All Obituaries
Edward Sampias Highland
Edward N. Sampias, age 76, of Highland, passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2023. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Sampias, sister Eileen (Alex) Pera, brother David (Paulette) Sampias, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter Mary Kay Sampias and parents Nick and Peggy Sampias.
A memorial mass will be held directly at St. James Parish, 9640 Kennedy Ave in Highland, on Friday, December 1, 2023 with visiting from 10 am until the time of mass at 10:30 am....
Edward N. Sampias, age 76, of Highland, passed away, Thursday, November 23, 2023. He is survived by his daughter Cynthia Sampias, sister Eileen (Alex) Pera, brother David (Paulette) Sampias, and...
Glenn Ewing Portage
Glenn F. Ewing, age 67, passed peacefully on November 4th, 2023. He was preceded in death by Jack Ewing (Father), Norma Ewing (Mother), Lynn (Alph) Sherman (Sister), Jack (Yaco) Ewing (Brother), Beth (DeeDee) Bertram (Sister) and Anne (Stubby) Ewing (Sister). He will be remembered by his wife of 44 years, Margo and his children, Hope, Justin, Eric, Em and Faie, his grandchildren Jill (Jillda), Jonas (#28), Evren, Kanan, and baby boy Ewing and his animals Bella, Ellie and Gypsy. As well as...
Glenn F. Ewing, age 67, passed peacefully on November 4th, 2023. He was preceded in death by Jack Ewing (Father), Norma Ewing (Mother), Lynn (Alph) Sherman (Sister), Jack (Yaco) Ewing (Brother),...
Mary Staroscsak Highland
Mary “Nani” Staroscsak, age 88, of Highland, passed away peacefully, November 3, 2023. She is survived by her children: Ron (Tammy) Staroscsak, Patti (Rob) Wojcik, and Laura (Joseph) David; grandchildren: Allison (Bob) Bonham, Megan (Chris) Cappello, Andrew (Samantha) Wojcik, Amanda (Michael) Smith, Joshua David, and Ashley (Liam) Michka; 10 great grandchildren; sister in law Betty Monyok and loving nephew Eric; and numerous other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by...
Mary “Nani” Staroscsak, age 88, of Highland, passed away peacefully, November 3, 2023. She is survived by her children: Ron (Tammy) Staroscsak, Patti (Rob) Wojcik, and Laura (Joseph)...
John Perez Saint John
John M. Perez “Pops”, beloved husband, father, son, uncle, brother, friend, and mentor, sadly passed away on October 30th of 2023. Full of love, kindness, humor, warmth, and familial devotion, he had the ability to make friends through genuine conversations and brought out smiles with ease from all those he encountered.
There are no words to describe how enormous his heart was and how much he will be missed. Memories of him will last a lifetime. His hobbies included...
John M. Perez “Pops”, beloved husband, father, son, uncle, brother, friend, and mentor, sadly passed away on October 30th of 2023. Full of love, kindness, humor, warmth, and familial...
Dorothy Marten Gary
We celebrate the life of our dear Dorothy Beverly Marten born March 31, 1927, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Alice (Frost) and William Milligan where she joined her big brother Bill whom she adored. Dorothy met and fell in love with Edward J. Marten in Ottawa for whom she was a continual support after he was conscripted to war. They were married on September 1, 1946, and had four children together.
Dorothy loved her family with all her heart. They were her greatest joy. She was generous and always...
We celebrate the life of our dear Dorothy Beverly Marten born March 31, 1927, in Ottawa, Illinois, to Alice (Frost) and William Milligan where she joined her big brother Bill whom she adored....
Rosemary Szymkowski Schererville
Rosemary Szymkowski, age 94, of Schererville, IN peacefully joined our Heavenly Father on October 26, 2023. Born on April 10, 1929, in Chicago, IL to Chester and Stephanie Szczepkowski. She graduated Bowen High School and attended Roosevelt College and afterwards worked at Time Life Magazine until marrying Al Szymkowski on August 1, 1953.
Together Rosemary and Al raised four children in Riverdale, IL. Rosemary was a sweet, loving, nurturing wife and mother providing a wonderful home for her...
Rosemary Szymkowski, age 94, of Schererville, IN peacefully joined our Heavenly Father on October 26, 2023. Born on April 10, 1929, in Chicago, IL to Chester and Stephanie Szczepkowski. She...
Margaret McGroarty Highland
Margaret “Peggy” McGroarty, age 89 of Highland, passed away, Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She is survived by her brother James (Melanie) McGroarty; nieces and nephews: Ronald (Jonathan) Doris, Juliann Doris, Kevin (Gail) Obremski, Karen (Thomas) Brandon, David (Carol) Obremski, Daniel (Lori) Obremski, Kelly (Bill) Gray, and Erin (Jeff) Reis. She was preceded in death by her parents Cornelius and Selma McGroarty and sisters JoAnn (Allen) Doris, Mary (Eugene) Obremski, and Nancy...
Margaret “Peggy” McGroarty, age 89 of Highland, passed away, Tuesday, October 24, 2023. She is survived by her brother James (Melanie) McGroarty; nieces and nephews: Ronald (Jonathan)...
Louis Greer Cedar Lake
Louis Greer, age 81, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on October 21, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents, Florence Medley & Louis H. Greer; mother & father in law, Marjorie & Thomas Burton; granddaughter Brittany Mills; brothers in law, Thomas Burton & Rick Heroux & several aunts, uncles & cousins that were very dear to him.
Louis leaves behind the love of his life, Linda Greer; his children, Kelly Greer, JoAnna (Richard) Mills & Melissa Greer;...
Louis Greer, age 81, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on October 21, 2023.
Preceded in death by his parents, Florence Medley & Louis H. Greer; mother & father in law, Marjorie & Thomas...
Jeannette Raschke-Santay Crown Point
Jeannette A. Raschke-Santay, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on October 17, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Robert Santay; children Kathleen Raschke, Barbara (Doug) Josvai, Nancy (Hiland) Weaver, and Patricia (Robert) Schilling; stepchildren Kathy (Ray) Cloyd, Dennis (Kim) Santay, David (Maribeth) Santay, and Donald Santay, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Jeannette was preceded in death by her first husband Donald Raschke; infant daughters Karen and Mary...
Jeannette A. Raschke-Santay, age 93, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on October 17, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Robert Santay; children Kathleen Raschke, Barbara (Doug) Josvai,...
Yvonne Smith Highland
Yvonne Smith, 88, long-time resident of Highland, Indiana, passed peacefully with her family alongside her on Monday, October 2, 2023.
June, as she was known to family and friends, graduated from Hobart High School; class of 1954. She met, fell in love with, and then married Alan Wood Smith (Woody) shortly after graduation there. They had three children together, made Highland their home, and enjoyed life with family and friends until Woody's death in 1996.
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Yvonne Smith, 88, long-time resident of Highland, Indiana, passed peacefully with her family alongside her on Monday, October 2, 2023.
June, as she was known to family and friends,...
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