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Congratulations and best wishes to Don Broderick on his 90th birthday on July 25.
Franklyn J. and Dawna Chavez
Congratulations Marko and Tereza!
On May 30, 2021, Kelsey Molden and Zachary Herr were joined in marriage. The wedding and reception were held at The Pavilion at Sandy Pines in…
Happy 90th Birthday to our beautiful, loving Mom, Grandma, and Great-Grandma Lou Burns!
Welcome to adulthood! We are so proud of you and hope that your adult years are just as good to you. Have a great birthday. We love you.
Raymond S. and Julia (Kohut) Stephens were married on June 23, 1951 at the First Presbyterian Church in Hammond, Indiana. Their love story has…
Mike P. and Charlene Kamanaroff of Merrillville are celebrating their Golden Anniversary on July 24. 2021. They were married at St. Joseph the…
William T. Smith and Ruth A. (Scheuer) Smith celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a renewal of vows at their home in Valparaiso surr…
Ashley Elizabeth Boyan of Martinez, CA (formerly of Munster, IN) and Tyson Patrick McGuire of Martinez, CA were united in marriage on Septembe…
On June 6, 2021, our family gathered to celebrate the 96th birthday of our mom, grandmother, great grandmother and great great grandmother, Bo…
From your loving husband Alfredo, your sister Bea and friends
Our wonderful “Bela Ruza” celebrates her 90th birthday with St. Sava Historical Society.
Happy Anniversary
Wally Spuck of Portage turns 93! He is living a wonderful life with his wife Dolly who’s is 91. Wally has done many great things, he served hi…
McKayla Spring Dylan Benko daughter of Eric and Shannon Benko, of Crown Point, Indiana & Brian Baran of Whiting Indiana recently graduated…
The children of William Ray and Delores Mae Hertzfeldt are proud to Congratulate their parents on their Seventieth Wedding Anniversary.
Congratulations, Nathan! We're so proud of you. You are a talented bowler and a fine young gentleman. Best wishes for a bright future in life'…
What I've learned about marriage through your example is that love can be truly beautiful.
Happy Birthday son! You are intelligent, funny, caring and athletic. We love you. May God continue to bless you richly! 6/2
Wish you both the best in life!
I adore his smile, I cherish his hugs, I admire his heart,
Wishing Annette Beschinski a very Happy 50th in Arizona on June 4th!
Tom and Bernice Baranowski are celebrating 60 years of marriage. The couple were married on April, 29, 1961, at Saint Victor Church in Calumet…
WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU SAMARA (KUP-KAKE). CONTINUE TO STRIVE THROUGHOUT LIFE!!!
Look at us,
Eloisa Deven turns 94 this year! We love you so much.
Happy Birthday, Felicitas R. Vargas!
Happy 45th Anniversary mom and dad! Cheers to many more wonderful years together!
Love from your family and all of your friends!
De parte de tus hijas, Beatrice, Linda and Laura.
Ina Mae and Rosell Kizziah are celebrating their 62nd Wedding Anniversary on May 22, 2021. They are the parents of eight children. Pat Blosky …
It is with great pride that Kevin and Jill Luzier of Marysville, Pennsylvania and Collin and Sarah Reed of Valparaiso, Indiana announce the up…
Frank and Jean Martone are celebrating their 61st wedding anniversary. They were married on April 30, 1960 by Father Dominic Pallone at St. Ca…
Congratulations on this milestone! Wishing you a beautiful day with your child, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Be happy, be healthy an…
Raymond and Sharon Laramie of Hammond with Robert and Joanne Ruder of Monee, IL are proud to announce the engagement of Joanne Laramie and Bra…
Congratulations to Jim and Veronica on your 70th wedding anniversary!
Celebrating Mrs. Ella M. Hodge Wade,
George & Eilene Bond, Married on Easter March 25th, 1951. Celebrating 70 Years of Marriage, and still going strong. Love, Jeannie & Ja…
Kevin and Patricia Cappo, of Munster, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Melissa Merakesh Cappo, to Michael Victor Fent…
Nick Laviolette and Gabrielle Howell of Lake Station are happy to announce their engagement. The couple got together during the pandemic on Ju…
Happy Birthday, Evelyn! Simply the Best!
Our little Ozzie Anthony Magaña celebrated his second birthday with a Toy Story themed birthday parade. Thank you to all his family and friend…
You look just the same, and just as handsome. Remember, even though it is your birthday, "every day is Christmas!" Love, Joey, Carin, and Dakotah
On the 23rd of February, Mrs. Florence Obrzut of Munster, Indiana, will be celebrating her 100th birthday! Though she now lives in Idaho with …
Happy Birthday Mom, Granny and Great Granny. Help her celebrate a birthday week. Born 2/19/1931 in Tennessee.
Look who turned 50 on February 12. Former Long Time Avon Lady and flea market seller. Worked at White Castle and Queen Ann's Candy. The kids l…
Eugene and Lorraine Kobus of Highland, Indiana are celebrating 60 years of marriage. The couple was married at St. Mary's Catholic Church in H…
Dave and Bobbi Olah are still Newlyweds after 65 years! Happy Anniversary! Love, Joe, Carin, and Dakotah
It all started when Catherine was a cashier at the Paramount Theater in Hammond. Lyndell was an usher at the Hohman theater. From there bus ri…
Andrea Olivares is celebrating her 90th birthday on February 4. Happy birthday to our loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. We lo…
HAPPY BIRTHDAY on FEB 3rd. We Love our OLDER SISTER! From your handsome brothers, John (Diane) and Carlos (Doreen) and Families.
Wishing you the best birthday ever. Your loving family - Kathleen, Johnny, Michael and Billy. Grandchildren - Michael (Nicole) and Jennifer (M…
Congratulations to our daughter on achieving your BSN (Cum Laude) from Ball State University. We wish you the best of luck in your new nursing…
Erna Scheller of Valparaiso celebrated her 99th birthday on 1 February. Her 5 children feel blessed to have such a healthy and independent hea…
On November 15, our papá, Jesús H. Solis, of Hammond, Indiana celebrated his 96th birthday. Jesús is a World War II veteran and a retiree of I…
Mary Helen Payonk, a lifelong resident of Hammond, IN, turned 90 on January 2nd. She is our angel on earth. She is an inspiration to friends a…
Jim and Judy (Mann) Nebergall celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on December 19, 2020. They are the parents of Emily (John) Maurek an…
Bob and Carol Celebrated God's Blessing of their 70th Wedding Anniversary on Nov. 18th. They are parents of: Janet (Mike) Hawkins, Laurel (Joh…
Viktoria Parliament and Nicholas Smith were united in marriage on November 21, 2020 at the The Historic Courthouse in Crown Point.
Wishing my incredible Grandson a special year filled with smile and happiness. I LOVE YOU.
Happy Birthday to the Cutest Twins Ever!!
Olivia and Ron Goldsmith were married on November 28th, 1970. Ron, a Navy veteran, retired from U.S. Steel; Olivia is a retired medical techno…
Thanksgiving Day was the 45 year anniversary of the first time I kissed my wife Joanne!
Arthur and Ann Okerstrom have been together for 60 happy years. They were married on November 19, 1960, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Churc…
George and Vickie Kendall of Dyer celebrate 50 years of marriage on Sunday, November 22, 2020. Your family, friends, and especially your child…
My darling Patty will you do me the honor of renewing our wedding vows before God in Rome next year. This occasion will be a reminder of our e…
Stanley and Karen Czapla are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on November 26, 2020. The couple married in 1960 at St. John the Bapti…
Happy anniversary! We all love you very much. Have a wonderful day. Love Jimmy, Jamie, Paul, Alyssa, Abbey, and Jessie.
Lordy, Lordy look who's 40. My Grandsons Robert Stack and Kristian Walker. Love you both. Grandma and Oma Walker.
Wishing our Great-Grandma Dorothy Nash a very safe, healthy and Happy 100th Birthday!! 11-10-20
Michael and Amanda joined their hands in marriage on Saturday October 10th, 2020 at the Tri Kappa Gazebo in Valparaiso, IN.
Ken and Karen Rybicki celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, October 17th at a dinner party in their honor held at Andorra's B…
Marjorie A. Varner turned 93 on September 9, 2020. "It has been a wonderful journey."
Madeline Solis wed Jacob Hill on June 20, 2020 at Sandy Pines in DeMotte, Indiana.
Carly Conley and Jonathan Hlebasko were married October 10th, in Hobart, IN at Deep River County Park.
Wishing the best dad & granddad in the world a happy birthday! Enjoy this one, & let's do it again next year!
Happy 50th anniversary to our loving parents/grandparents Pat and Rich Pena.
Penny, Runtie, Mario, Callie & me all wish you a Happy Birthday on October 19th! You pick whatever you want to do that day! I'll pick what…
Jack & Carolynn Conley of Cedar Lake, IN (formerly of Dolton, IL) celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary on October 8, 2020. There was …
Happy Birthday to Ellie Woods, our father, grandfather, uncle and friend. Love, your family!
Happy birthday, Kathy! You're 63 and cancer free! You've battled cancer for five long years and are still going strong. Here's to many more ye…
Celebrating a man worthy of Double Honor, Pastor Eddie B. Cobb Sr.
On October 9th, Carol & Lee Zunica will be celebrating their 66th wedding anniversary. They have recently moved from Palos Heights, IL to …
On Saturday, September 19, 2020, family members and friends gathered at Patrician Banquet Hall in Schererville, IN to celebrate the 50th Weddi…
Congratulations, Priscilla, on your quinceanera. Thank you to your court for all of their hard work and dedication. You guys did such a great …
Happy Birthday. You’ve grown from adorable to beautiful
Congratulations to my daughter and son-in-law, Lexi & Brandyn Misch on their wedding Aug. 15! Love you both so much!
Date of Birth: August 15, 2020
George and Pam (Seljan) DeAngelo were married Sept. 10, 1970 and have resided in Hammond since.
Mary Ann and Virgle Tyler are celebrating their 68th Wedding Anniversary on August 30th. A cookout is planned with their family - daughter, Li…
This guy is turning the big 8-0!!
Happy 70th anniversary, Mom and Dad!! We love you!!
Jim and Jean Patton were married on September 4, 1965 in Merrillville and have lived in Valparaiso since 1978. They love traveling and spendin…
Finally Forever
Gene and Paula Hauprich are celebrating 60 years of marriage. The couple married on July 30, 1960, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in…
Reese Alexandria Pollock turned 5, Aug. 11 and celebrated on Aug. 8 with a Ghostbusters themed party.
Birthday
On July 28, Norman and Sue Fech of Winfield, IN., formerly of Griffith celebrated 30 years of marriage.
Eric and Christine Koczur were married Aug. 19, 1995, at Nativity in Portage. The couple's plans to celebrate are postponed until next year wh…
Happy 50th wedding anniversary!
Pat Huffman of Highland turned 90 years old on July 26. She has been a resident for 61 years!
Bob and Diane Shaw are celebrating 60 years of marriage on August 6, 2020. The long-time Munster residents have two daughters, Suzy Peters (hu…
To my special daughter:
"Our Arizona Sunshine" daughter of Fred and Janelle Pera of Scottsdale, Arizona recently graduated from Desert Mountain High School. Congratul…