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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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â 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
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)
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
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
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
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
May 13, 2020
Vera Solan (nee) Paquette age 87, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Â 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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