Obituary Listing

Jun 27, 2021

Marques Taron Barksdale

Marques Taron Barksdale, age 31, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 27, 2021. Marques is survived by his mother, Carolyn Barksdale; father, Vernon Foster; daughter Leah Roman; son, Marques Barksdale; brother Damon Foster; grandmother Willie Mae Barksdale; grandmother Bobbie Foster; two aunts; one uncle; one niece, and many cousins. Preceded...

Jun 27, 2021

Gayle D. Pfiel (nee Smith), age 69, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 27, 2021.

Services were private and entrusted to Solan Pruzin Funeral Home.

Jun 26, 2021

Maria Dolores Medina-Estrada (nee Ortiz) February 25, 1938 – June 26, 2021

Maria Dolores Medina-Estrada, age 83, of Hammond, IN was called home by the Lord on Saturday, June 26, 2021, surrounded by her loving family.  Maria is survived by her children: Oralia (Pablo) Lopez, Oscar (Glenda) Medina, Norman Medina, and Eva (Michael) Combs; grandchildren: Aaron, Mark,...

Jun 23, 2021

Vivian Mary Peifer (nee Place)

age 96, of Schererville, passed away peacefully on June 23rd in the home in which she raised her four daughters and shared with her husband, Arnie, until his passing in 2004.  To have lived independently and remarkably healthy for 95 years is a blessing her family will always be very thankful for....

Jun 16, 2021

Sonny P. Castor

age 73, of Wheatfield, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, just two days short of his 49-year wedding anniversary. He is survived by his loving wife: Cynthia (nee Cadiao); children: John Michael (Christie) Castor and Jean Michelle (Richard) Cunanan; grandchildren: Chinnie, Richelle, Jude, and Denise; brothers: Conrad (Ester) Castor,...

Jun 12, 2021

Melissa A. Fladeland (nee McCain)

age 54, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, Jason; loving daughter, LeAnn Ward; grandchild, Mila Hoye; parents, George and Karen McCain; "sissy" sister, Tracy (Jim) McCain-Barney; niece, Danielle (Danny) Gant; nephew, William (Luz) Barney; niece, Emma Fladeland;...

Jun 8, 2021

Eugene Barksdale

age 74, of Hammond, formerly Chicago, IL, was called by the Lord on Tuesday, June 8, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years: Willie Mae Barksdale; children: Sidney (Melissa) Barksdale, Carolyn (Vernon) Foster, Patricia (Greg) Valadez, Shanta (Marcus Backstrom) Barksdale; precious grandchildren, Melania, Kemesha, Halee, Von, Cloee, Marques, Damon,...

Jun 7, 2021

Patricia A. Trinkle

December 6, 1956 – June 7, 2021

Patricia Trinkle, age 64, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 7, 2021. Patricia is survived by her one sister, Karen M. Trinkle, and her husband George J. Leighton, Jr. of St. Louis, Missouri; loving cousin Sandra Soczyk of Miller...

Jun 5, 2021

Everett Lynnton Galusha ("Red"), 91, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Saturday, June 5 th . Red is survived by his sons, David (Laura) Galusha and Bruce (Carolyn "Sue") Galusha, step-daughters, Julianne (John) Akai, Janet (Jim) Fisch, step-son, Mitchell (Kim) Sivertson, brother-in-law, Ramon (Barb) Saunders, and sister-in-law, Patricia Todd (nee Ashton).  Red is preceded in...

Jun 2, 2021

Mary Tonette Tinkel (nee Kryzanowski)

July 18, 1954 – June 2, 2021

Mary Tinkel, age 66, of Hammond, formerly of Winchester, IN, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Mary is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth; two sons, Jason (Angie) and Jeremy (Lorna); one daughter, Eadie Walden; eleven grandchildren, Abigail,...

May 31, 2021

Michael Lee Allender

age 76, of Highland, IN, formerly of Columbia City, IN passed away suddenly on Monday, May 31, 2021. Survived by his loving wife, Deb ra Allender (nee Swinford); two dear daughters, Christine (Mike Takada) Allender, Holly (Ray) Helton; the former wife and mother of his...

May 25, 2021

Eleanore C. Rycerz

age 78, of Munster, formerly of Hessville, passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, Richard Rycerz; six children, Daniel (late Fran) Rycerz, David (Florence) Rycerz, Brian (Jean) Rycerz, Robert (Becky) Rycerz, Randy (Jen) Rycerz, and Renee (Terry) Whelan; grandchildren, Nathan (Emily) Rycerz, Hannah (Hunter)...

May 19, 2021

Jeanette Soy

age 68, of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Wednesday, May 19, 2021. She is survived by brothers, Stanley V. (Charlene) Soy, Brian (Mary) Soy and Timothy (Harriet) Soy; sisters, Kathryn (John)Polak, Susan (Thurman)Cundiff and Debbie (Brian) Douglas; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; and her beloved pet Jake. Preceded in death by...

May 13, 2021

Robert L. Clark

age 91, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 13, 2021. He is survived by the love of his life of 57 years, Clara (nee Clevinger); two sons, Merrill (Sandi) Clark, and Rob (Penny) Clark; two granddaughters, Heather (Brian) Money and Janelle (Johnny) Knox; one grandson, Jordan; four great-grandchildren, Will,...

May 12, 2021

Lucy Mendoza (nee Villegas)

age 73, of East Chicago, IN was called home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 12, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  Lucy is survived by her loving husband of 51 years, Jesus Mendoza; dear children, Angie (Patrick) Rosado, Dora (Louie) Rodriguez and Gabriel (Donna) Mendoza; precious...

May 11, 2021

Marian Giorgi (nee Zarante)

age 84, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully on Tueday, May 11, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Paul (Margarita) Giorgi, Peter (Elizabeth) Giorgi, Jennifer (Scott) Sefton, and Andrew Girorgi, Jr.; grandchildren, Deneen (Adam) McWilliams, Nicole (John) Tsahas, Andrew (Alison) Giorgi, GiAnna (Aric) Collins, Rebecca (Kire) Mitriski; Amanda Schuler,...

May 8, 2021

Nickolas "Nick" Contri, Highland, IN passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents Millicent and Hugo Contri.  Nick is survived by his wife Susan, children Christina Contri (Dan Nelson), Dawn Bell, Todd (Cassandra) Sanders and Ami Sell; grandchildren Indigo Nelson, Wally Sell, Joshua, Tiffany and Stephanie Sanders; sister, Theodora "Teddy" (Ron) Thompson,...

May 8, 2021

Emily R. Gabel

age 31, of Highland, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 7, 2021. She is survived by her mother, Ellen Gabel; father, Ronald Gabel; twin brother, Elliot (Kathryn) Gabel; sister, Erica (Brandon) Wolak; nieces, Evelyn and Addison; and many numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. She leaves behind her two beloved dogs, Goose and Rocky,...

May 6, 2021

Robert E. Gestring

age 58, of Munster, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 6, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 12 years, Jeannie Ring; daughter, Laura Gestring; son, Justin (Beckie) Gestring; Jessica Ring (Dan Hatten); Ryan (Corrine) Ring; grandchildren, Davaghn Whiting, Shawn Stickels; Pieper Gestring, Zander Gestring;  siblings, Tom (Debbie) Gestring, Ken...

Apr 25, 2021

Dorothy Mayfield (nee Drezynek)

December 4, 1930 – April 25, 2021

Dorothy Mayfield, age 90, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Dorothy is survived by her loving children, Mimi (Robert) Jakubczyk, Melanie (James) Wojno, Wes Mayfield (Nikki Black), and Dale (Marge) Nye; beloved grandchildren, Bret (April) Rindoks,...