Obituary Listing

Nov 24, 2025

Chris "Pops" Hernandez

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Chris "Pops" Hernandez, the beloved patriarch of our family. Pops was a man of unwavering strength, quiet wisdom, and boundless love. He had a way of making everyone feel seen, heard, and valued, always reminding us, no matter the circumstance, that...

Nov 23, 2025

Corinne "Corky" Beavers (nee Kurzeja)

Age 88, of Schererville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 23, 2025. She was born on March 10, 1937, in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Frank and Julia (Lewicki) Kurzeja.

Corinne was a proud 1955 graduate of Hammond Tech, where she formed lasting friendships and set the foundation for...

Nov 21, 2025

Vincent "Jim" Spataro

Age 87, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 21, 2025. He is survived by his loving children, Natalie (Bob) Rauworth, Denese (Mike) Paszko, Vince Spataro, Diann (Eldon) Lindsay; precious grandchildren, Steffanie (Patrick) Lowczyk, Amanda (Andrew) Schrader, Rachel (Joe) Russotti, Christian Paszko, Kevin Paszko; great-grandchildren, Sadie, Edmond, Emmett, Emery, Castiel; brother, Joe...

Nov 19, 2025

Judith "Judy"  L. Lecyk (nee Levin)

Age 69, of Crown Point, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025. She was born on March 3, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Jerome Levin and Dorothy (Epstein) Levin.

Judith was married to her beloved husband, Mark Lecyk, for 44 wonderful years. Together they built...

Nov 6, 2025

James " Jim" Boughamer

Age 73, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, November 6, 2025.

He is survived by his devoted brother, Paul (Barbara) Boughamer, and many beloved family members Ken (Carol) Clark; Jennifer Clark,  John (Alice) Clark, Bobby Clark, Danielle and Dan Leglar, Donna...

Nov 3, 2025

Rebecca Jeanne Gunter (nee Katayanagi)

Age 75, of Schererville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025. She is survived by her loving son, Charles "Buck" (Sabrina) Gunter; loving daughter, Kim (Brian) Heusinkveld; precious grandchildren, Isabella, CJ, Liam, Austin (Kat), Kaylie, Kennedy, Isabella, and Rebecca; great-grandson, Aurelius.

Rebecca was preceded in death by her...

Oct 30, 2025

Helen (nee Wagner) Fulk passed away peacefully on October 30, 2025, after 99 vibrant years on this earth. She is survived by her children Don (Cindy) Fulk, Sandy (Terry) Brown, and Tom (Cheryl) Fulk; her beloved grandchildren Matt (Amy) Fulk, JoElen (Christopher) Degenais, Jennifer Brown, Adam Fulk, and Steven (Kaitlyn) Fulk; and her cherished great-grandchildren Abby Fulk, Ben Fulk,...

Oct 16, 2025

Phillip Dennis Siadak

Age 75, of Lansing, Illinois passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Born on September 7, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Phillip was the beloved son of the late Joseph Siadak and Frances N. (nee Szymanski) Siadak.

He is survived by his loving sons, James Siadak and Seth Siadak. Phillip was a...

Oct 16, 2025

Catherine "Katie" Jelovcic (nee Vild)

age 90, of Portage, IN, was called home by the lord on Wednesday, October 16, 2025. Catherine is survived by her loving daughter, Nadine (Mark) Derek; cherished grandchildren, Christine (Chauncey) Kasmark and Katie (Justin) Nicol; great grandchildren, Clay Kasmark, Charlotte Kasmark and Oliver Nicol. She is also survived by her brother, Tom...

Oct 11, 2025

Darlene F. Gore (nee DeGard)

Age 78, formerly of Hammond, of Merrillville, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

She is survived by her dear love of 40 years, Walter Lesniak; loving son, Jason (Tracy) Gore, precious grandchildren; Cody (Brie) Gore and Chris Ruiz; great-grandchildren, Claire, Reid and Graham. Darlene...

Oct 10, 2025

Juan P. Garcia, 74 September 26, 1951 – October 10, 2025

Juan P. Garcia, age 74, of Portage, Indiana, passed away on October 10, 2025. He was born on September 26, 1951, in San Benito, Texas, to the late Crispin and Aurora Garcia.

Juan is survived by his loving daughters, Jennifer Rodriguez and Evangelina (Antwone)...

Oct 9, 2025

Thomas John Summers, Sr.

Thomas John Summers Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully in Zionsville, IN on Thursday, October 9, 2025. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Madeline Rose (Udowski) Summers, and his parents, Louis (Luka) C. and Ann (Anka) C. Summers. He is survived by his children, Andrea (Ted) Winkler, Thomas (Jessie Miskar)...

Oct 8, 2025

Katina "Tina" Gornick age 63, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Brianna; fiancé, Thomas Jones; siblings, Marlenee Provenzano, John (Jo Ellen) Klut, Darlene (late, Larry) Pruitt, Jason (Tina) Klut, Brian (Julie) Klut, and Sheryl Jones; as well as several nieces, nephews, cousins, loving aunts, and her...

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)...