Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 6, 2023

Herman D. Caine, Jr.

Herman D. Caine Jr., age 65, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2023. He is survived by his children, Emily (Timothy) Dykstra and Herman E. (Maria) Caine III; grandchildren, Christian, Holly, Sean and Emma Dykstra, and Sylvia Caine; brother, James (Erica) Caine; sister, Marie (John) Tiltges; several aunts and uncles, including...

Jan 4, 2023

Joseph P. "Pat" Kelly

Age 79, of East Chicago, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 4, 2023. He is survived by his beloved wife, Margie Kelly (nee Anguiano); dear daughters, Stacy (Terry) Ruiz and Krista (Eric) Alshouse; precious grandchildren, Jason Alshouse and Selena Ruiz; sister, Mary Ann (Gene) Henke; and numerous...

Jan 3, 2023

Victoria Escamilla (nee Kinder)

age 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, January 3, 2023.  She is survived by her loving husband, Jesse Escamilla; children: Raymond (Karen) Escamilla-Lucero, Loretta (Efrain) Rosa, Grace (Andrew) Poole, Eric (Rachael) Escamilla, and Jesse, Jr. (Taylor) Escamilla; precious grandchildren: Keristen (Brett), Alysa, Mateo, Brandon, Witzillin, Benito, Ruby,...

Jan 3, 2023

Kathleen "Katie" M. Graska (nee Matovina)

age 87, of Munster, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. Katie is survived by her dear children, Laura Hamblet, Mikell (Steve) Sulski, Mitchell Graska, Karen Podgorny and Paul (Angie Saenz) Graska; precious grandchildren, Jennifer Hamblet, Matthew (Niki) Hamblet;...

Dec 30, 2022

Christine Noel Marker of Griffith, Indiana passed away suddenly on December 30 th , 2022. She was 52. She is preceded in death by her parents, David Marker of Hammond, Indiana and Joan Marker of Griffith, Indiana, respectively.

She is survived by her siblings. James (Elizabeth) Marker of Griffith; Brett Marker of Canton, MI; Lee (Deborah) Marker...

Dec 25, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" Hoess (nee Mauch)

age 85, of Hammond, IN and Koontz Lake, IN, passed away peacefully on Christmas Sunday, December 25, 2022. She is survived by her loving children Frank (Angela) Hoess, Jeanna (Scott) Ivey, Mary (Robert) Koscielniak, Joseph (Nirin) Hoess and April (James) Sanchez; her nine grandchildren Edsel, Sarah, Cameron, Heidi, Michael, Rebecca, Andrew, Augustin...

Dec 21, 2022

Janice "Jan" A. Korwek (nee Hanzi)

Age 82 of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, December 21, 2022.  Jan is survived by her three children Karen (Tom) Cumbee, Kathy Korwek, Jerry "Rob" (Lynn) Korwek; brother, Nick (Ray Friedeck) Hanzi; grandchildren Tom Jr. (Becky) Cumbee, Ryan (Rebecca) Cumbee, Sean (Carolyn) Cumbee, Nicholas (Morgan)...

Dec 18, 2022

Bernard "Bernie" Baltrushaitis

age 80, of Schererville, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with ALS on Sunday, December 18, 2022. Bernard is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Nancy Baltrushaitis (nee Gasior); sister in law, Mary Baltrushaitis; sister and brother in law, Dorothy & Gene Callahan; sister in law, Margaret Gasior; and...

Dec 16, 2022

Mary Ann Vanes (nee Dutko)

age 89, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2022 three days short of her 90 th birthday.  Mary Ann is survived by her two loving children, Renee (Mark) Harangody and Michael Vanes; grandchildren: Jennifer Jocic, Matt Harangody; and Steven (Brittney) Vanes, Brandon (Carli) Vanes; precious great-grandchildren,...

Dec 9, 2022

Eleanor Ingram (nee Lewandowski)

age 98, was called by the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2022.  She is survived by her loving grandchildren; Tineke (Mike) Donian, John (Holly) Santos, Robert Santos, Arro Christenson, Kohl Christenson and Trae (Siara) Christenson; precious great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; and brother, Robert (late, Geraldine) Lewandowski. Preceded in death by...

Dec 9, 2022

William "Bill" L. Bush

age 93, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2022. Bill is survived by his beloved children, Robert "Allen" (Renee) Bush and Glenn E. Novak; grandchildren, Christine (Lou) Panici, Laura Bush and Tara (Jason) Leonard; sister-in-law, Iris (late Donald) Gifford; daughter in law, Barbara (late, Gordon) Bush; and several...

Dec 5, 2022

Dorothy M. Setmayer

Age 82, of Griffith, IN, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 45 years, Raymond; sons, Scott (Jennifer) Reed and Mark (Kathy) Reed; precious grandchildren: Spencer Reed, Dustin (Jen) Reed, and Alesha (Riley) Kutzli. Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Catherine Parat; and brothers,...

Nov 28, 2022

Kathryn "Kathy" L. Pruzin

Age 56, formerly of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022.  Kathryn is survived by her loving father, Jack; and dear brother, Michael (Kristie) Pruzin; niece and nephew, Kyla and Cory. She was preceded in death by her mother, Sharon (nee Smith).

Kathy was a 1984 graduate...