Nadia Kusznir
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...
Joan Louise Thompson
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,...
Ramonita Torres
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;...
Dr. Bhupindar Chhabra
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...
Mark Sudicky
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...
Dr. Michael J Walker
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;...
Msgr. Frank Korba
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,...
Candace Wozniak
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....
Eli Zak
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...
John Joseph Embro, Jr.
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...
Selena Ruiz
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...
Dorothy Hill-Warner
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,...
Pete Abrams
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...
Nick Mihajlovich "Beli"
Nov 20, 2023
Nick B. Mihajlovich, age 98, of Highland, IN and St Petersburg, FL (formerly of East Chicago), passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, surrounded by a gathering of family, friends, and his favorite Serbian music. Born Nikodije Mihailovic on August 10, 1925, to Branko & Ljubica (Vukoicic) Mihailovic, in the village of Godacica, Kraljevo, Serbia, He spent his youth on...
Sylvia Dickelman
Nov 18, 2023
Sylvia C. Dickelman (nee Gryzch)
Age 82, of St. John, IN passed away surrounded by family on Saturday, November 18, 2023. Sylvia is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Joseph; children: Jason (Ruth Abramovitz) Dickelman, Michelle Cain, John Dickelman, Joseph (Deanna Kolar) Dickelman; precious grandchildren: Evie Dickelman, Sabina Dickelman, Kai Dickelman, Kayla Dickelman, Brody Cain,...
William “Billy” Martin Mackey
Nov 17, 2023
William "Billy" Martin Mackey, age 37 of Naperville, Illinois, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023.
Billy is survived by his loving parents, Bill and Janice (Martin) Mackey, his sister, Stephanie (Scott) Lambrecht, nephews Brody and Lucas Lambrecht, and brother J.T. (Marty Semrau) Mackey. He is also survived by his grandparents Mac (Luella) Mackey, his uncle Phil...
Marilyn Kucer
Nov 12, 2023
Marilyn Kucer, age 78, died November 12, 2023, at St. Anthony Home, Crown Point, Indiana. She was born November 21, 1944, the daughter of Joseph and Irene Kucer of Hammond, Indiana.
Marilyn graduated from Hammond High School in 1962 and went on to St. Mary of the Woods College where she graduated in 1966. She began her...
Janet Rivich
Nov 12, 2023
Janet C. Rivich
age 77, of Munster, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023. Janet is survived by her siblings: Mary Rivich, George (Pat) Rivich, and Sharon Rivich; niece, Monica (Robert) Dal Santo; nephew, Nicholas (Tysha) Rivich; great-nephews, Jon (Katie) Dal Santo and Dean Dal Santo; great-nieces, Julia Vale, Kellyn Vale, Jenna Dal Santo, Christina Dal Santo,...
Richard Taillon, Sr.
Nov 11, 2023
Richard J. Taillon, Sr.
age 84, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023. He is survived by his children: Dawn (Matthew) Taillon-Clark, Richard (Claudia) Taillon II, Scott M. Taillon, and Christopher P. (jenny) Taillon; grandchildren: Tricia (Eric) Martinez, Isabel Taillon, and Benjamin Taillon; great-grandson, River Martinez; and brother, James P. (late, Linda) Taillon. Preceded...
Marie Harris
Nov 9, 2023
Marie F. Harris
Age 67, passed away on Thursday, November 9, 2023.
Friends may visit with the family on Saturday, November 18, 2023 from 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 7109 Calumet Ave., HAMMOND, IN. A Service Celebrating Marie's Life with Military Honors will be held at 4:00 PM.
