All Obituaries

Frank Lucio, age 92, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on November 22, 2023. He is survived by his children; grandchildren; and great-great grandchildren; other relatives and dear friends. Visitation Monday, December 4, 2023 10:00 a.m.-2;00 p.m. with Funeral Services 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. from Ridgelawn Funeral Home 4201 West Ridge Road Gary, Indiana 46408. Interment private.

Margaret "PUDGIE" Roque (nee Lopez), age 89, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away November 19, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born to Ascension and Jovita Lopez on April 8, 1934, in East Chicago, Indiana. Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, William Roque; parents, Ascension and Jovita Lopez; sisters, Mary (Santos) Ramirez, Isabel (John ) Armenta and Connie (Joe) Alamillo; brothers, Paul Lopez, Ezequile (Cecilia) Lopez, Henry (Emma) Lopez, Monico...

Dennis (DW) Williams, 94, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on November 17, 2023. He was born on November 20, 1928, in Maxton, North Carolina, to the late Boyd and Nettie Williams. He attended Piney Grove Methodist Church in Maxton, North Carolina as a young man. This is where he established his faith as a young man in God. Dennis was an employee with US Steel Gary Works as a Crane Operator before retiring in 1988.He was a member of the Local 1040 and often worked with the union on contract and...

Donald Lee White of Munster, Indiana, passed away on November 13, 2023. He was born in Princeton, Indiana to the late Helen and Leonard White. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, attended Indiana University and a retiree of U.S. Steel. He was a faithful member of Ridge United Methodist Church.   An avid fan of the Indiana Hoosiers and Los Angeles Dodgers, WIN or LOSE !  Donald loved chocolate covered cherries, diet pepsi, gyros, enchiladas, fried chicken, and any...

Mercedes "Moto" S. Cardiel, age 94, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her home in East Chicago, Indiana, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 24, 1929, in East Chicago, Indiana.  She was a 1950 graduate of Washington High School in East Chicago, Indiana. Mercedes was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker.  Preceded in death by her husband, Anthony "Tony" Cardiel; son, Mark Anthony Cardiel; beloved parents, Lorenzo and Victoria...

Scherita Lynn Deloney was born August 14, 1974, in Mount Vernon, Texas to Deborah Lynn Deloney and Tom Mayweather. During the first five years of her life, Scherita began developing a love for the Lord as she attended church with her grandmother at Denton Baptist Church in Commerce, Texas.  In 1978, Scherita moved to Gary, Indiana with her mother, then eventually became the oldest of three sisters.  In 1992, Scherita graduated from Wirt High School in Gary. From there she...

Dwain C. Wooley, Sr., a cherished husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. He was born August 10,1958, in Gary, Indiana, to the late Herman and Margie Wooley. Dwain was baptized at a young age and was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church during his earlier years of life. He obtained an associate degree from Purdue University and pursued his passion for mechanics by attending trade schools. He began his career at...

Betty Ann Evans, age 84, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away on October 24, 2023. Betty Ann was born on October 5, 1939, to the late Lanella Cunegin in Gary, Indiana. She graduated from Gary Roosevelt High School in 1958. Betty was a member of the Hatcher Society when the late Mayor Richard G. Hatcher was in office.  She married the love of her life, Larry Evans and they celebrated 42 years of marriage until his passing. She was a devoted wife and mother and had two wonderful and...

BREAKING NEWS: Effective October 23, 2023, Harry William Porterfield, Jr. has accepted a final assignment at WHEVN-TV. While Porterfield was not available for comment, those closest to him report he was at peace with the transition. Porterfield Jr. was born August 29, 1928, in Saginaw, Michigan to Harry and Viola Porterfield. He finished Arthur Hill High School in 1946. He earned his Associate of Science degree from Bay City Community College before enrolling in the University of Michigan...

It is with profound sadness that we, the children of Josephine "Chefy" Perez announce the passing of our beloved mother. "Chefy", as she was lovingly known to family, passed away on October 22, 2023, at the age of 78. Josephine "Chefy" Perez was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Raymond and Leocadia Lugo on May 28, 1945. Shortly after making her journey to the United States, she would meet and marry her loving husband of 61 years, the late Luis P. Perez,...