Obituary Listing

Oct 7, 2025

Manuela "Mela" Castel (nee Castillo)

Age 92, of St. John, formerly of Griffith, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.

Manuela is survived by her loving children, Rojelio (Vickie) Castel Jr., Anthony Castel, Barbara (Randy) Chavez, Elaine (Bill) Spitz, Christine Castel, and Carolyn (Mike) Robinson; along with 36 cherished grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She...

Oct 6, 2025

Peter J. Romaniak

Age 80, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, October 6, 2025.

He is survived by his loving sister, Patricia (Joseph) Szany; nieces, Jill (John) Lowe, Becky (Mark) Kelleher, Jennifer (Brent) Duncan; as well as great-nieces and nephews: Nora, Jack, Casey, Lucy and Brendan Lowe, Zoe and Annie Duncan, Paula Gratt,...

Oct 2, 2025

Robert A. Petitt

Age 90, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Nora Petitt (nee Boyd); loving children, Deanna J. (Late, John) Munjas, Tammy L. (James) Barnett, Robert D. Petitt; Cherished grandchildren, Sarah (Sean) Harris, Evan Munjas, and Tyler Munjas ; Liam Nydam...

Sep 29, 2025

Ernestina "Nena" Anguiano, 89, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, September 29, 2025, in Crandall, Georgia.

She was born on May 2, 1936, in East Chicago, Indiana, where she was also raised. Ernestina worked as a CNA at Community Hospital for over 16 years before retiring. She was a devoted and hardworking woman who...

Sep 29, 2025

Della Delores "Nani"  Klobuchar

Age 92, of Munster , IN, passed away on Monday, September 29, 2025.  She is survived by her loving children, Kimberly (David) Pastrick, Stephen (Tonya) Klobuchar, Margaret Ann (Kevin Kelly) Klobuchar, Annette (late, John) Srode; cherished grandchildren, David John (Katie), Michael (Lorenza) and Ryan (Zayra); John, Tara (Billy) and Stella; Grace and Anne;...

Sep 24, 2025

Alice G. Rokosz (nee Kazmierski)

Age 96, of Dyer, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. She was born in Hammond, Indiana, on February 23, 1929, to the late Alex and Helen Kazmierski.

Alice was united in marriage to her beloved husband, John Rokosz, with whom she shared 55 wonderful years. She was...

Sep 23, 2025

Rogelio  "Rojo" Medina

age 90, of Gary, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Rogelio is survived by his Dear Love, Dorothy Degerberg; loving children, Valerie (Rudolph) Hernandez, Esperanza "Bobbie" (David) Kime, Rogelio Medina Jr. "Tico" and Mark Medina; along with many cherished grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; brother, Gilbert (Vicenta)...

Sep 21, 2025

Juan P. Guajardo,

age 72, of Merrillville, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 21, 2025. Juan is survived by his loving wife for an amazing 50 years, Martha (nee Espinoza) Guajardo, with whom he had just joyfully celebrated their golden anniversary. He also leaves behind loving children, Juan J. (Jennifer),...

Sep 19, 2025

Geraldine "Gerry" Riebe (nee Obuch)

Age 94, of Hammond passed away peacefully with her dedicated son, Brian by her side Friday, September 19, 2025. She is survived by her loving children, Fr. Bruce Riebe, Brian (Theresa) Riebe, Bernadette (Marc) Lodico, Robert (Melissa) Riebe; precious grandchildren, Steven (Victoria), Erica, Eric (fiancé, Nimisha), Aiden, Devin; sisters-in-law Helen, Monica, and...

Sep 18, 2025

Ann Pramuk (nee Zuzul)

age 92, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Ann is survived by her beloved husband of 68 years, Richard Pramuk; loving children, Adele Pramuk, Carl (Kristan) Pramuk, Joyce (Paul) Nagel, Paula Pramuk; precious grandchildren, Jack, William, Grant and Maia; dear sister, Dorothy (late, George) Borowski; several nieces, nephews...

Sep 16, 2025

Richard J. Silny

Age 79, of Highland, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. Richard is survived by his devoted daughter, Jennifer (Jeffrey) Moeglin; cherished grandchildren, Stacy, Stephen Moeglin, Sarah (Kaylee), Aeryn Silny and Olivia Silny; precious great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Zoey. Richard is also survived by his loving mother, Arliss Duwer (nee Gifford). He was...

Sep 7, 2025

Dale V. Blockland

age 75, of Portage, IN, passed away after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease on Sunday, September 7, 2025. Dale is the oldest son of five children and is survived by his siblings: Judy (Thomas) Bullard, David (Maureen) Blockland, Dan (Debbie) Blockland and Dean (Cheryl) Blockland; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Sep 4, 2025

Curtis J. Reuter

Age 79, of Highland, formerly of Calumet City, IN passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 4, 2025. Curtis is survived by his dear love of 40 years, Giau Eckerty; children, Leslie (Nick) Grish, Erik (Shulun) Reuter, Rodney (Tina) Eckerty and Tommie (Dawn) Eckerty; precious grandchildren, Andrew "my boy", Krystal (Chad), David, Kennedy, Chylar, Kinsley...

Sep 2, 2025

Mary Ann F. Brian

Age 91, of Highland, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2025.

She is survived by her two daughters, Joene Rosko and Sharon Brian; one son, Ronald J. (Kim) Brian; six grandchildren, Jason (Liz) Rosko, Jamie (Jesse) Rodgers, Ashley (Mark) Balicki, Jerrett (Emily) Tite, Taylor (Joe) Martinez, and Blake Brian, ten...

Sep 1, 2025

Dr. Balagopal Karumathil Keralavarma, affectionately known as Babu, aged 55, passed away Monday September 1st, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife Anitha, his three children Mallika, Arjun, and Manjari, his mother Githa, and his sister Brinda.

Babu was born in Washington D.C. on February 13, 1970 to Githa Keralavarma and the late Kochunny Keralavarma. He...

Aug 31, 2025

David A. Ramirez Sr. "Big Dave"

Age 68, of Merrillville, IN passed away on Sunday, August 31, 2025. David is a beloved father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle and friend.

He is survived by his children: David A. (Carolina) Ramirez, Jr., Corrie M. (fiancé Terry Applewhite Jr.) Ramirez, Rachel C. Ramirez, and Nicholas H. F. Ramirez  ...

Aug 27, 2025

Kathleen Emmett (nee Ricciardi)

Age 70 of Crown Point, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

Kathleen was a devoted wife of 50 years to her beloved husband, John Emmett; son, Kevin (Kimberly) Emmett; daughters, Cheryl (Charles) Elliott, and Carla (Michael) Sierra;...

Aug 23, 2025

Sally Villarreal (nee Martinez)

Sally Villarreal (nee Martinez) age 86, of Highland, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025. She is survived by her beloved son, Albert "Al" (Gloria) Villarreal; and precious grandchildren, Albert V. Villarreal and Anthony A. Villarreal. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews whom she remained close with throughout her life. She...

Aug 21, 2025

Dannie "Doc" R. Williams

Age 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving daughter, Kathleen (Jared) West; and brothers, Larry (Kate) Williams and Mike (Gina) Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife of 17 years, Rose Ann Williams; parents, Oral Williams and Dorothy Wilson; and brother, Oral "Bud" Williams....

Aug 20, 2025

Olivia Trevino (nee Ledesma)

Age 91,  peacefully passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.

She was the beloved wife of the late Ruben J. Trevino Sr., with whom she shared a lifetime of love and devotion. Olivia is survived by her sons, Ruben (Tina) Trevino Jr., Rene Trevino, Jaime (Ginny) Trevino, Rick (Karen) Trevino, and...