Barney Swinford
Feb 18, 2024
Barney J. Swinford
July 7, 1940 – February 18, 2024
Barney J. Swinford, of Highland, IN, passed away at the age of 83 at home with his family on Sunday, February 18, 2024. He was a longtime resident of Highland. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Kathy (nee Abraham) Swinford; daughters...
John X. Lopez, Sr.
Feb 12, 2024
John X. Lopez, Sr.
John X. Lopez, of Hammond, a hero in every sense of the word, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving children: Lisa Marie Lopez, John X. Lopez, Jr. , Richard (Michelle) Lopez, Michael J. Lopez, Christopher (Teresa) Lopez, Pollyanna Lopez; ten precious...
Michael Sinchar Ii
Feb 11, 2024
Michael R. Sinchar II
age 64, of Schererville, formerly of Hammond, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 11, 2024. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Donna (nee Jusko); son, Michael R. Sinchar III; step-daughters, Angela (Bobby) Figueroa and Michele Klut; and precious grandchildren: Ayden Figueroa, Jasmine Wolff, and Erin Wolff....
Robert J. Reno
Feb 11, 2024
Robert J. Reno
January 29, 1938 – February 11, 2024
Robert J. Reno, age 86, passed away on Sunday, February 11, 2024.
Bob was married for 64 years and is survived by his wife, Carole (nee Flint); his sons: Robert C. (Gail) Reno, Richard (Natalie) Reno, Kenneth (Chrissy) Reno, and Charles (Juliann) Reno;...
Dr. Rafaelito Legaspi
Feb 7, 2024
Rafaelito Tumbokon Legaspi, M.D.
February 20: 1948 - February 7: 2024
Rafaelito was born in Kalibo, Aklan Philippines. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jose & Rafaelina, and sisters Mercedes, Joselyn, Iris, and Corazon.
He is survived by his sister, Consuelo, brothers-in-law, Joseph O'Toole, Marshall Peralta, & Victor D. Conanan and...
John Pena
Feb 5, 2024
In Loving Memory of John Pena
February 5, 2024
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce the passing of John Pena, who left us on February 5, 2024, at the age of 62. He departed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.
Preceded in death by his parents Jose and Mary...
Rita C. Ashcraft
Feb 2, 2024
Rita Ashcraft (wells)
age 86, of Dyer, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024. Rita is survived by her loving children, Kelly L. (Jerry) Lambert, Matthew T. (Christine) Ashcraft, and Beth A. Ashcraft; grandchildren: Sarah E. Ashcraft, Jacob M. Lambert, Emily R. (Noah) DiRuzza, James R. Ashcraft, and Thomas D. Ashcraft; and brother Charles T. (Late;...
Patricia Ricciardi
Jan 27, 2024
Patrica J (Connelly) Ricciardi, 92 of Crown Point, formerly of East Chicago, passed away peacefully at home with family around her, January 27. Born to Patrick James & Mildred Connelly at Walter Reed Army Hospital, Washington DC. on Sept. 20, 1931.
She met her husband Carmello Ricciardi when she worked at Aberdeen Proving Ground. Pat was preceded...
Lawrence “Larry” M. Kaczka
Jan 25, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" M. Kaczka
Age 77, of Highland, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Larry is survived by his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy Kaczka (nee Payer); dear children, Jennifer (Marty) Freeman, Jeanne (René) Kaczka-Valliere, David Kaczka, Jeffrey Kaczka; precious grandchildren, Jarrett Freeman (fiance,...
Dawn Textor
Jan 25, 2024
Dawn M. Textor (nee Lewis)
age 55, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Dawn is survived by her sons: Timmy (Ashley) Spisak and Joey Spisak; siblings, Thomas Wright and Elizabeth Biffy-Lewis; precious grandchildren, Charlotte and Alek; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Eric A....
Martha Nejak
Jan 24, 2024
Martha A. Nejak (nee Brozovich)
age 92, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 while holding her devoted daughter's hand. Martha is survived by her loving children, Charles D. (Liz Mund) Nejak and Linda (Tim) Lilek. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Charles J. Nejak; and parents, Anton and Mara Brozovich. ...
Eric A. Lewis
Jan 22, 2024
Eric A. Lewis
age 72, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024. Eric is survived by his children: Dawn Lewis-Wright, Thomas Wright, and Elizabeth Biffy-Lewis; precious grandchildren: Timmy (Ashley) Spisak, Joey Spisak, and Stephen (Lauren) Wright; great-grandchildren: Charlotte, Alek, Ryker, and Rowen; siblings: Victor Ritchie, Gregory Lewis, Daniel Lewis, Paul Lewis, Andrea Lewis, Patrick...
Isabelle Gederian
Jan 22, 2024
Isabelle Gederian (nee Babikian)
Age 90, of Munster, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 22, 2024. She is survived by her loving children: Barbara Gederian Muckel, Marisa (Brian) Mikaelian, Albert Gederian; grandchildren Hunter Muckel (Adriana Schwartz), Thaddeus Mikaelian, Simone Mikaelian; great-grandchildren Isabella Muckel, Luke Muckel and Daniel Ponteneau. Isabelle is preceded in death by her loving husband...
Eugene "Gene" Kammer
Jan 18, 2024
Eugene "Gene" E. Kammer
Age 90, of Hammond, formerly of Whiting, IN, was called by The Lord just shy of his 91st birthday on Thursday, January 18, 2024. Eugene is survived by his beloved wife of 70 years, LaVerne (nee Perosko); loving children, Eugene G. Kammer, William Kammer, Lynn (late, Edwin) Wilczynski; and James (Dessie) Kammer. He...
James T. Murphy
Jan 13, 2024
James T. Murphy
age 79, of Schererville, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. He is survived by his daughters, Sharon Murphy and Katherine "Trina" Murphy; granddaughters, Ella and Sara Holland; siblings: George (Madelyn) Murphy, John Murphy, Thomas (Karen) Murphy, Patrick (Holly) Murphy, and Mary (Greg) MacDougall; and many nieces and nephews. James is preceded in death...
Andrew J. Juskiw
Jan 13, 2024
Andrew Juskiw, age 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024. Andrew is survived by his loving wife of 13 years, Alexandra Duda-Juskiw; sisters, Alexandria (late James) Garrity, Cynthia (Tom) Staehle and Kathy (William) Sheehan; brother, Steve (Jean) Juskiw; godson, Mark Staehle; and many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents,...
Catherine A. Kluse
Jan 10, 2024
Catherine A. Kluse (nee Zedan)
age 96, of Dyer, passed away on January 10, 2024. She is survived by her daughters, Irene (Steve) Zaluckyj and Denise (Morrie) Sunkel; and grandchildren, Stevie and Colette. Catherine is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Michael.
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 AM on...
Ronald "Ron" Nelson Ebert
Jan 10, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Nelson Ebert
age 77, of St. John, was called by the Lord on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Kathy (nee Tangney); children: Matthew Ebert, Jami (Joshua) Hedtke, Jody (Joseph) Szymanski, and Kurt (Sarah) Ebert; grandchildren: Callie, Megan, Madeline, and Caleb Hedtke, Kayla and Noah Szymanski,...
Deborah Kohonen
Jan 6, 2024
Deborah H. Kohonen (nee Schiemann)
age 71, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Lexington, KY, passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Debbie is survived by her daughter, Jennifer; grandchildren, Xander and Kayla; brother, Llyod; niece, Samantha; and nephew, Brian;
Preceded by her husband, Gary; son, Stephen, parents, Lloyd and Helen; and siblings, Jeffery and Gregory....
Eric C. Norton
Jan 6, 2024
Eric C. Norton
age 47, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, January 6, 2024. Eric is survived by his children: Austin, Hailee, and Bryce; grandchildren, Axel and Atlas; mother, Janet (late, Robert) Hellems; siblings, Brian (Tanya) Norton and Stacey (Mike) Smith; aunts, Joi (Don) Wilimzik and Joanne Kottka; special nieces and nephews: Victoria, Brian, Taylor,...
