Obituary Listing

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.

Feb 14, 2020

Mary Ann Skorupa, age 94 of Hammond, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. She is survived by her sons, Joe Skorupa (Megan), of Winters, CA and Steve Skorupa, of Toluca Lake, CA, brother Emil (Barbara) Knezevich; sisters in law Mary Rogus and Charlotte Bilbrey, several nieces and nephews and many friends.  She is preceded in death by her...

Feb 14, 2020

George H. Rutledge age 83, of Hammond passed away on Friday, February 14, 2020. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Carolyn Rutledge (nee Slade); son, George Michael Rutledge; parents, brother, Gerald (late Tommie Sue) Rutledge, four brothers in law and two sisters in law.   Survived by his daughters, Donna(John) Adkins, Barbara (Michael) Mahler, Cynthia(Brian) Modjeski, Erica(Mark)...

Feb 13, 2020

Nicolas Lasaro

Age 81, of Griffith, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020. Nicolas is survived by his loving daughters, Lenore (Jason) Johnson, Andrea (Ed) McLeod; four Grandchildren, Lauren, Ezekiel, Steven and Jeremy; siblings, Rachel(late Lupe), Paz(Olivia) , Delores (late Rich) , Belen(late John), Joanne and Raymond.  Preceded in death by his wife, Carol Lasaro; parents, Nicolas and...

Feb 11, 2020

Joseph A. Evanich "Smokey Joe"

Age 89, of Schererville formerly of Hessville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Cecelia Evanich (nee Hofirek); children, Cathy (Ken) Mertens, Philip Evanich, Connie (Joseph) Goysich, Bob(Bridget)Evanich and Laura Evanich; 7 grandchildren, Bryan, Allison(Nick), Emily, Betsy, Katie, Adam and Joanna;...

Feb 10, 2020

Diane Zatorski age 67 of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, February 10, 2020.  Loving wife of Stan Zatorki, Loving mother to Prudence Zatorski, Jennifer Zatorski Rachael Zatorski, and Kevin Zatorski.  Grandmother to Anthony Zatorski, Tina Peltier, Dustin Zatorski.  Loving great grandmother to Aubrey Peltier.  Diane passed away at St. Margrets in Hammond.  She worked at St. Margrets hospital...

Feb 4, 2020

Rhonda F. Wheeler (nee Kelly) Of Schererville, IN, Age 68, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Rhonda is survived by her loving children, Patricia Pewitt, Fred Pewitt, Billie (Nick) Ratkovich, Sherry (John) Tustison, James Wheeler, Michael Wheeler and Elizabeth (Mark) McGregor; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother, Timothy (Donna) Kelly and James (Doris) Kelly; and sister, Vicki (Dennis) Wells....

Feb 2, 2020

Jatin "Jack" Patel

14 KENNEDY AVE., SCHERERVILLE, IN 46375

Age 42, of Munster, IN passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 2, 2020. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, dearest love of 25 years, Bina Patel (nee Parekh); beloved children, Asha (12), Reeyen (11), and Shayna (8); father, Ramesh Patel, brother, Kevin...

Feb 2, 2020

Margaret A. Fizer (nee Ignas), age 71, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, February 2, 2020.

Margaret is survived by her brother, James (late Barbara) Ignas; three nephews, Stanley, Patrick and George and great nieces and great nephews.

Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 from 4:00pm -8:00pm at Solan Pruzin...

Jan 31, 2020

Roy W. Miller, age 93, of Highland, passed away at Symphony of Dyer, January 31, 2020. He was surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his children Roy (Joan) Miller, Jr., Sandra (James) Randall, Randal (Lorraine) Miller, and Pamela Miller. Grandchildren David (Krissy) Miller, Sara (Matthew) Quinn, James (Michelle) Randall, Jonathon (Jennifer) Randall, Michelle Miller...

Jan 26, 2020

Ali Belkairous of Munster, IN Age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Ali is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Marta Shuya-Belkairous; children, Natalie Belkairous, Adam (Melissa) Belkairous and Joey (fiancée Tesi) Belkairous; brother, Rabah, and sister, Rhabia; brother-in-law, George (late Maggie) Shuya, and mother-in-law, Natalie (late William) Shuya.  He was preceded in death by...

Jan 24, 2020

Kori M. Salapatas-Deany

Schererville, IN

Age 39, passed away suddenly on Friday, January 24, 2020. Kori is survived by her loving husband of 13 years, Ron; precious beloved pets, Ebony, Poco, Able, Smokey and Paddy; dear parents, Jody and Spiro Salapatas; mother in law, Carole (late, James) Deany-Horejs; sister, Kyla (Jason Delascasas) Salapatas;...

Jan 16, 2020

Barbara Jane nee Biavaschi Homrich, 95, formerly of Munster, passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020. She was born in Hammond, Indiana on August 4, 1924, the daughter of Joseph and Anna Biavaschi. While residing in Munster, Barbara was a very active member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Hammond, and was employed by the Fayette Shop in...

Jan 5, 2020

Matthew T. Brough age 57 of Highland formerly of Elkhart, Indiana passed away Sunday January 5, 2020. Matt is survived by his loving wife of 31 years Mary, son Nolan Brough, sister Marianna(Chuck)Rogers, sisters-in-law Kathy(Robert)Coyle, Sue(late Joe)Sowinski, many nieces nephews cousins aunts and uncles. Preceded in death by his parents Thomas and Carol Brough, brother Michael...