Obituary Listing

May 11, 2018

Ronald "Claw" Powers

Age 74, of LaPorte, passed away Friday, May 11, 2018. Ron is survived by his children Jennifer (Chad) Howard and David Powers; grandchildren: Desmond Powers, Jeremy Howard, Garrett Powers, Collin Howard and Ian Howard; siblings: Robert (Sandy) Powers, Marilyn Riggs, Karen (Bob) Gierman, Kathy (Kent) Medsker, Thomas Powers and Michael (Kim) Powers; numerous, nieces,...

May 10, 2018

Shirley A. McDonald age 82 of Saint John, IN formerly of Dolton, IL  passed away Thursday May 10, 2018. She is survived by her children: Kathleen Pritchard, Kimberly Slater, James G.(Sheri)McDonald, Paul (Kelli) McDonald, 11 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband James in 2017, daughter Audrey.

Funeral services will be held on Monday...

May 2, 2018

Justine Lynn Bohn age 13, of Griffith, left us suddenly on Wednesday May 2, 2018. Justine leaves behind to cherish her memory: her parents Jessi Bohn and Frank Hernandez; siblings: Janessa, John, Maddie and Baylee; grandparents:  Lynn (Grammy) and  Ed (Papa) Henson;  Chuck (Grandpa) and  Jan (Grandma)  Bohn; her aunts and uncles: Nikki, Jenny (Patrick), Wayne (Christina), Tina, Ashley, Sophie...

May 1, 2018

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James J. Horejs "Jim"

Highland, IN, formerly of Cedar Lake, IN

Passed away Monday, May 1, 2018 peacefully at home.  Jim is the son of the late Rose and James Horejs. He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Carole Deany-Horejs; sons, James (Sylvia) Harris, Robert (Angela) Horejs;...

May 1, 2018

Linda Carole Gregorich (nee Walls)

age79, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Linda is preceded in death by her loving husband, Joseph A. Gregorich and parents Harlin"Jack" and Rachel Walls. Linda was born in East Chicago on January 28, 1939. She is survived by her brothers -in-law John Gregorich, Peter Gregorich;...

Apr 29, 2018

Madeline Rose (Udowski) Summers

Age 72, passed away in Zionsville, Indiana on Sunday April 29, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband Tom and their children; Andrea (Dr. Ted) Winkler, Thomas (Jessie) Summers and Anthony (Jennifer) Summers; grandchildren, Lauren and Nicholas Winkler, Anna, Lilly, and Carolyn Summers; sister, Nancy (Dr John) Gustaitis, and numerous cousins, nephews...

Apr 21, 2018

Robert Allen Drzewiecki "Drz"

age 75, of Lansing, IL formerly of Munster, IN passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018. Bob is survived by the mother of his 4 children, Marsha Drzewiecki (nee Haines); children, Tammy Ward of Lansing, IL, Robin (Matthew) Pfeiffer of Lockport, IL, Robert E. (Karen) Drzewiecki of Schererville, IN, Timothy...

Apr 18, 2018

Karen S. Garibay  (nee Saltanovitz)

Age 59, of Griffith, IN, passed away Wednesday, April 18, 2018 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. Karen is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Ramon "Ray"; children, Susan (Michael) Oslos of Greenwood, IN, Marisa "Marcie" Davenport of Schererville, IN, Ramon (Samantha) Garibay of Highland, IN, Tim...

Apr 9, 2018

Jim O. Bensley

age 55, of Hammond, passed away on Monday April 9, 2018.  Jim is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Melissa and their children: Emily (Cameron) Williams, Alex Bensley and Finley Bensley;  grandchildren  Aiden and Jayce;                                                                          siblings Keith (Nancy) Bensley and Melanie (late Michael) Pauley; special nieces, nephews, aunts, un, cousins and furry...

Apr 8, 2018

Margaret "Margie" M. Kelly

age 43, of Rensselaer, IN, passed away tragically on Sunday, April 8, 2018 due to a motor vehicle accident. Margie is survived by her loving husband Michael; children, Kristen (Joseph) Burke, Kasey, Michael "Mikey"; parents, William and Margaret (nee Sokolowski) Mason Sr.; siblings, Andy (Crystal) Mason of Hobart, Tricia Mitchum of Rensselaer; step-siblings,...

Apr 6, 2018

Anne Delores Taylor (nee Shaffer)

Age 98, of Hammond, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018. Anne is survived by her daughters: Kathleen (Donald) Clark, Milly (late Juan) Rodriguez and Bessie (late Sam) Keeton; son Denzel K. Taylor; 10 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren; many Nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by 5 brothers and 2 sisters and husband...

Apr 4, 2018

Kyle D. Clark

age 65, of Hammond passed away on Wednesday April 4, 2018. He is survived by two sisters Kathy Clark, Yvonne (Mike) Olson, nephews Dallas (Alanna) Grace, Brent (Kim) Olson, nieces Sarah (Tricia) Olson, Erin Olson, several great nieces and great nephews and cousin, uncle Frank (Sue) Harrison. Preceded in death by his parents Dallas...

Mar 29, 2018

Sharon K. Durcho (nee Clarke)

a Hammond girl from birth, Sharon was welcomed into this world 55 years ago and was born into eternity on the morning of Thursday, March 29, 2018. Sharon leaves behind to cherish her memory:  her husband of 18 years Pete "Repete" Durcho; her three daughters: Nicole (Kevin) Guthrie, Alicia Velasco and Ashley...

Mar 28, 2018

Juanita Munoz Vela

1929 – 2018

She transitioned into her new life in God's Heaven on Wednesday, March 28 th .  We have faith that she was embraced with loving arms and being blessed with all that is joyful and that she is at Peace.

Juanita grew up in "The Valley" of Texas,...

Mar 18, 2018

Stanley A. Nalewski

age 94, of East Chicago, passed away Sunday, March 18, 2018. Stanley is preceded in death by his devoted wife of 67 years, Iona and is survived by his loving children: Mickie (Jeff) Stur, Kathy Nalewski, Stanley R. Nalewski, Patti (Eddy) Centkowski, Judith Ann Rutovic and Tina (Rich) Bronisz; brother Alex Czajkowski; grandchildren: Heather...

Mar 13, 2018

Shirley Jean Johnson

of Hammond, formerly of South Chicago, passed into eternity on the morning of Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the age of 83. Shirley leaves behind to cherish and honor her memory her four children: Bernard (Roya) Blackman, Pamela (Abraham) Dale, Jackie Webb and Alichia (Michael) McKenney; five grandchildren: Darius Dale, Allison (Victor) Bates-Martinez, Candice...

Mar 13, 2018

Betty M. Ramberg (nee Dertow)

age 80, of Griffith, passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018. Betty is survived by her loving children: Victoria (Frank) Mosca of Schererville, IN; Mark Ramberg of Greenfield, IN; Thomas (Sandra) Ramberg Sr., of Georgia; Timothy Ramberg, of Plainfield, IN; five grandchildren; one great grandchild. Betty was preceded in death by her beloved...

Mar 7, 2018

Nicholas Luna age 88, of Schererville, formerly of East Chicago, IN, passed away Wednesday March 7, 2018 he is survived by his son, Nicholas(Valerie)Luna Jr.; granddaughters, Alana & Marisa; sister, Estella(late Ernesto) Gonzalez; brother, Ralph(Mira)Luna; 2 nephews, Rene Luna, Ernesto(Keri)Gonzalez; niece, Stanka(Jerry)Lavish; and many good friends. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife...

Mar 7, 2018

Abundia P. Castor

age 99, of Munster, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her residence on Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Abundia is the loving mother of Dr. Conrado P. Castor (Ester), Sonny (Cynthia), Eduardo (Teresita), Leandro (late Carlota and Adoracion), Marc (Teresita), Johnny, Christina, Catherine (Stephen) Gunty, Aurea (Dan) Duncan and...

Mar 1, 2018

Christopher George Follett Age 37, of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018. Chris is survived by his loving wife Megan (nee Kikalos); mother, Patricia Follett of Watertown MA; father, Joseph Follett of Providence RI; sister, Mary (Joseph) Moylan and nieces Hannah, Olivia and Aine of Watertown MA; brother, Andrew of Providence RI; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Nick...