Obituary Listing

Jan 6, 2025

Diane J. Perhach

Age 65, of Schererville, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Aimee Perhach. Preceded in death by her  husband of 35 years, Joseph; brother, and her parents, Charles and Anne Kovach.

Diane was a 1978 graduate of Clark High School. She was an active member of...

Jan 5, 2025

Barbara A. Sanchez (nee Krydynski)

Age 59, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 5, 2025. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Sergio Sanchez; children: Sergio (Julia) Sanchez, Dale (Christina) Sanchez, Gerrick (Vivian) Sanchez; mother, Hilda Krydynski; daughter-in-law, Pam (Justin) Rechter; precious grandchildren: Sergio, Brody, Sammy, Andrew, Kai, Audrey, and Cade;...

Jan 3, 2025

Joseph Perhach

Age 77, of Schererville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Diane; daughter, Aimee Perhach; sons, Jeffrey and Shannon Perhach; and sister in law, Patricia Perhach. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Perhach; and brother, Donald.

Joseph graduated from Whiting High...

Jan 3, 2025

Anne J. Walsko (nee Balata)

Age 95, of Highland, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025. She is survived by her daughter, Mary (Sean) Harrigan; brother, Mike Balata; sister-in-law, Irene Walsko; two nephews and three nieces. She is preceded in death by her husband; Rudy Walsko; brother-in-law Michael Walsko; parents, Demetro and Anastazya Balata.

Anne...

Jan 2, 2025

Carol Simmons (nee Sajdyk)

Age 68, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 3, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years, Wayne; children: Sean Faught, Kyle Simmons, Emily Simmons, and Jessica Simmons; precious grandchildren: Samantha, Hailey, Briana, and Cody; great-granddaughter, Isalia; and sister, Dolores (late Red) Fulte. Preceded in death by her...

Dec 30, 2024

Sandra L. "Sandy" Winston

of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024. She is survived by her loving children, Sasha (Brandon) Knoche, Robert Craig Winston JR, Shane Winston and Trisha (Casey) St. Clair; precious grandchildren, Bryanna Knoche, Morgan Knoche, Christopher Winston, Jason Knoche, Jonathan Knoche, Grace Winston and Chandler Winston; dear mother, Glenida Winston; loving...

Dec 30, 2024

Eric Lewis Hayes

Age 49, passed away Monday, December 30, 2024.

Formerly a resident of Schererville and most recently a resident of Weare, N.H. Eric is survived by his mother, Monica Hayes Drzewiecki (nee Karwatka) of Schererville; children Brandon and Michelle Hayes of Las Cruces, N.M.; brother James Drzewiecki (Meghan); nieces, Sophie and Sarah Drzewiecki...

Dec 28, 2024

Christopher Joshua Pursel, a loving father, husband, and son left this mortal world on December 28th, 2024, leaving behind a big hole in the hearts of all who loved him, but hearts filled with many wonderful memories.

Chris "Topher" Pursel made his magnificent debut into this world on August 10th, 1981, in Munster, IN. Chris, even from...

Dec 26, 2024

Rita L. Houston (nee Sprague)

Age 71, of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of nearly 50 years, Wayne; mother, Ruth Sprague, brother, Jim (Gail) Sprague, daughter Kimberly (Aaron) Moorman; and precious grandson, RJ Moorman.   She was preceded in death by her father, James Sprague.

Rita...

Dec 21, 2024

Mary L. Howe

Mary Louise Howe, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away peacefully at her home on 12/21/2024 at the age of 91. She was born in Kynesville, Florida on August 7, 1933 to Lessie Mae Pitts and Grover Cleveland Morris.

Louise married the love of her life, Raymond A....

Dec 20, 2024

Robert L. Scott

Age 71, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, December 20, 2024. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Sandy (nee Kotlowski); children, Becky (Mario) Montelongo, Danny  Raschke, Michael Raschke, Michelle McClore and Glenda Fox; 12 precious grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; siblings, Glenda Richards, Fred (Nancy) Scott, Harold (Linda) Scott...

Dec 18, 2024

George G. Michel

Age 71, of Lansing, IL, passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He is survived by his mother, Helen Michel; sister, Helen Menard; brother, John (Deanne) Michel; niece and nephews: Samuel Michel, Sarah (Phillip) Hines, and Lucas Michel; and great-niece and great-nephew, Hazel and August Hines. Preceded in death by his father, George Michel....

Dec 13, 2024

Jean D. Kosiara (nee Massei)

Age 91, of Northwest, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away surrounded by family on Friday, December 13, 2024. She is survived by her loving daughters, Delia Lara and Lisa (Barry) Thomas; precious grandchildren: Nicolas (Amy) Kasbohm, Amber (Robert) LaFayette, Maximillian (Laura) Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, and Samuel Thomas; great-grandchildren: Robert Nolan LaFayette,...

Dec 8, 2024

John J. Mravinac

Age 86, of East Chicago, IN passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

Preceded in death by his loving parents, Frank and Josephine Mravinac.

A memorial visitation will be held on Friday, December 13, 2024 from 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Solan - Pruzin Funeral Home ,...

Dec 2, 2024

Joseph (Josip) F. Juras, 88, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. Joe was born February 14, 1936, in Marija Bistrica, Croatia, the eldest child of Stjepan and Ana (Kovacic) Juras. He worked as an engineer with Rade Koncar in Zagreb before emigrating to Ontario Canada in 1967, where 3 of his brothers had settled in the Toronto area....

Dec 1, 2024

Sophie M. Bandura (nee Depa)

Age 92, a lifelong resident of the Calumet Region, passed away surrounded by loving family on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Sophie is survived by her beloved husband of 70 1/2 years, Steve; sons: Timothy (Kathleen) Bandura, Steven (Nan) Bandura, and Gerald (Joyce) Bandura; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and sister, Theresa (late, Laurence)...

Nov 30, 2024

Ethel K. Latham (nee Miller)

Age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, November 30, 2024.  She is survived by her devoted children, Laura (Dennis) Meeks, Doug (Sharon) Latham; as well as 13 precious grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great grandchildren; and brother, Robert Miller. Ethel is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years,...

Nov 29, 2024

HORST (HAROLD) JOSEPH KRAUSE age 87, of Highland, passed away Friday November 29, 2024. Harold is survived by his loving children: Mona (Jeffrey) Mauck, David (Karen) Krause, Steven (Sherri) Krause, Robert (Racquel) Krause and Michael (Kristen) Krause, stepdaughter Karen (Dick) Wood; 16 grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren, 5 step-great-grandchildren; brother Dieter (Gundi) Krause; sister in law Jean (Gary) Aschenbrenner,...

Nov 23, 2024

Elizabeth L. Doescher (nee Altenberger), age 101, of Munster (Formally of Hammond and East Chicago) passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024.  Born March 26th, 1923, to Charles and Emily Altenberger in Hammond, Indiana.  She was the beloved wife of 39 years to the late Alan K. Doescher who passed away July 16th, 1988, loving mother of Alan...

Nov 23, 2024

Kathryn L. Guzman (nee Jimenez)

Age 64, of Valparaiso, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Saturday, November 23, 2024.  She is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Albert; daughters, Elizabeth Guzman and Lisa (Martin) Beehn; precious grandchildren: Elliott Beehn, Judith Beehn, and Vivian Davis; siblings: Tony Jimenez, Jeffrey (Margie) Jimenez, Christina (David)...