All Obituaries

Viola Brooks was born on October 29, 1930, in Opelika, Alabama, to the late James Charles Lowe, Sr., and Rachel Lowe.  Viola had 9 siblings. She graduated from Roosevelt High School in Gary, Indiana in 1950. Viola was a faithful member of St. Luke A.M.E. Zion Church. In addition to her membership, Viola was also a proud member of her church's Senior Choir and Missionary Board.  Viola was a proud member of the Red Velvet Ladies and Magnificent Ladies Chapter of The Red...

Somnuek Chornjungreed, age 55, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023.  Born to Sangchan Buckner in Khorat, Thailand, "Nook" came to the United States along with two other siblings, and his mother. In later years, "Nook" had a passion for construction, in which he became very successful in doing.  "Nook" loved to cook and be around his family, especially on holidays. He was protective of his siblings. He loved rock and roll music, but his...

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, cousin, and dearest friend to all, Rita Hill. She passed away on Wednesday, December 28th, 2022, at 12:27 p.m.  A prayer warrior, with an unwavering love for the Lord, she would attend as many services her lamenting body would allow. An icon of love, compassion, kindness, and faith in her community, she influenced the lives of many until she passed at the tender age of 73. She was preceded by...

Maria Antonia Castro "Tona" was born to Tomasa Alicea and Lucresiano Adorno on August 26, 1936, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico. Maria moved to East Chicago, Indiana in her early teens and after a few years met and married Jose Luis Castro on February 24, 1956. Maria was a homemaker and a devoted mother to: Azalia (Moses) Marrero, Osvaldo Castro, Sandra Castro, Cenaida Castro, Jose L. Castro, Jr., Marisol (Gilbert) Ortiz, Baudilio Castro, and Antonio Castro; 13 grandchildren;...

Ezekiel Jordan Piňa, infant son of Marcus & Adriana Piňa, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Comer Children’s Hospital. Ezekiel’s family was blessed with nearly five hours, before he transitioned to his heavenly home. During which he was held in the arms of his mother and father. Along with his parents, he was greeted with love by his paternal grandmother, Irma Piňa , maternal grandmother, Millie Guevara, aunts Jacqueline Alvarez and...

My daddy, Lee Andrew Beeks Jr., was born October 31, 1946, in Aberdeen, Mississippi to Lee Beeks, Sr. and Mableine Pulliam Beeks. He passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022, after eleven years on dialysis. He was the eldest of three and moved to Gary, Indiana with his younger brother, Henry Earl in 1951.He attended Pulaski and there he met the lady who became the love of his life, my mom, Charlena Beeks. (He would often say he never wanted to marry any woman but her.) He would...

Leon Delgado, age 46, of St. John, Indiana, passed away unexpectantly on Friday, November 18, 2022. He was born October 19, 1976, to Lidia and John Delgado. Leon is survived by his loving wife, Jessica; adoring daughters, Hayleigh and Savannah; beloved mother, Lidia Delgado; brothers, Aaron (Norma), Daniel, and Greg Delgado; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John Delgado, and uncle, Dave Gonzalez. Leon was a graduate of Morton High...

Charlene Jones, age 89, of Gary, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on November 16, 2022. Charlene finally succumbed after a decades long battle with several illnesses. She was surrounded by loving family members, including Joseph Jr., her soulmate of eighty years, and loyal spouse of seventy years. Charlene was born in Hughes, Arkansas on October 12, 1933, the third of nine children, to sharecroppers Charlie Richardson and Essie (Hanes) Richardson. It was during her early school years...

William Larry Allen, age 77, beloved companion, father, grandfather, uncle, and friend, was born in Columbus, Georgia to Mary Hollis and Robert Allen. "Allen", as he was lovingly known in Gary, Indiana, was a veteran of the United States Army, and was employed by the United States Post Office and Nipsco, he was a retiree from both companies. He was a loving and kind-hearted person.  He would literally give you anything.  he loved sports, especially college...

Rashad "Shaddy" Vaughn of Gary, IN passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022.   Rashad was born to Ronald and Rebecca Vaughn on January 30, 1981.  Always full of laughter and witty comments, he was a joy to be around and created a special bond with anyone who had the privilege to know and love him. Along with his legacy of love and great integrity, he leaves to mourn: his father, Ronald Vaughn;  brother Derrick Vaughn; the love of his...