Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 1, 2018

Mary H. Spear

of Munster, formerly of Hammond and Dyer, Indiana

Age 91, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 1, 2018. Mary is survived by her children, John (Judith) Spear, Kathleen (Thomas G.) Hocker and Anthony Spear; grandchildren, Thomas A. (Catherine Buksar) Hocker, Amanda (Ryan Rodney) Spear and Matthew Spear;...

Nov 29, 2018

Theresa I. Martell (nee Balazs)

Age 87, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, November 29, 2018.  Theresa is survived by her daughters, Karen Martell and Theresa (Rudy) Lugo both of Hammond; son, Joseph Martell of Hammond; grandchildren, Rachel and Tina Martell; Matthew (Lindsey), Jessica, George (Weronika) and Rudy (Shannon) ...

Nov 28, 2018

Evelyn M. Kortokrax (nee Hansen)

Whiting, Indiana

Age 88 passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, November 28, 2018. Evelyn is survived by her son, Keith (Candy) Kortokrax of Arlington, TN; daughters, Kathleen (Carl) Haehnel of Valdosta, GA, Kelly (Thomas) Lesar of New Carlisle, IN, Karla Kortokrax of Whiting, IN...

Nov 27, 2018

Brian A. Sweet

age 57, passed away Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He is survived by his daughter, Natalie "Pumpkin" Sutton; grandchildren, Brailei and Bryghton Sutton; siblings, Ellen (Paul) Burgens, Judy Sonnenberg, Earl G. Sweet, David (Donna) W. Sweet and his children, Gloria J. Sweet; significant other and dearest love, Evelyn; other family, Jackie (James) Garrett, Andy Garrett...

Nov 27, 2018

Pamela A. Spear (nee Baughman)

age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully and surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Daniel; and dearest daughter, Melissa Spear of Hammond; siblings, Thomas J. Baughman II, Marcia (Noah) Nava, and Angi Baughman; nieces and...

Nov 23, 2018

Patricia Ann Kozlowski

Highland, Indiana

Patricia Ann Kozlowski Age 83 passed away on November 23, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  Born in East Chicago to Alex and Mary (nee Zajac) Kozlowski.  Pat attended St. Stanislaus School, Bishop Noll High School, St. Mary's College, and Loyola University where she received a Bachelor's and Master's Degree. ...

Nov 18, 2018

Donald L. Babcock

age 85, passed away Sunday, November 18, 2018. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. Donald is survived by his sons, Dean and Donald Jr. (Sue); stepdaughters, Debra Graham and Robyn (Rich) Marshall; siblings, Robert (Bonnie) Babcock and Judy (Joe) Medley; and grandfather and great grandfather of many grandchildren.  Donald is...