Obituary Listing

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas E. Banas

Thomas E. Banas, age 79, of Highland, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. He is survived by his three loving daughters: Jennifer (Crystal Tidwell) Banas, Cynthia Banas, Lisa (Arthur) Stuart; one loving son, Michael (Emily) Banas; five devoted grandchildren: Brianna, Aiden, Rowan, A.J., Finn; and brother Jim (Sharon) Banas. Preceded in death by his...

Jul 28, 2024

Frank J. Falgier

age 66, of Crown Point, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Frank is survived by his brother, Tom (Maryann) Falgier; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Irene (nee Ference) Falgier; brothers, Don (late Sharon) Falgier, Ken (still living, Lana) Falgier,...

Jul 27, 2024

Esther Garcia (née Anguiano), age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Raymundo A. Garcia; her children Maria Carolina Tomasula of South Bend, IN, Ray Garcia of Hammond, IN, and Lilia Garcia-Belka of St. Anne, IL; her sons in-law Timothy Belka and Steven Tomasula; her grandchildren Alba Augustine Tomasula...

Jul 26, 2024

Amy Marie Hutka (nee Lashbrook)

age 47, of Portage IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving husband and family on Friday, July 26, 2024.

Amy was raised in Valparaiso, IN and graduated from Valparaiso High School in 1995. She went on to Indiana University South Bend and earned her degree in Dental Hygiene. Amy...

Jul 25, 2024

Karen S. Konjevich (nee Rempert)

age 88, of Wheatfield, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Karen is survived by her loving children: Pam (Donald) Burke, Kathy (Robert) Gachino, and Scott Strazzante; beloved grandchildren: Zachary (Tiffini), Noah, Brittany (Thomas), Danielle (Jayden), Elizabeth, and Cameron; precious great-grandchildren: Vinny, Brooklyn, Cole, Luca, Willow, Spencer,...

Jul 25, 2024

Age 59, of Hessville, IN, passed away tragically and suddenly at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024.  Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Linda (nee Soto); loving siblings, Jane Howard of (Australia) and Sharon Brown (late James); Paul Micenko. Andrew was a dedicated uncle to many nieces and nephews. His remembered slogan was: "Never fear, uncle Andy...

Jul 24, 2024

Anabelle Lee Hauter "Belle" "Annie"

age 21, of Munster, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Anabelle is survived by her loving father, Albert Hauter; mother Resa Hauter; close family, Jasmin (Victor) Roman, Angelica (Dylan) Weaver, Alex Navarro, and Aubrey Phillips; grandparents: Michael Vaughn and Kathy and Steve Sabotta, and Norma (late, Frank Pajda and...

Jul 21, 2024

Mary Ann Uhrin, age 96 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024.  She is survived by her cherished children Edward (Francine) Ryann of Schererville, Michael Ryann of Hammond, Nancy (Michael) James of Whitewater, Colorado and Joan (Thomas) Drutis of Highland, granddaughters Genevieve Ryann, Kelly James and Emily Reynolds, great grandchildren Cullen and Marin, as well as many...

Jul 20, 2024

Sandra Thon Rusnack (Sandy), aged 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at home with Hospice, surrounded by loving family members and beloved friends. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents, Roy Thon and Joan Imes Thon Snyder, and brother Ronald (Janet) Hartman. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Robert (Rob) Rusnack;...

Jul 20, 2024

Joseph Saczawa

age 63, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Joseph is survived by his loving children, Joseph M. Saczawa, Steven Saczawa, Krysa Saczawa, Katlyn Saczawa; dear siblings, Ron (Monica) Saczawa, Tom (Joni) Saczawa, Connie (Bob) Dobos; and several nieces and nephews . He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Saczawa and...

Jul 19, 2024

Paul Palmy, age 100, of Highland, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at home peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. Survived by his partner of many years, Maralyn Gaza of Highland; three nieces, Pam (Lee) Lawrence, Kimberly (Anthony) Klapkowski, Beverly (John) Kleist; two nephews, Michael (Barb) Devore, Jeffery Rompola; ten great nieces and nephews;...

Jul 18, 2024

Linda H. Dearing

age 77, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Linda is survived by her dear love, Barry Hostetler; best friends, Nancy Kolodziej and Gloria Oehlman; and precious felines, "Squeaky" and "Karissa"

Linda was a 1964 graduate of Gavit High School. She received her Bachelor's in English from Purdue in...

Jul 17, 2024

Robert D. Eskew Jr.

age 75, of Schererville, formerly of Hammond and Illinois, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Robert is survived by his wife Rosa Eskew; children, Robert Dale III, Matthew (Rita) Eskew, Megan (Anthony) Ramos; grandchildren, Ellegra (Logan), Emera (Andrew), AJ, Lincoln, Calla, Molly; as well as his great-grandchildren, Adalyn, McKenna and Elliana.  He...

Jul 13, 2024

Joseph Manual Fernandez

age 78, of Munster, formerly of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024. Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Nancy Kelley-Fernandez; daughter, Kelley (Nick Prendergast) Fernandez; grandson, Ethan Prendergast. Preceded by his parents, Joe and Carmen Fernandez.

Joseph was a 1965 graduate of Merrillville High School...

Jul 13, 2024

Jennifer Aileen Ferrara (nee Sons)

Born on November 25, 1974, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Jennifer is survived by her beloved husband of 23 years, David Ferrara; dearest children, Nick and Meagan Ferrara; loving parents, Michael and Karen Sons; sister, Susan (Bob) Severa; in-laws, Philip and In Tok Ferrara; brothers-in-law,...

Jul 9, 2024

Lydia R. Carrillo (nee Rosas)

age 62, of Munster, IN, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Lydia is survived by her husband, Angelo; loving daughter and son, Valerie (Alejandro) Mendez and Anthony (Kenya) Carrillo; precious grandchildren, Xochitl Mendez and Madeline L. Carrillo; siblings, Enocencio (Arlene) Garcia, Genoveva (Miguel) Ramirez, Cayetano (late, Helen)...

Jul 9, 2024

George F. Phillips

age 50, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. George is survived by his wife, Erika Phillips; son, Stephen Phillips; daughter Britney Phillips; precious grandchildren, Stephen Jr, Alana, Madison and Dakota Jr; siblings, Deborah (Frank) Dickinson, Evelyn Curtis and Steven Piper; and by Ernest Piper. He is preceded in death by...

Jul 6, 2024

Rebecca "Becky" A. DeLaurentis (nee Kiran)

age 46, of Highland, IN, sadly passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. Becky is survived by her loving husband of almost 20 years, Andrew "Andy" DeLaurentis; parents, Don and Nancy (nee Lembas) Kiran; siblings, Daniel (late, Lauren) Kiran and Stacey (Will) Seibold; nieces and nephews: Phil Kreski, Mia Przybylski, Morgan...

Jul 1, 2024

Claudia Ann Varichak (nee Resetar), age 68, passed away July 1, 2024.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Mark E. Varichak; her parents, Robert and Ann Resetar; her sister, Jane Resetar; and her childhood, best friend, Mary Ann Kucsera.  She is survived by her brothers, Alan (Donna) Resetar of Valparaiso and Peter Resetar of Chesterton; her sister, Elizabeth...

Jun 24, 2024

Gerald L. Moore

age 85, of Hammond, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2024. Gerald is survived by his former spouse and loving mother, Patricia Moore; loving children: Deborah Moore, Michele (Norman) Roberts, Chris Moore, Stephen (Angela) Moore, and Randall Moore; sisters: Sandy (Dennis) Walker and Judy (John) Cavalier; and several nieces, nephews and grandchildren.

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