Obituary Listing

Mar 10, 2023

Rosemary A. Miller (nee Brew)

Age 83, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 10, 2023. She is survived by her daughter Vickey Arrigo; sister, Wilma (late, Steve) Mayernik; three grandchildren: Raymond (Trisha), Wesley and Amber Arrigo Preceded in death by her husband William and daughter, Violet and son David.

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Mar 9, 2023

Dorothy P. Mitcheltree

Age 68, of Highland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband, Greg Mitcheltree; daughter, Sarah Beth Mitcheltree (Traci Gilbert); sisters: Mary Anne (late, Michael) Kurzawski, Evelyn (Tony) Estrada, and Alice (Warner) Mugford; brothers, Tony (Josie) Mickus and Alexander (Bev) Mickus; and many nieces and...

Mar 7, 2023

Jeffrey L. Mayer

Age 67, of Munster, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Jeffrey is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Penny (nee Roland); children, Chris Mayer (Christina Wagner) and Jason (Jo) Mayer; and precious grandchildren, Alice and Henry Mayer. Preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Margaret Mayer; and brother, Dan...

Mar 7, 2023

Barbara A. Willis (nee Lanfear)

Age 83, of Demotte, formerly of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. She is survived by her loving children: Debra (PerryParker) DeRolf, Jeannette (Terry) Jennings, and Jon (Merri Hathaway) Willis; precious grandchildren: Stacey (Chris) Hammond, Anthony (Rebecca) Scalzitti, Dominic (Brittany) Scalzitti, Robert (Kolleen), Jonathon (Summer), Nicole,...

Mar 5, 2023

Mary E. Burke (nee Jones)

Age 85, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 5, 2023. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Charles Burke; devoted daughters, Tracey (Jeffrey) Levandoski and Ellen (Tim) Scholte; precious granddaughters, Jaimie (Chris) Griffith and Valarie (Mohamed) Elashrafi; two great-grandchildren, Madison Griffith and Adam Elashrafi;...

Mar 4, 2023

William "Bill" J. Karr

Age 85, of Munster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 4, 2023. Bill is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, JoAnn (nee Budnick); children: Christina (Richard) Sepiol, Penny (William, Sr.) Heuer, Jim (Heather) Karr, and Bill, Jr. (Dr. Lynn) Karr; 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Ellen (late, Herb) DeVoss; and...

Feb 26, 2023

Judith "Judy" A. Neher (nee Stirling)

Age 83, of Winfield, IN, formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, February 26, 2023. Judy is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Deacon Norman; children: Linda Myerson, Carol (Joe) Andras, Vicki (Jim) Smith, and Stephanie...

Feb 21, 2023

Paul A. Fredrickson

age 66, of Dyer, IN passed away suddenly on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Paul is survived by his loving daughter, Emalie C. Fredrickson; mother of his children, Laurel Fredrickson; three precious grandchildren: Parker, Oliver, and Star; father, Richard Fredrickson; sister, Betty (Gary) Wischover; nephews, Bradley and Garrett Wischover;  many dear friends; and in-law, Ronald...

Feb 21, 2023

Janet "Janina" Misiak (nee Wojewoda)

age 89, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. She is survived by her children, Marion (Beth) Misiak and Lillian Misiak; grandchildren: Danny (Mallory), Katie, and Sabrina; three great-grandchildren: Izzy, Frank, and Teddy; extended family in Poland; many nieces and nephews; friends Frank and Katherine Chrobak and many other...

Feb 20, 2023

Roberto "Bob" Z. Gutierrez

age 81, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Monday, February 20, 2023. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sue E. Gutierrez (nee Groff); sons, Robert E. (Isabel) Gutierrez and Michael A. (Akiko) Gutierrez;...

Feb 15, 2023

Juan J. "Joe" Trevino age 67, of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Juan is survived by his loving wife, Cathy Januchowski-Trevino; son, Joe (Marlene) Trevino, Jr.; sisters, Rachel (David) Gutierrez and Beatriz "Chachi" (late, Rogelio) Ayala; brothers, Simon (late, Joanne) Trevino and Roy (Celinda)Trevino; brother-in-law, Joe (Barbara) Januchowski; Godchildren: Amanda Torres, Valen Trevino, and Milan...

Feb 14, 2023

Anabel Tucker (nee Ruiz)

Anabel Tucker, age 53, of Indianapolis, formerly of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Melvin Tucker; children, Cameron (Arielle) Ruiz, Roxanne (Anson) Tucker, Maxine (Isaiah) Tucker, Isaiah (Angelica)Tucker, Melvin (Nhya) Ruiz, Takeo Tucker; 14 loving grandchildren; dear mother, Maria Hernandez; siblings,...

Feb 7, 2023

Helen N. Galison (nee Paloney)

age 89, of Munster, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Helen is survived by her daughter, Michelle (Garry) Rawcliffe; grandchildren: Alexandra Rawcliffe and Zachary Rawcliffe. Preceded in death by her husband, John Galison; son, John Michael Galison; and eleven siblings: Michael Paloney, Nicholas Paloney, Mary Manka, Sue Paloney,...

Feb 5, 2023

Marcia Morton (nee Vicksinich)

Age 80, of Schererville, IN passed away on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Marcia is survived by her children: Sharal DeRolf, Darryl (Teresa) Carstensen, Denise Modglin and Brian (Kristen) Jeppeson; stepdaughters, Jennifer (Andy) Robertson and Kim (Dean) Sjoerdsma; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren with one on the way; and brother Mark (Vicky) Vicksinich....

Feb 1, 2023

Rosalyn A. Kruse

age 31, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.  Rose is survived by her loving parents, Kristen and Mark Kruse; twin sister, Grace Kruse; sister, Ellena (Siddharth) Mani; brother, Aaron Kruse; precious niece, Ayana Mani; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins; and precious pets: Maya, Honey, and Blue. Preceded in death...

Jan 29, 2023

Jeffrey M. Piejko

age 50, of Calumet City, IL, formerly of Pullman, Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, January 29, 2023. Jeffrey is survived by his loving mother Sharon A. Piejko; sister, Jackie Piejko; aunt, Terry Lavezzi; niece, Natalie Tomaszewski; and nephew Johnny Tomaszewski. Preceded in death by his father Walter...

Jan 26, 2023

Wade Pratt

age 75, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023. Wade was the beloved son of the late Woodrow and Wanda Pratt. He is survived by his wife, Grace Pratt; brother, Wesley; sisters: Janet (Ed) Schweitzer, Lesley (late, Darrell) Denney, and Lisa (Kirk) Godby; son Josh (Mandy) Pratt; step-son, Larry W. Robinson; step-daughters,...

Jan 19, 2023

Margaret Dumezich

May 5, 1933 – January 19, 2023

Margaret Dumezich (nee Komocsar) was born at home in East Chicago, Indiana in 1933 to Rudolph and Elizabeth Komocsar, both of whom were Hungarian immigrants.  Margaret graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School in 1951.

Margaret was married for 29 years to her husband,...

Jan 19, 2023

Warren D. Sabo

Warren D. Sabo, age 76, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 19, 2023. He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Andrea; sister, Charlene Ray; children: James (late, Donna) Westbrook, Robert (Tracie) Crawford, and Jeffrey Crawford; grandchildren: Carolyn (Dale) Sifuentes, Cathy (Nate) Strong, Andrea (Jake) Supranos, Jessie Crawford, and Jacob...

Jan 18, 2023

Karen L. Ensign

Karen L. Ensign (Valenti), age 65, of Valparaiso, IN passed away suddenly in Largo, Florida on January, 18, 2023. She is survived by her fiancé, Charlie Rebeck, children: Jenna (Andrew) Germonprez and Timothy Ensign in addition to her two granddaughters, Lenya and Gianna, who were her greatest joys. Siblings: Steve (Beth) Valenti, Greg (Kathlene)...