Obituary Listing

Feb 20, 2021

Dale Martin Zajac

age 69, of Warsaw, IN, formally of Chicago, IL passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2021. Dale is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Maxine; loving children: Tammy (Nathaniel) Kristensen-Gaska, Martin (Andrea) Zajac, and Haley (Christopher) Kaminski; dearest mother, Constance Zajac (nee Smith); siblings: Timothy (Julie) Zajac, Connielynn (Jeffery) Edwards, Dineen (Gabe)...

Feb 18, 2021

Luis Garcia

Age 69, of Calumet City, IL passed away surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, February 18, 2021. Luis is survived by his loving wife Andrea; children: Jose Garcia, Humberto (Eladia) Garcia, Guadalupe Garcia, and Gumercindo (Lisa) Garcia; granddaughters: Clarissa Garcia and Cassandra Garcia; and brothers and sisters. Preceded in death by parents,...

Feb 17, 2021

Allan Rich

Age 71, of St. John, IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021. Allan is survived by his loving and devoted wife Gail Rich; brother-in-law David Maicher; nephews Brandon Maicher and Sean Maicher; and many cousins and cousins-in-law. Preceded in death by parents, Francis and Wilma Rich (nee Caban); in-laws Charles and Dorothy...

Feb 11, 2021

Kenneth Paul Gerenda

Kenneth Gerenda, age 56, of Crown Point, formerly of Whiting, passed away suddenly on Thursday, February 11, 2021. He is survived by his loving son, Eric Gerenda of Crown Point, who was the most important person in Kenneth's life and they would often go on trips to Orlando together; parents, George P. and Alice...

Feb 10, 2021

Rose Cegur

Age 91, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday February 10, 2021. Rose is survived by her nephew Bruce Cegur and his husband Christopher Pohl. Preceded in death by her parents Frank and Mary Cegur, brothers Joseph Cegur and Fred Cegur and nephew Michael Cegur.

Rose retired from AT&T (formerly Illinois Bell Telephone). Rose...

Feb 8, 2021

Alicia Louise Fanno (nee Juszczak)

Alicia Louise Fanno, of Schererville, formerly East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Monday February 8, 2021, at the age of 81. She is survived by her loving children: Dean (Brenda) Fanno, Dennis (Tina) Fanno, Donna (Dan) Jacobs, and Douglas (Marie) Fanno; grandchildren: Adam (Markie) Fanno, Hillary (Grant) Cummings, Emily Fanno,...

Feb 6, 2021

Teri Smith (nee Czyzykiewicz)

Age 72, of Oak Lawn, IL formerly of Pennsylvania

After battling many health issues for several years Teri passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday, February 6,...

Feb 4, 2021

Leo W. Orr

age 84, of Demotte, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021. Leo is survived by his loving children: Stephen Thomas (Jacqueline Marie) Orr of Arlington Heights, IL, Michael W. (Vicki) Orr of Highland, IN, Susan L. (David W.) Axtell and Sandra V. Orr (Harlin), both of Demotte, IN; grandchildren: Georg Anthony of...

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,...