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,...
Joan Mikula
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...
Gavino Castellanos
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,...
Marie Wisner
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...
Wilbert "Webb" Schneider
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...
Robert Byrd
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...
Lou Chelich
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...
Lanna Shawver
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...
