Obituary Listing

Feb 4, 2021

Maria Del Rosario Garza

On February 4 th , 2021, at age 85, Maria Bell Rosario Garza was called home by The Lord. She is survived by her God-son, Daniel Martinez, as well as the Garza and Estevez families. Preceded in death by her loving son, Hector Garza, and her devoted husband, Pablo Castillo.

Feb 3, 2021

Ann Marie Lessner

July 8, 1975 - February 3, 2021

On Wednesday February 3 rd Ann Marie (Ann) Lessner (nee. Laskarin) passed away unexpectedly in her home in Sumava Resorts, IN at the young age of 45 years old. Ann grew up in Black Oak, Indiana and was part of the Calumet High School Class...

Feb 2, 2021

Reva L. Nieto

Age 44, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Jose (June) Nieto; Mark, Scott, David and Alexis Flores; 3 precious grandchildren, Jose Jr. and Jayliana Nieto; Kaylee Vandiver; father of her children, Mark; brothers, Robert, Wally and Willie; sisters, Margaret, Delores, Tina,...

Jan 31, 2021

Jean Mastey, of Schererville, Indiana, went home to be with the Lord on January 31, 2021.  She was 90.

Born and raised in East Chicago, Indiana, she met the love of her life, Stanley.  Married for 67 years, they raised 6 children together who were the center of their lives – Jerry (Maryan) Mastey, Nancy Larson, Carole (Terry) Bushnell, Paul (Lynn)...

Jan 31, 2021

Montarey Harris

Age 42, of Hammond, Indiana passed away Sunday, January, 31, 2021.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home , 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN from 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM....

Jan 30, 2021

Thomas Cornelius Ver Wey, born on July 8, 1946 in Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly from COVID-19 on January 30, 2021.  Thomas is survived by his beloved family; wife Sandra Ver Wey, daughters Sherry Ver Wey and Amy Ver Wey (wife Brooke DeCou), sisters Andrea Matlawksi (husband Michael Matlawski) and Sharon Gaut. He was preceded in death by his...

Jan 25, 2021

Joseph Rizzardo, age 90 of Schererville, IN passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 23, 1930 in East Chicago, IN to the late John and Rosa Rizzardo. He was the beloved husband of the late, Elaine Rizzardo (nee Banina) and they were married for 65 years. Joe was the loving...

Jan 25, 2021

Peter "Hon" Rico

age 75, of Highland, IN, was called by the Lord to be reunited with his bride, Monica "Mona" Rico on Tuesday Jan. 25, 2021. He is survived by his loving children; son, Damian (Kari) Rico and daughter, Tiffany (Raul) Maldonado; grandchildren: Raul, Rico, Reis, Ryan Maldonado and Alexandria, Anthony and Monica Rico...

Jan 24, 2021

Fernando I. Luna

age 69 of Griffith, IN, formerly of Philippines, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of 32 years, Elena; son, Paul Vincent; sisters, Sonia and Erlinda Luna and Jasmin Lirio, and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents, Pedro and Beatriz Luna and...

Jan 19, 2021

Mary Ann Maloney (nee Kellar) age 85, of Highland, IN was called by the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. She is survived by her loving children, Patricia Maloney, Mike(Pam)Maloney, Kathy(Russell)Taylor, Debbie(Kenny)Brill, James Maloney and David(Marlies)Maloney; 10 grandchildren; and 8 great grandchildren. Preceded by her husband, Martin Maloney. Burial scheduled for a later date at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery...

Jan 16, 2021

Eileen Hensley (nee Jewett)

Age 84, of Highland, IN passed away peacefully after a long illness on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Eileen is survived by her daughters, Carri (William) Cole of Highland, Diane Hensley of Highland, Kelly Hensley of Lexington Kentucky and Carol (Hensley) Schaap of Highland, IN; grandchildren: William (Kathryn) Cole, Samantha Schaap, Kegan...

Jan 15, 2021

Daniel S. Novakowski

Age 60, of Miller Beach, IN, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021. Daniel is survived by his dear mother, Rachel Novakowski; loving friend and companion, Mary Stanny, as well as his dog Charlie; aunts, Diane Flynn and Pat Florer; and several cousins. Preceded by his father, John Novakowski; and his pets,...

Jan 8, 2021

Edward T. Litzan

age 98, of McHenry, IL, formerly of Crete, IL, passed away on Friday January 8, 2021. Edward is survived by his cousins Dorothy Polus (late, Paul), Josephine (late, Myron) Clark, Phillip (Irene) Dombrowski, and Irene Rutkowski; and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by wife Dorothy Litzan (nee Anderson), brothers John Litzan, Henry...

Jan 7, 2021

Rose Ann Padilla

age 74, of Schererville, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Rose Ann is survived by her loving son David J. Padilla (Juli Sandoval) and many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, John Sapyta and  Mary Sapyta (nee Humlijan).

Rose Ann graduated from Gavit High School...

Jan 7, 2021

Wayne W. Pfiel

age 77, of Crawfordsville, IN, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday January 7, 2021. He is survived by his three sons: Todd Pfiel, Scott (Charles) McWhorter, and Glenn Pfiel; two granddaughters: Heather Pfiel and Amber Pfiel; two great grandsons: Liam and Pierce; sister-in-law Gayle Pfiel; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Jan 5, 2021

Ruby P. "Butch" Huggins (nee Smith)

age 77, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2021. Ruby is survived by her loving daughters, Wanda (Greg) Spradlin, Penny Perez, and Rose Marie (Robert) Watson; sons, Bill (Annie Carey) McFarland and Kadin McFarland; nine grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. Preceded by her husband Bill McFarland.

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Jan 4, 2021

Gregory Harry Maman, Sr.,

Age 99 of Hammond, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021 just 34 days short of his 100th birthday!   Gregory "Harry" is survived by his daughter Lynda A. McElroy (Christopher); dearest grandchildren Dolores, Harry and Joanna McElroy; dearest grandchildren Gregory R. Maman (Cassie); greatest great granddaughter Eleanor Maman and dearest granddaughter Stephanie (Mark...

Jan 2, 2021

Thomas J. Harkabus, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 2, 2021, at the age of 85. He was a former resident of both Highland, IN and Chicago, IL.  Tom was the devoted husband of Janet (Formanek) for 53 years. Tom is survived by his sons, Glenn (Susan) and Dr....

Jan 1, 2021

Francine Mary Hintz Age 71, of Hammond, formerly of Dyer, IN and Calumet City, IL passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Survived by her loving husband of 21 years, Donald E. Smith; children Valerie(Matthew)Crowl and Yvette Venable; grandchildren, Brittany and Bradley Tidwell; step sons, John, Michael(Peg), Anthony(Angie), Stephen and Robert Smith; and step grandchildren, Cheyenne, Hunter and Thomas Smith; Jennifer...

Dec 30, 2020

Ann Savickis

age 97, of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday December 30, 2020. Ann is survived by her sons Paul (Birute) Savickis, Jr. and Anthony (late, Wendy) Savickis; dearest grandchildren Chris, Scott, Aaron, and Megan; and sister Rose Rozgany. Preceded in death by her loving husband Paul Savickis; son Charles; and sisters Mary (late, John) Sapyta...