Obituary Listing

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...

Jul 9, 2021

Tanya Lynette Bell

Tanya Lynette Bell, age 56, of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021. Tanya is survived by her daughter, Antonia (Edward) Conley; mother, Barbara Jones; siblings: Monica McDougal, Angeli Jones, Eva Jones, Harden Jones, Jr., and Anthony Paramore; grandchildren: Armani Jones, Aliyah Jones, and Tremaine Ware; special friend, Kevin Boykin;...

Jul 7, 2021

Joyce Leouses (nee Pondo)

age 73, of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Joyce is survived by her three daughters: Christina (Jim) Leouses and Anna (James) Mahan; son: John (Sharon) Leouses; ten grandchildren: Jamie, Jessica, Kirsten, Ashley, Joshua, Tiffany, Jenna, George, Theresa, and Meghan; two great-grandchildren:...

Jul 7, 2021

Simon J. Mendez, Sr., age 48, passed away Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Munster Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife Raquel (nee Cantu) and loving children: Simon, Jr. (Valerie) Mendez, Jessica, Christopher and Samuel Herrera; loving grandchildren: Bella, Simon, III, Juliet and Ezekiel; loving parents, Miguel and Juanita Mendez; brothers: Miguel, Jr. (Yvonne), Armando (April), Sergio and...

Jul 7, 2021

Cleotilde Argandona, 92, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 7, 2021. Born on June 3, 1929 in Aurora, Illinois to Margarita (nee Reyes) and Marciano Villarruel She was raised in Joconoxtle and Ocotlan, Jalisco, Mexico. She moved to East Chicago, Indiana in 1952 and became a lifetime resident where she raised her twelve children.

Jul 6, 2021

Ida Carmen Grove (nee Chamberlain)

Age 68, of Griffith, IN passed away Tuesday, July 6, 2021.  She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Randall Grove; sister, Ann Wesolick; children, Rennie (Jackie) Moseley, David (Evelyn) Grove and Michael (Ashley) Grove; nineteen grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.  Ida was preceded in death...

Jul 5, 2021

Gerald E. Mang Sr.

December 3, 1934 – July 5, 2021

Gerald "Jerry" E. Mang Sr., age 86, of Chesterton, IN/formerly of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2021, with his family by his side.  He is survived by his loving wife Shirley M. Mang (nee Romandine); children Chip (Wendy) Mang and Robin...

Jun 27, 2021

Ronald James Zurek

"Bud" "Papa" Daddy Z"

age 70, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 He is survived by his wife of more than 25 years: Terry Zurek; children: Julie Zurek, Ronald (Jeanie) Zurek, Skylar Zurek, and Trace Zurek; step-children: Joshua (Aubrey) Holder and Rachael Holder; grandchildren:...