All Obituaries

Rodger L. Mahler, affectionately known as "Big Rog", passed away on January 9, 2022.  He was born in Hammond, Indiana to Alfred and Nora Faye Mahler on June 6, 1958. He leaves to cherish his memory: the love of his life and significant other, Terri Hayes; his sons, Chris Mahler, Wesley (Casey Heston) Mahler, Dustin Mahler, Roger (Jeanette Bodnar) Mahler, three sisters, Bonnie (Tom) Parrish, Melissa Mahler, and Martha Slaton;  uncle, Luther (Mary Ann) Hamilton;...

On January 7, 2022, Juan Rafael Ramos, devoted husband and father of three, passed away at the age of 75. Juan Rafael Ramos was born on May 11, 1946, to Rafael Ramos and Julia Silva Ramos in Laredo, Texas. Juan proudly served in the United States Navy. He was discharged in 1969 after his duty on the USS Constellation earning a Defense Ribbon, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and a Good Conduct Medal. For many years...

Valerie Bernice Marshall-Speedy was born November 27, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Tommie and Charlise Marshall.  She departed this life on Thursday, January 6, 2022.   She attended the public schools of Cook County, and was a graduate of George Washington Carver High School.  Valerie was united in matrimony to Mr. Walter C. Speedy in 1979.  Mr Speedy preceded her in death in 1993. Known affectionately to her closest friends as "Stunky" or...

Maria E. Guillen, age 91, of East Chicago, Indiana, originally from Sabinas, Mexico passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 6, 2022. Maria was born on February 10, 1930 and is preceded in death by her husband, Ramon Guillen, Sr.; daughter, Socorro; sons, Jesus Guillen, Luis Guillen, Juan Carlos Guillen, and great-grandson, Ralph R. Cancel. Maria is survived by her loving children, Guadalupe (Lupe) Mauricio, Ramon Jr. (Ruby) Guillen, Josie (Ralph) Cancel, Jose Sr. (Sara)...

William Charles Westerlund, affectionately known as "Bill" , passed away January 2, 2022.  He was born June 5, 1948, in Waterbury, Connecticut to Charles Westerlund and Hilda Coates Westerlund. They moved to Hammond when William was very young, and resided there for many years.  He was a 1966 graduate of Morton High School and enlisted in the United States Marine Corp, where he served his country for seven years. He served in the Vietnam War in Recon.  He had a list...

Marlene Mae Keen, age 86, of Chesterton, Indiana, originally from Hillsboro, Illinois, went home to be with our Lord on December 29, 2021. She was born April 13, 1935, and was preceded in death by her parents, Golden Edith and Charles Shelton.  Weighing in at 2 pounds, and placed in a box with a light bulb for heat.  The 86 year old version of an incubator. She is survived and gave birth to a son and five daughters.  Her son was given up for adoption at birth, during a time...

 Roosevelt Jolly, age 76, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021.   He was born to Wallace Sr. and Nancy Jolly in Boligee, Alabama on July 14, 1945. At the age of 23, Roosevelt enlisted in the Army and served in the Vietnam War as a Weapons Specialist, and highly valued his service to his country.  He ventured into several different business ventures during his life; working in the steel mill and owning a few businesses.. Roosevelt is...

Evelyn Scotland-Shell-Lake, was born on July 19, 1931, in Iva, South Carolina, to James Edward Scotland and Fannie Pearl Dawson-Scotland.  She was the 9th child of 13.  She transitioned to eternity in Merrillville, Indiana on December 22, 2021. Evelyn is preceded in death by her husbands; Robert Shell and Willie Lake; father and mother; James (Pearl) Scotland; daughter, Eunice Elaine Castellanos; 6 brothers; 3 sisters; 2 grandsons; Donte Warren and Thomas Paulding;...

Mrs. Evelyn Lake, age 90, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away December 22, 2021.   Visitation for Mrs. Lake will be Thursday, January 6, 2022, 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. from Embassies Of Christ 4285 Cleveland St. Gary, Indiana, with burial at Ridgelawn Cemetery Gary. More information to follow.

On December 12, 2021, Doris Lanier was called home to heaven.  Doris was a loving wife to Wiley "Roy" Lanier for 58 years before his passing in 2008.  Doris was also preceded in death by her daughter, Gina; granddaughter, Pamela; and great-granddaughter, Ashley. Doris was a loving mother to her 5 children, Ricky Lanier, Linda (Jim) Thacker, Sharon Davis, Greta Crosslin, and Gina Molina; she was a loving Nana to 10 grandchildren, who will always cherish her loving...