Obituary Listing

Sep 16, 2024

Lisa M. Loughridge age 53, of Portage, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024. Lisa is survived by her mother, Marcella Loughridge; brave and loving son, Alex Kosin; sisters, Lauren Loughridge and Kelli (Alan) Nossem; beloved fiance Mark Chmielewski; uncles, Eddie Worosz and Greg (Debbie) Worosz; precious niece, Carissa Granados; and several cousins she grew up with....

Sep 15, 2024

Kenneth Daumer

Age 73, of Munster, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Adrian Daumer; grandson, River C. Janzen; Michael (late, Christine) Daumer; niece, Carol (Doug) Gutjahr; and nephew, Robert Daumer. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Rita Daumer.

Kenneth was a 1969 graduate of...

Sep 14, 2024

Michael F. Hill

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Michael F. Hill, 63, of Dyer, passed away suddenly on September 14th 2024. He is survived by his father, Dennis Hill; daughter, Michelina (Raul) Santos; step-daughter, Taylor Fogarty; son, Joel Hill; grandsons, Chase Santos and Kaiden Santos; siblings, Robert Hill, John Hill, Thomas (Cheryl) Hill, Janice (Paul) Lewalski; and his best...

Sep 10, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Maria (Grandma Red) Kessinger, age 78 on September 10th, 2024. Maria is survived by her children, Debra Kloc and Ann Marie Kessinger; her sister, Irene (Clifford) Kloc; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maria was preceded in death by her husband Richard Kessinger; her son Eugene Havill; her brothers Joe Tyra...

Sep 9, 2024

James Silas Roberts Jr., 87, of Hammond, Ind., died Monday, Sept. 9, 2024 after a short illness.

Born Dec. 18, 1936 in Jonancy, Ky. to the late James Silas Roberts Sr. and Nora Sturgill Roberts, Ed, as he was known to family and close friends, graduated from Virgie High School in 1958 and then entered the U.S....

Sep 4, 2024

Brett Robson

Age 53, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. He is survived by his loving parents, Karen and Robert Robson; siblings, Bryan (Maranda) Robson, Amanda (Robert Tewell) Robson; nieces and nephews, Brooklyn, Noah, Dalton, Wyatt; aunt, Sherryl Berumen. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Steve and Elizabeth, as well as...

Aug 29, 2024

Amelia Sophia (Quarles)Jeune, known to so many of us as Mimi. On August 29, 2024, at the age of 48, Mimi transitioned from this life after a courageous battle with a long-term illness. She left us while on a journey home, passing in Chicago while traveling to Indiana. Though we mourn her loss,  we also remember the vibrant, loving,...

Aug 26, 2024

Lora M. Stahl (nee Kelley)

Aged 63, died suddenly on Monday, August 26th at home in Hammond, Indiana.

Lora is survived by her husband, Donald Stahl, daughter Amanda (Thomas) Robinson, step-son Eric (Kyana) Stahl, her granddaughters Abigail and Joslyn, her twin sister Lana (Richard) Riordan, sisters Mauna (Al) Davino and Nola (Bill) Caldwell, brother Jackie...

Aug 23, 2024

Tatiana I. Jimenez

Age 22, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2024. She is survived by her loving mother, Diana Fabela; step-father Samuel Fabela; step-brother, Samuel A. Fabela; grandparents, Alberto and Maria Jimenez; uncles, John J. (Josephine) Jimenez, Diego A. (Lennette) Jimenez; aunts, Claudia A. (Alberto) Alvarez; and cousins Adriana Musgray, Jasmine Jimenez, Andres S. Castillo,...

Aug 23, 2024

Pedro Flores, Jr.

Age 23, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 23, 2024. He is survived by his loving parents, Pedro and Karina Flores; sisters, Ava Victoria Flores and Norma Gabriela Flores; paternal grandmother, Maria Guadalupe Rodriguez; maternal grandparents, Victor Manuel Garza and Maria Del Carmen Garza; aunts, Olga Lidia (Luis) Trujillo, Cristina (Juan) Carbajal; uncle, Victor...

Aug 17, 2024

Nora G. Lozano

Age 81, of Highland, formerly of Colorado and South Dearing, passed away on Saturday, August 17, 2024. Nora is survived by her loving children, Joel (Juanita) Archuleta and Gail (Daniel) Galich; precious grandchildren: Juanita Archuleta, David (Lanora) Garibay, Alexander Tellez, Carl (Diana) Garibay, Christopher Tellez, Steven Butts, Daniel (Angela) Garibay, Celeste Butts, and Gina...

Aug 16, 2024

John A. Sorota

age 82, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2024. He is survived by his loving children: Susan (Aaron) Harris, John (Ann) Sorota and Nancy (Tom) Poznick; grandchildren, Brenna and Aaron "AJ" Harris and Nadia Poznick; sister, Helen (late, Norbert) Lewandowski; nieces, Marchell (Bob) Barkey and Colette Lewandowski; sister-in-law, Laurie (Jim)...

Aug 16, 2024

Donna C. Gross

Age 84, of Schererville, IN passed away Friday, August 16, 2024. Donna is survived by her loving husband, Dr. Charles Gross; Daughters, Pam (Joe) Hagemaster, Jodi (fiancé, Art Miller) Hawn, Tammy (Todd) Antenore, Jorie (Mark) Howard; grandchildren, Shawn (Kim) Johnson, Brandon Hawn, Paige Hawn, Gabriela Antenore, Ryan (Kasey) Antenore, Jake Antenore, Lucas Howard, and...

Aug 14, 2024

Rommel Abel Cruz age 49, of Munster Indiana passed away on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Rommel was born on April 21, 1975 to Rogelio and Helen Cruz in Bulacan Philippines. After Rommel graduated from San Miguel High School, he went on to study at the Technological Institute of the Philippines. As a student, he first saw Lorelie Cruz caroling...

Aug 9, 2024

Virginia D. Spak

Age 84, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024. Virginia is survived by her nieces, Judith Davis and Gail Abbott; nephew, Tom Ference, and several other special nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Andro and Mary Spak; brother, Andrew (late Helen) Spak; and Mary (late Harry) Ference and Gloria...

Aug 2, 2024

Frank Garcia

Age 75, of Highland, IN passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Terrie (nee Nelson); children: Frank (Rossane) Garcia, Steve Garcia, Tina (Robert) Falstrom, Ron (Ashley) Garcia, Mark Garcia, Jonathan Garcia, Timothy Garcia, and Samuel Guzman; and 19 precious grandchildren. Preceded in death by his...

Aug 2, 2024

Mohan Makwana

Mohan Makwana, age 84, of Highland, IN,  a local business owner, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024. He is survived by his wife, Gita Makwana; children: Madhvi Makwana, Kashmira Makwana, Vaishali Makwana, Chirag (Prashansa Sharma-Makwana) Makwana; and grandchildren, Ronit Makwana, Sahaana Makwana.

A Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Tuesday,...

Jul 28, 2024

Thomas E. Banas

Thomas E. Banas, age 79, of Highland, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024. He is survived by his three loving daughters: Jennifer (Crystal Tidwell) Banas, Cynthia Banas, Lisa (Arthur) Stuart; one loving son, Michael (Emily) Banas; five devoted grandchildren: Brianna, Aiden, Rowan, A.J., Finn; and brother Jim (Sharon) Banas. Preceded in death by his...

Jul 28, 2024

Frank J. Falgier

age 66, of Crown Point, passed away on Sunday, July 28, 2024. Frank is survived by his brother, Tom (Maryann) Falgier; along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Irene (nee Ference) Falgier; brothers, Don (late Sharon) Falgier, Ken (still living, Lana) Falgier,...

Jul 27, 2024

Esther Garcia (née Anguiano), age 86, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Raymundo A. Garcia; her children Maria Carolina Tomasula of South Bend, IN, Ray Garcia of Hammond, IN, and Lilia Garcia-Belka of St. Anne, IL; her sons in-law Timothy Belka and Steven Tomasula; her grandchildren Alba Augustine Tomasula...