Obituary Listing

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,...

Apr 24, 2021

Willis "Bill" York

August 16, 1937 – April 24, 2021

Willis York, age 83, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021. He is survived by his children, Stephen York (Cindy Baughman-York) and daughter Dorlene York (Isidro Roman); eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; brother Robert York and family;...

Apr 23, 2021

Victor Paul Rini, Psy.D.

(1949-2021)

Victor Paul Rini of Valparaiso, Indiana and Cleveland, Ohio passed away in the early morning of April 23, 2021 at the University of Chicago Hospital of complications related to a bone marrow transplant. He is survived by his wife Mary Rini (née Holman), his daughters Annemarie...

Apr 21, 2021

FRANCISCA "Panchita" MARTINEZ (nee Gonzalez)

HAMMOND, IN

Francisca Martinez, 87, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 21, 2021 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born September 1, 1933 youngest daughter to Prudencio and Marcelina B. Gonzalez in Las Flores, Tamaulipas, Mexico.  Francisca was the devoted wife of the late Hector Martinez.   After...

Apr 20, 2021

William Jones

On Tuesday, April 20, 2021, William J. Jones (Billy), of Hobart, IN, passed away at the age of 51. Billy was born on June 9, 1969 in Hammond to Bill and Joyce (Bowman) Jones. He graduated from Gavit High School in 1987. Billy was the go-to person for advice on how to repair and construct...

Apr 18, 2021

Jordan Bahena

age 19, of Hammond, IN passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 18, 2021. Left to cherish Jordan's memory are his parents, Everardo and Cynthia Bahena; (late) birth mother Jasmin Bahena; siblings, Zachary Bahena, Olivia Morales, Mandi (David) Garcia, Briana (Dustin) Bell, Arielle Bahena (Richard); cousins, Sophia Bell, Mia Bell, Lainey Bell, Polo Garcia, Lily Garcia;...