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Shirley J. Keserich
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...
Elizabeth "Betty" Hines
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;...
Cecelia Evanich
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...
Bonnie Lou March
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...
Richard C. Cavanaugh
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...
Socorro Villanueva Marcellana Keresztes
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...
Dolores J. Mika
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...
Madeline "Madge" Sindicich
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)...
Joseph "Joey" A. Rosignol
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...
Theresa E. Batliner
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...
Michael Rotheker
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;...
Marian Agnes Homrich
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,...
Anna Apodaca-Davila
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...
Kelly Renee Simanson
Jan 17, 2022
Kelly Renee Simanson
age 36, of Merrillville, passed away suddenly on Monday, January 17, 2022. Kelly is survived by her loving parents, Raymond and Connie Simanson; siblings, Dawson (Arlene) Simanson and James Simanson; grandpa George Simanson; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandma Shirley Simanson; and grandparents Bill and Betty...
Norma Flores
Jan 15, 2022
Norma Flores
In loving memory of Norma Flores. Norma was a resident of Hammond, Indiana. She passed on January 15, 2022, leaving behind many loved ones. You can define Norma as a loving and caring individual who gave unselfishly to those who were in need, never turning anyone away if she was able to help. She leaves...
Delores Jones
Jan 15, 2022
Delores Ann Jones (nee Nichols)
age 77, of Merrillville, formerly of Hammond, IN, was called by the Lord on Saturday, January 15, 2022. She is survived by her children: Deborah Jones, Betty (Jack) Woychowski, Brenda Jones, Trisha Jones (fiancé Mike Rosenwinkel), and Lynda Jones; eleven grandchildren: Jessica, Jennifer, Annabel, Krystina, Michael, Brandon, Katrina (Brad), Julia, Kelly, Kaylee,...
William Anthony Banks
Jan 12, 2022
William Anthony Banks
age 81, passed away on Wednesday, January 12, 2022 in the hospital in Chicago, IL. He was born October 12, 1940 to Charles and Zelda Banks.
William is survived by his sons Anthony W. Banks and Mark R. Banks; grandchildren: Christian Banks, Cameron Banks, and Sonja Banks; other survivors include...
Jennifer Marie Willoughby
Jan 11, 2022
Jennifer Marie Willoughby (nee Avarone)
age 49, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years Lawrence Willoughby; daughters: Sandra (Sean) Embro and Lillian Willoughby; precious grandson Maxwell Embro; parents James and Jeanette Avarone, Sr.; brother James Avarone, Jr.; sister-in-law Susan...
Mary Ann Korwek
Jan 11, 2022
Mary Ann (nee Kamalich) Korwek
Age 87, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Mary Ann is survived by her loving daughters: Tina Olton, Audrey (Olton) Minglin, Lori Korwek Thomas, all of Chicago, IL; and as Grammy to her precious granddaughter Gabrielle Thomas; her brother Anthony and Anna Mae Kamalich; first cousin...
Thomas "Rico" Joseph Ricciardi
Jan 10, 2022
Thomas Joseph "Rico" Ricciardi
CROWN POINT- Thomas J. Ricciardi, 65, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born in East Chicago, IN on April 24, 1956. He is survived by his loving mother, Patricia J. (Connelly) Ricciardi, daughter, Brooke (Christian) Alexander and son, Carmello (Cassie) Ricciardi, loving sisters Lea Hott (Leon) and Kathleen (John) Emmett, grandchildren...
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