Obituary Listing

Apr 24, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" A. Szany (nee Palma)

age 65, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Gerry; son, William; sister Jackie (Bob) Jakubowicz; and brothers, Leo (Susan), Robert, Dominick, and Rich (Laura) Palma; three precious grandchildren: Hailey and Emily Kmak, and Abigail Szany....

Apr 22, 2022

Luke Ratley Jr.

age 94, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, April 22, 2022. Luke is survived by his dear grandchildren, Gwen Cadieux (Jesse Huskisson), Tish (Donnie) Bartell, Dr. Samantha (Joe) Atkins and Luke Ratley; precious great grandchildren, Greg Randhan, Justin Vasquez, Tabitha Williamson, William Randhan, Richard Randhan...

Apr 22, 2022

Stephen (Steve) Perlinski, 71 years old of Munster, Indiana, passed the morning of April 22, 2022, surrounded by the love of his family.  Steve is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Andrea; children, Ryann (Ben) Ricchio and Zach (Joan) Perlinski; grandchildren Maxwell and Emery; sister Renae (the late Phil) Magnuson; nieces and nephews; and numerous family and...

Apr 20, 2022

James "J.J." E. Jolink

Hessville, Indiana

Age 76, of Hessville, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022.  James is survived by his loving children, Tim (Edie) Jolink, Jenise (David) Press, Monique (Ed) Hardee; grandchildren, Ashley, Joey, Nick, Brandi, James, David, Emily, Natalee and Aiden; great granddaughter, Amelia; brother, Keith (late, Julie) Jolink; sister,...

Apr 20, 2022

Hammond

Belinda Mary Hartoonian, 62, late of Hammond, IN., Passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2022. She is survived by her daughter Ruby Reppa, three grandchildren; Ariana Blackwell, Nickolas Reppa, and Anthony Biondich, and her mother Lola and (late Myron) Guthrie (nee Henning), and four brothers; Jeffrey, Kurtis, and Travis Krotser, and Troy and Zochilt Guthrie...

Apr 18, 2022

Andrew Richard Slampyak

Andy passed away peacefully in hospice on April 18, 2022 due to complications from COVID and cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Suzy; devoted daughter Kristine; precious grandchildren, Jesse and MacKenzie; and supportive sister, Carol. Preceded in death by his parents, Andrew and Anne.

Andy was very...

Apr 16, 2022

Bernice Katherine Hill

April 3, 1923 – April 16, 2022

It is with heavy hearts we send Bernice to her eternal resting place. She leaves behind a legacy of loving children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband, Tom; sons, Tim and Mark; parents, Andrew and Margaret Schrepfer; sister, Dorothy Bomersback (Joe); brother, Andrew...

Apr 12, 2022

LAURA ANGELE CORPUS Laura Angele Corpus, 73, of Highland, Indiana, passed away suddenly on April 11, 2022. Laura was a beautiful loving person who was generous and kind to all she knew. Words cannot express the depth of our loss. She is survived by the love of her life, Eddie Lopez with whom she had recently celebrated an anniversary...

Apr 11, 2022

William "Bill" Steven Kopko

Age 79, of Munster, IN passed away on Monday April 11, 2022.

Bill is survived by: Son, Nick Kopko, Step-sons, Christopher (Terri) and Brett (Minako) Michalak; Sister, Mariann Palk; Brother, Dr. George A. (Paula) Kopko; 7 grandchildren; Aunt, Helen Johnson; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...

Apr 11, 2022

Madalon E. Baum

Madalon Baum, age 75, of Hammond, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022. She is survived by her loving sister Bernardine "Bunny" Baum; brother Frederick (Sandy) Baum; sister-in-law Patricia Baum; niece Cassandra Baum; nephews, Peter J. Baum and Michael (Jessica) Baum; and several cousins and dear friends. Preceded in death by her...

Apr 10, 2022

Le Roy C. Wartman Age 88, of Paw Paw, MI, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, April 10, 2022. He is survived by his children: David (Cathy) Wartman, Randy (late Char Hotz) Wartman, Alan (Janet) Wartman, Edward (Jonna) Wartman, and Laura (Reuben) Bloker; grandchildren: Katie Rozek, Brandon (Melissa) Wartman, Jennifer (Joey) Grundell, Christopher (Cassie), Sarah,...

Apr 9, 2022

Patricia J. Boberski

It is with a heavy heart that our daughter, cousin, aunt and friend Pat Boberski breathed her last breath on Saturday, April 9th. Pat is preceded in death by her parents Frank Boberski and Josephine Boberski (Paterek) and numerous Aunts, Uncles, relatives and friends. She grew up in Hammond, IN and graduated from Bishop...

Apr 4, 2022

Geraldine "Gerri" M. Horar

age 65, of Hammond, Indiana went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 4, 2022. Gerri is survived by her loving sister, Diane Horar; "adopted" sisters: Jean Banks and Sherrill Marske; and many "adopted" nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Alyce M. and Peter D. Horar....

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;...