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Burns Funeral Home Burns Funeral Home & Crematory is a family owned and operated business, serving families in Northwest Indiana since 1908.

David Lyle Storey, affectionately known as “Beaver” by family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at 1...
06/17/2026

David Lyle Storey, affectionately known as “Beaver” by family and friends, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2026, at 1:32 p.m. at Porter Healthcare in Valparaiso, Indiana, with his three children by his side. He was 76 years old.
David was born on November 3, 1949, in Gary, Indiana. Throughout...

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Richard Robert Rebeck Jr., age 66, passed away on May17, 2026 in Portage, Indiana.He was born on February 19, 1960, in G...
06/17/2026

Richard Robert Rebeck Jr., age 66, passed away on May17, 2026 in Portage, Indiana.
He was born on February 19, 1960, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Richard Rebeck Sr. and Mary Rebeck. Richard dedicated 23 years of his life to protecting and serving his community as a firefighter for the Portage...

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Darl D. Gatlin, Jr, age 68 of Lowell, IN passed away June 14, 2026. He was in the laborer’s union and the Operating Engi...
06/16/2026

Darl D. Gatlin, Jr, age 68 of Lowell, IN passed away June 14, 2026. He was in the laborer’s union and the Operating Engineers Local 150 for over 40 years. Darl was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. Darl was preceded in death by his father, Darl D. Gatlin Sr. He is...

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Philip O. Johnson, 75, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on June 13, 2026.Phil was a dedicated fisherman who found peace, ...
06/15/2026

Philip O. Johnson, 75, of Hobart, Indiana, passed away on June 13, 2026.
Phil was a dedicated fisherman who found peace, happiness, and countless cherished moments on the water. He was also a lifelong fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears, faithfully cheering on his favorite teams through...

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William James Tuchek, known to all who loved him as Jim, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Crown Point, Indiana, just one...
06/14/2026

William James Tuchek, known to all who loved him as Jim, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Crown Point, Indiana, just one day before his 91st birthday, following a brief illness. His was a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and an unforgettable sense of humor that could light up any...

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Nancy Pachapa (née Saliwonczyk), 92, of Valparaiso, formerly of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, su...
06/12/2026

Nancy Pachapa (née Saliwonczyk), 92, of Valparaiso, formerly of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Nancy was born on March 5, 1934, in Antopal, Belarus. She immigrated to the United States in 1949 and settled in Gary, Indiana, in 1950, where she...

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Suzanne (Susie) Kepshire, age 79, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on June 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her bel...
06/11/2026

Suzanne (Susie) Kepshire, age 79, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on June 3, 2026. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Kepshire. Sue is survived by her daughter, Anna Kepshire; her son, Mark Kepshire; daughter-in-law, Kathy Kepshire; granddaughter, Melissa Furman; four great...

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Randall E. Spurlock, born March 23, 1954, passed away June 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife Alice Spurlock. Per the w...
06/11/2026

Randall E. Spurlock, born March 23, 1954, passed away June 8, 2026. He is survived by his wife Alice Spurlock.
Per the wishes of the family, services will be private.

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Robert "Bob" Lesak, age 80 of St. John, formerly of Hammond, IN where he met his soulmate, Joyce. Bob was lifted by the ...
06/10/2026

Robert "Bob" Lesak, age 80 of St. John, formerly of Hammond, IN where he met his soulmate, Joyce. Bob was lifted by the Lord on June 8, 2026. He spent 44 years as a steelworker. Bob was a Navy veteran and served aboard the U.S.S. New Destroyer as a torpedoman, He was born in Hartford, Ct on...

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Carol “Carol Ann” Guthrie, age 75, of Hobart, IN passed away June 6, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1950, in Gary to ...
06/10/2026

Carol “Carol Ann” Guthrie, age 75, of Hobart, IN passed away June 6, 2026. She was born on October 19, 1950, in Gary to Donald and Norma Smith. Carol was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Donald Smith Jr. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Terry Guthrie; daughter, Shelly...

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Crown Point, IN
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