Obituary Listing

Oct 3, 2022

Eugene "Gene" Pospychala

age 91, of Griffith, IN, went to eternal rest on Monday, October 3, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. Gene is survived by his daughters, Pamela (Bob) Grkinich and Jane (Daniel) Bokun; son, James (Lesley) Pospychala; Ismael Cruz; grandchildren, Lauren (Ben) McDonnell, Kristen (Chris) Szafranski, Marc Grkinich, Brooke Pospychala, Benjamin Bokun, and...

Oct 1, 2022

Mary Margaret Lauer, 93, of St. John, Indiana, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2022, surrounded by family.

Mary was born in Pine Grove, West Virginia, on July  21, 1929, to Earl T. Long and Clara F. Long. She moved to Hammond, Indiana, to train as a nurse in the late 1940s. She graduated from nursing school...

Sep 22, 2022

Eugene D. Ovaert

age 72, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully after a long illness on Thursday, September 22, 2022. Eugene is survived by his siblings: Patricia, Marie, Albert, and Jimmy Ovaert; and son Timmy. Preceded in death by his parents, Adolph and Adela Ovaert.

Eugene was known for his sense of humor...

Sep 22, 2022

Pauline (Lacko) Wolak was born March 3, 1922, in Whiting, Indiana along with her identical twin sister, Agnes. She passed on September 22, 2022 in Frisco Texas at the age of 100. Pauline grew up in the Catholic Church and went to Catholic grade school. She has always valued her faith. Pauline worked various administrative jobs after finishing high...

Sep 21, 2022

Glen W. Morton

Age 80, of Schererville, IN passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Glen is survived by his wife Marcia (nee Vicksinich) Morton, daughters, Jennifer (Andy) Robertson and Kim (Dean) Sjoerdsma; stepchildren, Sharal DeRolf, Daryl (Teresa)Carstensen, Denise Modglin and Brian (Kristen)Jeppeson; nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren with one on the way; sister, Carolyn...

Sep 20, 2022

ROBERT JOHN CONWAY, 73 Highland, IN

Bob Conway's Final Edition was put to bed on September 20, 2022.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Becky A Longhauser; his brother, Jim (Pat) Conway; Catherine Conway, mother of his three children; his three devoted children: Toby (Jen) Conway, Rory Conway, Aimee (Michael) Caruso; his...

Sep 19, 2022

Robert "Bob" H. Anderson

Age 83, of Alsip/ Dolton, IL formerly of Blue Island passed away peacefully on Monday, September 19, 2022. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Sue Anderson; dear children, Laura (Rocco) Castallante and Amy (fiancé, James Denison) Anderson; 8 precious grandchildren, Mark, Michael, Dana, Daniel, Anthony, Wyatt, Ryder...

Sep 17, 2022

Age 70, of Whiting, IN passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022. She is survived by her loving children, Patricia Hart and Christina Hart; brothers, Joseph (Linda) Stefanich and Tom (Anita) Stefanich and sister Sandy (Jerry) Kreevich. Preceded in death by her precious infant son, Michael Gerard.

Dorothy was a 1970 graduate of Whiting High School. She...

Sep 16, 2022

Kenneth E. Hathaway

age 80, of Griffith, formerly of Gary, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 16, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 56 years, Joyce Hathaway (nee Vargo); dear daughter, Merri Hathaway; nieces and nephews, Veronica Hall, David Hathaway Jr., Julie Karageorge and Godson,...

Sep 14, 2022

Chris Paraschos

Age 93, of Leesburg, IN formerly of East Chicago and Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his son Greg (Venessa) Paraschos; daughters, Lori Carter and Cheryl Myers; 8 grandchildren; many precious great grandchildren; and niece and nephews. Preceded by his beloved wife of 55...

Sep 13, 2022

Margaret "Marge" Pavlovick (nee Zoldos)

age 91, of Merrillville, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 13, 2022. Marge is survived by her son, Tom (Laura) Pavlovick of St. John; daughter, Gayle (Mark) Pleitner of Valparaiso; grandchildren: Jonathan (Mikala), Aaron (Brenna), Kristen (Ben), Michael, and Lindsey (Matt); and 8 precious great-grandchildren. Preceded in...

Sep 8, 2022

Jered Matthew Solan was born on Mother's Day, May 13, 1973 and left us suddenly earlier this month. Jered grew up in Munster, Indiana and was a 1991 graduate of Munster High School; he received his bachelor's degree from Columbia College in Chicago, Illinois, and was an electrician and member of IBEW Local 697.

Jered...

Sep 8, 2022

Monicka Therese Matulewicz (nee Kondrat)

age 55, of Highland, IN, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at home with loved ones on September 8, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of almost 30 years, John; precious children, Leah and Benjamin; sister, Rebecca (Robert) Bennett; brother, Stephen (Lynn) Kondrat; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Sep 2, 2022

Hector Chuy

age 94, passed away on Friday, September 2, 2022. Hector is survived by his loving daughter, Sonia (Corey) Medoff; Grandchildren, Albert and Kenneth Haulk; Angela Martineck, Hector Sandoval and Michelle Chuy; Great Grandchildren: Samantha and Pablo Ortiz; Anthony Haulk, Sarah, Isabella and Gabriel Haulk; Great-Great Grandchildren: Eliana, Elijah, Evalise; Anais and Pablo.

Sep 1, 2022

Krista Jade Caine

age 32, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Krista is survived by loving parents, James A. Caine and Erica Thorner; dear brothers, Doc James (Alyssa) Caine and Nicholas Thorner; longtime love Robert Ratulowski; precious children, Joshua D. Trentz and Andrew Ratulowski; Uncle Herman (late, Sylvia) Caine; Aunt Marie...

Aug 30, 2022

Joseph "Pat" Patrick Logue Jr.

age 74, of Schererville, formerly of Crown Point, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Jackie Logue (nee Barlog); children, Yvette (Thomas) Strayer and Austin (Candice) Logue; precious grandchildren, McKenna and Ian Strayer, Adeline and Joseph Logue; brother,...

Aug 30, 2022

Dorothy S. Keilman (nee Virus) age 89, of Crawfordsville, IN formerly of East Chicago, passed away Tuesday, August 30, 2022. Survived by three loving children: Dorothy A. Dolato, Leonard Mark (Sherry) & Allen (Kristin) Keilman; Loving Grandmother of: Katherine Keilman, Rachel Kizior, Gregory, Marcia & Daniel Keilman, Tyler & Aaron (Sadie) Wilson; special great grandchildren, Fae Kizior, and Charlotte...

Aug 28, 2022

Jesse V. Mendoza

age 27, of East Chicago, IN passed away on Sunday, August 28, 2022. He is survived by his loving mother, Dora (Luis) Rodriquez; dear sister, Kara Amada Rodriquez; grandfather, Jesus Mendoza; grandparents, Fernando and Priscilla Rodriguez; aunts, Angela (Patrick) Rosado, Gabriel (Donna) Mendoza and Mary (Michael) Garza; and several cousins. Proceeded in...

Aug 24, 2022

Elaine M. Burbich (nee Tresnowski)

age 83, of Munster, IN passed away on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Elaine is survived by her children, Julie Burbich, Tim (Lori) Burbich and Tracy Burbich; precious grandchildren, Matthew (Ashton) Burbich and Emily Burbich; dearest great granddaughter, Linlee Dickey; and sister Sally (Robert) Szot.  Preceded...

Aug 22, 2022

Kathleen "Kathi" T. Mitchell, age 71 of Tempe, AZ, formerly of Whiting, IN and Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, August 22 nd, 2022. She was born in Hammond, IN on September 17 th , 1950 to the late Daniel P. Mitchell, Jr. and Louise B. Mitchell.

Kathi is survived by her siblings: Eileen M. (David) Klen...