived by: children Stayce Botts, Hollie Botts (Roy Torres), and Patrick Botts (Kim Botts), grandchildren Jason (Danyelle), Joseph, Dominic,...