East Noble High School Indiana Alumni Obituaries

Esther Priscilla Bowersox Aguilar 85 of Hammond Indiana passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones. Esther was born November 28 1940 to Ray and Petra Aguilar in East Chicago Indiana. She was a graduate of Washington High School. She began driving for Tradewinds Rehabilitation Center...

Joan S. Gutierrez known as Ahnie was a loving sister and aunt who at the age of 90 passed away peacefully while in hospice care at the home of her niece where she was surrounded by deep love and gratitude. Born on September 3 1935 in East Chicago Indiana Joan lived a life defined by devotion to her ...

Joyce Murray 85 passed away peacefully on January 2 2026 in Dyer Indiana. Born on April 1 1940 in East Chicago Indiana. Joyce lived a life marked by devotion to her family and a joyful spirit that touched everyone she met. Joyce retired from the Highland Police Department where she worked as a custo...

Gonzalo "Chalo" Hernandez age 86 passed away on November 30 2025 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 4 1939 in Cotulla Texas to the late Ramon and Flora Hernandez. Chalo was a man known for his strength humor and deep love he carried for his family. A devoted husband father grandfa...

Maria G. Garza Rocha age 88 of Chesterton passed away Saturday December 27 2025. She was born on September 25 1937 in Cuidad Mier Tamaulipas Mexico to the late Fernando and Cenobia Garza. On November 8 1953 she married Jesus M. Rocha in East Chicago Indiana who was devoted to her in marriage for 66 ...

Kevin Scott Fleming, a beloved father, son, and skilled craftsman, passed away on December 6, 2025, at Franciscan Health Lafayette East in Lafayette, Indiana. He was born on Sep...

Steven Ray McCormick age 57 of East Chicago Indiana passed away January 5 2026. He was born on December 3 1968 in East Chicago Indiana. Steven Ray McCormick age 57 of East Chicago Indiana passed away January 5 2026. He was born on December 3 1968 in East Chicago Indiana. You can still show your supp...

Bonita K. Pocza age 79 of Highland Indiana passed away January 6 2026 in Munster Indiana. She was born to Patsy and Angelyn nee Cozza Demure on April 23 1946 in East Chicago Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by her loving family including her sisters Camille and Miche...

Milton C Johnson Sr, age 84, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away Monday, December 22, 2025, at St Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana. Milton was born June 27, 1941, in Jackson, Mississippi.

Junita Purnell born May 11 1940 in Winona Mississippi. She was lovingly welcomed into the world as one of thirteen children born to the esteemed union of A.D. and Naomi Purnell five boys and eight girls. Junita embarked on a new chapter in life relocating from Mississippi to Indiana. This move prove...

Barbara Elizabeth Wiley White 90died on Sunday June 12 2016 peacefully at home in Harpswell Maine where she had been lovingly cared for by her family. She was born April 28 1926 at home in North Chevy Chase Maryland to parents Sumner and Winifred Wiley. She is survived by sisterinlaw Ida Wiley of Ma...

Sherry Lynn Williams age 66 passed away on January 10 2026. She was born on August 23 1959 in East Chicago Indiana to the late Joseph Ware Sr. and Edgardine Ware. Sherry attended West Side High School in Gary Indiana and graduated with the Class of 1977. In 1982 she married John W. Williams who prec...

Victor M. Aloia, 52, of Kingsford Heights, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on December 19, 2025. A devoted husband, father, and friend, Victor will be remembered for his loving and adventurous spirit, his protective nature, and his unwavering care for those he loved most.Born on January 26, ...