Obituary Listing

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)...

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...