Obituary Listing

Jul 18, 2019

Robert "Bob" C. Bean

age 65, of Griffith, IN, passed away suddenly Thursday, July 18, 2019. Bob is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Marilyn (nee Zambo); children, Michelle (Jay) Jabczynski, Melissa Kinley, Steven (Jessica) Bean and Eric Bean; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kiley, Olivia, Aidan, Cole and Sam; great granddaughter, Ali; brothers, Donald (Loretta)...

Jul 17, 2019

Michael Macenski

Hammond, IN

Age 89, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. Michael was preceded in death by his wife Geraldine (nee Kamin) his parent's Michael Sr. and Mary, his sister Helen (Dolly) Macenski. He is survived by his children; Dr....

Jul 16, 2019

Ronald F. Kmak

Hammond, IN

age 70, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.  Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary; children, Julie Kmak and Roderick (Sean Ortiz) Kmak; grandchildren, Hailey, Emiley and Abigail; brother, Daniel Kmak; aunt, Alice; nieces and  nephews; mother in law, Theresa (late, Edward) Michna;...

Jul 16, 2019

Nathaniel "Scott" Larson

Schererville, IN

Age 44, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019. Scott is survived by his loving mother, Valarie; nephews, Jacob and Brad; niece, Katie; and many dear friends.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Shawn. Scott was a graduate of Munster High School. He was a local musician....

Jul 12, 2019

Joyce Marie Jones (nee Zaokopny)

Tinley Park, Illinois

age 73, passed to eternal life on Friday, July 12, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Finbarr; sons, Barry (Janet) and Brendan; daughter, Jennifer (Mike) Quiroz; cherished grandchildren, Michael, Grace, Nicholas, Taran and Abby; sister,...

Jul 9, 2019

Mychajlo "Michael" Tkachuk

Of Munster, IN

age 96, peacefully passed to eternal life on Tuesday, July 9, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Survived by cherished wife, Nettie Zaluzec; children, Nestor (Karen) Zaluzec, Peter (Rita) Zaluzec, Daniel (Geri-Ann) Zaluzec, Eugene (Marianne) Zaluzec, Matthew (Michelle) Zaluzec; 11 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Michael was...

Jul 6, 2019

Joane "Tootsie" Sowula (nee Robertson)

age 82, of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2019. Tootsie is survived by her loving son, Robert Matter; sister, Elaine (late, Delmer) Chenore; and nieces and nephews, Royce Chenore, Diana Roskowski, Denise Super and Rene Chenore. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Sowula;...

Jul 4, 2019

Michael "Mike" Janiga

age 69, of Hammond, IN passed at home on July 4, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Mary; children Mike (Shelly) of Portage, IN; Brian (Eileen) and Jennifer (Josh) Barnett of Evansville, IN; Krista Young of Frankfort, IL; Laura (Kevin) of Muncie, IN; Sarah and Angela of Hammond; and...

Jul 2, 2019

Daxa Shah

Daxa Shah was a beloved wife, mom, grandma, sister, and friend. She passed away on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 5:15 AM, surrounded by her husband, kids, grandkids, and close family and friends. She was 66 years old.

Daxa was born and raised in Vadodara in the state of Gujarat, India...

Jul 1, 2019

Lorraine S. (Loda) Balka

East Chicago, IN

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on July 1, 2019 at the age of 86.

Lorraine is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond; her sister, Theresa Vincent-Rines; her mother, Anna Loda,...

Jul 1, 2019

Michaline "Minnie" Kasenga

Hammond, IN

On Monday, July 1, 2019, Michaline Kasenga loving mother of three children passed away at the age of 96. Michaline "Minnie" was born in 1922 in East Chicago, IN.  She married Joseph Kasenga in January 1948. Together they raised three children, two sons, Ray and Chris, and one...

Jul 1, 2019

Ronald Francis Guernsey Sr.

age 86, of Hammond, IN, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, July 1, 2019. Ronald was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 42 years, Virginia; and daughter, Terri Guernsey. He is survived by his daughters; Trudi (Tom) Komas, Monica (Tom) Groszewski, Julie...

Jun 29, 2019

Raymond A. Howe

age 88, of Schererville formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Raymond is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Louise; children, Michael (Genevieve) Howe, Nancy (Hobart) Martin, Cindy (Dan) Zilai, Terri (Jeff) Kreloff and Tim (Mary) Howe; grandchildren,...

Jun 28, 2019

Martha J. Kudera

age 89, of Hammond, Indiana formerly of Tennessee, passed away  peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 28, 2019. Martha is survived by her daughter in law, Nicole J. Floyd; grandson, John Minnick; sister, Dorothy Peoples; niece, Roni Perz (nee Kudera). She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raymond George...

Jun 26, 2019

Rodolfo J. Guzman

age 37, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 26, 2019. He is survived by his loving family; son, Rodolfo Jr.; daughter, Emma Guzman; mother, Aurora Guzman and stepfather, Eddie R. Solorio; brother, Frank (Maria) Rios; grandfather, Pablo Rios; uncle, Roy Guzman; and aunts, uncles, cousins and many...

Jun 22, 2019

Jeffrey P. Barnett

age 59, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019. Jeffrey is survived by his loving daughter, Emma; brother, Darrell (Patti) Barnett of Munster; and mother of Emma, Sandy; nieces, Blaire and Madison. Barnett He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Marsha Barnett. Jeffrey was a...

Jun 17, 2019

Donald G. Kammer

Gary, IN

Age 57 passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019. Donald is survived by his sons, Ryan, Nicholas and Adam Kammer all of Kansas; granddaughter, Gracie; sister, Mary Schafer of Highland; brother, Keith Kammer of California; and four stepsisters;  his Goddaughter, Shannon "Shaylyn Princess Baby" of Highland; several nieces...

Jun 17, 2019

David Alan Frazier

age 66, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2019 surrounded by his loving wife. David is survived by his wife of 46 years, Kathie; brother, Carl (Lisa) Frazier; sister, Michele Minas; mother in law, Kathleen (late John) Duffy; uncle George Kozacik; special caregiver, Christine Corey; and several nieces,...

Jun 16, 2019

Daniel P. Burczyk

age 88, of Highland, IN, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Daniel was the son of the late Stanley and Victoria Burczyk.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn and son; brothers: Bernard, Sr, Joseph, Stanley, and Thomas. Daniel is survived by a daughter; sister-in-law, Lorraine Burczyk; many nephews...

Jun 16, 2019

Donald M. Novosel Sr.

age 79, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Margaret (nee Keiser); children, Tina Novosel of Highland, Donald Jr. (Pam) Novosel of Rensselaer, David (Heather) Novosel of Cedar Lake,...