Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2021

Isabella Rose Spina

Isabella was a beautiful young woman who could light up a room with her bright presence.  With her signature announcement upon her arrival, she grabbed your attention and held onto it.

Bella was born in Munster, Indiana, October 28, 1997. She spent her early years growing up in Munster and the Bronx,...

Nov 3, 2021

Celeste A. Childers

age 85, of Schererville, IN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Celeste is survived by her loving daughters: Diane Wagoner and Cathleen Gwyn; loving sons: Edward Childers and Thomas Childers; grandchildren: Troy Childers, Jennifer Wagoner-McKinney, Shawn Childers, Shane Wagoner, Erika McAfee, Theo Childers, Tommy Childers,...

Nov 2, 2021

Richard "Rich" L. Parat

Age 70, of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. Rich is survived by his loving sister Dorothy (Raymond) Setmayer; nephews, Scott (Jennifer) Reed, Mark (Kathy) Reed and Joseph Parat; niece, Deborah Parat. Preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Catherine Parat; and brother, Ronald Parat.

Oct 30, 2021

Marleen J. Haugh

Age 84, of Griffith, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Saturday, October 30, 2021. Marleen is survived by her loving twin sister Maureen Marsh; sisters-in-law: Marjorie Haugh and Joan (Edward) Haugh-Beatty; nine dear nieces and nephews; and caregiver Cass Liskey. Preceded in death by her mother and father Cletus and Florence Haugh; and...

Oct 29, 2021

JEROME (JERRY) L. KORWEK

Age 84 of Highland, Indiana, formerly of Tolleston, passed away on Friday, October 29, 2021.  Jerry is survived by his loving wife Janice (nee Hanzi) of 58 years; three children Karen (Tom) Cumbee, Kathy Korwek, Jerry "Rob" (Lynn) Korwek; grandchildren Tom Jr. (Becky) Cumbee, Ryan (Rebecca) Cumbee, Sean (Carolyn) Cumbee, Nicholas (Morgan) Davidson,...

Oct 27, 2021

Jeanne-Maria Michalski (nee King)

age 90, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Chicago and Bolingbrook, IL, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Jeanne-Maria is survived by her children: Gloria Michalski, Harold "Bud" (Kelly Nowakowski) Michalski, Jr., Gayle Michalski, Gwenn (late Edward, Sr.) Fox, Mary (late Michael) Michalski-Babbitt, Theresa Klinsky,...

Oct 27, 2021

Robert "Josh" R. Korwek

Age 94, of Portage, formerly of Dyer, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. Robert is survived by his loving daughters: Tina Olton, Audrey (Olton) Minglin, Lori Korwek Thomas, all of Chicago, IL; precious grandchild Gabrielle Thomas; brother Jerry (Janice) Korwek, of Highland, IN; nieces and nephews including dear nieces Karen Cumbee, Kathy...

Oct 25, 2021

Carol A. Osgerby (nee Hedlund)

Carol A. Osgerby, age 78, of Dyer, IN, passed away on October 25, 2021, from the effects of Scleroderma and Reynaud's. She, and her husband Gale, celebrated their 54 th wedding anniversary on August 19, with their families. In addition to her husband, Carol is survived by her daughter, Ginger (Rich) and...

Oct 24, 2021

Amena Gum

Age 64, of Hobart, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Amena is survived by her loving children, Melissa (Brad) Huffman, Philip (Nicole) Topor, and Brennan Gum; grandchildren: Antonio Rodriguez, Ava Huffman, Gracie Huffman, and Leah Topor; siblings Phillip (Juanita) Gum, Robert Gum, and Marlena (Ray) Arnold; as well as nieces and nephews; Justin, Katelyn,...

Oct 22, 2021

Leona O'Brien

"Always 39" Of Northwest, IN, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. She is preceded in death by her dear husband, Martin J. O'Brien; Parents, Frank and Stephanie Kolbus; and sister, Barbara (late, Edward) Repko. Survived by brother, Martin (Debbie) Kolbus; many nieces, nephews, and precious little Admiral "Lord of the Seas".

Oct 22, 2021

Patricia Washick

age 78, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021. Patricia is survived by her loving daughter, Pamela (Fred Ebner) Washick; sister, Sylvia Jagielski; several nieces and nephews; and precious pet "Stanley". Preceded in death by her husband, William Washick; son William Washick Jr.; grandson, Robert Washick; and other siblings.

Oct 21, 2021

Stephen R. Falucskai

Age 82, of Cedar Lake, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 21, 2021. Stephen is survived by his children: Randy Wingis, Dianna (Bill) Melby, Laura (Jacob) Kosiara; Steve and Joe Falucskai; grandchildren: Jessica, Joseph, Will, Haley, Jacob, Madelyn, and Miles.  Preceded in death by his loving wife of 30 years, Geraldine...

Oct 20, 2021

Sarah Elaine Stovall-Cheesebrough

age 33, of Crown Point, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 20, 2021. She is survived by her children: daughter Khloe (11) and son Jaxon (9); mother Patty Stovall; father Bill (Donna) Stovall; brother Kyle (Brittany) Stovall; mother in law, Jan Lehman; husband Timothy Cheesebrough; mother-in-law Rose Cheesebrough; grandparents: William and...

Oct 20, 2021

With profound sadness, we would like to share the passing of Vikram Natverlal Agrawal, age 68, due to a heart condition on October 20, 2021. He was born on October 12, 1953 in Ahmedabad, India. He was married to Ila Agrawal for 43 years

Vikram was a surgeon by...

Oct 15, 2021

Thomas "Tom" F. Nappi

Tom Nappi, age 68, of Lansing, Illinois, passed on the morning of Friday, October 15, 2021.  He was surrounded by his family while taking his final breaths and left the world on the wings of the Holy Spirit as his family expressed their love for him.

Tom was born...

Oct 5, 2021

Gerald Toole, Jr.

age 46, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 5, 2021. Gerald is survived by his loving mother, Joyce Toole; brother, James Toole; uncles: John (Joann) Svitek, Don Toole, and Tony (Denise) Toole; aunts, Carol (Raymond) Malenius, Leona (Tim) Lee, and Diane Glassow; Tamara (late, Robert) Svitek and Clarie (late, Leo)...

Oct 4, 2021

Edward W. Ciesielski

Edward W. Ciesielski, age 78, of St. John, IN, passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021. Ed is survived by his wife Dana Ciesielski; daughter Tami Ciesielski; stepson Brian Wortel; granddaughters: Allison (Mike) Pate and Ashley Wortel; brother Ray (Jan) Ciesielski; and nephews: Philip and Steven Ciesielski. Preceded in death by his parents: Edward...

Sep 28, 2021

Natalie "Natalka" Shuya (nee Ochrymowych)

age 87, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, September 28, 2021.  Natalie is survived by her loving daughter, Marta (late, Ali) Shuya-Belkairous; son, George (late, Margaret) Shuya; dear grandchildren, Natalie, Adam (Melissa), Joseph (Tesi) Belkairous; Elizabeth (Adam) Leagre; and Richard Shuya; great grandchildren, Will and Maren Leagre; and other family...

Sep 26, 2021

Aleksandar " Beban " Desancic, age 78, of Munster, IN, passed away Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Munster Community Hospital. Survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon (nee Kesich), loving children: Aleksandra " Sasha " Dimitrijevic and Stevan Michael (Annette) Desancic; Proud Grandfather of: Tea, Niki, Peanut, Bela and Mihailo; special nephew, Rasa Selic and family and...

Sep 24, 2021

HAMMOND, IN – Christopher Jack Sersic, 49 years of age, returned to the arms of our Lord and of his beloved wife Priscilla Holder Sersic on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Christopher was born September 21, 1972 in East Chicago, Indiana to Jack Vincent and Mary Joy (nee Bindas) Sersic.  He was a graduate of Gavit High School...