Lorraine Mckinley
Mar 22, 2016
Lorraine McKinley Lorraine McKinley, age 67 of Hammond (formerly Whiting), passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016. She is survived by her two sons, Keith (Fara) McKinley and Aaron McKinley, two grandchildren, Gabrielle and Alexandra McKinley, and three nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Helen, and her brother, Alan Dancisak. Lorraine retired from the City...
Ryan O'Keefe
Mar 20, 2016
Ryan O'Keefe Age 33, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2016. Ryan is survived by his parents Dennis (Regina C. Soto) O'Keefe and Dena (Joe) Plesek; siblings Shawn O' Keefe and Tommy Plesek; grandparents Ronald and Rose Topp; numerous, aunts, uncles and cousins. Preceded in death by his maternal grandfather George Felling, paternal grandparents John and Margaret O'Keefe. Ryan...
Shirley E. Tuepker
Mar 19, 2016
Shirley E. Tuepker We lost an incredible woman recently. She was married to Ralph A. Tuepker for over 60 years until his passing in 2011. She had 2 sons Mark (Kathy) Tuepker and Matt Tuepker, 3 granddaughters Jenna, Amanda and Tracy and 2 great grandchildren Delaney and Jackson. Shirley was an artist and was exceptional at portrait painting. She was...
Joseph C. Piontek
Mar 16, 2016
Joseph C. Piontek age 98, of Highland, IN passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. He is survived by his loving twin daughters: Debra Timmons and Patricia (Lee) Forszt; 2 grandchildren; 3 sisters, Stella (late Leo) Lacny, Lorraine (Harold) Feneck and Antoinette (late Mike) Mihal; brother, Chester (late Theresa) Piontek; numerous nieces and nephews; sister-in-law, Mary (late Wayne) Pritchard; brother-in-law, Harold...
Gregory J. Raschke Sr.
Mar 16, 2016
Gregory J. Raschke Sr. age 63, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Greg he is survived by his life partner Alice Sheetz; children: Shawn (Robin) Douglass, Mary Helms, Heather Raschke and Gregory J. Raschke Jr; nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; sister Delores Raschke Kitzinger; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Gregory's life was held at the Solan...
John Francis Burns
Mar 14, 2016
JOHN FRANCIS "PAPA" BURNS HIGHLAND, IN John Francis "Papa" Burns age 67, of Highland, IN passed away Monday, March 14, 2016. He is survived by his loving children: Michael Dugan (Melissa) Burns, Joanna (late Angelo) Badillo; grandchildren: Jillian Badillo, Michael Dugan Burns Jr., Madison Gail Burns; sisters: Joyce (Bill) Adams, Patricia Burns, and Noreen Burns; beloved uncle of many nephews...
Mildred Lock
Mar 9, 2016
Mildred L. Lock April 1925 – March 2016 Mildred passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016. Mildred is survived by her children John (Terrree) Lock and Tom (Joann) Lock; grandchild Andrea (great grandchildren) and beloved grandson Arvel (Kathy) Kidd of Valparaiso; great grandchildren Drew (Christa) Kidd, Sam, Charlie and Max; Beloved sister Grace (Jesse) Limbaugh; many nieces and nephews. Mildred was...
Darlene Joan Hooker
Mar 6, 2016
Darlene "Dean" Joan Hooker (Trapp) age 78, passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. She was born to the late Albert Trapp and Gertrude Dodson Trapp on April 3, 1937. Raised in Chicago Ridge, IL she attended Chicago Ridge Elementary School and Blue Island Community High School, graduating class of 1956. After moving to Hammond to attend Purdue University Calumet she...
Theresa Bayer Stasinec
Mar 6, 2016
THERESA BAYER STASINEC age 90, of Schererville, formerly Chicago, late of Valparaiso passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016. Theresa is survived by her daughter Renate (John) Sopcich; son Peter Stasinec; grandchildren Joshua Weber and Ali Weber; furry companion Haley. Preceded in death by her husband of 37 years John. Theresa retired from Marshall Field's after 26 years of service. She...
Mary Ann Raksanyi
Mar 3, 2016
Age 84, Mary Ann passed away peacefully, March 3rd. She was the mother of three daughters, Linda Moore of Texas, Christine Moch of Florida, and Joanne Raksanyi also of Florida; four grandsons, David (Marcela) and Jonathan Moore; Christopher Moch; and Daniel Cunningham. She was the third of four daughters born to Marion and Florence Kowalski, all who preceded her in...
Linda Wartman
Mar 1, 2016
Linda L. Wartman Age 55, of Schererville, formerly of Lake Village, IN, passed away Tuesday, March 1, 2016. She is survived by her father, Leroy of Calumet City, IL; her siblings; David (Cathy) Wartman, Randy (Char Holtz) Wartman, Alan (Janet) Wartman, Edward (Jonna) Wartman, and Laura (Reuben) Bloker; nieces and nephews, Katie Rozek, Brandon (Melissa) Wartman, Jennifer Joey) Grundell, Christopher,...
Mary Kendra
Feb 27, 2016
Mary Kendra Age 88, of Highland, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2016. Mary is survived by her sons Mark (Sheryl) Kendra and Greg (Diane) Kendra; grandchildren: Marisa, Taylor and Austen Kendra; cousin Barbara (Roland) Esquerra. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 60 years Frank Kendra; sister Katherine Kamzik and infant siblings. Mary worked as a secretary for...
Enzo Soga
Feb 24, 2016
Enzo A. Soga Age 92, of Griffith, IN, passed away Wednesday 24, 2016. He is survived by his loving daughters Linda (Michael) McCarthy, and Loretta Kliver; loving grandchildren, Kevin A. Kliver and Laura (Joe) Kerwin; one niece and two nephews. Enzo is preceded in death by his loving wife, Mary. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, February 29,...
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...
