Obituaries in Dyer, IN

Donald Michael Janus 94 passed away peacefully onWednesdayJanuary 28 2026 in Manteno Illinois. Don is survived by his children JohnnyTherese JanusDonna KurtJanusMossJimmy Karen Janus and Jennifer Yeager hischerished grandchildren Jakeand ConnieJanus Lindsayand MatthewJanus Jacqueline and Josephine Y...

Christel Rosemarie Kaethe Simmering age 91 of Calumet City Illinois passed away February 1 2026 at her home with her loving family at her side. She was born to Karl and Magdalena nee Kuhn Heinze on December 26 1934 in Berlin Germany. Christel was preceded in death by her husband Arthur and is surviv...

Bernard Dennis age 88 of Cedar Lake Indiana passed away at his home with his family at his side on January 23 2026. He was born to James Walter and Charity Leona ne Ayers Dennis on September 24 1937 in Grant Alabama. Bernard is survived by his wife Elba and family. Bernard Dennis age 88 of Cedar Lak...

Maria Ofelia Fragoso de Herrera age 91 of Calumet City Illinois passed away on January 25 2026 at her home with her devoted family at her side. She was born to Jose and Margarita nee Corral Fragoso on December 5 1934 in Mexico. Maria was preceded in death by her husband Julio Herrera and is survived...

Steven M. Kiraly Jr. passed away on Jan 22 2026 at the age of 66 after an extended illness. Born May 7 1959 in Gary IN. Graduated from Hobart High School in 1977. He also earned an Associates Degree in Machine Tool Technology. He spent most of his career as a service writer for automobiles a job he ...

Kevin Ray Watkins age 61 of Hammond Indiana passed away January 13 2026 in Dyer Indiana. He was born to Homer and Ruth Mae nee Smith Watkins on July 8 1964 in East Chicago Indiana. Kevin is survived by his wife Paula nee Richardson Watkins and family. Kevin Ray Watkins age 61 of Hammond Indiana pass...

Esther E. Segal age 94 of Valparaiso IN formerly of Chicago Dolton and Monee IL passed away January 4 2026 in Valparaiso. She was born November 5 1931 to Vincent and Sophie nee Lyk Baranowski in Chicago Illinois. Esther is survived by her children Barbara Kolada and James Barbara Segal her grandchil...

Shirley Jane Brach age 78 of Burnham Illinois passed away at her home on January 13 2026. She was born to Frank and Lucille ne Johnson on March 30 1947 in Hammond Indiana. Shirley Jane Brach age 78 of Burnham Illinois passed away at her home on January 13 2026. She was born to Frank and Lucille ne J...

Carol A. Scheffki age 84 of Lansing Illinois passed away January 13 2026 in Dyer Indiana. She was born to Howard and Jeanette Jones on March 21 1941. Carol was preceded in death by her husband and is survived by her son Mark and family. Carol A. Scheffki age 84 of Lansing Illinois passed away Januar...

Kathryn Mary AyalaKallas 66 departed this earthly world on Monday January 12th 2026. She passed peacefully at home while surrounded by family and friends whom she loved dearly. Kathy born March 2 1959 grew up in Highland IN and met lifelong friends while attending Our Lady of Grace and graduating fr...

Virginia ne Farias Corpus85 of St. John Indiana passed away peacefully at home on January 10 2026. She is survived by her children Natalie sons Frank Jr.and James siblings Dennis YvonneFariasMatyRoyBillman Rory MelendesLalaLovelace and Ruby Farias.Many nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. Preced...

Kathryn Mary AyalaKallas 66 departed this earthly world on Monday January 12th 2026. She passed peacefully at home while surrounded by family and friends whom she loved dearly. Kathy born March 2 1959 grew up in Highland IN and met lifelong friends while attending Our Lady of Grace and graduating fr...