Obituary Listing

Mar 31, 2020

Nathaniel Wyche, Sr age 82 passed away peacefully at home after an extended illness.  A Memorial service will be held later, to be determined after restrictions are lifted.

Preceded in death by wife, Frances; daughter Debra; granddaughter Keyonna; grandsons Marc Madison and Aaron Baker; parents, Collie, Sr and Nellie Wyche; brothers Collie, Jr (surv, Delores) Joseph (surv,...

Mar 28, 2020

Juan M. Salazar, age 68, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020. Juan is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Evalia Salazar; children, Veronica Mohn, Gerardo Salazar and Sergio Salazar; grandchildren, David Salazar, Matthew Figueroa, Elias Del Toro and Ava Mohn; siblings, Dionicio Salazar, Victoriana Perez, Jose Salazar, Guadalupe Salazar,Teresa Salazar and Socorro Salazar;...

Mar 24, 2020

Virginia Sue Hill

Virginia Sue Hill passed away peacefully on March 24. 2020 surrounded by family.  She was 84 years old.

Virginia, known to her friends as Sue, was born on June 14, 1935 to Earl and Virgie Foster of Walnut Ridge Arkansas.

She married James Hill on December 20, 1952. ...

Mar 21, 2020

Jeffery Smithey "Buck"

Age 56, of Gary, Indiana, was called by the Lord on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Jeffrey is survived by his; mother, Barbara Smithey; siblings; David, Deborah, Terry and Edward; sisters, Suzi and Amber; daughters, Jacqualyn and Ashleigh; two grandchildren; Joseph and Mattisyn; love of his life, Tammy Miller; dozen nieces and nephews...

Mar 19, 2020

Bernis Smith, age 75 of Griffith, IN went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, March 19, 2020. Bernis' days of suffering in silence are over. She will get to see the face of our Lord.   She was a devout Christian, who attended church services as much as she could, until her health precluded her from doing...

Mar 19, 2020

Joe G. Trevino

Joe G. Trevino, age 66, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Illinois, was called by the Lord on the Catholic Celebration of St. Joseph's Day, Thursday, March 19, 2020. Joe is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Janet (nee Klawitter); daughters, Liana (Lysle) Bower and Jill (Ken) Burgdorf; seven grandchildren,...

Mar 18, 2020

Richard "Rich" L. Domsic, age 85 of Fort Wayne, formerly Hammond, IN; passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He is survived by his children, Michelle Christie of Fort Wayne and William (Amber) Domsic of Highland, grandchildren, Ariel, Thomas, Hannah and Addison. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Rose M. Domsic and parents, Paul and Anna Domsic. Rich...

Mar 17, 2020

Janet Klycene (Persson) Minick was born in Titusville, PA on October 27, 1933 to parents Beatrice Jeraldine Persson and Eric Thurston Persson, and one older brother, Nore (Sonny) Thurston Persson. She graduated from Colestock High School in 1951. She married Charles Leroy Minick on Christmas Day, 1952. She is survived by her three daughters, Debra Lynn Minick-Devine, Cynthia Leigh...

Mar 7, 2020

Jose R Arroyo

Age 72, of Chicago, IL formerly of Florida, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2020. Jose is survived by his loving daughters, Sophia (Francis) Verbruggen and Yolanda Almanza, that he shared with Christina(Limon) ; 7 grandchildren, Francis Jr, Sabreena , Nina, Drake, Cassandra, Manuel and Natalia;10 great grandchildren, Jordan, Adam Jr., Noah,...

Mar 2, 2020

Valerie Lynn Ostapchuk

Valerie Lynn Ostapchuk, age 55, of Highland was called home by her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Monday, March 2, 2020; surrounded by her family and friends. She is survived by her loving husband of 34 years, Joseph Ostapchuk; son Aaron; daughter Jordan; mother, Charlotte Jankowski; brother, Louis Gorcos; half-brother, James...

Feb 29, 2020

Robert M. Heine – November 28, 1927 – February 29, 2020

Robert M. Heine, age 92, of Schererville, formerly of East Chicago and Hammond, passed away on Saturday, February 29, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Ida (Davitian) Heine; son, Robert Heine, Jr.; several nieces and nephews and brother in law Richard...

Feb 29, 2020

Albert S. Martinez

Albert S. Martinez, age 78 passed away on Saturday February 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Albert was born on April 8th, 1941 in Hondo, Texas to Eulalia (Ramos) and Antonio Martinez.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Barbara Jean (Lovrinich), three daughters, Patricia (Sergio) Lopez,...

Feb 26, 2020

Rodney Lee Cobb JD, age 74 of Ridgway, CO formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of 23 years, Susan (nee, Taggart)Cobb; brothers in law, Thomas(Rosemary) Taggart and Gary(Marla) Taggart; many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews and precious pets, Bogart, Chloe and service dog, Clair.  He...

Feb 25, 2020

Marilyn A. Montgomery

Age 86, of Park Forest, IL was called by the Lord surrounded by her family on February 25, 2020.

Marilyn is survived by her grandchildren, Sean Aristuk, Michael Medonic, Ashley Aristuk and Lindsey Aristuk and great grandchildren, Sean Vazquez and Liah Gonzales.  Preceded in death by her husband, Charles Montgomery...

Feb 24, 2020

Ralph W. Crook age 79, of Highland, IN passed on February 24, 2020. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Gloria Crook; daughter, Kimberly Lewis of Monon, IN; four grandchildren, Joshua(Amanda)Kitchen, Logan Babbitt, Andrew Estrada, Mercedes(Derrick)Grant; five great grandchildren, brother, Joseph(Joyce)Crook, sisters, Beverly(late,Frank)Edmonds; Patsy(late,Jim)Hoelzeman; Dotty(late,Eddie)Loudermilk; Sharon(late,Paul)Powers and several nieces, nephews and cousins  He was preceded in...

Feb 22, 2020

Sakharam Karson Patil

Age 77, of Munster, IN passed on February 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife, Pramila; 2 sons, Deepak (Anita) and Ravi (Alpa) Patil; 4 grandchildren, Naveen, Raina, Aadiv and Ahana. Dr. Patil was born on April 1, 1941 in Maharashtra, India to Karson and Kashi...

Feb 22, 2020

Billy G. Blackwell age 73, of Hammond, IN passed on February 22, 2020. Billy is survived by his loving daughter, Marjorie Blackwell (Josh Narug); son, Bill (Tammy) Blackwell; step-children, Lisa Moen, Karen(Joseph)Scziglak, Laura Williams; grandchildren, Chase Narug, Jackson Narug, Billy Blackwell Jr., Joshua Graham, Billy Moen, Kasey Moen, Brandon Wilson, Chelsea Matthews, Abigail Brandon; brothers, Jim(Denise)Blackwell, Kenith Blackwell; sisters,...

Feb 21, 2020

Kay R. Pucalik (nee Spittal)

of Hammond, Indiana

Age 85, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2020.  Kay is survived by her two sons, Michael (Kimberley) Pucalik and Mark(Debbie) Pucalik; grandchildren, Katie (Michael) Hums, Megan (Steven) Neighbors; Rachel (Joe) Kiszenia and Kyle Pucalik; nieces, Leslie (Thomas) Stanish, Sharon (Larry) Brakley and Karen Debus;...

Feb 18, 2020

Marie Nawrocki, a ge 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2020. Marie is survived by her loving sons, Thomas and Richard Nawrocki; 7 grandchildren, Tinna, Miranda, Alex, Emily, Ashley, Amber and Adam; sister, Sylvia (Joe) Dickelman; and brother, Ron (Kathy) Grzych. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Grzych....

Feb 16, 2020

Richard (Dick) Charles Johnsen, age 89, born March 31, 1930 to loving and devoted parents, Raymond and Helen (nee Riordan), he lived a full life until he was beckoned Home to Our Lord, Jesus Christ on February 16, 2020, surrounded by some members of his adoring family.

His doctor said that he fought a good fight.