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Betty Jayne Varichak

Betty Jayne Varichak

Apr 26, 2019

Betty Jayne Varichak (nee Edwards)

age 83, of Valparaiso, formerly of East Chicago, IN went to eternal rest on Friday, April 26, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.  Betty is survived by her husband of 61 years, Nick; son, Nick (Sharon) Varichak of Acworth, GA; daughters, Cindy (David) Lederman of Portage and Paula Diaz of...

Elizabeth "Betty" K Pospychala

Elizabeth "Betty" K Pospychala

Apr 19, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" K. Pospychala

(Nee Gacsala)

age 84, of Griffith, IN, went to eternal rest on Friday, April 19, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  Betty is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Eugene "Gene"; daughters, Pamela (Bob) Grkinich of Schererville and Jane (Daniel) Bokun of...

Helen N Ruth

Helen N Ruth

Apr 13, 2019

Helen N. Ruth

Age 75, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 13, 2019.

Helen is survived by her loving daughters, Katie Galvan of Munster, IN and Jennifer Steinbach of Hammond, IN; grandchildren, Matthew and Kaylee Galvan and Bailey Arnold; 4 sisters; and 25 nieces and nephews. Helen was preceded by...

Franklin J Jones

Franklin J Jones

Apr 11, 2019

Franklin Jarrell Jones

age 79, of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019. Franklin is survived by his loving children; Deborah Jones, Betty (Jack) Woychowski, Brenda Jones, Trisha (fiancé Mike Rosenwinkel) Jones, and father role to Lynda Jones. Grandchildren; Jessica Stone, Katrina (Brad) Stallings, Krystina Patricio, Michael Patricio, Julia Minton, Kelly Minton, Brandon Patricio,...

Alfred J Klamcynski

Alfred J Klamcynski

Apr 11, 2019

Alfred J. Klamczynski

Age 92, of Hammond, IN entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 11, 2019. Alfred was preceded in death by his beloved parents, Frank and Julia Klamczynski (nee Mazur); and cousin, John Robert (still living, Norma) Dobrzynski. He is survived by his cousin and caregiver, Rev. Martin J. Dobrzynski and cousin Zygmunt...

Nettie M. Shoemaker (Nee Blythe)

Nettie M. Shoemaker (Nee Blythe)

Apr 10, 2019

Nettie M. Shoemaker (nee Blythe)

Age 99, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019.  Nettie was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Homer; parents, Sallie and A.B. Blythe; sisters, Mable Hobdy & Anna Fentress Jones; brothers, Forrest, Orman, Lee, George and Arthur Blythe. She is survived by many dear nieces...

Kenneth W Kucharski

Kenneth W Kucharski

Apr 6, 2019

Kenneth W. Kucharski

Age 78, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 6, 2019.  Kenneth is survived by his children, Angelique Trichak and Joseph (Debra) Trichak; and grandson, Joseph R. Trichak. He was preceded in death by his wife, Georgia (nee Escobedo); parents, Walter and Bernice Kucharski (nee Wojcik); and brother, Larry (Elaine) Kucharski....

Antonio C. Sessum

Antonio C. Sessum

Apr 3, 2019

Antonio C. Sessum

age 19, of Gary, IN, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Antonio is survived by his father, Timothy (Ashley) Sessum and mother, Mandy (Genaro Medellin) Melendez; siblings, Timothy, Marcelina, Julian, Shaine and Ariana; girlfriend, Monica Rodriquez; grandfathers, Tim Sessum and Carlos Melendez; grandmothers, Debra Embrey...

Mary Jo Morey

Mary Jo Morey

Apr 2, 2019

Mary Jo Morey (nee Chick)

age 83, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Mary is survived by her children; Paula (Bob) Bernotus, Paulette Peterson (Vic Barks), Jeff Morey, Charles (Jennifer) Morey, Terri (late Ed) Malatinka, Jon (Lori) Morey, Regina Morey (James Gidney), Robert (Debbie) Morey,...

Richard "Dick" L. Melton

Richard "Dick" L. Melton

Apr 1, 2019

Richard "Dick" L. Melton

Age 89, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019.  Richard "Dick" is survived by his loving children, Richard (Sandi) Jr. of Highland, Thomas L. (Terry) of Griffith, James (Joan) of Colorado Springs, CO and Rosalee "Rosie" of Hammond; son in law, Rudy (Angela) Grasha III; 17 grandchildren, Richard...

Steven R Stange

Steven R Stange

Mar 21, 2019

Steven R. Stange

Age 66, of Sauk Village, IL, passed away on Thursday March 21, 2019. Steven was preceded in death by his beloved parents, George O. Stange and Janet E. Higgins. He is survived by his loving family, Deborah (late Andrew) Bobis and late, Joseph Newsome Jr.; their...

Robert E Avallon

Robert E Avallon

Mar 21, 2019

Robert E. Avallon

Age 69, of Highland, Indiana, formerly of Illinois, passed away on Thursday, March 21, 2019, surrounded by his loving family. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Suzanne; son, Dominic (Theresa Soto); sister, Cheri Avallon; and niece, Dorothy Avallon.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Edward R....

Vincente T Sanchez

Vincente T Sanchez

Mar 20, 2019

Vincente T. Sanchez age 87, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by his whole family on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Vicente is survived by his loving children: Sonia (George) Graham, Veronica (Jesus) Guerrero, Lourdes (Victor) Hermosillo, Jorge (Paty) Sanchez, Sergio (Barb) Sanchez, Cesar (April) Sanchez, Joel (Gigi) Sanchez & Noe' (Jeff) Sanchez; 16 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren;...

Cecilia A Maranon

Cecilia A Maranon

Mar 19, 2019

Cecilia A. Maranon (nee Alesna)

age 78, of Griffith, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 19, 2019. Cecilia is survived by her loving children, Fernando C. Alesna, Cecilyne (Michael) Penny, Felix Jr., Alexis, Luchie (Willie) Wright; nine grandchildren, JonJon, Nearsea, Josephine, Melanie, Amir, Laura, Anson, Stuart and Aydin; four great grandchildren; sister, Luz (late, Dr. Isias...

Gopalbhai Kalidas Patel

Gopalbhai Kalidas Patel

Mar 8, 2019

Gopalbhai Kalidas Patel

Funeral Service

Sunday

March 10, 2019

Solan Pruzin Funeral Home

Schererville, Indiana

Cremation To Follow

Nora E Billadeau

Nora E Billadeau

Mar 8, 2019

Nora E. Billadeau (nee Sapyta)

age 71, of Highland, IN, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. Nora is survived by her loving family; husband, Wayne A. Billadeau; daughters, Mia and Melisa (Dave Jr.) Lopez; grandchildren, Jacob and Jaclyn Piper and Jarrett Lopez; Brothers, John (Linda) Sapyta and Thomas Sapyta; sister, Patti (John) Kasper; dear cousin,...

Helen J Feilden

Helen J Feilden

Mar 7, 2019

Helen J. Fielden

Hammond, IN

Helen J. Fielden, age 86, passed away on March 7, 2019.  Helen grew up in Whiting and graduated from George Rogers Clark  High School.  She retired from the School City of Hammond where she was employed as a bus driver.  Her hobbies included reading, Sudoku, pinochle, and jigsaw...

Betty George

Betty George

Mar 5, 2019

Elizabeth "Betty" George (nee Lator)

Age 91, of Highland and Michigan, formerly of Tolleston and Hessville, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2019. Betty is survived by her loving daughters, Sue (Rick) Hochman of Schererville, Sharon Davey of Minden, Nevada and Sandra (Bob) Dinsmore of Brownsburg, Indiana; one son, Thomas Guido George of Munster; grandchildren,...

Joe Sila

Joe Sila

Mar 3, 2019

Joe Sila

CROWN POINT, IN.

age 58, of Crown Point, IN passed away on March 3,

He loved his family and friends fiercely. He was a kind

man with a huge heart who enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs

and bringing joy to people through his cooking any chance he...

Rosemary C Balczo

Rosemary C Balczo

Mar 1, 2019

Rosemary C. Balczo

age 73 of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019. Rosemary grew up in Lansing, IL and graduated from TF South High School, Class of 1963. She attended the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL, Class of 1967 and earned a Master's degree from Purdue University.  She is survived...

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