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Zakkary P. Graham

Zakkary P. Graham

May 26, 2020

A limited memorial service with social distancing will be held on Friday, May 29, 2020 from 4:00 PM-7:00 PM at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home , 14 Kennedy Ave. Schererville, IN. Services conclude at funeral home.

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Media "Baby" M Ducret

Media "Baby" M Ducret

May 26, 2020

Media "Baby" M. Ducret, age 40, of Fort Wayne and formerly of Whiting, IN passed away suddenly Tuesday, May 26, 2020. Beloved daughter of Media Ramos-Madera and the late William Ducret, Jr.; Loving mother of Riley Munoz 26, Ayrion Bojara(Gianna) 22, Josiah Martinez 13, Ricardo Hernandez 9, and Media "mamas" Ducret 6. Devoted sister of Late William Ducret formerly...

Meghan A. Livak

Meghan A. Livak

May 26, 2020

Meghan A. Livak (nee Maloney)

age 39, of Griffith, IN, was called by the Lord on Tuesday, May 26, 2020. She is  survived by her devoted husband Eric; precious children, Eric, Mason and Liam; dear parents, Michael Maloney and Patricia(Larrie)Viles; brothers, Michael and Matthew(Kelly)Maloney; sister Lauren Viles; loving inlaws, Stephen(Patricia)Livak, brother in laws, Stephen and...

Leonila Madrigal

Leonila Madrigal

May 23, 2020

Leonila Madrigal age 85 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, May 23, 2020. She is survived by her sons Alvaro (Silvia), Rick (Linda), Efrain (Cecilia), Jose (Rosa), Alejandro (Ofelia), daughters Silvia Alvarado (Enrique), and Elsa Madrigal, numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Jose Madrigal, grandson Adrian Madrigal, granddaughter Angel Melgarejo, and two brothers. Leonila loved...

Raymond Johnsen

Raymond Johnsen

May 21, 2020

Raymond Joseph Johnsen, age 62, late of Hammond, has finally rested on this 21 st day of May from his valiant efforts to recover from the complications of a massive stroke suffered in February of 2019.  He was at peace as he waved goodbye to Shay, one of his caring nurses at Great Lakes Nursing Home in Dyer during...

Emil P Knezevich

Emil P Knezevich

May 20, 2020

Emil Knezevich

age 88, of Highland, IN, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. Emil is survived by his wife of 65 years, Barbara Knezevich  (nee Blazevich); children Michael (Barbara) Knezevich, Sandy (Jim) Berklan, Cindy (Dean) Koliboski; grandchildren Ryan, Elayna, Matt, Nick; brother-in-law, Michael (Margaret) Blazevich; and many nieces, nephews...

Vera J. Doty

Vera J. Doty

May 18, 2020

Vera J. Doty age 92, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Florida passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, May 18, 2020.  She is survived by her daughter, Dianna(late Robert) Sorrell; granddaughters, Tammy(Peter)Manjarrez and Jennifer(Conrad)Danielewicz; seven great grandchildren, Joseph, Kalocinski, Reanna Danielewicz, Tyler Manjarrez, Dylan Derucki, Sabby Whittfield, Brook Danielewicz and Erica Danielewicz; two great great grandchildren, Joseph Conrad...

Olivia Ann Ziegler

Olivia Ann Ziegler

May 17, 2020

Olivia Ann Ziegler

Our precious little angel, Olivia Ann Ziegler, age 13 months, beloved daughter of Bill and Stacey Ziegler, of Highland, IN went to be with our Lord on Sunday, May 17, 2020.  In addition to her parents, she is survived by her big sister Summer Ziegler; grandparents, Dorothy(Bill)Ziegler, George Johns, Lisa(Jerry grutzius) Johns;...

Janet Ann Devich (Nee Kwolek)

Janet Ann Devich (Nee Kwolek)

May 16, 2020

Janet Ann (nee Kwolek) Devich, 66, died peacefully Saturday, May 16, 2020 at Community Hospital after sustaining a debilitating stroke with her loving family standing by.  Janet was born in Gary, Indiana on October 5, 1953 and lived most of her life in Highland, Indiana.  She graduated from Highland High School in 1971.  Janet was preceded in death by...

Joseph W Klut

Joseph W Klut

May 14, 2020

Joseph W. Klut, 72, of Portage Indiana, died suddenly on Thursday, May 14th, 2020 at Aperion Care in Fort Wayne, IN. Preceded in death by his mother, Olga (nee Gacsy), father Robert Klut, brothers John Sr. and George. Joe is survived by his son Joseph Bromley; sister, Betty McCallough; nieces, Darlene, Katina, Marlene and Sheryl; nephews, Brian, John and...

Bonnie Jantzen

Bonnie Jantzen

May 14, 2020

Bonnie Jantzen

Age 80, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, May 14, 2020. She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Carl Jantzen; daughters Gina (Rick) Yankovich, Tammy Jantzen, Carla (Joe) Ferguson and Angela (John) Armbrecht; grandchildren Antonio Gonzalez, Joshua and Jonah Armbrecht, Joseph Ferguson; great-grandchild Bradley Ferguson....

Carmen D. Gonzalez

Carmen D. Gonzalez

May 13, 2020

Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Carmen Delores Gonzalez on Saturday, May 23 rd , 2020 from 12:00pm to 4:00pm at Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave. Schererville, IN. 46375. We ask that those attending wear face masks and in accordance with current restrictions; only 25 people will be allowed in at a...

Verna Solan

Verna Solan

May 13, 2020

Vera Solan (nee) Paquette age 87, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  Verna is survived by her sons, Rick(Valerie) Solan and Chris (Kayse) Solan; grandchildren, Jonathan Solan, Teryn (Rachel) Solan, Lindsey Solan, Dylan Solan and Brittany Hasiak; sister, Annette(Robert) Greise; her nieces and nephews, who she loved dearly and her very...

Mark G Biegel

Mark G Biegel

May 13, 2020

Mark G. Biegel age 65, of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, May 13, 2020.  Mark is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Connie Biegel; siblings, John(Kris)Biegel, Mary Jo (Robert,dec) Biscan,  Paul(Linda) Biegel and Kathy(Robert) Berkowitz; father and mother in law, Don and Barbara Evans; sisters in law, Kelly(Paul) Tenuta and Lynn (Brad)...

Brenda P. Szany

Brenda P. Szany

May 6, 2020

Brenda P. Szany age 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Brenda is survived by her sons, Sam (Steve Derry)Rhoden and Brent "Allen"(Kimberly)Szany; grandchildren, Ryan Rhoden, Justin Rhoden, Christopher Szany, Brent Szany Jr., Julie Szany; Alaina Szany and Nick McKeever Szany; and close family Annette Trent and Ronnie Atkeson

Preceded in death by her...

Mary F Mateychuk

Mary F Mateychuk

May 4, 2020

Mary F. Mateychuk (nee Pivovarnik)

Age 96, of Middleton, Wis. passed away in Wisconsin on Monday, May 4, 2020. She was born on Nov. 12, 1923, in Whiting, Ind., the daughter of John and Theresa Pivovarnik. Mary is survived by her sister, Rose Beaulieu of Whiting, Ind., sister-in-law, Fumiko Mateychuk of Virginia; daughters, Barbara McCambridge...

Guy Kikalos

Guy Kikalos

May 1, 2020

Guy Kikalos age 64, of Dana, IN, passed away Friday, May 1, 2020. Guy is survived by his loving children, Megan (late Chris) Follett, Nicholas (Lindsey) Kikalos, Katherine (Eric Hall) Kikalos, Zoe Kikalos, Kaliope Kikalos and Demitrius Kikalos; grandchildren, Evangeline and Helen Kikalos; dear mother, Helen Kikalos (nee Popyk); sisters, Elizabeth "Liz" Kikalos and Mary (Jay) Harris;...

David H Smithey

David H Smithey

Apr 26, 2020

David H. Smithey "Poncho"

age 63, of Gary, IN was called by the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2020. David is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Smithey; siblings; Deborah, Terry and Edward; sisters, Suzi and Amber; daughter, Shannon M. Smithey Trotier and her mother, Belinda; precious grandson, Elijah; daughters Jessica and Ashley Smithey; love...

Dennis "Denny" Lee Kiel

Dennis "Denny" Lee Kiel

Apr 25, 2020

Dennis Lee Kiel age 71 of Lansing, Illinois was called to rest in his eternal home on April 25, 2020.

Dennis is survived by his brother David (Sandy) Kiel, his sons Steven Kiel, Jonathon Kiel and his daughter Kristine (Kiel) Bob Briskie, his grandchildren Mason and Emery Saunders and Harper Briskie, many nieces, nephews, cousins and his...

Pamela K Pierson

Pamela K Pierson

Apr 18, 2020

On Saturday, April 18, 2020, Pamela K. Pierson (nee Kissee), loving mother and grandmother, passed away at age 69. Pamela was born on September 2, 1950 in Lasalle, Illinois. She is survived by her son, Robert (Mary) M. Pierson, daughter, Jennifer L. Spisak; grandchildren, Robert "Robbie" C. Pierson, Isabelle "Izzie" Hill, Richard "Ricky" Spisak and James Spisak and sister,...

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