Obituary Listing

Aug 13, 2019

Robert (Bob) Ribic

The passing of a remarkable man; a man most believed too stubborn to bite the bullet. On Tuesday, August 13, 2019, Robert (Bob) Ribic departed from his loving family. A loving brother and uncle, father of three, grandfather of four, great grandfather of six, and honorary grandfather to an uncountable many. He...

Aug 11, 2019

Ann "Tootsie" T. Girski (nee Sencaj)

Hammond, IN

Age 90, passed away on Sunday, 8/11/19. Ann is survived by her children, Nicholas (late, Margaret) Laskarin, Katherine Hunter, Sophie (Tim) Wydrinski and Laurie (Michael) Glenn; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, George Laskarin, Stanley Girski and William...

Aug 10, 2019

Edward Muskoski

Edward Muskoski, 94, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at his home in Munster, Indiana. He was born on May 23, 1925, in East Chicago, Indiana. Edward is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Mary Ann (née Roberts). He was preceded in death by his mother, Tillie (Miazga) Muskoski...

Aug 7, 2019

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 24, 2019 at Region Ale in Schererville, Indiana.

Aug 7, 2019

Jeannean "Jay" A. Franczyk (nee Kotlowski)

Age 65, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, August 7, 2019. Jay is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Frank; daughters, Susan Franczyk and Jennifer (Jason Bugler) Franczyk; precious grandchildren, Ava and Alexis Rodriguez; sisters, Sandy (Robert) Scott, Cheri Fowler...

Aug 6, 2019

Elena Ramos

Hammond, IN

Age 81, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, August 6, 2019. Elena is survived by her loving husband of 61 years, Louis D. Ramos; sons, Eddie (late, Sharon) Ramos and Jesse Ramos both of Gary; daughter, Rebecca Ramos of Chicago;...

Aug 5, 2019

Kimberly A. Koepl (nee Barbauld)

Age 57, of Erie, PA, formally from Highland, IN, went with the angels on Monday August 5, 2019. Kimberly is survived by her loving family, Thomas Koepl of Dyer, IN; daughter, Leslie (Anthony) Finch of Aurora, CO; her precious grandbaby, Margot Evelyn; siblings, Mary (Earl) Graves, Barbara "Tina" (Thomas) Britton,...

Aug 3, 2019

Lois D. Henderson (nee Banter)

Age 91, of Calumet City, IL passed away peacefully on Saturday August 3, 2019.  Lois is survived by her dear friend, Chuck Koziarz; brothers, Gene (Izola) Banter, James Banter and Victor (Marjorie) Banter; sister, Sandra (John) Harless; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death...

Jul 28, 2019

Taddian Davis (nee Estill)

UPDATE ON SERVICES

Age 82, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019.  Taddian is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Charles; daughter, Sarah (Ian) Kern; brother, Jack (Joyce) Estill; numerous nieces and nephews; and good friends, Bob (Nancy) Denny and family. ...

Jul 26, 2019

Donald "Don" Erwin

Age 97, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2019.  Don is survived by his two sons, Tom Erwin and Don (Linda) Erwin; three grandchildren, Noell (Quentin) Healy,  Brent Erwin and Sara Erwin; five great grandchildren, Samantha Erwin, Piper Healy, Brend a n Schultz, Devin Erwin and Braeden Healy;...

Jul 26, 2019

Judith "Judy" A. Turner

of Hobart, Indiana

passed away Friday, July 26, 2019 at the age of 82.  Judy is survived by her loving son, Jim (Diane) Turner of Franklin, Tenn.; grandson, Cole; sister, Bonnie (Don) Jones; brothers, Brian (Diane) Russell, Brad (Dottie) Russell, Dave (Gina) Russell and Bob (Jackie) Phillips; and nieces,...

Jul 25, 2019

Forever remembered-

Barbara Ann Sargent (Matalin) (nee Fryza) of Schererville, Indiana passed away Thursday, July 25, 2019 at the age of 79.  She was born on March 19, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan and grew up in Chicago's south side.

Barb is preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Lucille Fryza.  She is survived by...

Jul 20, 2019

Gloria J. Smokvina

Of Crown Point, formerly of East Chicago, IN

Passed away peacefully on July 20, 2019 at the age of 81. Gloria is survived by her dear friend and housemate, Carolyn Sojka (nee Fetsch) and her children, Peter, Paul, Andrew Sojka; Maria Ossanna and Michelle Burnham. Gloria "Smokey" helped raise these...

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;...