Obituary Listing

Jan 12, 2019

SUSAN LAMFALUSI

OF ST. JOHN, INDIANA

Susan Lamfalusi (Skager) Susan Lamfalusi (Skager), age 72, passed away on Wednesday, January 9. She was born on October 12, 1946, to parents Edwin and Melissa Skager, and grew up in Gary, IN. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband, George, their daughter Melissa and...

Jan 8, 2019

Frank D. Racz

Hammond, IN

On Tuesday, January 8, 2019 Frank Donald Racz, devoted father, age 77 passed away at the Hospice William J. Riley Memorial House in Munster IN.  Frank was born on April 3, 1941 in Hammond, IN. No one loved the city more than he did. His favorite events were The Masters...

Jan 5, 2019

Leonardo L. Ventura

age 90, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019. He is survived by his wife, Aurora; 8 children; grandchildren; great grandchildren; and brother. He is preceded in death by two wives.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, January 11, 2019 at 11:00 AM DIRECTLY at All Saints Catholic Church,...

Jan 3, 2019

Leslie H. Krager

Hammond, IN

Age 72, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019. He is survived by his children: Lisa Krager and Tracy (Daniel) Banaszak; 4 grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 44 years, Jacquelyn. In keeping with the wishes of Leslie there will be no funeral services....

Jan 2, 2019

Jonathan Nathaniel Bock

age 25, of Dyer, IN, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. Jon is survived by his beloved parents, Michael and Nancy Bock; sister, Kristen (fiancé Joe Amato) Bock; brother, David Bock all of Dyer; grandmother, Rose (late Bernard) Bock; girlfriend, Desiree Davis; many aunts, uncles and cousins;...

Dec 31, 2018

Warren G. Shulz

Age 72, of Griffith, IN, formerly Calumet City, IL, passed away on Monday, December 31, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Warren is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Donna (nee Ogle); daughters, Lynne (Brad) Norling of Knoxville, TN and Lisa Shulz of Portland, OR; granddaughter, Rylee Norling; sister, Jacqueline...

Dec 30, 2018

Joseph E. Hasik Jr.

Crown Point, IN

Age 84, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 30, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.  Joseph is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Marianne; children, Gail (late Stephen) Koch, Donna (late Don) Keller, Joseph (Mary Lynn) Hasik Sr; grandchildren, Jamie (Scott) Kallas, Joseph (Jennifer) Hasik...

Dec 26, 2018

Michael R. Hill

Age 60, passed away on Wednesday, December 26, 2018. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Mary Kay (nee Jansky); daughter, Chandler (Michael) Budimir; sons, Sgt. Conor Hill and Michael A. Hill; precious grandchild due April 2019, Avery Budimir; brothers, Chris (Sharon) Hill, Kathy (late Rich) Patsches, Dave (Corinne)...

Dec 25, 2018

Lucille Bush (nee Shevchenko)

age 93, of Hammond, IN, passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018. Lucille is survived by her loving husband and best friend for 45 years, William L. "Bill" Bush; beloved children, Glenn E. (Virginia Coleman) Novak of Union Mills, IN and Robert (Renee) Bush of Hobart, IN; grandchildren, Christine (Lou) Panici, Laura...

Dec 24, 2018

Jennifer C. Dittrich

of Munster, Indiana

Age 57, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday December 24, 2018. Jennifer is survived by her loving husband of over 30 years,  Joe Dittrich and Daughter Alyse Dittrich; devoted best friend,  Roxie (Dog); siblings, David (Jackie) Stevenson, Christine Stevenson, John (JoNell) Stevenson, Barbra...

Dec 22, 2018

Rose Urbanski

Hammond, IN

age 98, passed away Saturday, December 22, 2018. She was a long-time resident of Hammond, Indiana. She is survived by her dear friend and caregiver, Crystal Winder and family. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Henry Fred Urbanski in 1978.

A visitation will be...

Dec 16, 2018

Judith "Judy" Ann Maicher

Age 56, of Hammond, IN entered into eternal life on Sunday, December 16, 2018. Judy is survived by her sisters, Denise Bowens and Gail (Allan) Rich; brother, David Maicher; nephews, Brandon and Sean; aunts, Mildred (late Joseph) Blandford, Marge (late Rudy) Maicher and Connie (late Wendall) Maicher; and numerous cousins. She...

Dec 15, 2018

Catherine M. Karnafel

Of Buffalo Grove, IL formerly of Hammond, Indiana

Age 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Catherine is survived by her loving daughter, Carol Karnafel; brother, Emil (Barbara) Knezevich; sister, Mary (late Joseph) Skorupa; several nieces and nephews; and brother...

Dec 15, 2018

Carlos A. Bonilla Sr.

Highland, Indiana Formerly of South Chicago, Illinois

Age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Saturday, December 15, 2018. Carlos is survived by his loving children, Carlos (Amy) Bonilla Jr., Carmelo Bonilla, Jennifer Bonilla, Malinda Bonilla and Gabriel Bonilla; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; siblings, David...

Dec 13, 2018

Stanley G. Byczko

of Gary, formerly of Hammond, Indiana

Age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, December 13, 2018. Stanley is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Annette; son, Gregory (David) Byczko; brothers, Chester (Bogusia) Byczko and John (Barbara) Byczko; sister, Teresa Byczko-Fischer; sister in law,...

Dec 12, 2018

Alice "Baba" Mamala

age 86, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018, surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her daughter, Anna Mamala of Hammond; grandson, Robert (fiancée, Linda Ramos) Payne of Hammond; granddaughter, Sarah (Adam Mills) Payne-Mills of Bloomington; sister, Anne (Dan) Yanich of Aliquippa, Pennsylvania; brother, Nick (Ava) Milosevich of...

Dec 9, 2018

`William "Bill" M. Kennedy Jr.

Highland, Indiana

Age 75 passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday, December 9, 2018.  Bill is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Bonnie (nee White); daughter, Tricia (late Robert) Ray of Highland; grandchildren, Michael (Sabrina) Ray and Kaitlin Ray; great grandchildren, Dillon and...

Dec 7, 2018

Agustin "Auggie" Igartua Jr.

Hammond, Indiana

Age 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday December 7, 2018.  Auggie is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Graciela; children, Enrique (Elizabeth "Lisa" Z.) Igartua, Nancy (Daniel) Montalvo, Augustin Igartua III, Richard (Hattie) Igartua and Amalia Igartua;...

Dec 3, 2018

George W. "Bill" Thegze

age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2018. Bill is survived by his brothers, Robert Thegze of CA and Thomas (Tracy) Thegze of St. John; nieces, Lisa (Billy) Dickman, Kathryn (Brett) Showalter and Samantha (Steve) Bass; and great nieces, Abby and Bryn Showalter. Bill is preceded in...

Dec 2, 2018

Linda Saunders Galusha

Merrillville- Linda Saunders Galusha age 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 2, 2018. Lin is survived by her beloved husband Everett (Red), brother Ray (Barbara), sister Tammi (Steve) nieces Molly, Dakota, Layla, & Jessica, nephew Nathan. Proceeded in death by her father Albert, mothers Rosemary and Peggy and...