Joanne Pruzin
Feb 24, 2016
JOANNE PRUZIN (NEE SZLANDA) age 76, of Highland, passed away Wednesday, February 24, 2016. Joanne is survived by her loving children, Steven (Cathy) Pruzin of Friendswood, TX and Robert J. (Susanne) Pruzin Sr. of Chesterton; precious grandchildren, Robert Jr. and Ava; brother, Raymond (Carol) Szlanda of Hastings, NE; brother in law Jack (Sharon) Pruzin; numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in...
Casimir "Casey" Easton Sr.
Feb 19, 2016
CASIMIR T. EASTON SR. "CASEY" age 35, of Dyer, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. Casey is survived by his loving children: Melinda Easton and Casimir Easton Jr.; granddaughter Faith Mendez; parents William and Paulette Easton; siblings: William Easton Jr. and Rachel (Craig) Johnson; paternal grandmother Georgiana Easton; nephew Elijah; nieces: Brianna, Brooklyn, Gracie and Ellie; aunts, uncles cousins and...
Carla Matus
Feb 18, 2016
Carla M. Matus age 79 of Schererville formerly of Hammond passed away Thursday February 18, 2016 surrounded by her family, she is survived by her 2 loving children: Ed(Lyn)Matus, and Leilani(Don)Forbes, 3 adoring grandchildren: Jessica, Kelly, Eric, niece Toni(Rick)Foote, good friend Judy Forester, preceded in death by her husband Edward L. Matus, sister: Nancy, Niece: Cindy. A memorial service will...
Beverley Borgia
Feb 17, 2016
BEVERLEY J. BORGIA age 83, of St. John, passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2016. Beverley is survived by her children: Frank (Elizabeth), Joseph (Elizabeth), Robert, Mary Christine and Peter (Kimberly) Borgia; 12 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren. Preceded in death by her husband Joseph Borgia Sr., brothers Jerry and Steven Nelson. Beverley was a member of St. John the Evangelist Parish...
Rosemary Bohney
Feb 10, 2016
Rosemary Bohney (nee Keilman) Age 82, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016. She is survived by her loving children; William Jr., Bonnie (Mark) Wells, David, Daniel (Jody), Gregory (late-Susan), Mary, and Timothy (Angel), 14 Grandchildren and 8 Great-Grandchildren; sister, Marjorie (late Paul) Jung; and a Gazillion Nieces, Nephews, and Cousins. She is preceded in death by...
Carol Ryfa
Feb 9, 2016
CAROL A. RYFA age 81, of Highland, passed away Tuesday February 9, 2016 she is survived by her children: Janet (Ronald) Fisch, John (Gigi) Ryfa, Jeffrey Ryfa; grandchildren: James Fliris, Ronald "Scooter" Fisch and Maureen "Reenie" Fisch; great granddaughter: Mikayla; brothers: Robert (Eleanor) Matusz and Richard Matusz; nieces and nephews; sister in law Ruth (late Leonard) Ryfa; dog Chelsea. Preceded...
Rita Lander
Feb 8, 2016
Rita J. Lander Age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away Monday, February 8, 2016. She is survived by her cousins, George (Late Kathy)Malo, John(Dorothy)Malo; nephew, Benjamin Lander; special friends, Carole Pacosky and Duane Cole. Rita is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Blanche; brother, Wayne Lander; sister, Marilyn Lander; cousin, David Fryer. Memorial To be announced at a...
Dorothea Connor
Feb 4, 2016
Dorothea "Dottie" J. Connor (nee Walsko) age 86, of Schererville, formerly of Munster, IN passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was the loving mother of Joyce (Artie) Klisser of Munster, Dr. Janet (Dr. Mike VandenBrook) Walsh of Madison, WI, and Gregg (Sandra) Gilboe of Huntington Beach, CA; stepchildren, Robert (Barbara) Connor of Paris, TN, Susan (Dr. Paul) Brass of...
Steven Sanchez "Jake"
Feb 2, 2016
Steven "Jake" Sanchez Steven "Jake" Sanchez passed from this earth on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Las Vegas, NV. He was born in Chicago, IL on January 24, 1969 to Norberto and Irma (Aguilera) Sanchez, who preceded him in death. Steven is survived by his loving sister Elizabeth Sanchez and brother Norberto J. (Rebecca) Sanchez both from Hammond; niece Carrie...
Diana Kugler
Jan 29, 2016
Diana L. Kugler age 67, of Hammond, IN passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. Diana is survived by her best friend, Paul Berry of Hammond; loving sisters, Donna (Bernard) Zemen of Highland and Myra (Len) Scivert of New Lennox, IL; nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents, George and Marcella Kugler, and...
Matthew Allen Klapkowski
Jan 26, 2016
MATTHEW ALLEN KLAPKOWSKI age 40, of Munster, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2016. Matthew is survived by his parents Edward and Connie; sister Kelly Klapkowski; grandmother Lottie (late Alfred) Klapkowski; aunts and uncles: John Klapkowski, Alfred (Lisa) Klapkowski, Joyce (Rocky) Fleming, Grace (Ken) Norris, Mary (Bill) Born, Anthony (Kim) Klapkowski and Tammy (Jim) Goss; numerous cousins; a special mention to...
Francisco Rodriguez
Jan 25, 2016
FRANCISCO RODRIGUEZ age 73, of Hammond passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Francisco is survived by his loving wife Angelita (nee Quesada); children: Frank (Scarlett) Rodriguez, Carmen (Bernardo) Rivera and Carlos Rodriguez; ten grandchildren; two great grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; one brother in law and five sisters in law. Preceded in death by...
Susan Amatulli
Jan 25, 2016
Asunta "Susan" Amatulli age 88, of Geneva, NY passed away Monday, January 25, 2016. Susan is the beloved mother of Nick (Marijo) Amatulli of Plainfield, IL, Donna (Anthony) Amatulli Favia of Munster, IN, and John Amatulli of St. John, IN; grandchildren, Alexa, Lauren, Marco Amatulli; sister in laws, Susan (late Salvatore) Russo of Geneva, NY and Madeline (late Anthony) Russo...
Kantilal G Patel
Jan 23, 2016
Survived by loving son, Prevash Patel and daughter, Jainita Patel Services will be 11am till 1pm, Tuesday January 26, 2016 at Solan Pruzin Funeral Home and Crematory, 14 Kennedy Ave., Schererville, IN 46375 (corner of Main and Kennedy)
Paul E. Blair Jr.
Jan 17, 2016
PAUL E. BLAIR JR. age 83, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016. Survived by children: John, Paula, Maureen, Robert, Patrick (Tracy), Tim (Veronica) and Charles (Jackie) Blair; grandchildren: Jason (Elizabeth), Jennifer (Tim) Gorszczyk, Sarah, Nicole (Chris) Thomas, Cassie Manzi, TJ Manzi, Megan (Jose) Tiscareno, Amanda, Marissa, Austin, Jared and Sydney; nine great grandchildren; sister Jane Ann Kohl; stepson...
Anna Yu
Jan 16, 2016
ANNA LISS "Chin" YU age 46, of Palatine, IL passed away Saturday, January 16, 2016. Anna is survived by her son Lance Beltran; parents: Abner and Nenita Yu; siblings: Marshall Yu, Aimee Frio, Maya Hisula and Neri Yu; grandmother Timotea Presado; nieces and nephews: Juliana, Ela, Michael and Kate Alexis, Vince Ainer. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January...
Denise Demos
Jan 10, 2016
Denise Demos (nee Orloff) Age 67, of Dyer, IN passed away Sunday, January 10, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, Bill; son, Mike Mohline; daughter, Amy (Evert) Dickerson; grandchildren, Kaden and Logan Dickerson; brother, Curt Orloff; sister, Laurie Orloff; brother in law, Bob Demos; nieces and nephews; and dear family friend, Tim Harper. Denise was...
Raymond E. Young
Jan 3, 2016
RAYMOND E. YOUNG age 51 of Griffith passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at his home. He was born in Hammond, IN to Ray and Dorothy Young. Raymond was a giver and never a taker. He was the first one to raise his hands to make his famous chicken dumplings, meatloaf and steak dinners to help Veteran's and anyone else...
Gail Marie Latham-Rybecki
Dec 25, 2015
GAIL MARIE LATHAM-RYBECKI age 60, passed away Friday, December 25, 2015. Gail is survived by her lifelong partner Mark Rybecki; Children: Mark (Jennifer) Rybecki, Claire Pezel, Caryn Rybecki and Catherine (Michael) Leith; five grandchildren; mother Kay Latham; brother Doug (Sharon) Latham; sister Laura (Dennis) Meeks; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by her father Myron and brother Thomas....
Dorothy Sutherland
Dec 21, 2015
Dorothy C. Sutherland (nee Hancock) age 77, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015. She is survived by her loving daughters, Cheryl Weaver (nee Bell) and Tammy (Robert) Bryant; 3 grandchildren, Tim Weaver, Jason Bohonsky, Tara (Bill) Hamm; 7 great grand babies and one angel on the way; many nieces, nephews, and cousins; best friends for 60+ years, Bonnie...
