Obituary Listing

Aug 21, 2021

Mary L. Lopez (nee Ramos)

age 87, of East Chicago, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Mary is survived by her loving children, Ethel(Dan)Sacha, Linda Lopez, John E. Lopez, Luis(Rita)Lopez and Anita Garcia; grandchildren, Ricardo(Andrea), Claudia(Lucas), Celeste and Daniel Jude; great grandchildren, Maya, Noah, Jude, Liam and...

Aug 21, 2021

Kristin Stern (nee Millies)

Age 66, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021. Kristin is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Marc; beloved children, Rachel Rivera, Ariel Cudworth, Michael Stern, Samuel Stern and Abigayel Stern; precious grandchildren, Nico Rivera, Evelyn and Alvin Cudworth, and Camden Stern; sisters, Kay Wright,...

Aug 19, 2021

Georgia M. Ratley (nee Huggins)

age 92, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 19, 2021. Georgia is survived by her loving husband of 73 years, Luke Jr; grandchildren, Gwen Cadieux (Jesse Huskisson), Tish (Donnie) Bartell, Dr. Samantha (Joe) Atkins and Luke Ratley; seven great grandchildren and many great-great grandchildren; daughter in laws,...

Aug 17, 2021

Alena A. Przewoznik

"Tweet"

July 9, 2001 - August 17, 2021

Alena Przewoznik, age 20, of East Chicago, IN, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. She was preceded in death by her brother Andre Tillman Sr. She is survived by her parents Brian and Loretta...

Aug 13, 2021

Connie Biegel

age 64, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021.  Connie is survived by her parents Barbara and Donald Evans; sisters, Lynn (Brad) Rapciak and Kelly (Paul) Tenuta; brothers-in-law, John (Kris) Biegel and Paul (Linda) Biegel; sisters-in-law, Mary Jo (late Robert) Biscan and Kathy(Robert) Berkowicz; nieces and nephews, Evan Tenuta, Will...

Aug 11, 2021

Charles L. Davis

age 87, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021.  Charles is survived by his loving daughter, Sarah (Ian) Kern; numerous nieces and nephews; and good friends, Bob (Nancy) Denny and family.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 55 years Taddian Davis; parents, John and...

Aug 11, 2021

Katherine Mary Kremm passed away on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at the age of 63. She was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois in 1957. She worked as a server in the restaurant industry for much of her life, spreading kindness and laughter in the many places she lived, including Illinois, Florida, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Oregon, before finally...

Aug 10, 2021

Bertha M. Poi, age 96 of Schererville, IN passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2021. She is survived by her brother, Bert Poi; sister, Katherine Stevens both of Arizona; numerous nieces and nephews. Bertha was a treasured member of Faith United Church of Christ in Hammond, IN.  According to Bertha's wishes, there was no services.  Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory...

Aug 9, 2021

September 23, 1928 – August 9, 2021

Josephine M. Brakley, age 92, of Schererville, formerly East Chicago, passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021. Josephine is survived by her loving daughter, Nancy (Chuck) Wohland; grandchildren: Carrie (Randy) Renschen, Mike (Jaclyn) Ballentine, and Kevin Vucinic; step-grandchildren: Jackie (Kevin) Harris and Mark (Brandi) Wohland; ten great-grandchildren: Grace,...

Aug 4, 2021

Walter J Homrich, age 95 passed away peacefully on August 4, 2021.  He is survived by three of his four children, Mark (Barbara) Homrich, Tom (Andrea) Homrich and David (Kathleen) Homrich; brother, Robert (late, Barbara) Homrich; and sister, Marian Homrich.  Preceded in death by his dear wife, Marilyn (nee Twomey);parents, Walter and Agnes Homrich; and his brothers, Jerome (still...

Aug 3, 2021

James "Jim" O. DeRolf, age 79, of Crown Point, IN formerly of Dyer, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 3, 2021. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Fran (nee Santana); children, Jean (Scott) and Brian (Gia); aunts, Jerry and Mary Ellen Scheive; goddaughters, Lisa (Santana)Rivera and Raquel (Araujo)Santos; numerous brothers in laws, sister in...

Jul 31, 2021

Michael Stephen Szakacs

age 59, of Lake Station, formerly of Hammond and East Chicago, IN, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Michael is survived by his loving aunt, Rose ("Doc") Williams; cousins, Scott (Joan) Weaver and Russell Weaver; nephews, John and Joey Szakacs; and nieces, many friends, and good neighbors. Preceded in death by his mother,...

Jul 30, 2021

Rose Adamko

age 97, of Highland, IN passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 surrounded by her loving family. Rose is survived by her beloved daughter, Stephanie Vaughn; Stephania's in-laws, Tommy Vaughn and Patricia Kille; and dearest friend Olga Wasylowsky. Preceded in death by her beloved husband Petro Adamko; parents, Petro and Pelagie Tymejczyk, and dear...

Jul 29, 2021

Louis Joseph Spear, Jr.

age 64, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021. He is survived by his siblings: sisters Patricia (Roy) Pitcher and Mary Spear, and brother Daniel Spear; and niece Melissa Spear. Preceded in death by his parents, Louis Joseph Spear, Sr. and Bernice Spear; and beloved companion dog Duke....

Jul 26, 2021

Ryan Michael Serafini, age 43, of Chesterton, formerly of Calumet City and Lansing; passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021. He is survived by his loving mother, Linda Serafini; brothers, Shane(Serenity)Serafini and Brandon Serafini; sister, Kendall Serafini; nephew, Landon; dear love, Zoe Johnson; uncle, Curtis(Kathy)Sandlin; aunts, Mary(Ted)Cook and Debbie Sandlin; precious pets, Percy and Mister.

Ryan was...

Jul 18, 2021

Ettajean Ruth Rhoda, age 91 of Munster, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, July 18, 2021. Etta is survived by her children, Mark (Eileen)Rhoda, Nancy (Scott)Leeson,  and Robert "Bob" (Elona) Rhoda; grandchildren, Colleen (Mike)Infelise, Katie (Reed)Allison, Courtney (Ryan)Peterson, Adam Rhoda, Matthew (Felicia)Rhoda, Emily Rhoda and Kelly (Kevin)Dirks; eight great grandchildren and brother, Dick (Winnie) Herhold.

Jul 14, 2021

Florence Prusiecki, age 100 of Dyer, formerly of East Chicago, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Florence is survived by her children, Claudia (James) Larkin and Eric (Cassey)Prusiecki; grandchildren, Ian Larkin, Erin (Blair)Komasinski, Lauren (Michael)Stafford and Colin Larkin; great grandchildren, Nolan, Nora and Evelyn; dearest friend, Harriet (Adam)Gawlikowski; nieces, Jo Ellen (Larry)Kish-Bell, Georgiann (Bob)Murphy, Michele (Rudy)Kish-Sparks, Donna Rae...

Jul 12, 2021

Virginia Horvath, of Munster, formerly of Highland, passed away on Monday, July 12, 2021. Virginia is survived by her son, Jeff (Myrna) Horvath; daughter, Beverly Smith of Highland; grandchildren: Garrett Smith and Arica Mills; great-grandchildren: Zayne, Ryder, and Sophie Smith and Evan and Ella Mills; sister, Sylvia (Louis) Olah; numerous nieces and nephews; and special thanks to caregiver and...

Jul 11, 2021

Lupe Elizabeth Gibson (nee Torres)

age 69 of Joshua, TX, formerly of East Chicago, IN passed away on July 11, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer for nearly three years. Lupe was born to Lupe and Santos J. Torres on December 12, 1951. She is survived by her husband William "Bill" Gibson; stepchildren, Matthew...

Jul 11, 2021

Eugene E. Kobus

September 27, 1927 – July 11, 2021

Eugene E. Kobus ("Gene") of Highland, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL and Munster, IN passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Eugene is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lorraine Kobus; loving daughters: Sharon (Randy) Michael, and Lori...