Obituary Listing

Mar 31, 2022

Gonzalo R. Maldonado Sr.

age 75, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 31, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Teresa Maldonado (nee, Marin); daughters, Elba Alejandra (Juan Manuel) Medina and Paty Maldonado; son, Gonzalo (Juana) Maldonado Jr.; precious grandchildren, Diego and Julian Medina and Emilia...

Mar 31, 2022

William John Baldin, age 79, of Highland, IN, passed away on March 31, 2022.  Preceded in death by his beloved wife Mylane Baldin, parents Albino and Maria Baldin, and brother Gino (Lynda) Baldin. William is survived by his sister Francis (Theodore) Wozniakowski and their children (late Marie), Theodore Jr. and Louisa; niece: Cherree (Brent) Leffel and their children Ava...

Mar 31, 2022

Sylvia R. Castillo age 79, of Hammond, IN formerly of East Chicago, was called by the Lord while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, March 31, 2022. She is survived by her loving children: Trine Castillo, Christopher Castillo, Michael (Amy) Castillo and Juanita (Gilbert)Medina; precious grandchildren: Natalie (Joseph), Nina (Mauricio) Anna and Trine; great grandchildren: Christian, Emmett and...

Mar 22, 2022

Josephine "Josie" C. Perez (nee Anguiano)

age 96, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Josie is survived by her loving daughters: Jackie (Judd) Wells, Tina (Ruben) Trevino, and Lisa (Steve Bloomer) Perez; two sons, Joey and Paul Perez; precious grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild; dear sisters: Ernestine...

Mar 15, 2022

Jessica "Jess" C. Petersen (nee Pelot)

age 33, of Crown Point, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband Davey Petersen; mother Carol (James) Banks; father David Pelot; sister Jennifer Allen; brother Michael Pelot; nephews Benjamin Jimenez and Kal-el Allen; aunts and uncles: Cathy Stege, Shirann (Lee) Sohre, Linda...

Mar 14, 2022

Kenneth C. Holcomb

age 98, of Highland, passed away on Monday, March 14, 2022. Kenneth is survived by his son Stephen Holcomb; grandson Michael (Candy) Fisher; great-grandchildren: Abigail, Zachary and Madison Fisher; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 74 years, Alice Holcomb; daughter Cheryl Fisher, and great-grandchildren Faith and Rebecca...

Mar 13, 2022

Harvey J. Hake

age 78, of Lowell, Indiana, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and Jefferson, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Sunday, March 13, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 22 years, Susan Hake (nee Ebert, Riess); two step-sons, Brian (Angie) Ebert and Timothy (Jenny) Ebert; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren;...

Mar 8, 2022

David P. Prendergast

age 67, of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.  He is survived by his mother Ginger Prendergast; sister Sandra (William) Jacobs; brother Kevin (Lisa) Prendergast; nieces and nephew: Abra (Dan) Luce, Sena (Kyle) Ruebel, Ashley (Sam) Bromley, Dr. Alexander Prendergast, and Arden Prendergast; great nieces and nephew:...

Mar 7, 2022

William "Bill" G. Mason Sr. age 73, of Rensselaer, formerly of Hobart, IN passed away Monday, March 7, 2022. He is survived by his dear love, Margaret (nee Sokolowski) Mason; children, Charles "Andy" (Crystal) Mason, Tricia Mitchem; grandchildren, great grandchildren, sister Linda (John) Ritnour; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded by his parents, George and Hazel Mason; dearest children,...

Mar 7, 2022

Gail E. "Gigi" Potchen (nee Martin)

age 80, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Monday, March 7, 2022. Give praises, she has gone to her heavenly HOME. She is survived by her children: Susan (James) Gorman, Karen (David) Jahr, and Kenneth (Jennifer) Potchen; grandchildren: Alexander (fiancé Kristen Copp), Jacob, and Andrew Gorman, and Claire and Benjamin Potchen....

Mar 6, 2022

Edward Mata age 76, of Dyer, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 6, 2022. Edward is survived by his loving wife of over 58 years, Linda (nee Carrillo); children, Todd (Elisa) Mata and Danielle (Matthew) Naughton; grandchildren, Conrad and Veronica Mata; Arielle and Ian Naughton; brother, Martin (Kathy) Mata and...

Mar 6, 2022

James W. Wheeler

age 36, of Hammond, Indiana passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, March 6, 2022. James is survived by loving sisters, Patricia Pewitt, Billie Ratkovich, Sherry Tuscuson and Mary Elizabeth McGregor; brothers, Fred Pewitt and Michael Wheeler; grandma, Phyllis DeFord; many precious nieces and nephews; and dear friend, Demetria Beaulieu. Preceded by his dear mother, Rhonda...

Mar 5, 2022

Galina Cumanici

age 69, of Schererville, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2020. She is survived by her loving children, Edward (Olga) Cumanici and Natalia (Andrew Eskaros) Cumanici; loving grandchildren: Giulia, Nathan, and Avery. Preceded in death by her husband Valeriu; and parents Iosif and Alexandra Dologan.

A Memorial Visitation will be held on...

Mar 4, 2022

David Romero

age 90, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Lansing, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, March 4, 2022. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Sandra Romero (nee Zeinert); children, Christine (Jon) Mossman, Annette (Neal) Nayman, Doreen (Kim) Mosley, Bonnie (Anthony) Feledy, Dave (Veronica) Romero, Steve...

Mar 4, 2022

Louise M. Sorenson

age 98, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 4, 2022. Louise is survived by her loving daughters, Diane (late, Ronald) Gould and Linda (Mark) Selegue; dear grandchildren, Susan Novak and Randy Gould. Louise was born in Bemidji, Minnesota and then raised her family in Hammond. She loved bowling and...

Mar 1, 2022

Susan B. Marcus (nee Kruse), age 78, born and raised in Lake Orion, MI, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed  away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. She is survived by her loving step-children: Bruce (Jeanne) Marcus, Steve Marcus, Miriam Marcus (Mike Nirenberg), and her step-grandchildren whom she adored: Andrew, Marie, Eli, Simon and David. She...

Feb 26, 2022

Patricia Mae Sutton (nee Connelly)

Patricia Mae Sutton, age 87, passed away on February 26, 2022. She is survived by her children: Kathleen (Mike) Hassan and Daniel (Jeanne) Sutton; grandchildren: Marty (Heather), Meagan, Michelle (Fernando), Sarah (Joe), Ryan, Danielle (Don), Steven (Aiden), and Kristin; numerous great-grandchildren; and two precious great-great-grandchildren. Patricia was preceded in death by her...

Feb 23, 2022

Carol J. Rudd (nee Busch)

age 75, of Schererville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. She is survived by her loving children: Jill (James) Szerlak, Michael Rudd, David Rudd, and Jason Rudd; beloved grandchildren: Taylor Hughes (Jon Blankman), Brian Hughes, and Jenna Hughes; precious great-grandchild Grayson; sister Sherry (Gene) Panozz;...

Feb 20, 2022

Eileen M. Penman (nee Flatt)

age 84, of Highland, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, February 20, 2022. She is survived by her loving children, Mark (late, Rhonda) Penman and Kathleen (Dennis) Novosel; precious grandchildren: Zach (Jessica), Katie (Alfred), Cheyenne (Devon), Nicholas, and Scott (fiancé Ashley); great-grandchild Olivia; twin brother Glenn (Clara) Flatt;...

Feb 18, 2022

Larry A. Hamm

age 76, of Hammond, IN passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.  He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Michele (nee Milakovic); son Brett (Alyssa) Hamm; grandchildren: Olivia, Dominquié, Gabriella, Yeion, Julissa, and Alondra; one great-grandson Moses; sister-in-laws Maxine Hamm, Mary Joe (late, Nate) Wyche, Martha (Charles) Brunson and Malanie (Jim)...