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Angeline Bruno
Jun 23, 2016
ANGELINE (ANGIE) BRUNO Angeline (Angie) Bruno was born July 4, 1917 in Chicago, IL, and died June 23, 2016, in Yuma, AZ. She was preceded in death by her parents Salverio and Josephine Scaglione; brother Frank; and husband of 57 years, James. She is survived by her brothers: Vincent and John (Thelma) Scaglione; son Russell; daughters: Beverly Benczik and Jackie...
Urszula Angela Litavecz
Jun 21, 2016
Urszula Angela (Kalwinski) Litavecz (Highland, Indiana) Urszula ("Lu" or "Lula") Litavecz of Highland passed away June 21, 2016, surrounded by her family. Lula was born August 26, 1950 to Stanislaw and Janina Kalwinski in Morpeth, England. Lu was the beloved of Alan, her husband of 43 years. She leaves behind two children, Chris Litavecz and Michelle (Jeff) Gale and one...
Alexander Medwetz
Jun 15, 2016
Alexander Medwetz age 89, of Hammond passed from this world on June 15, 2016 at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. Alex was born in East Chicago, Indiana on January 20, 1927 to Michael and Ida Medwetz. He attended East Chicago schools before enlisting in the US Navy where he was stationed in Banana River, Florida as an aviation radio operator....
Bernice Marie Heddens
Jun 12, 2016
BERNICE MARIE HEDDENS nee HANTHORN age 57, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016. She was born in Hammond, attended Hammond High School and was the daughter of Bernice and Frank Hanthorn. Bernice is survived by her children: Eva M. O'Danovich, Donna J. (fiancé Stanley Feirick) Hasan, Barbara L. (Raymundo) Lopez and Charles W. Jones; nine grandchildren; siblings: Diane...
Angeline Cichon
Jun 9, 2016
Angeline Cichon (nee Bachusz) age 93, of Hammond, Indiana passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her son's residence in Huntington Beach California. She is survived by sons: Timothy (Terry) Cichon of Griffith, IN; Michael Cichon of San Jose, CA; Patrick (Miwako) Cichon of Huntington Beach, CA; grandchildren: Apryl, Heidi (Jeremy), Christopher (Ami), Ashley (JC), TJ, Melissa, Matthew, Simone, Kaho,...
Joseph Aranowswki
Jun 9, 2016
Joseph Aranowski age 64, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016. He is survived by his brother, John; and aunts, Sue and Helen. Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Casmir and Margaret Aranowski. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home, 7109 Calumet Ave Hammond, IN...
Dominga Diaz
Jun 4, 2016
DOMINGA DIAZ nee Resendez age 96, of Dyer, formerly of East Chicago, passed away in June 4, 2016 surrounded by her loving children. Dominga was preceeded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Benito Diaz Sr. She is survived by her children: Maricela (Daniel) Gil, Maria (Guillermo) Quiroz, Benito (Irma) Diaz Jr. and Luis Diaz; grandchildren: Mayra (Edgar)...
Nancy Spudich-Zellers
Jun 3, 2016
NANCY S. SPUDICH-ZELLERS age 54, of Griffith, passed away Friday June 3, 2016. Nancy is survived by her children Randy Zellers and Amy Zellers; siblings Ed "Spud" Spudich and Ronald "Spud"(Cathy) Spudich; aunt Carolyn Applegate; uncle Donald Spudic; canine companion Xader. Preceded in death by her parents Rosalee and Richard "Pooky" Spudich; canine companion Pog. Nancy was a graduate of...
Josephine Stadnik
May 28, 2016
Josephine A. Stadnik age 93, of Dyer, fell asleep in the arms of the Lord on Saturday, May 28, 2016. Jo is survived by her loving and devoted daughter Joellen K. Stadnik; loving and caring son Michael W. Stadnik III; adoring grandsons Michael John Stadnik and Mark Joseph Stadnik; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; special friends: Laura Demarco,...
Beresford "Barry" L Quigg
May 27, 2016
Barry L. Quigg Highland, IN Beresford "Barry" L. Quigg, age 75 of Highland, IN, passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Hobart on Friday, May 27, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Barry was preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Paula M. Quigg. He is survived by three children: Stacie (Bryan) Nourse of Fishers, IN; Jason (Courtney)...
Norman D. Schultz
May 26, 2016
Norman D. Schultz, age 88, of Schererville, passed away Thursday, May 26, 2016. Norman is survived by his loving wife of 43 years Sun Yol; sister in law Ann Fandrei; brothers in law Chun Chong and U (Iss) Chong; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Dorothy, sons Craig and Bill; three siblings. Norman...
Pacita Manning
May 25, 2016
Pacita (Paz) Manning age 61, of Munster, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband, Charles; step-son, Shawn Manning; niece, Lorie-Belle Manning; brothers and sisters in the Philippines; dear friends, Emma Steele, Geraline Galvan, Vivian Aurelio, Whilma Bruner, and Dr. Roy Moffit. Friends may visit with the family on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from...
Roseann K. Kozy
May 24, 2016
Roseann K. Kozy Roseann K. Kozy, age 79, of Hammond, passed away on May 24, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother (granny) and aunt. She is survived by her three sons Mike (Wendy) Kozy of Griffith; Steve (Diann) Kozy of Crown Point; Mark (Sheryl) Kozy of Munster; 4 grandchildren Rhiannon, Lauren, Olivia and Denham; Sister Gloria Garwon and...
Michael K. Medonic
May 21, 2016
Michael K. Medonic age 63, of Hessville, passed away Saturday, May 21, 2016. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 40 years Josie; son Michael J. Medonic; mother Evelyn Medonic; siblings Mark Medonic and Karyn (Bob) Buxton; mother in law Marilyn (late Charles) Montgomery; nieces: Jennifer, Kristi, Ashley and Lindsey; nephew Sean; great niece Liah and great nephew Sean....
John Mrjenovich
May 11, 2016
John Mrjenovich 'Dusan, "Dushie"' Age 90, of Dyer, passed away Wednesday, May 11, 2016. John was born to Sarah and Jovo Mrjenovich on August 17, 1925 in Chicago. John loyally served his country during WWII in the Army 1st Infantry Division, The Big Red One. After his service John ran Mrjenovich Shell for over 30 years. He was also a...
Matthew "Matt" J. Skertich
May 5, 2016
Age 28, of Chicago, IL formerly of Munster, IN passed away Thursday, May 5, 2016. He is survived by his loving mother, Donna (nee Czerwinski); brother, Joseph E. Skertich of Crown Point; sister, Stephanie A. Skertich of Chicago, IL; Aunt Rosalie Skertich-Bobby of Schererville; best buddy, his dog Molly; and several other aunts, uncles, and cousins. Matt is preceded in...
Barbara Poi
May 2, 2016
BARBARA A. POI age 78, of Munster, passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2016. Barbara is survived by her children Joseph (Lori) Poi and Deborah (Richard Szutenbach) Poi; grandchildren Tyler (fiancé Jansu Onen) Poi and Brittany (fiancé Matthew Beck) Poi; brother in law Bert (Louann) Poi; sisters in law: Bertha Poi, Kathryn (John) Stevens and Mary Ann Poi; many dear friends....
Willie Lewis Watts
Apr 30, 2016
WILLIE LEWIS WATTS "BIG DADDY" age 60, of Highland, IN formerly of Niles, MI passed away Saturday, April 30, 2016. Willie is survived by his loving wife Melissa Watts; children: Shaquan Watts, Kaleb Watts and Daniel (Lauren) Cox; grandchildren: Ari Watts, Braydon Cox, Bradley Cox and Jalen Watts; siblings: Robert, Mark, Shirley, Martha, Rose Judy, Julie and Cynthia; many aunts,...
Arthur G. Fulte
Apr 29, 2016
ARTHUR G. FULTE JR. age 92, of Hammond, passed away Friday, April 29, 2016. Arthur is survived by his daughter Karen Fulte; brother Marion "Red" (Dolores) Fulte; nieces Janet (Ralph) Fulte-Papesh and Carrie (Tom) Fulte-Meyer; great niece Morgan Papesh great nephew Sam Meyer; close friend and military buddy Del Soloman; many cousins. Preceded in death by his wife of over...
Judge Jeffrey A. Harkin
Apr 22, 2016
Judge Jeffrey Arleigh Harkin age 64, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Friday, April 22, 2016. Born on October 16, 1951, in Gary, Indiana, Jeffrey spent his childhood in Highland, Indiana, and graduated Highland High School in 1969. After earning a bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame in 1973, Jeffrey began a career in the trucking industry, which took...
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