Obituary Listing

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)...

Jan 16, 2023

Debra L. Pietraszak

age 66, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Monday, January 16, 2023. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Richard; children, Melissa Pietraszak and Walter Pietraszak; dear friend, John Ray; in-laws: Michael (late, Lisa) Pietraszak, Patrick Pietraszak, Paul Pietraszak, David Pietraszak, and Joseph Pietraszak; and precious pets: Shelby, Saydee, and...

Jan 15, 2023

Desiree Hardee of Hammond IN, passed away at home on Sunday, January 15, 2023. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Robert "Bob" Hardee, daughters, Holly Hardee and Rachel (Scotty)Peterson; grandchildren, Adam Garvey and Aoife and Joshua Rodriguez; mother, Ruth Lanoue; sisters, Annette (Pete)Boudreau of Kankakee and Adrienne (Ben)West of Bourbonnais and several loving nieces and nephews....

Jan 14, 2023

Patricia A. Kasper, 89, Hammond, Indiana died January 14, 2023.

She was born July 17, 1933.  She married Frank Kasper in 1954, who preceded her in death in 2013.

She is survived by two sons, Kennen, from Trinadad, Colorado, and David (Mary) from Nathrop, Colorado and a grandson, Michael from Youngstown, Ohio.

There...

Jan 12, 2023

Alexa (Sawchik) Solic passed away at the Manor Care Cottage in Valparasio IN on Thursday January 12 th .  Alexa was born Aleksandra Sawczyszak in Mlodowice Poland May 21, 1936.  Accompanied by their father Michael, Alexa and her siblings came to the United States from the Polish Ukrainian boarder in 1947 as they fled the impacts of World War...

Jan 11, 2023

Helen Lamb (nee Rosolanka)

Helen Lamb, age 90, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Helen is survived by her loving daughters, Judith Lamb and Patricia Lamb. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Wendell; son, Robert (still living, Kathleen) Lamb; parents, and siblings.

Funeral services will...

Jan 9, 2023

Joseph "Joe" J. Plesek of Griffith, IN

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph "Joe" J. Plesek, age 71, who passed away peacefully surrounded by family. He went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 9th, 2023. Joe will be deeply missed by his wife of many years and friend,...

Jan 6, 2023

Luandre "Lou" Rozmanich

Age 90 of Munster IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 6, 2023. Beloved husband of Mary Kay for 66 years. Also left to cherish Lou's memory are his grandchildren, Ava and Steven Rozmanich; daughter-in-law Christine Rozmanich; and his loving sister-in-law Angie (late Bob) Cirrincione; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...