Obituary Listing

Apr 12, 2023

Antonia "Cookie" A. Domagalski (nee Anguiano), age 78, of Valparaiso, passed away on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. She was a beloved mother to Angela Kotul, Brenda (Jon) Nedved, and Christopher (Jennifer) Kotul, and a cherished grandmother to 12 grandchildren and multiple great-grandchildren. Cookie is also survived by her dear sisters Ernestine "Nena" Anguiano, Margie (late, Pat) Kelly, Belinda Bosch,...

Apr 10, 2023

Theodore "Ted" A. Petkey

age 69, of Highland, passed away on Monday, April 10. 2023. Ted is survived by his brother, John W. Petkey, of Schererville and sister, Linda (Todd) Fraker, of Lancaster, OH; and niece Katarina Petkey, of Schererville. Preceded in death by his parents, Maureen and John H. Petkey.

Ted was a 1972...

Apr 10, 2023

Joseph Daniel "Jody" Knaver, age 76, of Portage Indiana passed away unexpectedly on April 10, 2023, one day before his 77 th birthday.

He is survived by two nieces, Alexandria "Sandy" Prichard and Michele Saulsgiver (Keith); "Knaver first cousins":  Steve Solyom (Jenny), of Hurricane, UT; Elizabeth Keilman of Crown Point, IN; Sherry Heiss (John) of Vienna, VA;...

Apr 9, 2023

Dolores J. Nicoloff (nee Kolarich)

Age 85, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023. She is survived by her loving daughters, Susan (Bruce) Luft and Holly (Brian) Abrams; grandson, Chris (Amanda) Luft; precious great-grandchildren, Delilah and Dexter Luft; one aunt, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Preceded by her...

Apr 6, 2023

William "Bill" R. Demos

Age 71, of Portage, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023.  Bill is survived by his nephew Michael (Kate) Szczepaniak, his niece Janet (Eric) Matson, step kids Amy (Evert) Dickerson and Michael "Mike" Mohline, his grandkids Kaden and Logan Dickerson, and his brother-in-law, Joseph Szczepaniak.  He will also be missed by...

Apr 6, 2023

Ann Marie "Chee Chee" Lucero (nee Rybicki)

age 84, of Highland, IN, formerly of Indiana Harbor, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Bobby; daughters: Karen (Don) Sohl of Fishers, IN, Donna Lucero (Rudy Velasco) of East Chicago, IN; son Jeff Lucero of Indiana Harbor; granddaughters: Dr....

Apr 4, 2023

Robin Guiden, age 63, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Robin is survived by her beloved husband of almost 39 years of marriage, Bob; children, Rachel (Kevin) Kozak, and Brett (Mandy) Guiden; precious grandsons, Tyler and Eli; father Arnold (Marilynne) Check; siblings; Ms. Debbie Lehman, Richard (Jill Check), Terri (Dr. Darien) Cohen, and Amy (Dr. Fredy) Toiber;...

Mar 31, 2023

Carolyn "Carol" J. Witecki

Age 74, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday, March 31, 2023. Carol is survived by her beloved daughter, Cara Witecki (Tim Bloomer, Jr.); precious grandson, Tyler; loving sisters, Kathryn Jefferson and Jerry (Jimmy) Steed; and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins. Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Irene Witecki...

Mar 29, 2023

Adalia Gonzalez

age 49, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 29, 2023. Adalia is survived by her mother, Maria Carmen Gonzalez; sisters: Rosa Maria (Clayborn) Zapata, Maria Carmen (Jesse) Becerra, Nora B. Gonzalez, and Elisa (Todd) Mata; nieces and nephews: Jennifer Maria Zapata, Rafael Ramon Zapata, Jesse Jr., Adam, Jeff, Andrew (Tabita) Becerra; Veronica...

Mar 26, 2023

ANTHONY DALE FAUGHT – Tony D. Faught, 59, passed peacefully on Sunday March 26, 2023. He was born July 17, 1963 in Hammond, Indiana, and lived in Lafayette, IN. He was the son of Roby and Sharon (Pedigo) Faught.

Tony graduated from Hammond Tech High School in 1981. Following High School, he worked as a talented carpenter...

Mar 25, 2023

LESLEY (PRATT) DENNEY 71 OF CROWN POINT, FORMERLY OF HAMMOND, PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY WITH HER FAMILY BY HER SIDE ON MARCH 25, 2023.

LESLEY IS SURVIVED BY HER SIBLINGS, JANET(EDDIE) SCHWEITZER OF LAS VEGAS, LISA (KIRK) GODBY OF LAS VEGAS AND TWIN BROTHER, WESLEY (SIGNIFICANT OTHER) BRENDA (PRESSLEY) LOVELL. LESLEY WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER BELOVED...

Mar 24, 2023

Julia (Malovance) Deasy, born June 24, 1929, passed away at the age of 93 on Friday, March 24, 2023. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 55 years, John F. Deasy Jr., parents Paul and Mary Malovance, sisters Mary and Anne, brothers William, Michael, George, Paul, and Stephen, and niece Mary Anne Lindborg. She is survived...

Mar 23, 2023

James "Jim" P. Rauer

age 85, of Munster, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Marjorie (nee Brehmer); six daughters: Patricia (David) Such, Denise Rauer, Barbara (late, Anthony) Trapp, Angela (Gregory) Mangum,...

Mar 23, 2023

Allan E Jones, Sr. age 65 of Schererville, IN, passed on March 23, 2023 after a hard fought battle, surrounded by his wife, children and mother. Al was the beloved husband of Sue of 47 years, loving father of Kim (Scott) Urbaniak and AJ (Marilyn) Jones. Doting Pa to Ben, Brooklynne and Angelina, son of Jacqueline and the late...

Mar 22, 2023

Brandon K. Kenny

Age 27 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. He is survived by his brother, Shawn Kenny; grandfather, Alan Guziak; stepparents, James and Dawn Largent; aunt, Toni Donnelly; uncle, Jimmy Guziak and cousins, Brissa, Brinna and Brielle Donnelly.

Preceded in death by his parents, Randy Kenny and Karen (nee Guziak) Kenny-Largent...

Mar 22, 2023

Alicia Vazquez, age 72, of New Braunfels, TX, formerly of East Chicago, IN, went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, March 22, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Maritza (Michael) Schwab; Grandchildren, Victor Herrera Jr., Crista Herrera, Kayla (Christopher) La Freniere, Gabriel Schwab, Alisa Schwab, and Matthew Schwab; Sisters, Miriam Rivera, Wilma (Angel) Delgado; and many...

Mar 21, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" V. Rouse

age 81, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Jerry is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Judy, and two daughters Jennifer Dodd and Julie Rouse.

Jerry personified the words "work ethic". When he was 12, he rode his bike from East Chicago...

Mar 15, 2023

Eileen Ruth Palucki (nee Troksa)

age 79, of Highland, passed away on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.  Preceded in death by her husband, Larry Palucki; her mother and father, Margaret and John Troska; 2 brothers, Bobby and Rudy; and 2 sisters, Eleanor (Gene) Stacy and Margaret (Norbert) Taylor; and niece, Geri...

Mar 14, 2023

Margaret "Marge" A. Mason (nee Sokolowski)

age 70, of Rensselaer, formerly of Hobart and Merrillville, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 14, 2023. She is survived by her dear children, Charles "Andy" (Crystal) Mason and Tricia Mitchem; precious grandchildren, Kristen (Joseph) Burke, Zachary "Alex" Mitchem, Kasey Kelly, Michael "Mikey" W. Kelly,...

Mar 12, 2023

Amelia "Minnie" Ramirez (nee Gutierrez) age 70, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 12, 2023. Amelia is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Jaime Ramirez; children, Michael Ramirez and Sarah (Dominick) Kreckman; grandchildren, Benjamin and Sydney Kreckman; siblings, Angeline(late, Tomas)Farrell, Rose-Marie Vasquez, Phyllis Villalobos, Laura(Rich)Cervantes and Christine(Gilbert)Alvarez and several nieces and nephews. Preceded...