All Obituaries

Richard “Rich” Vera, age 68 of East Chicago, IN passed away peacefully Thursday September 16, 2021.  Rich is survived by his wife Yolanda (Yoli Hernandez) Vera; 4 sons and 1 daughter.  Richie (Lori) Vera, Jason (Patty) Corral, Carey (Dushawn) Nelson, Michael (Angela) Vera, and Benancio (Elizabeth) Vera.  12 grandchildren, numerous great grandchildren and nieces & nephews.  1 sister Irma (late Benny) Layton, Armando Vera, Mario (Anne) Vera and 1 sister in...

Mr. Larry Gray, age 71, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away September 14, 2021.  He is survived by countless family members and dear friends.  Preceded in death by his wife, Emma and other relatives. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Graveside services will be Monday, September 20, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. from Fern Oaks Cemetery Griffith, Indiana.  

Mr. John Salvador Miranda Sr. "Rody", age 85 of Lake Station, IN, passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021.  John was born in Gary, IN. on September 18, 1935, to Celedonio and Vera. John met Anne Etling Miranda in the summer of 1956 to start a family.  They were married for 64 years.  Within those 64 years of love, they created 6 children; John (Elizabeth) Miranda, Deborah (Keith) Miranda-Soderquist, Mark Miranda, Sr., Eric (Vickie) Miranda, Scott Miranda, Sr.,...

Peter Lee Jackson, Jr. was born on January 28, 2001, at Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, Illinois.  PJ was born to Takelia A. Mixon and Peter Lee Jackson, Sr.  PJ attended and graduated from Aspire Charter Academy, along with Gary Lighthouse Charter School in Gary, Indiana.  For high school, PJ attended and graduated from Morton High School in Hammond, Indiana with his Core 40 diploma. PJ was a devoted son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to...

Maria "Mary" Saenz was born January 21, 1931, in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  She passed away September 3, 2021  with her family by her side, at the age of 90 years old.  She is survived by her daughters, Olga (Esteban) Corona and Martha Rodriguez; 8 grandchildren, Jorge Valdez, Jr., Karla (Mario) Lule, Nancy (Armando) Hernandez, Claudia Velazco, Monique Velazco, Jorge (Crystal) Navarro, Jr., Alejandro Navarro and Andrea Navarro; 17 great-grandchildren, and 5...

Ms. Marshae' T. Clark, 36, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed into peace on August 25, 2021.  She was born in Merrillville, Indiana on May 6, 1985.  She graduated from Michigan City High School in Michigan City, Indiana. Marshae' was a member of True Worship Center in Merrillville, Indiana.  She was a Chief Instructor at Marvin Clark Karate Academy of Merrillville, Indiana and was employed at Massage Envy in Highland, Indiana. Marshae' is survived by her parents,...

After having been infirmed for several years, Gwen remained cheerful, optimistic, and interested in life.  She often engaged in telephone visits with her sisters, engaging in conversations about national and global politics.  On August 23, 2021, she peacefully entered God's heavenly domain. Gwendolyn was born July 22, 1935, in East Chicago, Indiana.  She was the eldest child born to Jacob ( Jack) Leo Lewis and Gladys Lewis.  Gwen had four sisters and one stepbrother:...

Mrs. Irma Lee Williams, age 96, departed this life on Sunday, August 22, 2021, at home in Gary, Indiana.  Irma was born on March 13, 1925, in Shaw, Mississippi.  She is preceded in death by her mother, Emma Beasley, her husband, Sam Williams, her sons, Jesse, Ernest, and George; son-in-laws, Nathan Holder and Victor Robinson; and great granddaughter, Ashley. She leaves to cherish her memories, son, Robert Lee (Barbara) Johnson of Griffith, Indiana, daughters Jamesetta Holder of...

Rev. Jessie Nathaniel Johnson was born in Hurtsboro, Alabama to Frank and Emmaline (Berry) on August 13, 1935.  He attended Russell County Training High School in Hurtsboro. Jessie relocated his family from Hurtsboro, Alabama in 1954 to East Chicago.  Rev. Johnson married Jeffie Pearl Liptrott on June 25, 1954 and later moved to Gary, Indiana. To this union , seven children were born, four (4) sons and three (3) daughters. He was employed by Harbison Walker Refactories for...