Obituaries in Gary, IN

DeWayne Edward Rodgers lived a life full of laughter love and unforgettable energy. From his early days at Banneker all the way through Roosevelt High School DeWayne built friendships that would last a lifetime. He was a proud Panther playing football and bringing his heart to the field. Off the fie...

was born to the late Clem Varner and Adlena Borom Varner on September 2 1926 in Hurtsboro Alabama. Ludie went to be with the Lord on February 9 2026 at 1133 a.m. was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church of East Chicago Indiana diligently attending the 730 am early morning service unti...

LeBirda Richmond was born on June 17 1938 in Hernando Mississippi to Archie Richmond and Cleo Chambers. She was the second of their two children and was lovingly raised by her stepfather Tom Nix whose guidance and presence played a significant role in shaping her life and the strong values she carri...

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Elder Henry F. Butler Jr. was born on September 21 1951 in Harlan County Kentucky to the union of Henry Butler Sr. and Sarah Jane Tuggle Butler. He was the fifth of thirteen children raised in a large closeknit family. Henry attended Calumet High School in Gary Indiana where he distinguished himself...

Michelle Rene Borom was born on November 4 1965 in St. Paul Minnesota to Phillip Borom and Ora Lee Patterson. Michelle was raised in Youngstown Ohio by her maternal Grandmother Mrs. Cora M Borom Gilbert. Michelle started her studies at Youngstown State University and shortly after decided to focus o...

Katherine "Kathy" Brewer was born on February 25 1941 to the late Willis and Leona Brothers. She was raised and educated in Chicago Illinois where she attended both high school and college. In May of 1967 Katherine married William "Bill" Brewer. Together they relocated to Gary Miller Indiana where t...

Lena Florence Smith was born January 20 1938 in Gary Indiana to Walter and Mildred Sutton. She affectionately known as Flo by all that loved her. Lena was a devoted mother and grandmother. She had a heart of gold that touched everyone she knew. Her life was full of compassion strength and unwavering...

Santa Maria Banks was born on December 25 1953 to Charles and Vivian Banks. She was a lifelong member of Israel CME Church a 1971 graduate of Roosevelt High School and a former employee with Majestic Star Casino where she retired. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Vivian Jones brot...

Danita Ravelle Johnson affectionately known as Nita or Dani was born on January 1 1966 in Detroit Michigan to her mother Flora L. Johnson. Though an only child she was surrounded by the love and companionship of her Michigan and Indiana cousin crew who filled her life with joy support and lifelong m...

Mrs. Shirley Ann West age 83 passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 20 2026 at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus surrounded by her loving family. Shirley was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 57 years Willie West her beloved parents Maryland Sr. and Isabelle Adamson her only daughter ...

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...