Obituary Listing

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...

Jan 3, 2020

Sharon R. Pruzin (nee Smith)

Of Cedar Lake, formerly of Merrillville, IN

Age 74, passed away peacefully Friday, January 3, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.  Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Jack; Children, Kathryn L. Pruzin of Gary, IN and Michael (Kristie) Pruzin of Fishers, IN; precious grandchildren,...

Jan 2, 2020

Larry L. Ashlock

Age 84, of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Larry is survived by his children, Debbie (Andy) Sudicky, Barbara (John) Hess, Richard (Kim) Ashlock and Sharon Kruhaj; grandchildren, Stephanie (Joe) Furco; Ashley and Kyle Hess, Rachel, Kacie and Emily Kruhaj; brother, Ron (Sharon) Ashlock; nieces and nephews. He was preceded...

Jan 2, 2020

Michael Dugan "Bart" Burns

Of Highland, formerly of East Chicago, IN

Age 47, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Michael is survived by his loving children, Michael Dugan Burns Jr. and Madison Gail Burns; dear sister, Joanna Badillo; niece, Jillian Badillo; great nephew, Jaxon Badillo; grandmother, Josephine C. Perez; many loving aunts, uncles...

Jan 2, 2020

Jeff Houston Knight

age 73, of Crown Point, IN passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020. Jeff is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years Shelby (Mewbourn nee) Knight; children, Jeannie (Jeff) Reidenbach and Teresa Foster; siblings, Nathan Knight, Sonnie(Chad) Troyer, Brandy (Chan) Wiersema; grandchildren, Terry(Rhonda) Pate, Sabrina(Jake) Clark and Joshua(Kim) Throgmorton; great grandchildren, Landon,...

Jan 1, 2020

Douglas C. Stewart

age 62, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Douglas is survived by the love of his life, Irma Aguirre; children, Amanda Sessum; Patty Jo and Dylan Stewart; grandchildren, Sonaiya, Michael, Jr. and Sonny; Sysiya Harper; brother, Gary Stewart; father in law, Nacho Aguirre; brother in law, Oscar...

Jan 1, 2020

Ruth T. Swanson

HAMMOND, IN – Ruth Swanson, 88, died peacefully in her home on January 1, 2020. She was a loving mother and wife, an adoring grandmother, a loyal friend, a feisty conversationalist, a fabulous baker, a Roosevelt Democrat, an amateur historian, and a fierce believer in the concepts of right and wrong. Her many names...

Dec 31, 2019

David Gregory Brown , 79, of Dyer, IN, passed away after a long, valiant battle with cancer on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. He is survived by a loving wife, Debra Kaye (Gruszecki) Brown, and five children: Debra Jo Brown, Schererville; David (Lydia) Brown, Phoenix, Ariz.; James (Michelle) Brown, Cedar Lake; Gregory (Nicole) Gruszecki, Palm Desert, Calif.; and...