All Obituaries

Tracey McKnight was born on May 12, 1965, to Solomon Lawrence and Ella Mae Frieson. She entered eternal rest on February 27, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion to family. Tracey was a devoted wife and a loving, selfless mother whose life was marked by resilience, sacrifice, and unconditional love. After the passing of her beloved husband, Quinton McKnight, Jr., she courageously took on the role of both mother and father, becoming the backbone of her family. ...

Born on April 10, 1943, in Vicksburg, Mississippi, Dan Ethel Latham was the fourth child born to the union of Jonas and Helen Patterson Caldwell. She graduated from Rosa A. Temple High School in Vicksburg, MS. and went on to earn a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Alcorn State University where pledged Alph Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. In 1979, she earned a Master of Science in Education degree from Indiana University Northwest. On May 30, 1969, she married the love of her ...

Phillip David Patterson, born January 1, 1958, to Archie E. Patterson, Jr. and Helen Smith Patterson, graduated from Andrean High School in 1976, where he excelled in basketball, and later attended Indiana University. He served with the City of Gary Fire Department as Captain and the City of Harvey Fire Department as Assistant Chief. In 2006, Phil suffered a massive stroke that left him incapacitated until his passing. He enjoyed time with his grandchildren and watching Law & Order, the ...

Richard "Richie" E. Stage, loving husband of Linda L. (Harder) Stage, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his home in Gary, Indiana. A lifetime resident of the Northwest Indiana region since birth.  Richard was born to and preceded in death by his father, Frank Stage; mother, Dolores (Steele) Stage; sisters, Dolores and Donna, and brother, Robert. Anyone who met "Richie" never forgot his infectious passion for gardening, attending swap meets and ...

Ludie B. Sanders 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 11:33 a.m. Ludie was a faithful member of Zion Missionary Baptist Church of East Chicago, Indiana, diligently attending the 7:30 am early morning service until a decline in her heath began. Ludie was preceded in death by her mother and father, Clem and Adlena Varner; daughter, Leanelle Varner; brothers, ...

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 they built their life. Katherine worked faithfully as a ticket agent for the railroad until illness required her to retire early. Kathy started studying the Bible ...

Mrs. Shirley Ann West, age 83 passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, at Methodist Hospital Southlake Campus, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 22, 1942, in Gary, Indiana to Maryland Sr. and Isabelle Adamson. 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, Isabelle (Penny); her siblings, Maryland, Jr., Gloria, Samuel, and Andrew. She was a faithful ...

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 involved in choir, drama and Girl Scouts. She was preceded in death by her brother, Devin Michael Miller; grandparents, Charles Milligan, Dana Johnson and Charles Reinert. Emerald leaves ...

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 in 1977, and retired after 33 years of dedicated service due to a knee injury. She loved spending time with her family. When she got together with her siblings, she always had a ...

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 faith, her family, and the countless people whose lives she touched. Joan dedicated 24 years of service to the Hammond Clinic in Munster, Indiana, where she worked as an ultrasound and ...