Obituary Listing

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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Jun 21, 2024

Stefania Maximtsev-Dzeryn (nee Eisler)

Stefania Maximtsev-Dzeryn, age 88, of St. John, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 20, 2024. Stefania is survived by her loving son, Taras (Natalia) Maximtsev; precious grandchildren: Maxim (Mariya) Maximtsev, Markian Maximtsev, and Matthew Maximtsev; sister, Olga Oliynyk and her family in Ukraine; great-niece, Olga (Ruslan) Dlugosh and her daughter Katerina; and her...

Jun 21, 2024

Catherine "Erin" Castor Gunty

Catherine Castor Gunty, age 66 of Munster, IN, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 32 years, Stephen J. Gunty; beloved children, Miles C. (Jane) Gunty and Sydney J. (Christian) Peña; precious grandchildren, Eden V. Peña and Ezra J. Peña; siblings: Dr. Conrado (Ester...

Jun 17, 2024

Michael T. Krajnak

age 68, of Griffith, formerly of Gary and Merrillville, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2024. He is survived by his beloved wife of 42 years, Catherine "K.T." (nee Kerr); loving daughters, Katie (Rob) Hollis and Allyson (Cody) Hamilton; precious grandchildren: Samantha, Fynn, Amelia, and Myles; dear mother, Patricia Krajnak; sisters, Pamela (Jeff) Lacny...

Jun 15, 2024

Shirley K. Amos, age 87, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 in Batesville, Mississippi.

She is survived by her loving partner, William K. Brown of Mississippi, one daughter, Vickie (Amos) Krizanek; two granddaughters, April and Crystal Krizanek; four great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, all of Indiana; and three siblings of Mississippi. She was...

Jun 12, 2024

Michael "Mike" S. Pupa

age 65, of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2024. He is survived by his dear wife and soulmate, Debra; step-daughters, Christina (Mike) and Haley; step-grandchildren, Jackson and Jordan; siblings, Barbara Flanagan, Elizabeth (Stan) Chester and Paul Pupa. He is also survived by several loving nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike...

Jun 4, 2024

John L. "Ted" Camer

age 72, of St. John, IN, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Eleanor "Ellie" (nee Frelka); sons, Justin (Julie) Camer and Ryan (Nicole) Camer; precious grandchildren: Audrey, Avery, and Adaline Camer; brothers, Paul (Chris) Camer and Daniel (Barbara) Camer; and many nieces...

Jun 1, 2024

Dr. Jerome "Jerry" Edward March, age 90 of St. John, IN passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024. Jerome was born on May 12, 1934 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Edward and Mary Marchitelli. He graduated from Stella Niagara High School and Syracuse University. He earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from the Chicago...