Obituary Listing

May 29, 2023

Tina L. Novosel

age 58, of Gary, formerly of Highland, IN, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023. She is survived by her sons, Daniel Hickel and Michael Hickel; mother, Margaret (nee Keiser); siblings: Donald Novosel, Jr., David Novosel, Dennis (Kathleen) Novosel; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, and one great nephew. Preceded in death by...

May 29, 2023

Luke T. Rhoades

age 20, was called by the Lord on Monday, May 29, 2023. Luke is survived by his loving parents, Joseph T. and Bernadette Rhoades; sister, Leia Rhoades; and many dear family members.

Luke was a 2021 graduate of Highland High School. Luke enlisted in the Army as a Combat Medic Specialist and...

May 27, 2023

Bohdan "Bob" Balacky

Age 96 of Plainfield, IL, formerly of Dyer and Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 27, 2023. He is survived by his daughter, Sonia (Douglas) Middleton; grandson, Alexander Middleton; brother Oleh, sister, Romka; and nephews, Vasil (Osanka) and Roman. Preceded in death by his wives, Mildred Balacky and LaVergne Balacky; and son,...

May 26, 2023

EUGENE "GENE" JAMES PARKER, of Crown Point, IN, passed into eternal rest on May 26,2023, at the amazing age of 100. Eugene passed following a brief illness surrounded by his loving family.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evangeline parents, Albert and Clara Parker, brother Donald 'Mickey' Parker. Eugene grew up in Hammond IN. He served his country...

May 20, 2023

Felipe ("Phil") Morales Jr., AKA Chinaman to all his friends and family back home in East Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Lucy and Eliseo Guzman; father Felipe Morales Sr.; siblings Mary Martinez and Johnny Morales; brother-in-law Cruz Lopez; nephews Odilon Garibaldi and Cisco Garcia;...

May 16, 2023

Thomas "Tom" E. Young

September 16, 1948 – May 16, 2023

Age 74, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Kathy (nee Hill); two daughters, Amy (Carl) Franklin and Karen (Jeff) Redar; beloved Grampy of...

May 16, 2023

Patricia "Patty" Therault age 62, of Hammond, passed away at home surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, May 16th, 2023. Patty is survived by her beloved mother and best friend, Jean Therault (nee Shaffer); dear siblings, Kathy (Kenny) Pirtle, Harold Jr. "Buddy", Carol Lipscomb and Laura Therault; many loving nieces, nephews and dear friends; special friend, Dawn Ellis; and...

May 15, 2023

"T.J." Thomas John Novak passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 15, 2023 at the age of 40. He was born in Indiana on June 14 and always joked he had the distinction of sharing his birthday with Flag Day and Donald Trump.

Tom grew up in Indiana, graduated from Purdue University Calumet, and began his teaching career...

May 14, 2023

Luis A. Roman

Age 74, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He is survived by his siblings: Jose E. Roman, David Rodriguez, and Juana Rodriguez; several nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Gregory Alcamona-Roman and Enriqueta Roman; and siblings: Carmen Brito, Anna Roman,...

May 7, 2023

Joann Barsich (nee Ray)

Age 75, of Schererville, IN, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, May 7, 2023. Joann is survived by her beloved husband of almost 53 years, Mark; daughter, Tammy (Robert) Barsich-Rangel; son, Christopher (Amy) Barsich; precious granddaughters, Olivia and Mia Barsich; and numerous nieces,...

May 6, 2023

Kewmars Noshir Bamboat, age 69, of Munster, IN, passed away on Saturday, May 6, 2023 after battling pancreatic cancer for the last year. Kewmars was born in Bombay and attended St. Xavier's High School and HR College of Commerce and Economics in Bombay. Kewmars was married to his loving wife, Tanaz,...

May 5, 2023

Virginia Joy Eib was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 25, 1981. She was the eldest of two children and was always an overachieving child. Ginny's parents divorced when she was 6, and this was a difficult time for her, but the struggles she would endure when the court separated, she and her brother would go on to...

May 4, 2023

George B. Wasyliw

age 59, was called home by the Lord on Thursday, May 4, 2023. George is survived by his loving wife of almost 22 years, Pamela; three daughters, Nicole, Julie, and Abigael; brothers, Jerry and Eugene (Rita);...

Apr 28, 2023

Marta Shuya-Belkairous

Age 68, of Munster, IN, passed away on Friday, April 28, 2023. Marta is survived by her children, Natalie Belkairous, Adam (Melissa) Belkairous and Joey (Tesi) Belkairous; brother, George (late Maggie) Shuya; brother-in-law, Rabah Belkairous and sister-in-law, Rhabia Belkairous. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 35 years, Ali Belkairous, and parents,...

Apr 23, 2023

Louise "LouLou" Josephine Seidensticker (née Savickas), formerly Burnetski, 102, of Hammond, Indiana passed away April 23, 2023. She was born March 16, 1921, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Louise is survived by her children Arthur (Barbara) Seiden, Virginia Schmidt, and Patricia (Charles) Johnsen; grandchildren Emily (Bret) Bushong, Nathan...

Apr 23, 2023

Kay A. Spoerner

Age 77, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 23, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Julie Spoerner; son Craig (Terri) Spoerner, two grandchildren, Madeline and Kaitlyn Spoerner; and precious cat Zoey. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 45 years, Gerald; and parents, Harold and Dolores Jonas.

Apr 22, 2023

Edwina Grace Golec (nee Grcevic)

Age 80, of Highland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 22, 2023. Edwina is survived by her brother Anthony Grcevic; sister-in-law Sharon Grcevic; nephew Brad Grcevic and his wife Allycn Grcevic; great-nephew Aaron Grcevic; great-nieces, Madison and Payton Grcevic; niece Tonya Almond and her husband David Almond; great-nephews Jacksen and Brady Almond;...

Apr 22, 2023

Charles "Butch" R. Hemphill

Age 86, of Hammond, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Saturday, April 22, 2023. He is survived by his loving children: Yvonne (Jim) Sharp, Charles (late, Jennifer) Hemphill, Ronald (Jennifer) Hemphill and Brian Hemphill; grandchildren: David Bisbee, Jeff Bisbee and Andrew Hemphill; brothers, Norman (Linda) Hemphill, Raymond (Laura) Thilmont,...

Apr 15, 2023

Patricia L. Poczatek (nee Gilson)

Age 75, of Schererville, IN passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Patricia was born November 21, 1947 in Hammond, IN to Robert and Florence Gilson. She was married to John P. Poczatek and they had just celebrated their 56 th wedding anniversary on April 8. She worked at Mercantile...

Apr 14, 2023

Ronald J. Firrek

age 74, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army (Ret.), peacefully went home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 14, 2023. Ronald was preceded in death by his loving parents, Andrew and Ann Joan Firrek. He is survived by his siblings: Andrea Firrek, Joanne (Alan) Dean, Marianne (Dan) Cox and Philip...