Obituary Listing

Feb 26, 2018

Anne C. Lacko (nee Yelinich)

age 95, of Highland, IN, went home to the Lord on Monday, February 26, 2018.  Anne is survived by her loving daughters, Pam (Bob) Kelley and Diane (Clyde) Lacko Pries; four grandchildren, Bobby (Jenny) Kelley, Jonathan Kelley, Kelly (Andy) Kofod and Crystal (Rob) Elkins; seven great grandchildren, Megan, Nathan, Collin,...

Feb 18, 2018

Thomas E. Fissinger

age 80, of Munster, IN, passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018. Tom is survived by his loving wife, Ginger; sons, Gary (Pam) and Russell; daughter in law, Jamie; grandchildren, Ryan (Katie), Jacob, Alison, Kelsey and Lucas; great grandchild, Kylie; brother in law, George (Carol) Mazar; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  He...

Feb 17, 2018

Novelene "Nonni" Yatsko Walters

passed away, Saturday February 17, 2018.  Survived by her sister Barbara "Ginger" (Mark) Massari of California and nieces Christina Massari and Gabriella Massari, also of California. The girls were her everything. She also leaves behind numerous family members and a group of very close friends known as: "The Steel Magnolias". Nonni was preceded...

Feb 16, 2018

Terry Edward Branstrom, age 69, of Hammond, passed away on February 16, 2018, at his home with his family by his side following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.  Terry was born in Evergreen Park, Illinois on February 14, 1949, where he lived the first few years of his life.  His family also lived in Salt Lake City, Utah...

Feb 15, 2018

Donald Edward Johnsen, age 92, of Hammond, passed away on February 15, 2018 at Towne Centre in Merrillville.  Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and uncle.  He is survived by his children: Louise Johnsen, Linda (Tom) Hoolehan, Susan (Robert) Dabrowski, Donald (Linda) Johnsen, Teresa Johnsen, Raymond (Carol) Johnsen, David Johnsen, Charles (Patricia) Johnsen, Gregory (Debbie)...

Feb 14, 2018

Steven P. Kuric

age  92,  of  Highland, passed away at Community Hospital February 14, 2018.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle, and friend.  Steven is survived by his daughter Dr. Joan Kuric (Chicago, Highland), son  Dr. Steve  Kuric, (Dr.Judi Kuric, Louisville KY), and daughter Caroline (Bill, Jamul, CA), 4 grandchildren -Kyle Kuric (Dr....

Feb 12, 2018

Duane "Dewey" J. Wenzel

age 80, of Schererville, IN formerly of Lansing, IL passed away Monday, February 12, 2018. Duane is survived by his sons: Nick (Vicky), Mike (Marilyn), Otto (Debbie) and Matt; daughter Traci (Jim) Ciarelli; 13 grandchildren, Erik, Ryan, Grace, Katie, Julia, Ashley, Lauren, Sara, Tim, Luke, Peter, Sam, and Teddy; sister, Janell...

Feb 12, 2018

Nancy C. Macenski age 80 of Munster passed away on Monday February 12, 2018. She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Charles, 3 Children: Charles D.(Chris)Macenski, Christopher L. Macenski, Mark R. (Amy)Macenski, 4 Grandchildren: Jonathan, Christina, Steven, Luke, Brothers: Harold Daniel, Larry Daniel, Sister: Kay Ross.

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Feb 11, 2018

Ann Elizabeth Resetar (nee Stahura) age 90, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11 , 2018, in Highland, IN, at the home of her daughter and son-in law, Claudia and Mark Varichak.  She was born July 8, 1927, in McAdoo, PA, to John and Anna (Samek) Stahura.

Ann was preceded in death by...

Feb 10, 2018

Patricia Jenkins

Of Schererville, Indiana

On Saturday, February 10th, this earth lost a sweet angel to heaven. Patricia Jenkins was born on October 21, 1945, daughter of Harry and Lola Glenn. Patricia lived an amazing life blessed with 3 generations of children and grandchildren. Patricia had a powerful love for her...

Feb 8, 2018

William Gage Houldieson

age 17, of Hammond, left our world on Thursday, February 8, 2018. Survived by his father William D. "Billy" (Cheri Rose Pfeifer) Houldieson; stepfather Juan Luna;  siblings: Denise Paige (Jerrold Lee) Houldieson, Lacey Jade Davila, Gabriel G. Houldieson, Alaina M. Daniel, Julia R. Daniel, Olivia and Isaiah; paternal grandparents: Nina Wiseman and Scott E....

Feb 6, 2018

age 91, of Calumet City, IL, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018. Maryann is survived by her children: Laura (Tom) Peterson and Russell (Peggy) Hnatusko; grandchildren: Brian and Dalene Youngblood, Andrew Kimak and Kyle Hnatusko; son-in-law Michael Kimak; many nieces and nephews. Maryann was preceded in death by the love of her life, husband of 37 years Russell Robert...

Feb 4, 2018

Jennifer Lynn Rosas (nee Faught)

Age 37, of Hammond, IN, passed away Sunday, February 4, 2018. Jennifer is survived by her loving daughter, Briana Roman; fiancé, Randy Toney; mother, Carol (stepdad, Wayne) Simmons; brother, Kyle Simmons; step sisters, Emily and Jessica Simmons; dear niece, Hailey; aunts and uncles, Ann (late Doug) Crook, Deloris (Red) Fulte,...

Jan 31, 2018

Dorothy Makarewich (nee Lucito)

Age 91, of Hammond, IN formerly of Calumet, City, IL, passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Dorothy is survived by her three children, Michael (Diane), Jonathan, RoseAnn White; five grandchildren, Jeffrey, Rachael (Alec), Christine (Brian), Steven (Aleisha), Sarah; three great grandchildren, Jacob, Liam and Madilyn; brother, Anthony (Patricia); and numerous nieces...

Jan 29, 2018

Charlotte J. Wiersbe (nee Lindbergh)

age 94, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 29, 2018.  In her final hours, she was surrounded by her beloved niece Corinne (Duane) Fritz, and nephews Dale (Beth) Wiersbe, Dean (Deborah) Wiersbe, and Bret...

Jan 27, 2018

Alice Marie Lorenz nee Schreiber

age 99, of Hammond passed away Saturday, January 27, 2018. Alice is survived by her son Stuart (Bonnie) Lorenz; grandchildren: Tim (Simi) Lorenz, Christopher Lorenz, Robert Lorenz, Patrick (Maureen) Riley, Melissa Riley and Susan (Scott) Arnoult; great grandchildren: Winona, Bridget, Natalie and Wyatt Arnoult. Alice was preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 26, 2018

Mary B. Sturges (nee Kalies)

Age 68, of Highland, IN, formerly of Calumet City, IL passed away Friday, January 26, 2018. Mary is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Frank Sturges Jr.; sons, Frank (Misty) Sturges III of Crown Point and Jason (Kristin) Sturges of Munster; grandchildren, Cash, Paige, Justin, Brooke, and Autumn;...

Jan 24, 2018

Leroy L. McConathy

of Sauk Village, IL completed his 90 year journey on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 joining his wife of 18   years Nancy.  Leroy is survived by his children: Shirley (Roger) McConathy, Jennifer (Tony) Zandi, Debra (Joe) Gantner, Leroy McConathy, Floyd (Jane) Jerkins, Sabra (Danny) Dupree and Heather (Don) VanDommelen; 12 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; 2...

Jan 23, 2018

William E. Bilyak

age 82, of Highland, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018, joining his wife of 49 years Helen Ann Bilyak who passed in 2011. Bill is survived by his children: Brian Bilyak, Cynthia (Steve) Tomei and Jeff (Cheryl) Bilyak; grandchildren: Nicole and Samantha Bilyak, Lily and Nick Tomei; sister MaryAnn (late Joe) Nagy; sister-in-law Pat...

Jan 22, 2018

Jose "Joe" Briseno

Age 97, of Highland, IN, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018.  He is survived by his loving daughters, Gloria B. White of Arizona; Diane (Kim) Mazur-Karlen of Munster; and Olga Briseno of Highland.  Five Grandchildren, Philip (Traci) and Michael (Cora) Mazur; and Nina, Maya, and Laurissa Briseno Portillo.  Five Great Grandchildren,...