Burns Funeral Home

03/21/2026

We know, we know, St. Patrick’s Day is over! However, we are still feeling lucky today, so we thought we would post another picture!
James E. Burns, Patrick Burns, and James F. Burns at the Annual Friendly Sons of Erin event!
Patrick serves on the committee and helps year long for the Friendly Sons of Erin organization and their community efforts and involvement, we want to recognize him and all the work he does!

You shamROCK Patrick and you were given the perfect name to shine every ☘️ St. Patrick’s Day!!!

We are lucky to have you, and thank you for all you do!!!

03/20/2026

It is with heavy heart that we announce the peaceful passing of Gerald “Dedder” Black, age 86, of Crown Point, Indiana, on March 15, 2026.

He was born on September 10, 1939, in Lily, Kentucky, to Virgil and Ethel (nee Jones) Black. Dedder was a proud Lew Wallace High School alumnus. He was an...

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03/20/2026

Amanda Kristen Camp, age 39, of Lake Station, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
Amanda was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend whose presence brought light and laughter to those around her. She was preceded in death by her mother, Susan Camp, and her brother, Shawn Camp.
She...

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03/19/2026

Dolores J. Evans, age 88, of Crown Point, passed away gently on March 17, 2026. She was born in Gary, IN on November 17, 1937, and lived in Northwest Indiana all her life. Dolores raised her family and lovingly enjoyed her friends, the jobs she had, and her hobbies of gardening, sewing,...

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03/19/2026

All Paws On Deck Today here at Burns Funeral Home and Crematory in Crown Point

03/17/2026

Ceasar C. Recio Sr, age 65, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on December 25, 1960, in Gary, Indiana to Refugio and Andrea Recio. Ceasar grew up in Northwest Indiana where he met the love of life, and they began growing a...

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03/16/2026

John A. Powers, age 79, of Crown Point, Indiana passed away on January 16, 2026. He was born on October 29, 1946, in Chicago, Illinois to John H. Powers, Jr. and Mary L. Powers (nee Robyn).
He received his associate degree and worked as a Registered Respiratory Therapist at the University of...

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03/16/2026

Susan Diane Dickson, age 67 (nee Markle) of Hobart, IN passed away comfortably March 10th, 2026. She is survived by her husband, Brian; 3 children, Tami (Dan Cable), Jesse (Tim Naumann) and Kyle Dickson; 3 grandchildren, and numerous grand pets; 2 sisters, Patricia (Kurt Kaiser) and Margaret...

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03/14/2026

Marilyn L. Miller, age 87, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on March 11th, 2026. She was born in Lottaville (currently Merrillville), IN, on April 20, 1938. Her last job was at the Ross Township Trustees office where she worked in bookkeeping. Upon retirement, she spent many days...

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03/14/2026

The Jim’s enjoying the annual Friendly Sons of Erin Event…

03/12/2026

Music and voice teacher, Betty J Goodman-Belcher was a dear friend to many and is survived by her life partner and best friend; Stephen D Belcher. She loved music, theatre, dancing, dining out and shopping. Betty was a kind and giving person and she will be forever missed.
Visitation and funeral...

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03/11/2026

Denise Lind (nee Roth), age 62, of Chicago, IL, left this world peacefully on Saturday March 7, 2026. She was a 1982 graduate of Calumet High School in Gary, IN. Denise was a loving mother, grandmother and friend to many. Her happy place was at the beach soaking up the sunshine, cheering on the...

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