Obituary Listing

Jan 4, 2024

Joan A. Mikula (nee Kikta), age 80, of Dyer, formerly of Hammond, peacefully passed away on Thursday, January 4, 2024. Joan's vibrant life was shaped by her roots on the south side of Chicago, where her youthful spirit thrived. In her early years, she worked downtown and cherished moments taking her sister on Illinois Central rides for city shopping...

Jan 2, 2024

Gavino Castellanos

age 85, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 2, 2024. Gavino is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Hedy; beloved children: Tamara L., Roxanne, Wendy, and Jeffrey; precious grandchildren; numerous cousins, extended family; and best friend and uncle, Pablo Gonzales. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Dec 29, 2023

Marie B. Wisner (nee Baran)

Age 93 of Schererville, IN passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023. She is survived by her loving son, Rick Wisner and daughter-in-law, Jill Wisner. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leo; son, Michael; and siblings.

Marie embraced life with an adventurous spirit. Among many other countries, she...

Dec 28, 2023

Wilbert "Webb" O. Schneider

Age 87 of Highland, formerly of Merrillville, IN passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, December 28, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Lynn Schneider; children, Jeff (Beverly LaMont) Schneider, Tracy (Tom) Covaciu, and Jason (Jamie Morris) Schneider; precious grandchildren, Kaitlyn and Jacob Covaciu; Ivan and Sierra...

Dec 26, 2023

Robert A. Byrd "Andy"

Age 65, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 26, 2023. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Maria "Inday"; children: Jean Byrd, Dereck Byrd, and Amber Byrd; grandchildren, Cole and Josie; siblings, Donna (Victor) Roderick and Tom (Donna) Byrd. Preceded in death by his...

Dec 26, 2023

Chelich, Lubo (Lou) pased away in Albuquerque, New Mexcio on December 26, 2023 due to complications of Covid. Born on November 30, 1923 in Gary, Indiana, Lou celebrated his 100th birthday in good health with family and friends only weeks before his death.

Lou was a life-long resident of Northwest Indiana, residing in Glen Park and Crown...

Dec 17, 2023

Lanna Gail Shawver (nee Evans)

age 76, of Hammond, formerly of Kentucky, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 17, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Robert "Bob"; daughter, Regana (Rick) Nordyke; and precious grandchildren: Cassandra, Shawn, Richard III, Ashley, Kendra, and Jason. Preceded in death by her...

Dec 15, 2023

Nadia Kusznir

Age 95, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, December 15, 2023. She is survived by her loving grandson; Andrew (Baylee) Kusznir; precious great granddaughter, Lyla Orie Kusznir; daughter in law, Daria Harrison; and several nephews. Preceded by her beloved husband, William; and dear son, Orest Kusznir. Nadia was...

Dec 13, 2023

Joan L. Thompson "Joanie T. " (née Magda) age 85, of Dyer, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 13, 2023. Loving mother of Rex (Laura), Debbie (Dave) Hamm, Bob (Beth), Kathy (Mike) Prendergast and Tom (Kim Otero); cherished grandmother of Chris (Sam), Bill (Megan), Ryan (Robert), Kyle, Ben (Matt), Chloe, Morgan, Kirk,...

Dec 10, 2023

Ramonita Torres (nee Igartua)

Age 75, of Orlando, FL formerly of East Chicago, IN was called by the Lord on Sunday, December 10, 2023.  She is survived by her loving children; Thalia Torres, Eddie Jr. Torres, and Mario Torres; precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings, Maria Dolores (Jesus), Luis Igartua (Lisa), Francisca Igartua, Ruth Igartua and Anibal Igartua;...

Dec 9, 2023

Dr. Bhupindar Chhabra, 69, of Dyer, IN, left on his heavenly journey on December 9, 2023, peacefully in his home with his wife of 41 years by his side. Dr. Chhabra was born in 1954 to Somdutt and Savitri Chhabra in Lucknow, India. Dr. Chhabra excelled academically and earned his medical degree from Maulana Azad Medical College in New...

Dec 6, 2023

Mark S. Sudicky

age 61, of Highland, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 6, 2023. Mark is survived by his loving wife of 14 years, Patty; beloved children, Michael (Laurie) Herkey and Kenneth (Courtney) Poppa; grandchildren Laney and Cooper Poppa, dear brother and sisters: Gregory (Jennifer) Sudicky, Nicole (Kevin) Eagan, Mary Sudicky, Julia Sweeney, Christine (Anthony) Ferrini...

Dec 3, 2023

Dr. Michael J. Walker

age 70, of St. John, IN, formerly of Indianapolis, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Michael is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Jane Walker (nee Spanke); dear daughters, Adrienne (Eric) Stadnik and Kristin Walker; precious grandson, Liam Stadnik; sisters, Kim Walker and Sara Donlan;...

Dec 1, 2023

Very Reverend Monsignor Frank Korba, age 86, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023. He was the son of the late Nikolaj and Julia Sheptak Korba, and was born November 2, 1937,  in Hammond, Indiana.  He is preceded in death by his sisters Mary Korba, Anne (William) Johnston, Marge (Paul) Malovich, Helen (George) Sudicky and brothers Michael (Peggy) Korba,...

Nov 30, 2023

Candace Wozniak

age 64, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023. Candace is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, David Wozniak; daughters, Andrea (Chris) Frankovich and Jillian (John) Rivera; grandchildren, Ben, Shane, Owen, Gabriel and Sophia; Mother, Phillis Fletcher (nee Nomensen); sisters, Cara Fletcher and Christa (Douglas) Byers; and nieces and nephews....

Nov 30, 2023

Eli Edward Zak, 82, born on August 2, 1941 to Edward and Violet (Roseta),  died unexpectectly on November 30, 2023.  Eli grew up in the Calumet section of East Chicago and graduated from E.C. Washington High School in 1960, where he excelled in sports especially baseball.  Eli was the high school quarterback who fell in love with the high...

Nov 25, 2023

John J. Embro Jr.

age 53 of Dyer, IN formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023. John is survived by his loving children, Sean (Sandra) Embro and Stephanie (fiancé, Joseph Schultz) Embro; precious grandchildren, Maxwell and Jameson Embro; dear mother, Beverly (Michael) Sheehan; sisters, Deborah (Brett) Sullivan and Angela (Michael Donohue) Embro; and...

Nov 25, 2023

Selena A. Ruiz

age 20, of Wheatfield, IN, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 25, 2023. Selena is survived by her parents, Terry and Stacy Ruiz; Grandmothers, Margie Kelly and Doris Ruiz;  Godparents, Jamie Ruiz and Krista Alshouse; along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and her kitten Pippin whom she adored.

Preceded in death...

Nov 24, 2023

Dorothy A. Hill-Warner (nee Johnson) Age 94 of Dyer, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2023. Dorothy is survived by her children Patricia Hill, Michael ( Irene ) Hill, Karen ( Ernie ) Labas and Diane Webster; precious grandchildren: Jason ( Esther ) Hill, Nicholas ( Jenny ) Labas, Shannon Polny ( special friend,...

Nov 22, 2023

Pete Edwards John Abrams

Age 52 of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. He is survived by his children: Peter Edward John Abrams Jr., Christian Ellis, Vivian Nicole Montes-Peterson, and Vanessa Lizette Schueberg (Montes-Peterson). Preceded in death by his parents, Catherine and Jewel Abrams.

Services private and entrusted to Solan Pruzin Funeral...