Obituary Listing

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...

Feb 6, 2022

Shirley J. Keserich (nee Simpson)

age 99, of Schererville, IN, formerly of Riverdale and Glenwood, IL, passed away on Sunday, February 6, 2022. She is survived by her loving daughters Edna (Michael) Sweeney and Beverly Phillips; son-in-law John Phillips; grandchildren: Daniel (Andrea) Phillips, Michael Phillips, and Steven Sweeney; great-granddaughter Amelia Phillips; and great-grandson on the way Ethan...

Feb 3, 2022

Elizabeth "Betty" A. Hines (nee Mazur)

age 93, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, IN. Betty's work now complete on earth was called by the Lord to her heavenly home on February 3, 2022. Survived by her loving children, Jim (Debbi) Hines, Carol Shelton, Donna (Milt) Price, Denise Hines, Debbie Hines and Mary Beth (Mike) Knapp;...

Feb 3, 2022

Cecelia Evanich (nee Hofirek)

Age 87, of Schererville formerly of Hessville, passed away Thursday, February 3, 2022. Survived by her loving children, Cathy (Ken) Mertens, Philip Evanich, Connie (Joseph) Goysich, Bob(Bridget)Evanich and Laura Evanich; 7 grandchildren, Bryan, Allison(Nick), Emily, Betsy, Katie, Adam and Joanna; 6 great grandchildren; sister, Helen(Dan)Brnicky and several nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Feb 2, 2022

Bonnie Lou March (nee Earle)

Bonnie Lou March, age 81 of St John, IN passed away on February 2 nd , 2022 following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer. Bonnie was born in Norway, MI on August 14, 1940 to the late George and Bernita Earle. She grew up in Manistique, MI and spent her childhood years...

Feb 2, 2022

Richard C. Cavanaugh

age 80, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet M. Cavanaugh; daughter, Jennifer (Edward) Salka; grandchildren: Tiffani (Greg Kowalski) Johnson, Zachary Johnson, and Bradley Salka (fiancé Sarah Jacoby); great-grandchildren: Corban, Daniel, and David; sister Maureen (Dick) Woodward; several nieces, nephews, and...

Jan 30, 2022

Socorro Villanueva Marcellana Keresztes

age 70, of Munster, was tragically taken from her loved ones on Sunday, January 30, 2022. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Angela Keresztes; countless cousins, nieces, and nephews in The Philippines, Canada, US, and Australia; her colleagues turned family at Franciscan; and many other friends and extended family. She was preceded...

Jan 30, 2022

Dolores J. Mika (nee Walgora) Dolores J. Mika, age 90 of Highland, IN passed away peacefully after a long, beautiful life, on January 30, 2022.  Dolores is survived by her loving children, Ken (Chris) Mika, Karen (Jack) Gill, Paulette (Zarko) Ivetic and precious grandson, Dimitri, proceeded in death by her devoted and loving husband, John F. Mika and many...

Jan 30, 2022

Madeline "Madge" Sindicich (Nee Mudrovich) age 92.5 of Munster, Indiana, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana passed away Sunday, January 30th, 2022 after a nine-year battle with Alzheimer's disease. She is survived by two children: Son Edward Jr. (Edo) and Daughter Laura (Lon) Hoehne and sister-in-law: Dorthy (late Nick) Sindicich, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Numerous nieces & nephews, Special: Margo (Ed)...

Jan 27, 2022

Joseph "Joey" A Rosignol

age 38, of Godfrey IL, formerly Highland IN; his work now complete on earth was called by the Lord to his heavenly home on January 27, 2022.  Joey is survived by his loving parents, Jeff and Polly Rosignol, sisters Renee and Alicia Rosignol, and niece Samantha.   Preceded in death by his...

Jan 22, 2022

Theresa E. Batliner

July 23, 1934 – Jan 22, 2022

"…whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully…for God loves a cheerful giver" - 2 Cor 9:6-7

Theresa E. Batliner, age 87, passed away on January 22 while in hospice care at Crown Point's Wittenberg Village.

She devoted her life to loving...

Jan 19, 2022

Michael Rotheker

age 77, of Valparaiso, IN passed away on Wednesday, January 19,2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Patricia Rotheker (nee Ostapchuk); children; Michael (Christine) Rotheker, Mark (Regina) Rotheker, Matthew Rotheker and Melissa (Mike)Rotheker;...

Jan 18, 2022

Marian Agnes Homrich

age 89, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Marian is preceded in death by her loving parents, Walter and Agnes Homrich; brothers, Walter (Marilyn), Eugene (Patricia) and Jerome (still living, Patricia). She is survived by her brother, Robert (late, Barbara); and many dear nieces and nephews; close friend,...

Jan 18, 2022

Anna Apodaca-Davila

age 66, of East Chicago, IN and Denver, Colorado, passed away surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, January 18, 2022. She is survived by her loving sons, Joseph E. Apodaca and Estevan L. Apodaca; grandchildren, Emma Apodaca and Drina M. Maestas; and siblings, Juanita (Gus) Kokotis, Maria Ventura, Leonardo Ventura, Jr., Cynthia Ventura-Lippert, and Robert...