All Obituaries

Gregory Scott Ambrose, 68, of Lansing, Illinois, formerly of Roseland, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years Bonnie, beloved children: Rebecca (Edward) Jones, Kyle (Sarah) Ambrose, beloved grandchildren: Henry and Miles Jones, Ava Ambrose, brother Jeffrey (Barb) Ambrose, brother-inlaws Steven (Connie) Bergman, Richard Bergman, and many additional loving nieces, nephews and friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held,...

Vernon E. Carlson, age 86, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020.  He is survived by his beloved wife, Janice Carlson; children, Ken (Kelly) Carlson, Sharon (Tim) Mannion, Dave (Lynn) Carlson, Nancy (Dean) Carlson, and Don (Michelle) Carlson; grandchildren, Kim (Mike) Castagnino, Erik (Brittany) Carlson, Liz Carlson, Michael (Elizabeth) Mannion, Julie (Chris) Hall, Steven Carlson, Tim Carlson, Jeff (Kimberly) Carlson, Karalynn, Drew, and Amy Carlson, Kristen (Caleb)...

Peter James Comerford, 64, Schererville, IN, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. He is survived by: loving spouse Mary E. Comerford, sons Jason (Jesse) Comerford, Steven Comerford, Danielle (Angeline) Zimmerman, and Michael (Kelly) Zimmerman, daughter Dawn (Carl) Tungate, nine grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held at some point in the future.  Peter was a member of VFW 1563 in Merrillville and the VFW Post in Griffith. Peter was employed at...

Marshall "Marty" Sheppard, age 66, of Hebron, IN, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife, Diana;  sons,  Shannon (Jeeyoung) and Matthew (Jessica); daughter Kimberly  (Zeb); sisters,  Dama (Ollie)  and Virginia (Kirk);  sister-in-law Cheryl  (Jim);  5 wonderful grandchildren, Gracie, Peyton, Clay, Jayce, and Cole;  and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his parents William...

Donald W. Scheeringa age 67 of Schererville, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Maureen Scheeringa nee Hedrick. Devoted father to Matthew (fiancee Jessica Toyne); Jennifer Lindsey; Eric (Monica) Lindsey. Proud Grandpa to Olivia, Addison, Eli and Ava. Loving brother of Beverly (late Ed) Knight, Doris (Dave) Meyer, Jim (Sandy) Scheeringa. Brother-in-law to Ellie Scheeringa, Jim (Kelley Hugus) Hedrick...

Dolores Medwetz (nee Zaleski), 82, of Munster, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020.  She is survived by her devoted children; Steven (Laura) Medwetz, Lynne Medwetz (Paul Sokoloski), adoring grandchildren; Christopher (Julie) Medwetz, Michael Medwetz, Monica Medwetz, Mary Medwetz, beloved great grandchildren; Lily Medwetz, Max Medwetz, loving brother; Tony (Diane) Zaleski, and many additional family and friends.  Dolores was preceded in death by her son;...

Allen Eugene Gillespie, 72, of Highland, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2020.  He is survived by his loving wife Katharine, beloved children: Christopher (Holly) Gillespie, Douglas (Jessica) Gillespie, Angela Gillespie, Robert (Tracy) Pilarczyk, Scott Pilarczyk, Robert (Jodi) Gillespie, 14 beloved grandchildren, dear sister Barbara Burkett, and uncle Everitt "Skip" Thomas, many additional loving family and friends. A Celebration of Life Gathering will...

Thomas K. Hogan, 76, passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020. For all who knew him, he was a humorous and loving friend. Thomas was a United States Navy Corpsman who served on the battlefield of Vietnam. He is survived by Dan, Doris, and their families.  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        

It is with great sadness that the family of Daniel S. Gil, proud Marine – Semper Fi, announces his passing on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the age of 70. Daniel will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 28 years, Maricela Diaz-Gil and children: Mary Gil Guerrero (Gus), Cynthia Gil Miranda (John), Daniel N. Gil (Aziza), Richard C. Gil (Natalia), Siblings: Ralph Gil (Mary), Rebecca Gil; Lydia Gil; Naomi Brown (Rick). Grandchildren: Jaqulyn Salazar; Michael Gil-Davidovich; Nadia Paredes;...

Betty Lou Duncan, age 89, went home to be with Jesus on March 20, 2020. Betty Lou was born in Fairfield, Indiana on May 17, 1930, and almost made it to her 90th birthday. She was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Those who knew her, loved her. As a minister’s wife for 59 years, she touched the lives of hundreds of parishioners, many of whom are still close friends to this day. Her children counted themselves fortunate to have her as a mother, but her...