Obituary Listing

Jan 20, 2018

Patricia A Quattropani

Age 87, of Lansing, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 joining her husband of 56 years Nicholas who passed in 2006.  Pat is survived by her grandson Jason (Chelsea) Carey; great grandchildren: James, Lorelei and Chase; son-in-law Kevin McCabe and nieces: Patty (Glen) MacDonald, Michelle (Richard Balunda) Bonneau and Suzie Bonneau. Pat was also...

Jan 20, 2018

Lillian Grenda

age 90, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2018. Lillian was preceded in death by her loving sister Virginia Petkovich and parents Stanley and Pauline Grenda. Lillian is survived by her dear friend Laura Marshall and her family.

Lillian loved to play Bingo at the nursing home but was mostly known...

Jan 19, 2018

Laurie M. Hamilton

42, of Cedar Lake, IN, after a 42-year battle is now with the Angels. On Friday, January 19, 2018 she was born into eternal life. Laurie is survived by her loving mother Deborah and father, Glenn; sister, April Hamilton; nephew, Connor; aunts, Linda (Paul) McKenzie, Connie (Doug) Johnson; uncle, Fred (Debbie) Hamilton;...

Jan 19, 2018

Veronica Skoczelas nee Chochul age 95, of Downers Grover, IL formerly of South Holland and Roseland, IL passed away Friday, January 19, 2018. Veronica is survived by her loving children Dr. Phillip(late Susan) Skoczelas, George(Mary)Skoczelas, grandchildren: Jennifer(Eric)McFadden, Tracy(Shane)Smith, Brian, Brenda, Kimberly Skoczelas, daughter-in-law: Lynn(late Paul)Skoczelas, many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband Frank  and brother...

Jan 14, 2018

Andrew (Andy) David Sciackitano (age 70), Crown Point Indiana, passed away on January 14, 2017.  He was born in Hammond Indiana on Feb 17, 1947 to Jasper and Lucille Sciackitano of Calumet City, Illinois.  He was proceeded in death by his brother James (Jimmy) Sciackitano.  Andy graduated from Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond Indiana.  He joined the US Marine...

Jan 12, 2018

Linda D Siple age 70 of Hammond passed away Friday January 12, 2018 she is survived by her husband of 52 years Jim, daughter Darlene Martin, grandchildren Ken Martin Jr., Tiffany Martin of Denver CO, Nicole Marchllo, 9 great grandchildren, brother William(Theresa More)Brockus of Demotte, 3 sisters Jeannine Wiesen, Donna Lloyd both of Portage and Peggy Shorter of Mt....

Jan 12, 2018

PAUL A. BALUNDA

" ROUND MAN, BOOM BOOM,

HOT ROD, BOGEY"

GRIFFITH, IN

Paul Balunda, 60, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Friday, January 12, 2018.  He is survived by his wife of 21 years, Susan and...

Jan 8, 2018

Eleanore Margaret Montgomery (nee Crilly)

of Matteson IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at the age of 76.

Marge was born to parents John and Eleanor Crilly on August 27, 1941 in Chicago, IL.  She had 6 brothers and sisters.  Beloved wife of Donald Montgomery Jr, loving mother of Don, Deborah, Joan, Barbara,...

Jan 3, 2018

Jeannie Bryant age 54, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 3017. Family and friends are invited to gather for Jeannie on Sunday, January 7, 2017from 12:00 - 3:00 pm at the Solan Pruzin Funeral Home & Crematory 14 Kennedy Ave Schererville, IN. Prayers and eulogies will be shared  at 2:30 pm with cremation at Solan Pruzin to follow.

Jan 2, 2018

Mary Sajn

Age 91, of Chicago, Illinois, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Tuesday, January 2, 2018. Mary is preceded in death by her beloved son, Joseph and husband, Albert; second husband, Vendelin Krajci; and third husband, Mirko Sajn. Mary is survived by her cousins in Australia, Steven, Peter, and Blaz Lukunic, and Zorica Bienett;...

Jan 2, 2018

Patricia Ruth Stahura age 89, died on Jan. 2, 2018 at Wittenberg Village in Crown Point, Ind., where she lived for the past seven years. She was born in East Chicago, Ind., on Sept. 4, 1928 to the late Alex and Elizabeth (Jevyak) Miller.

Pat was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas, in 1966, and by...

Dec 31, 2017

Diana Kay Larkin (nee Forsberg)

Woodmar/HAMMOND, IN

age 81, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017. Diana is survived by her loving children; son, Keith D. Larkin; daughter, Kimberly J. (James) Buehler; grandchildren, Kurtis Larkin, Kyle Larkin, and Joshua Bollinger; 5 great grandchildren; and sister, Sharon Forsberg.

Family and friends...

Dec 30, 2017

Kathreen J. Wright

age 73, of Hammond, IN passed away at home December 30, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Kathy is survived by her children: Jeff (Sandy) Wright, Tammy (Tom) Yack and Tina Adams; grandchildren: Natalie Cruz, Leslie Adams, Brian (Tiffany) Adams, Katie (Amaury) Martinez, Taylor Wright, Jake Wright and Emma Klefeker; great grandchildren: Maddox, Parker,...

Dec 30, 2017

Richard "Paul" Joyce

93, formerly of Highland, IN, and more recently of St. John, IN, passed away, with family members by his side, on December 30, 2017 at St. Anthony's Hospital. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of more than 65 years, Betty Lou Joyce, and his oldest son John (Pamela) Joyce....

Dec 27, 2017

Ronald D. Neely

Age 63, of Hammond, IN, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, December 27, 2017.  Ronald is survived by his sons, Dean and Ronald J. Neely; grandson, Cayden; brother, Hank (Bev) Neely; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife, Adonna Sue Neely;...

Dec 26, 2017

Arthur C. Steinman

Age 75, of Munster, IN, after suffering from a massive stroke in 1998, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, December 26, 2017.  Arthur is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Beverley L. (nee Wilson); dearest daughter, Heidi (Jeff Tuinstra); special angel in his life...

Dec 23, 2017

Ralph Edward Weldy

age 66, of Schererville, IN formerly of Winamac, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 20 years, Eunice; son, Ron (Janeen) Weldy; daughter, Melinda (Brian) Wiggins; 6 grandchildren, Nicole, Katlyn, Ryan, Amelia, Charlotte and Vivian; sister, Marsha (Jerry) Olds; brother,...

Dec 22, 2017

Sandra A. Ratley-Pritchard "Sandi"

Age 64, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, December 22, 2017 joining her brothers in Heaven. Sandi is survived by her parents Luke and Georgia Ratley; husband Steve Pritchard; sisters-in-law Rita Ratley and Marilyn White; nieces: Tish (Donnie) Bartell, Gwen Cadieux, Samantha (Joseph) Atkins; nephew Luke M. Ratley; brother-in-law Donald (Karen) Pritchard; numerous...

Dec 21, 2017

Thomas J. "Uncle Tom" Parsanko

WHITING/HAMMOND, IN – Thomas Parsanko, age 86, peacefully passed away on Thursday, December 21, 2017, due to complications from a heart condition. Tom is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years Mary Janet Parsanko (nee Archer) and his daughter Janet. He leaves behind beloved in-laws Myrna (late...

Dec 21, 2017

Katherine R. Koteles

Age 87, of Riverdale, IL, passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017. Katherine is survived by her loving sons, Joseph Koteles and Chuck (Bobbie) Koteles; four grandchildren, Jennifer, Brian, Jason, and Michael; and two great grandchildren, Jillian and Carter. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph.

A visitation will...