Obituary Listing

Jul 21, 2023

Deborah 'Deb' Lynn Guziar passed away on July 21, 2023, at the age of 75, after a short battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Crystel.  She is survived by her son, Jeff; daughter-in-law, Mona; and her granddaughter, Adeena.  She also left behind beloved "chosen family" - the Jamisons, the Dunithans, the Magieras, and many...

Jul 18, 2023

Victor Timmy O'Neill

age 46, of Highland, passed away suddenly on July 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Tim is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Jill O'Neill (nee Birmingham); dear parents, Victor M. and Neisy O'Neill; daughters, Savannah  and Juliana O'Neill; sisters, Annette O'Neill (David Serrano) and Jessica O'Neill (Fernando Avila); mother in...

Jul 14, 2023

Gary A. Sweeney

age 61, passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife, Amy Sweeney; daughters, Megan (Ed) Gildersleeve and Kaitlyn Sweeney (Ian Barrett); mother, Faye Sprouls; precious grandchildren, Abigail and Jackson Gildersleeve; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Mack Sweeney; brother, Michael Sweeney; sister, Kimberly...

Jul 6, 2023

Michael J. Dankovis

age 67, of Hammond, IN, passed away after a long health battle on Thursday, July 6, 2023. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Susan S. Dankovis (nee Bruhns); sisters, Donna (late, Larry) Podobinski, Cathy Askew, Judy Blankenship and Carol (Thomas) Magurany; mother-in-law, Judith Bruhns; in-laws, Chris (Ken) Rilki, Thomas Bruhns...

Jul 3, 2023

Max M. Moser

age 88, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Galatia, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, July 3, 2023. Max is survived by his son, Steven Moser; son-in-law, Brady McMillion; grandchildren: Lisa (Jake) Miller and Amy (Tom) Helmuth; great-grandchildren, Noah, Jenna, Emily, Olivia and Mason; sister-in-law, Donna (late, Henry) Barnes. Preceded...

Jul 2, 2023

Michael Henry Maurice 79, respectably left this life on July 2 at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana. He was surrounded by family, love and laughter.

Mike was born March 1, 1944 in Cleveland, OH. He was the oldest of 11 children and graduated from Hickory High school in 1962. Michael joined the United States Air...

Jul 2, 2023

Kevin M. McCabe, age 63, of Hammond, IN died July 2, 2023, after a lengthy illness. Kevin is survived by his parents, Francis and Ramah McCabe; his sister, Debra (Richard) Austin; niece, Sarah Austin; niece, Elizabeth (Ted) Hanak; and great-niece, Kaia Hanak. He was preceded in death by his wife, April and their beloved dogs. Kevin was lucky to...

Jun 28, 2023

Maxine Hamm (nee Fenstermacher)

age 87, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Maxine is survived by her children: Dave (Debbie) Hamm, Debbie (Jim) Dolato, Don Hamm, and Donna Chance; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; and sister-in-law Michele (late, Larry) Hamm. She is preceded in death by; parents,...

Jun 24, 2023

Alejandro "Alex" Hernandez, affectionately known as Papa or Jando, age 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 24th. Alejandro was born April 5, 1929 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to Pedro and Marcolina Hernandez.  He grew up on his family farm alongside his nineteen siblings and is survived by five.

Alejandro served his country in the US Army...

Jun 22, 2023

Samantha Stewart (nee Bowman)

age 55, of St. John, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 22, 2023.  Samantha is survived by her siblings, Jessica "Holly" Heinrich and Jeffrey (Rhonda) Bowman; nieces and nephew: Rhys (Emily) Heinrich, Amanda (Rob) Hackett, and Paige (Matias) Mildenberger; great nieces and nephews: Bryce, Declan, Isla, Ella, and Gemma; uncles: Douglas Bowman,...

Jun 20, 2023

Lynden "Buster" C. Harmon, Jr.

Age 70, of New Carlisle, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Tuesday, June 20.  He is survived by his sister, Teresa "Tina" (Darryl "Spike") Cosek; niece, Becky (Jason) Clouse; Breakfast Club: Joan and Rodney, Mallory and Don, John, Joe, and Kenny; and canine best buddy, Dillon. Preceded in death by...

Jun 19, 2023

Suzanne "Sue" L. Maciejewski (nee McCullough)

Age 73, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023. Sue is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Walter; children: Andy (Dawn) Maciejewski, Paul (Holli) Maciejewski, Theresa (Danny) Ostapchuk, and Steve (Jenny) Maciejewski; precious grandchildren: Tyler (Jessica), Kalie, Lexi, Carissa, and Ellie;...

Jun 16, 2023

Theresa Anastasia Larkin (nee Negele)

age 89, of Dyer and formerly of Hammond, was called by the Lord on Friday, June 16, 2023. Theresa is survived by her loving children: James (Claudia) Larkin, Mary (late, Mark) Kucek, and Rex Larkin; precious grandchildren: Ian Larkin, Erin (Blair) Komasinski, Lauren (Mike) Stafford, Colin Larkin, Courtney (Prashanth) Eladasari, Kristen (Brent)...

Jun 16, 2023

Dorene C. Boutwell (nee Doodeman)

Age 83, of Highland, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Friday, June 16, 2023. Dorene is survived by her daughters, Kari Boutwell-Moffett and Dawn Boutwell-Largent; precious grandchildren: Jacob (Julie) Wolff, Karlie Wolff, Jennifer Moffett, and Mark Moore II; and great-grandchildren, Ella Rae and Scarlett Josephine Moffett....

Jun 14, 2023

Eddie Lopez, 75 of Highland, Indiana, passed away at his home on June 14, 2023, surrounded by family and loved ones.  Eddie was an athletic, active, funny and charming man who could always be counted on to be supportive of his family and friends.  He is survived by his loving siblings: Anibal Igartua Sr. and Naida (Ed) Quintela; nephews...

Jun 12, 2023

Rita S. Weaver (nee Wells)

age 66, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, June12, 2023. She is survived by her loving children: Michelle (Steve) Wegrzyn and Michael (Brooke) McMahan; mother, Donna Wells; precious grandchildren: Kate (Joey) Rader, Lindsay Sisk, Mason Wegrzyn, Karrington Wegrzyn, Jeffrey McMahan, Jaxson McMahan, and Bryce McMahan; siblings, Darwin (Denise) Wells and Belinda...

Jun 3, 2023

Harry Norman Percianoff, 94 1/2 years old, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, June 3rd. He passed peacefully at home with his family.

Harry is survived by his children Jerome, Harry, Mary (Al) Thomas, Scott (Michelle). Grandchildren Josef (Brandi), John (Angela) Burkhardt, Patrick (Gina), Stormie, Rachel, Renee and Ashley.  Multiple great and great-great grandchildren.

Jun 2, 2023

Michael "Bongo" V. Lube

age 60, of Skokie, IL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 2, 2023. He is survived by his children: Michael "Mikey" S. (Ashley) Lube, April (Kenny) Jones, and Amber Lube; partner and love of 15 years, Trina Lane; mother, Sandra Romero (nee Zeinert); grandchildren: Allison, Trae, Alana, Emma, Eli,...

Jun 1, 2023

Alejandro "Alex" Salinas

age 58, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. Alejandro is survived by his loving wife of almost 35 years, Cynthia Lopez and precious daughter, Nicole Salinas. Also surviving Alex are his brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Jose and Taide Salinas; and three brothers.

May 30, 2023

Joel T. Duncan

Age 61, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023.  Joel is survived by his loving wife of almost 15 years, Debbie (nee Hall), children: Bill (Cheryl) Jackomis, Jason (Tiffany) Duncan, Tabitha Duncan, and Aaron (Lea Ann) Duncan and spouse; brothers, sisters, and many grandchildren and in-laws.  Preceded in death by his...