Obituary Listing

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,...

Jun 9, 2019

Richard Hoyda

St. John, Indiana

Age 58 passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 9, 2019. Richard is survived by his loving wife Cynthia; children, Julie, Sophia and Richie all at home; parents, Leonard and Barbara Hoyda; mother, Mary Ann Hoyda; brother, David (Cathy) Hoyda; sister, Gayle Hoyda; step brother, Ronald (Karen) Avina; step...

Jun 7, 2019

David James Langmeyer Sr.

HAMMOND, IN

Age 63 passed away on Friday, June 7, 2019. David, is survived by his loving family and children, Peter C. Langmeyer, Dyana M. Nelson, Pamela A. (Norman) Evans and David J. (Amber) Langmeyer Jr.  David had 7 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. He is survived by his...

Jun 4, 2019

Maryann Ziller (nee Dakin)

of Highland, Indiana

Age 87 passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2019.  Maryann is survived by her loving sons, James Ziller, David (Krista) Ziller, Michael (Rose) Ziller, Joseph (Dana) Ziller and Phillip Ziller; 10 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and sister in love, Viola (Rodney) Reid. She...

Jun 2, 2019

Betty Mae Rodda (nee Darling)

age 93, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, June 2, 2019. Betty is survived by her sons, Donald (Victoria) Rodda and Paul (Sharon) Rodda; daughters, Beth (Craig) Sinclair and Janet (Thomas) Schoon; grandchildren; great grandchildren; sister, Jean Banta; numerous nephews, nieces and cousins....

May 28, 2019

Dr. Michelle E. Block, PhD, RN

age 56, of Schererville, formerly of Hobart, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her sons, Alex and Phillip Block both of Schererville; dear love, Steven L. Outly; mother, Maryann Nagy; and brother, Mark (Gulmira) Nagy. She was preceded in...

May 26, 2019

Loretta Ann MacGlashan (Cooley)

age 58, of Hammond, went to eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Loretta is survived by her loving family, husband of 17 1/2 years, Harry;...

May 25, 2019

FRANK PODKUL

Frank Podkul, 89, of East Chicago, IN passed away on May 25, 2019. He is survived by his daughter, Donna (Douglas) Pearson, of Schererville, IN; grandchildren: Douglas (Kelly) Pearson Jr. of West Hollywood, CA, Frank R. Podkul and Nicholas J. Podkul of Schererville, IN; great grandson: Sam Pearson; in-laws: Jeanette (late Donald) Palla...