Obituary Listing

Apr 6, 2024

Helen Louise Gallo

age 78, of Dyer IN, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2024. Helen is survived by friends and acquaintances.

She is preceded in death by her parents, John Peter Gallo and Helen Eva Gallo; and sisters, Rosemary (Gordon) Gallo-Reimann and Dee (Joseph) Quinn.

Helen graduated from St. Cyril Academy and...

Apr 3, 2024

Jacqueline D. Webb

age 61 of Hammond, IN. passed into eternity on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Jacqueline is survived by her beloved daughter Candice Woodridge; her Prior Husband and Friend Robert L. Woodridge; precious grandchildren: Alexion Dennis, Makayla Woodridge, and Charli Jae Woodridge; great-granddaughter, A'mora...

Apr 3, 2024

Stephen P. "Steve" Johnsen

December 6, 1952—April 3, 2024

At age 70, Stephen P. Johnsen of Evansville, Indiana, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, peacefully passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 3, 2024. He is survived by his loving mother, Lois M. (nee Holler) Johnsen; dear brothers and sisters: Paul (Jackie) Johnsen, Michael J. (Mary Beth) Johnsen,...

Apr 2, 2024

Rosemarie Louise White

age 73, of Hammond, IN, formerly of South Chicago, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024. Rosemarie is survived by her beloved sons Gabriel (Amy) Rodriguez-White, Raul Garcia, Mike Garcia, John (Theresa) White, Sammy (Veronica) White; grandchildren, Matthew, Lil John, Aaron, Eric, Angela, Karina, Jessica, Amalia, Gabriel, Junior Jesus, Natalia, Layla, Giselle; three great-grandchildren,...

Apr 1, 2024

Robert C. Newcomb

Robert C. Newcomb, age 77, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024. Robert is survived by his loving children, Michelle (Steve Perry) Newcomb and Thomas Newcomb; grandchildren, Stevie Newcomb-Perry and Thomas Newcomb; siblings, Michael Newcomb and Pamela Crider; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Robert F. and Margaret Newcomb;...

Mar 30, 2024

Andrew "Andy" M. Kusek, Jr.

Age 74, of Highland, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2024. Andrew is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Lisa (nee Garcia) Kusek, stepsons: Christian and Roman Mendez: granddaughter, Nariyah Mendez: sister-in-law, Arlene Kusek: brother-in-law, Julio Garcia (Juanita): sister-in-law Patricia Garcia: nieces, Dawn (Sean) Niccum and Amy Williams: nephew,...

Mar 29, 2024

Elaine M. Berrones (nee Luna)

Age 82, of Highland, formerly of East Chicago, IN, was called home by the Lord on Friday, March 29, 2024.  She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Daniel Berrones; daughters Barbara Berrones, Joy Crandall, Irene (Eric) Berrones-Kolb, Laura (Jason Sommer) Berrones; sons Michael Berrones, Ben (Nikki Lark) Luna; precious...

Mar 24, 2024

Phyllis J. Burfield (nee Shoemaker)

age 94 passed away peacefully on Palm Sunday March 24, 2024. She is survived by her loving son, James (Nancy) Burfield Jr.; grandchildren, Erin (Costa) Marcotsis, James (Chelsa) Burfield, Cara (Bill) Chirstacakos; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Phyllis was a life-time resident of Hammond. She retired...

Mar 23, 2024

Kristin Finley (nee Nicholson)

Age 77, of Schererville, IN passed away Saturday, March 23, 2024. Kristin is survived by her son, Stephen (Melinda) Finley; daughter, Nancy Finley; siblings: Lisa Nicholson, Hillary (Dan) Harp, Gregor (Rosa) Nicholson; 2 nieces, 2 nephews, 1 great niece and 1 great nephew.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Mar 19, 2024

Kathryn (Katie) S. Levon (nee Hilton)

age 63, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Katie is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Joel; beloved daughter: Whitney (Steven) Simon; precious grandchildren: Ian, Daliah, and Nathan; beloved brother, Kenneth (Felix) Hilton; many beloved nieces and nephews, and several extended family and friends...

Mar 19, 2024

Larry R. Nixon, Jr.

age 51, of Griffith, IN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Larry is survived by his loving parents: Paula and Greg L. Hyatt; brother, Greg (Eileen) Hyatt; nephew, Gregory Hyatt; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his father, Larry R. Nixon, Sr.; brother, Joe; sister, Bonnie; and...

Mar 19, 2024

Terrell "Terry" D. Thebault (nee Walsh)

age 83, of Griffith, passed away on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. Terry is survived by her loving children, Deborah (late, Joel) Duncan and Jeff       (Susan) Hall; grandchildren: William (Cheryl) Jackomis, Kristin (Chris) Clarke and David (Becki) Hutchins; and great-grandchildren: Matthew, Rebecca, Emma and Ian. Preceded in death by her loving husband...

Mar 17, 2024

Gloria M. Girard (nee Murray)

Gloria M. Girard, age 82, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2024. She is survived by her loving son, Norman Karner and grandson, Michael.

Services were private and entrusted to Solan-Pruzin Funeral Homes.

Mar 8, 2024

Janet Hellems (nee Kottka)

age 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 8, 2024. Janet is survived by her loving children; Brian (Tanya) Norton and Stacey (Mike) Smith; grandchildren, Victoria,  Brian, Taylor, and Aspen; Austin, Hailee, and Bryce; great grandchildren, Axel and Atlas, Jayce, Raelynn and Isabella; dear sisters; Joi (Don) Wilimzik and Joanne...

Mar 6, 2024

Therese M. Zolvinski (nee Kester)

September 30, 1958 – March 6, 2024

Therese M. Zolvinski, age 65, of Cedar Lake, formerly of Michigan City and Beverly Shores, IN, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Matthew; daughter, Andrea (Jason) Whittaker; and...

Mar 6, 2024

Hector Rivera

age 61, of Crown Point, formerly of East Chicago, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Hector is survived by his loving wife of almost 40 years, Martha (nee Carman); children: Michael (Iliana) Rivera, Joshua (JoEllen) Rivera, and Cassandra (Josh) Bonneville; mother, Maria Rivera; precious grandchildren: Emma, Michael Jr., and Bryce;...

Feb 27, 2024

Clifford Nolan Lloyd, born March 10,1948 age 75 of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2024. Clifford was preceded by his parents Vernon and Margaret "Connie" Kerrick of Hammond; his wife Elizabeth "Betty" Lloyd; and stepdaughter Kathleen A. Franch. Clifford is survived by his stepdaughter, Patricia Posavec and grandchildren: Johnathan Flores, Michael Flores, Eric Flores, Diona Franch, Rick Coleman,...

Feb 22, 2024

BART C. PRUZIN

Age 48, Of Schererville formally of Merrillville, IN was called home by The Lord on Thursday, February 22, 2024. Bart is survived by his loving father, John Sr.(DeeDee); best friend and brother, John Jr.; his beloved nephew and niece, Evan and Sarah Pruzin; many dear and loving aunts, uncles and  many amazing cousins. He...

Feb 21, 2024

Barbara A. Prahovich (nee Bobich)

July 2, 1946 - February 21, 2024

Barbara A. Prahovich (nee Bobich) was born in Hammond, IN on July 2, 1946, to Ann (nee Weber) and Joseph Bobich. Barbara lived her early years in East Chicago but moved to Hammond and graduated from Morton in 1964. After a brief courtship...

Feb 19, 2024

Chandra Sekhar passed away Monday, February 19, 2024, at the age of 86 years, after battling complications from a post-surgery staph infection.  He died peacefully surrounded by his community and devoted family – including his loving wife of 59 years Saraswathi; his daughter Sashikala, his son Giridhar, and his son Ravichandran. He is also survived by his grandchildren Maya...