Obituary Listing

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...

Dec 16, 2017

Armando Israel Castillo

age 66, of East Chicago, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2017. Armando is survived by his children: Amanda Castillo, Corinne Castillo and Nathan Castillo; siblings: Ophie (Vince) Gonzalez, Robert (Marina) Castillo, Mauro Castillo Jr.,Carmen Castillo, Maria Elena Montanez and Helo Montanez-Fernandez; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Mauro and...

Dec 11, 2017

John A. Horvat

age 57, of Hammond, passed away Monday December 11, 2017.   He is survived by 4 nieces:  Cheri Uran, Jodi (Tim) Kubiak, Polly Granack and Kathy (John) Quinn; 4 nephews: Todd Uran, David (Katie) Uran, Bobby (Laura) Granack and Joey (Sara) Granack; numerous great nieces, great nephews, cousins, aunts;  sister-in-law:  Joan (late Bob) Granack; brother-in-law:...

Dec 11, 2017

June Metrick

age 91, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully at home on Monday, December 11, 2017. June is survived by her children; son, Michael (Cookie) Metrick; daughter, Candace Metrick; grandchildren, Julie (Brian) Olenik, Dr. Michael (Stephanie) Metrick; six great grandchildren, Anabella, Avery, and Amelia June Olenik; Andrew, Nikolas, and Elena Metrick; several nieces and...

Dec 9, 2017

April McCabe (Nee Quattropani)

age 53, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, December 9, 2017 at her residence after a 2 ½ year battle with Multiple Myeloma cancer. April is survived by the love of her life for 26 years Kevin McCabe; nephew Jason (Chelsea) Carey; great nephews James and Chase; great niece Lorelie Carey; in-laws, Francis...

Dec 3, 2017

Jeanne M. Graham (nee Socket)

Age 84, of Munster, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. Jeanne is survived by her daughter Susan (David) Misch, of Leonard, MI; son, James (Carrie) Graham of Munster; grandchildren: Patrick, Katherine and Erin Misch, Amanda and Weston Graham; sisters: Bette (late Ronnie) Harwood and Joan Cherry; dear friend and guardian angel Debbie...

Nov 28, 2017

Michael Shane Jones was born on September 20th, 1971 and took Gods hands on November 28th, 2017. He leaves behind his mother Debra Adams and his stepdad Kenneth Adams. He is proceeded in death by his father Joe Jones. He also leaves behind Paul Zorka Sr, who was a father figure to him; His five children: Britney (Adam)...

Nov 22, 2017

Pearl Sherman "Babe" age 84, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Pearl is survived by her daughter Theresa "Tracy" (late Frank) Boilek; grandchildren: James Boilek, Autumn (Michael ) Wiesch, Shauna (Robert) Burns, Lisa Ramsey and Ronald Ramsey; great grandchildren: Aiden and Mason Wiesch, Claire and Owen Burns, Evan and Roger Anda. Preceded in death by her husband Gene...

Nov 21, 2017

Betty L. Saleika

age 68, of Dyer, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 20 years Robert, son Robert "Shane"(Sherry Foley)O'Bannon, grandson Eric "Shane"(Celina Favela)O'Bannon, great grandson Nolan O'Bannon. Preceded in death by her twin sister Laverne, sister Mary Ellen, and parents.

Funeral services will be held Monday,...

Nov 19, 2017

Elena Ortiz de Zamora

age 95, of Griffith, fell asleep in the Lord's embrace on Sunday, November 19, 2017. Elena is survived by her children: Alfredo (Elidia) Zamora, Arturo (Luz Maria) Zamora, Margarita (Ramon) Rocha, Jesus (Eva) Zamora, Roberto (Diane) Zamora; 9 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law Luz Maria Zamora; siblings Guadalupe and Maria; many nieces,...

Nov 9, 2017

James P. McDonald

age 80 of Saint John, IN formerly of Dolton, IL, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday November 9, 2017.  James is survived by his loving wife of 61 years Shirley; children Kathleen Pritchard, Kimberly Slater, James G. (Sheri) McDonald, Paul (Kelli) McDonald; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; brothers: Robert...

Nov 7, 2017

Charles R. Guzman

age 94, of Chicago, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017. Loving husband of late Mary Guzman. Charles is survived by his children: Iris (John) Perez, Roy Guzman, Aurora (Eddie Solorio) Guzman; Late daughter Linda Carter and Late son Charles Guzman Jr. many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; sister Caroline Vasquez; The late...

Nov 6, 2017

A. Pauline Kunkel (nee Sagan)

86, of Munster, IN, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 6, 2017, at the Community Hospital in Munster.  Pauline is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Francis Kunkel of Munster, daughters Karen (Dane) Young, Mary (Mikeal) Mahurin, and grandson Logan Young.  Pauline was preceded in death by her parents...

Nov 4, 2017

Wilfred Robert Phillips

age 79, of Portage, formerly Gary, went home to the Lord on Saturday, November 4, 2017. Wilfred leaves behind to cherish his memory his loving and devoted wife Betty J. Phillips nee Garrett; son Waylan R. (Katrina) Phillips; granddaughter Taylor C. Phillips; sisters: Annette (Eddie Lee) Weems, Caroline Sue (Dr. Eugene) Owens and Helen...