Obituary Listing

Oct 21, 2023

Nick Lee Vlasich

Age 82, of Munster, IN passed away on Saturday, October 21, 2023. Preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary Ann (Macenski); parents, Nichola and Phyllis (nee Kalvaites) Vlasich; sisters, Beverly Fox and Dorothy Pulleyblank. Survived by sons, Nick C. (Roxann) Vlasich of South Bend, Michael Vlasich of Munster, Linda (Randy) Mohrs of Munster;...

Oct 19, 2023

Maria De La Rosa (nee Vela)

Age 83, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, October 19, 2023.  Maria is survived by her loving children: Amanda Abraham, Aminta (Randall) Noble, Vincent (Lori) De La Rosa III, Katrina (Christopher) Kendrick, Toni (Richard) Duttweiler and Mary Pitts; grandchildren, Amber, Eryk, Rita, Monica, Olivia,...

Oct 17, 2023

Orlando W. Garcia

age 70, of East Chicago, IN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  Orlando is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Patricia Garcia ( nee Gonzalez); son, Orlando E. (Kesha Henry) Garcia; daughters, Corinna Garcia and Erin (Angela) Bautista; dear grandchildren, Diego Bautista, Nayeli Garcia, Sabriah Garcia, Sebastian Garcia; sister, Lisa...

Oct 15, 2023

William Orr May 15, 1936 - October 15, 2023

William Orr, age 87, of Hammond, IN, went to the Lord on October 15, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Betty Orr; loving daughters Barbara (Scott) Whiting and Laurie (Kevin) Hussey; and beloved grandchildren: Jessica Hussey, Robert Whiting and Ashley Hussey. Preceded in...

Oct 14, 2023

Apolinar Ochoa Guillermo

Age 81, of Lansing, IL, passed away surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Apolinar is survived by his loving wife, Myrna; children: Roxanne (Joel) Rankin, Rex (Elaine) Guillermo, and Ninaricci Guillermo. Preceded in death by his parents, Apolinar and Eleanor Guillermo.

Oct 14, 2023

Richard Stephen Shelby

July 9, 1953 – October 14, 2023

Richard "Steve" Shelby died from a stroke surrounded by his loving family on October 14th, 2023, at the age of 70.  This was his second known stroke after heroically battling back from a near fatal stroke in 2017.

Born in Christopher, Illinois on...

Oct 10, 2023

Susan Olszewski (nee Hintz)

Age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. Susan is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Richard; children, Kimberly (Justin) Tobias and Leigh (Lisa) Olszewski; precious grandchildren: Cora, Hank, and Jack Tobias, and Oliver and Fallon Olszewski; sisters, Elizabeth Kurtz and Linell Redden;...

Oct 9, 2023

Ruben Solis

age 74, passed away surrounded by his wife and two sons on Monday, October 9, 2023. Ruben is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Diane; sons, Ruben (Melanie) Solis and Joseph (Jennifer) Solis; precious grandchildren: Joshua Solis, Jaslyn Solis, and Joey Solis, Jr., Enrique Guajardo, Felix Guajardo, Arianna Solis, and Gabriela Solis; siblings:...

Sep 26, 2023

Sue Brock (nee Grennan)

Age 101, of Schererville, Indiana, passed away Tuesday September 26, 2023. Sue is survived by her four children, Kathryn Brock (Peter Meier), David (Holly) Brock, Jeanne (late, John) Kelly, and Steven (Corrine) Brock; six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband...

Sep 22, 2023

Jonathan T. Burchett

age 60, of Hobart, IN, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 22, 2023.  Jonathan is survived by his loving son, Kyle Burchett and cousin, Barbara. Preceded in death by his grandparents Donna and Raymond Burchett.

Jonathan had a love of classic cars. He always enjoyed a good joke, as well as watching...

Sep 16, 2023

Vera Lee Cunningham Tharp Narug, 85 of Crown Point, Indiana, died September 16, 2023.

Vera was born January 6, 1938 in Columbus and was raised in Ohio, Kentucky and West Virginia. She moved to Hammond, Indiana in 1954 and began working at Jim's Drive In at Michigan St and Calumet Ave where she became lifelong friends with...

Sep 5, 2023

Gilberto (Gilbert) Diaz, age 79 passed away on Tuesday, September 5, 2023 in Munster, IN, with his family by his side. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Sofie Ogrizovich-Diaz; loving father of Jenny Diaz, Edna Diaz, Ivette (Benny) Mahedo, Evelyn Diaz, Lisa Diaz and Deedee (Turo) Gonzalez; devoted grandfather of Anthony Watkins, Jesenia Ryan, Simon Olivarez,...

Sep 3, 2023

Anna A. Varlan (nee Andrey)

age 99, of Highland, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023. Anna is survived by her loving daughter, Gail (Dan Fisher) Hanson; daughter-in-law, Iris Varlan; precious grandchildren: Brett (Nancy) Hanson, Matt (Heather) Hanson, Daltyn (Kaelee) Varlan, Cameron Varlan, and Evrett Varlan; great-grandchildren: Ryan, Riley, and William; and...

Aug 31, 2023

Sandra "Sandy" Kay Dasgupta (nee Brown), age 76, of Highland, IN passed away on Thursday, August 31, 2023, surrounded by her children. Sandra is survived by her loving children: son, Krishnendu (Lesley) Dasgupta of New Hartford, CT; daughters: Chandra (Harry) Smolen of Zionsville, IN;  Lesley (Brian) Johnson of Highland, IN; seven dear grandchildren: Sovarani, Canyonendu, and Ruby Dasgupta, Hannah...

Aug 30, 2023

In loving memory of Lajwanti Mathur, a cherished mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who lived a life filled with love and joy. She peacefully passed away at home, surrounded by her beloved family, leaving behind a legacy of cherished memories. She is survived by Mrs. Sunita Kothari (Daughter and wife of Dr Anil Kothari), Mr. Sunil Mathur (son) and Mr....

Aug 13, 2023

Thomas Ray Crowel

Age 84, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Nancy J. Crowel (nee Phares); sons, Thomas G. (Vicki) Crowel and Robert R. (fiancé Jennifer Jabczynski) Crowel; grandchildren: Tommy and Jonny Crowel and Kenna, Ella, and Anna Crowel. Preceded in death...

Aug 9, 2023

Walter "Wally" V. Kolodziej

age 73, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  Wally is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Kolodziej; son, Chris (Roxy) Kolodziej; sister, Betty (Wayne) Williams; in-laws, Zig (Toni) Jedrzejczak and Arlene (Mike) Bokowy; several nieces and nephews, and precious grand-pup, Stolli. Preceded in death...

Aug 8, 2023

Sister Joan Marie Romaniak age 84, of Hammond, was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023. Sr. Joan is survived by her sister, Patricia (Joseph) Szany; brother, Peter Romaniak; nieces, Jill (John) Lowe, Becky (Mark) Kelleher, Jennifer (Brent) Duncan; as well as great-nieces and nephews: Jack, Casey, Lucy and Brendan Lowe, Zoe and Annie Duncan, Paula...

Jul 30, 2023

Benjamin "Ben" Dale Dunifer

Age 63, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 30, 2023. He is survived by his loving partner of 35 years, Donna Ratkovich; cherished son James (fiancé, Michelle Vega); sisters, Shirley (late, Wally) White, Debbie (William) Clegg, and Robin (Steve) Gwizdalski; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Jul 29, 2023

Raul Ramos, USAF-Ret.

June 5, 1940 – July 29, 2023

Age 83, of Crown Point, IN passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Linda; daughter, Dr. Trevy (Mason) Ramos & Family; twin daughters, Angela "Angie" C. Ramos (fiancé, Justin Russell) and Alice H. Ramos; sister, Guadalupe (late, Fransisco)...