Obituary Listing

Jul 3, 2025

Michael B. Taylor, Jr.

age 54, of Evergreen Park, IL passed away on Thursday, July 3, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Ellen (nee Hillegass); father, Michael B. Taylor, Sr.; sister, Carmen Taylor; nieces, Mariah Clemmons and Cara Gilbert; great-nieces, Taylor Martin and Jillian Martin; cousins: Mark Taylor, Logan Taylor, Darnell Smith,...

Jun 28, 2025

Keith Alan Fuller

Age 72, of Hobart Indiana, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025.  He is survived by his sons, Frank Alan Fuller and Kevin (Crystal Lynn) Lawrence Fuller; stepdaughter, Bryanna Dawn Clark; granddaughters, Morgan Lauren Fuller, Abigail Jo Fuller, and Giuliana Rose Rayborn.

Keith was preceded in death by his beloved granddaughter, Amber...

Jun 27, 2025

Albert George Fetzko (Al)

Albert G. (Al), (Fuji) Fetzko, age 97, of Braselton, GA, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.

He was born on May 15, 1928 to Andrew & Suzanna Fetzko in Central City, PA.

Al is preceded in death by his wife Theresa "Tess" Fetzko and...

Jun 25, 2025

Herbert F. Waldron

age 87, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. Herbert is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Arlene; children, Herbert Jr (Denise) Waldron, and Patrick (Lisa) Waldron; five step-children: Melinda (Steve) Frock, Tom (Deborah) Sales, Keenan Sales, (Preceded in death)Trent Sales (Touby Sales, and Brian (Carol Boldi) Sales;...

Jun 19, 2025

Mary Lynn Spear, age 65, passed away on June 19, 2025, in Hammond, Indiana. Born on April 30, 1960, Mary was a lifelong resident of Hammond. She attended Hammond High School and graduated from Purdue University Northwest with a degree in early childhood education.

Mary dedicated much of her life to the care and well-being of animals....

Jun 17, 2025

Dana G. Ciesielski

March 26, 1945 – June 17, 2025

St. John, IN. – Dana Grace Ciesielski, age 80 of St. John, IN. passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 peacefully at her home. Dana is survived by her daughter, Tami (Anthony) Wells; sons Brian (Connie) Wortel and Scott Wortel; granddaughters Allison (Mike) Pate, Ashley and...

Jun 11, 2025

Walter D. Maciejewski Jr.

Age 76, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 11, 2025. Walter is survived by loving children: Andy (Dawn) Maciejewski, Paul Maciejewski, Theresa (Danny) Ostapchuk, and Steve (Jenny) Maciejewski; precious grandchildren: Tyler, Kalie, Lexi, Carissa, and Ellie; beloved great-grandchild, Atlas; in-laws, Jim (Karyl) McCullough, Janice (Joe) Grunstein Kathy (Tom) Montella, and...

Jun 4, 2025

Francisco "Pancho" Dehoyos

Age 69, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. He is survived by his partner, Daryl Dehoyos; children: Francisco Dehoyos Jr., Maria Wells, Margarita Dehoyos; grandchildren: Francisco Miranda, Jose Dilbeck, Neveah Dehoyos, Ena Dehoyos, Adi Dehoyos, Phoenix Wells, Elizabeth Valdez, Tristen Gallegos, Ethan Gallegos, and Dawson Dehoyos; sisters, Elsa and Jenny; brothers, Ricky...

May 21, 2025

Isabelino "Cande" Candelaria

Age 94, of Munster, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Munster Community Hospital. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ellen; loving children: Carlos (Barbara), Rey (Frances), Mara (Matthew) Candelaria Reardon, and Christian (Kathleen) Candelaria; cherished grandchildren: Josue, David, Israel, Joshua, Isabela, Luca, Eliana, Maya, Christian,...

May 20, 2025

Catherine "Kay" M. Dobrinich

age 86, of Highland, IN passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. Catherine is survived by her sister, Rose Marie Dobrinich; nephew, Lawrence "Larry" (Mary Ann) Scrbacic; and nieces, Julia Scrbacic and Rachel Scrbacic. She is preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Mary Dobrinich; brother, Matthew "Sonny"; and sister, Anne...

May 19, 2025

James "Jim" F. Zatlokowicz

Age 83, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Elizabeth (nee Nash); children: Christopher (Megan) Zatlokowicz, Susan Moore, and (Ret.) LCDR Jon (Malissa) Zatlokowicz; grandchildren: Ricky (Ty), Tommy, Austin, Kelly, Kaitlyn, Cynthia, Adam, and Alexis; great-grandchildren, Cedric and McKenna, and...

May 16, 2025

Mark Orban

Age 70, of Highland, Indiana, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 16, 2025.

Mark was a 1973 graduate of Lake Central High School and where he met his wife Linda. A skilled and passionate mechanic from small engines to trains, he was always ready to lend a hand in this...

May 15, 2025

Walter A. Salapski

Age 86, of Schererville, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025. He is survived by his loving children: Michael (Kathy) Salapski, Susan (Dan) Guzek, David (Lena) Salapski, Colin (Betsy) Salapski; grandchildren, Ben (Andrea) Guzek and Steven Salapski. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Barbara; parents, Walter and Angeline; and precious granddaughter,...

May 14, 2025

Joshi family is saddened to announce passing away of their mother, matriarch of the family, Jasumat Jayantial Joshi on 5/14/25 .

She has left behind her 3 children: Smita, Divya and Mahesh; 3 grandchildren: Chetan, Vishwa and Aditya; one great-granddaughter, Anuskha; daughter-in-law; Vandana; son-in-law Rajash Thaker; and granddaughter-in-law, Hetal. She has passed on to join her 2...

May 13, 2025

Patricia Rotheker (nee Ostapchuk)

age 78, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She is survived by her beloved children; Michael (Christine) Rotheker, Mark (Regina) Rotheker, Matthew Rotheker and Melissa (Mike) Rotheker; grandchildren; Ashley, Aidan, Sarah, Emily, Felix, Ibrahim, Layla, Zayn and Isaac; great grandchildren; Trenton and Adryahna; nieces, Amber Scheidler, Jonda Rotheker and...

May 13, 2025

Monica M. Drzewiecki (nee Karwatka, Hayes)

Age 77, of Schererville, IN passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She is survived by her son, James Drzewiecki (Meghan); grandchildren: Brandon and Michelle Hayes and Sophie and Sarah Drzewiecki; sisters, Arlene Gawrys and Judith Mitchell. She is preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Hayes; second husband, Ed Drzewiecki;...

May 7, 2025

Allen " Al" L. Mills

Age 54 , of Highland, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 7, 2025. He is survived by his loving children, Evan and Ella Mills; brothers, Scott (Patti) Mills and Steve (Beth) Mills; mother of his children, Arica Smith-Mills; nieces and nephews: Kayla, Addy, Ryan, and Jacob; good friends,...

Apr 30, 2025

Barry N. Budnyk

age 67, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Barry is survived by his sister, Tanya (Brian) Norton; nephews, Brian N. Norton and Taylor Norton; niece, Aspen Norton; mother of his son, Lisa Martinez Smith; close friends Sherry Price and Family; and his union Brothers of local 41. Preceded in death...

Apr 30, 2025

Aldona "Ellie" R. Bercier

age 78, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, and friend to many, Ellie brought light, laughter, and warmth to every life she touched.

She is survived by five children whom she loved dearly, and she proudly raised six children in total. Ellie...

Apr 28, 2025

Loretta Quiles

age 65, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 28, 2025. A beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Loretta is survived by her loving children: Rena Quiles, Lucia (Dwayne) Archie, and Jesse Quiles; her cherished grandchildren: Scottie, Tatyana, Christopher and Khania Ray; Seferina Quiles-Ceja, Lorenzo Ceja, Alejandro and Xavier Sofer and Jesse Quiles Jr....