Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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....

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,...

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...