Merrillville, IN – Authorities in northwest Indiana are asking for the public’s help in locating family members of a woman who died earlier this month in Merrillville.
According to the Lake County Coroner’s Office, 59-year-old Rhonda Freeman was found deceased on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at her home in the 5800 block of Grant Street. Officials said all resources have been exhausted in attempts to find any next-of-kin or relatives.
Lake County Coroner David J. Pastrick and his staff issued the public notification Monday, seeking any information that may help identify or locate Freeman’s relatives. The office noted that Freeman is described as a white female.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Lake County Coroner’s Office at 219-755-3265.
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