Obituary Listing

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)...

Feb 12, 2022

Robert F. Daily

age 82, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, Munster, and St. John, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by loving family on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joy Daily (nee Jackson); son Robert Daily and daughter Jolene (Daniel) Gelarden; grandchildren Bryce and Ellie Joy Gelarden;...

Feb 8, 2022

Richard Igras

age 70, of Hammond, IN passed away surrounded by family on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Richard is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Sonia Igras; children: Maria G. (Scott) Garvey, Daniel R (Tracy) Igras, and Eric S. Igras; grandchildren: Marissa S. Garvey, Rachel M. Pearson, Kenneth A. Garvey, Lauren A. Igras,...

Feb 8, 2022

Olivia "Olie" Sessa p assed away Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in her hospital bed after about a month-long battle for her life due to Covid. She was born June 5, 1959 in East Chicago, Indiana to Salvador Sr. & Maria Rodriguez. She was a graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt. She...

Feb 8, 2022

Edward J Bernius

The highlight of Ed Bernius's 96 th year was his Honor Flight to Washington, DC with a planeload of other veterans.  He was one of two WWII veterans on the flight who were doted on and made to feel extra special for their service. Ed was like everybody's dad and grandfather.  Volunteers clamored to...

Feb 7, 2022

Sandra S. Geissendorfer (nee Stevens)

age 80, of Schererville, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away at home on Monday, February 7, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Sandra is survived by her daughters, Natalie (John) Taylor, Shelley (Danny) Jones; 4 dear grandchildren, Lauren (Josh) Wilson, Matthew (Kelly) Taylor, Daniel (Samantha) Jones and Dallon Jones; precious...

Feb 6, 2022

MICHELENE F. BLAIR

age 73, of Gary, passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022. Michelene is survived by her children: Susan Baggat, Michael (John) Glenn , Anthony Blair , and Adam (Dawnelle) Blair ; grandchildren: Tyler, Christian, Jamie, Jacob, Colton ; and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband, Ralph.

She will be...

Feb 6, 2022

LaVergne Rose ( Zick) Balacky of Dyer, IN passed away on February 6th at St. Patrick's Residence and Rehabilitation in Naperville, IL.  She is survived by her dear husband of 25 years Bohdan (Bob).  LaVergne was born on December 18, 1925 to William F. and Cecelia (Trzebiatowski ) Zick of Calumet City, IL.   Her father was Mayor of Calumet...