Obituaries in Gary, IN

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...

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...

Lamont Moore Sr. Moe age 75 years of Gary Indiana departed this earthly life on January 13 2026 surrounded by his lovely family. Lamont was born to Amanda and John L. Moore in Youngstown Ohio on April 26 1950 and reared at home by Amanda and Theodore Pappachristor. Lamont attended Lincoln Elementary...

Clyde Horton Jr age 83 passed away peacefully on January 14 2026. Born on February 19 1942 to the late Clyde Sr and Carrie Bell Horton in West Mississippi. Clyde was the epitome of hard work and dedication. Clyde is a 1961 graduate of Tolleston High School in Gary IN. Upon graduation Clyde enlisted ...

Deacon Aaron Leon Groce Sr. was born on November 14 1949 in Gary Indiana to the late Bennie and Nancy Groce. He was called to be with the Lord on Friday January 9 2026 at Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus in Merrillville Indiana. He was preceded in death by his parents daughter Theresa Ellis two ...

Johnnie Lee Key born July 26 1951 in Livingston Alabama was the secondborn of twelve children to Annie and Mathew Key. After moving to Gary Indiana in 1952 Johnnie built a life rooted in strong faith lasting friendships and love for family. In 1962 when Johnnie was 11 years of age his family began s...

Luella Thomas a beloved mother grandmother greatgrandmother sister and friend passed away on January 17 2026 at the age of 79. Born on May 10 1946 Luella spent most of her life in Gary Indiana and travelled avidly. She built a legacy of love faith and joy that will live on through generations. Luell...

Iris LaPearl Mitchell was born January 21 1931 in Durant MS to proud parents Joanna Foster and Ezell Adams. Iris lived in Gary IN for many years before she met her soulmate of 41 years Levi Mitchell they raised two sons Rance Mitchell and Josef Warren. Iris was a Licensed Practical Nurse LPN Iris re...

Stuart A. Moore Sr. b.k.a Sam was born on November 24 1962 giving the family so much more to be thankful for on Thanksgiving. His parents Karen and Arthur Moore Sr. have preceded him in death and surely have welcomed their baby boy back into their arms. His siblings Arthur Moore Jr. children Alex Pa...

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