Obituaries in Gary, IN

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...

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...

Emerald Lynn Miller 13 years of age passed away to heaven in Griffith Indiana on January 19 2026. She was a loving daughter sister granddaughter niece cousin and friend. Emerald loved music drawing writing singing anime and roller skating. She was an honor student at Griffith Middle School and invol...

Jessica Marie Crider passed away on January 1 2026. She was 36 years old and was born on March 14 1989 at St. Margaret Hospital in Hammond Indiana she was raised in Schererville Indiana. She loved animals and spending time with her family. She loved horses her two cats Precious and Greyson her rabbi...

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 ...

Raymond L. Miles lived a colorful life brimming with love kindness and joy. His presence touched countless hearts and he will be profoundly missed. His spirit will continue to inspire all who had the privilege of knowing him. Raymond was born on June 2 1955 from the union of mother Lois T. Tillman a...

Mrs. Anita Mechi age 92 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday December 12 2025 in Tucson Arizona. She was born on April 4 1933 in Gary Indiana to Arnold and Anna Clark. She is survived by her loving and devoted children and a host of other relatives and friends. Visitation...

Betty Jean Lewis was born Betty Williams on September 15 1938 in Brickies Arkansas to the union of Press and Willie V. Williams. She was one of twelve children. Betty graduated from Hammond Tech and began her professional career as a BuyerSupervisor at Edward C. Minas Store. She also worked at Calum...

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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...