Obituary Listing

Aug 2, 2020

Joseph M. Poplas Jr. age 69, of Highland, IN, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020. He is survived by his son, Joseph V (Jodi) Poplas; grandson, Bryan Poplas and sister, Nancy (Tim)Schoon and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.  Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph M. and Margaret M. (nee Koval) Poplas Sr. and sister, Linda (still living,...

Aug 1, 2020

Olena Wasyliw

Dyer Indiana, formerly of Lansing, Illinois

age 94, was called home by the Lord on Saturday, August 1, 2020. Olena is survived by her loving sons, Jerry; Eugene (Rita); George (Pamela); grandchildren, Erika (Phillip) Mullens; Bryan, Nicole, Julie and Abigael; great grandchildren, Madison and Dylan; and extended family in Ukraine, New...

Jul 26, 2020

Paul L. Meyer age 72, of Crown Point, IN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, July 26, 2020. Paul is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lydia (Sass) Meyer; children, Shannon Pressner and Kevin Meyer; grandchildren, Ben and Amelia Pressner; sister, Viola Ann Botterman; sister in law, Lois(Wayne)Turczi; brother in law, Marty(Marsha)Kolina and mother in law, Eleanor Schomber.

Jul 23, 2020

Aaron Magallanes Sr.

Age 69 of Chicago, IL passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. He is survived by his loving children, Aaron Magallanes Jr., Amy (Gabriel) Magallanes and Vanessa Sherwood; grandchildren, Paul Vasquez and Michael Vasquez, Joseph Magallanes and Leticia Magallanes, Amalia White, Gabriel White, Jesus Magallanes, Natalia White, Ariana Frothingham,...

Jul 23, 2020

Phillip John Biancardi, age 98, of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2020.  Born December 13, 1921 in East Chicago, Indiana; the son of the late Joseph and Della Biancardi.  Brother to the late Nellie (late Earl) Simpson, late Patsy (late Claudia) Biancardi, late Rose "Buttercup" (late Edward) Malloy, late Clara (late Daniel) Lynch, and late...

Jul 20, 2020

Thomas J "Tom" Brown

Age 71, of Highland, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, July 20, 2020.  Tom is survived by his wife of 44 years, Judi Brown; son, Jeff; daughter, Donna(Tom)Young; granddaughter, Madeline(Nick) Young-Schmitt; brother, Ed(Sandy)Brown; nephew, Scott Brown; niece, Julie Brown; great nieces, Ava Radziejeski and McKenzie(Josh) Sims and great...

Jul 19, 2020

Mary Jane Stephens, 70, of Hammond, IN passed away July 19, 2020 in Demotte, IN.

Survived by her son, James A. (Pamela) Svitek Jr.; daughter, April Hyde, 10 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.  Preceded in death by daughter, Mary Susan; brother, William; father of her children, James Svitek Sr.

Mary was quite the joker.  She loved...

Jul 16, 2020

Carl H. Humpfer Jr., age 93 of Florida, formerly of St. John, IN passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020. He is survived by his sister in law, Belva Humpfer, several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wives, Delores Humpfer and Thelma Humpfer and companion Marjorie Hough.

Carl was a Veteran of both the Navy...

Jul 16, 2020

Sunnie Aron Earl, 83, of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Thusday,July 16, 2020. He was born November 10th, 1936 to Glennie and Daisy Earl. Married for 55 years to a devoted wife, Louise Edna Earl. He was a wonderful husband, master carpenter and a loving father with a passion for gardening and for God. In addition to his...

Jul 13, 2020

Michael C. Mastey age 80, of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2020. He is survived by his children, Chris(Cindy)Mastey, Janet(Jeff)Meyer, Michelle(Ed)Pramuk and Becky(Kevin)Rochford; grandchildren, Melissa, Michael, Mitchell and Maxwell Mastey; Jacob Meyer;  Kem, Ariel and Katherine Mastey; Kayla and Kyle Rochford; great grandson, Daylen Mastey; sister, Donna (late, Walter) Marulic; brother, Bernard (Jackie) Mastey; brother...

Jul 13, 2020

Jack F Spoerner, 89, of Centerville Ohio passed away July 13 th 2020 at Hospice of Dayton.

Born February 21 st , 1931, Jack was the son of John and Dori Spoerner. He married Bonnie Jean Johnston on August 15 th , 1953 and she preceded him in death March 21 st , 2014.

Jack...

Jul 12, 2020

Karen Sue Searcy, (nee York) age 56 of Quinton, Alabama, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020.  Karen is survived by her husband, Edward L. Searcy of Quinton, AL; sister, Pat (Bill) O'Neil of Schererville, IN; sister, Carol (Bob) Buckmaster of Chesterton, IN; and brother Mike York of Arizona and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Karen...

Jul 6, 2020

Melvin "Mel" Shevchenko

age 86, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of  62  years, Elizabeth "Betty" Shevchenko (nee Burke); dear children, Lynn (Leroy) Phelps, Joseph Shevchenko, Mark Shevchenko, Julie (Curtis) Bernard; sister, Iris (late, Donald) Gifford;  brother in law, Bill Bush;16 precious grandchildren, 12...

Jul 6, 2020

Pedro Perez age 63, of Hobart, IN, formerly of East Chicago passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his daughter, Christi(Felipe)Vega; grandchildren, Carson and Greyson Vega and Jase and Grier Perez; siblings, Gloria(Marcus)Solis, Paul(Maria)Perez, David(Angie)Perez, Virginia Perez, , Richard Perez and Christine Broomes; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceded...

Jul 5, 2020

James (Jimmy) Bielat, age 96, of Valparaiso, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020. He is survived by his daughters, Ann (Bernard Navarra) Stanford of Ormond Beach, FL, Mary (Dr. Robert) Thornton of Valparaiso, IN, and Rose (John) Rich of Orland Park, IL; grandchildren, Michelle (Dennis) George, Jason Stanford, Patrick and Christopher Thornton, Laura...

Jun 29, 2020

Carlos A. Suncin

Age 29, of Calumet City, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020. Survived by his parents, Elizabeth and Ricardo Suncin; siblings, Antonio Suncin Jr. , Angela Suncin, Martha Suncin, Ricardo Suncin Jr. and Evelyn Suncin; daughter, Leilani and several uncles and aunts, nephews, nieces and cousins. He...

Jun 29, 2020

Ed "Little Super" Drzewiecki, age 71 of Schererville, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020 . Formerly of Chicago's South Side, Ed is survived by his wife Monica (née Karwatka, Hayes) of Schererville; sons Eric Hayes and Jim Drzewiecki (Meghan); grandchildren Brandon and Michelle Hayes and Sophie and Sarah Drzewiecki; extended grandchildren Nadine and Luz Batista. He is...

Jun 25, 2020

Robert A. Zlotkowski age 67, of Colon, MI, formerly of Hegewisch, IL, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2020. Robert is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Linda(nee Erickson)Zlotkowski; daughters, Dana Howe and Kristy(Steve)Donley both of Griffith, IN; grandchildren, Hailey Howe and Raegan and Jenna Donley; brother, Larry Zawistowski and nieces, Danielle and Sarah Zawistowski.  Preceded in...

Jun 20, 2020

Edward Joseph Kowalski, Sr., age 96 of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020, surrounded by his loving family and after enjoying one last chocolate milkshake.

Ed is preceded in death by his beloved first wife, Rosemary (Kulasak) Kowalski, and their son, Eddie Kowalski, and is survived by his daughters, Cynthia (Brad) Piniak...

Jun 16, 2020

Yolanda Perez

age 69, of East Chicago, IN, was called home on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. She is survived by her loving children, Francisco DeHoyos, Maria Wells and Margarita DeHoyos; precious grandchildren, Francisco Marinda, Neveah DeHoyos, Ena DeHoyos, Adi DeHoyos, Phoenix Wells, Elizabeth Valdez, Tristen Gallegos and Ethan Gallegos; sisters, Irma(Jose)Santiago and Rosa Sanchez; dearest...