Burns Funeral Home

Burns Funeral Home Burns Funeral Home & Crematory is a family owned and operated business, serving families in Northwest Indiana since 1908.

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09/30/2025

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Duane C. Mishler, age 84, was born on December 10, 1940, in Davenport, IA to Duane and Alberta Mishler, who preceded him...
09/29/2025

Duane C. Mishler, age 84, was born on December 10, 1940, in Davenport, IA to Duane and Alberta Mishler, who preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Sondra (Dick) Mackin. Duane is survived by his two sisters: Charolette Moore (Jose) Ramirez and Jeanne Greco Doherty;...

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Patricia Matz left this world on September 18, 2025, after a relatively short battle with cancer and left behind a trail...
09/26/2025

Patricia Matz left this world on September 18, 2025, after a relatively short battle with cancer and left behind a trail of love and laughter. When faced with adversity, she always tried to find something positive or humorous amid the travail. Her motto was: " I can laugh or I can cry. I choose...

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Benjamin Scott, age 64, of New Chicago, Indiana, passed away at his home on September 20, 2025.Born in Hammond, Indiana,...
09/25/2025

Benjamin Scott, age 64, of New Chicago, Indiana, passed away at his home on September 20, 2025.
Born in Hammond, Indiana, Ben lived a life filled with hard work, love for his family, and a spirit of independence. Over the years, he held a variety of jobs that reflected his versatility and...

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Richard “Rick” A. Sapper born January 27, 1948, passed away September 23, 2025, at the age of 77 years at St. Mary’s Hos...
09/24/2025

Richard “Rick” A. Sapper born January 27, 1948, passed away September 23, 2025, at the age of 77 years at St. Mary’s Hospital, Hobart surrounded by family.
He was a 1967 graduate of Hobart High School. Rick married the love of his life, Evelyn (nee Streit) Sapper on July 13, 1974. They had three...

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Nora Pearl Bright, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.   She was born on September 11, 1926...
09/19/2025

Nora Pearl Bright, age 99, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. She was born on September 11, 1926, in Venice, Illinois, to Rose Zimmer (nee Nelson) and Emil Zimmer, Sr. During her lifetime she was a devoted homemaker and mother. Nora was a telephone operator for Bell...

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Donna Lee Fromm, age 70, of Crown Point, passed away on September 18, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1955, in Chicago, I...
09/19/2025

Donna Lee Fromm, age 70, of Crown Point, passed away on September 18, 2025. She was born on March 8, 1955, in Chicago, Illinois. Donna was preceded in death by mother, Muriel Caserio (nee Higham), father, Richard Caserio, and loving brother, Don Caserio. Donna loved her family fiercely. She is...

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Richard T. Vollbrecht, age 87, a longtime resident of Hebron (formerly Thornton, Illinois), passed away on September 17,...
09/19/2025

Richard T. Vollbrecht, age 87, a longtime resident of Hebron (formerly Thornton, Illinois), passed away on September 17, 2025. He was the beloved husband of the late Judith (née Keller); loving father of Nancy (Joseph) Trama, Gerald (Elena) Vollbrecht and Christine (Michael) Kuemmeth; devoted...

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Larry Nagel, age 78, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.   He was born on March 8, 1947...
09/17/2025

Larry Nagel, age 78, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. He was born on March 8, 1947, to Lillian and Gus Nagel of Crown Point, Indiana.
Larry was a man of many talents and skills and was most proud of his days of farming with his father, uncles and son. In...

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Thomas Edward Rivera, aged 61 years, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home. Thomas was b...
09/15/2025

Thomas Edward Rivera, aged 61 years, of Valparaiso, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at his home. Thomas was born February 9, 1964, to Juan and Maria Rivera of Gary, Indiana.
He worked for many years in the data storage and data protection industries and was committed to helping set...

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Deborah “Debbie” (Willhoite) Zurek, age 67 of Portage, formerly of Crown Point, passed away September 9, 2025, surrounde...
09/12/2025

Deborah “Debbie” (Willhoite) Zurek, age 67 of Portage, formerly of Crown Point, passed away September 9, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. She loved playing bingo, going camping and fishing and most of all being with her family. Debbie was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Marion...

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Crown Point, IN
46307

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