Obituary Listing

Feb 1, 2025

Shirley T. Keene (nee Reynolds)

Age 88, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of Highland, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Shirley is survived by her loving children: Jeff (Polly) Rosignol; Teri (Dallas) Swift, Brenda (Dan) Schmiedel, Connie (Mike) Eden, Rick (Pam) Keene, Kelly (Jeff) Watts, and Darren (Lisa) Keene; precious grandchildren: Renee and Alicia...

Jan 28, 2025

Dr. Sarla Goel, age 81, daughter of late Ratanchand R. Kanal and Kaushalya Devi Kanal, beloved wife of the late Dr. Arun K. Goel (married for 49 years,) proud mother of Rajiv Goel and Malini Goel, and adoring grandma to her granddaughter Mela Goel, passed away on January 28, 2025 after an extended illness.

She worked as...

Jan 23, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Johannsen (nee Lloyd)

Age 75, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 23, 2025.  She is survived by her loving husband, David; dear children: Rodney (Becky) Rich, Phil (Dawn) Johannsen, Lisa (late, David) George, and Joseph Johannsen; precious grandchildren: Steven, Joshua, Alexis, Emily, Alyssa, Andrew, Megan, and Anthony; great-grandchildren,...

Jan 23, 2025

Sun Yol Schultz

Age 90, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025. She is survived by her devoted sister, Ann Fandrei; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as several great-nieces and great-nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 43 years, Norman; and parents, Chong and Imssi.

Sun Yol came to...

Jan 22, 2025

Victoria "Tory" F. Ganz (nee Rodman)

Age 99, of Munster, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Tory is survived by her dear daughters, Janis (Emil) Riccio and Judith Ganz-Radosevich; precious grandchildren: Josef (Helen) Riccio, Jenna Riccio, Jonathan (Melissa) Radosevich, and Jacob Radosevich; great-grandchildren: Petar Riccio, Luci...

Jan 17, 2025

Bonnie S. Kennedy (nee White)

Age 78, of Griffith, IN, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her loving family on Friday, January 17, 2025.  Bonnie is survived by her dear daughter, Patricia (late Robert) Ray; precious grandchildren, Michael (Sabrina) Ray and Kaitlin Ray; great-grandchildren, Dillon, Owen and Mason; brother, Brian (Carol) White; nephew; Derek (Bethany)...

Jan 17, 2025

David L. Baugh "Cowboy Dave"

Age 77, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, January 17th, 2025. He is survived by his loving children: Brett (Jill) Baugh, Jeremy (Brianne) Baugh, Jenna (Charlie Smith) Baugh, Seth (Sherry) Baugh, Blake (Christina) Baugh. Grandchildren:  Kadyn, Addison, Aidan, Chase, Katie, Dylan, Ryder, Hayden, and soon to be Baby Baugh; Tony and...

Jan 13, 2025

Suzanne " Mama Sue" De La Riva

Age 74, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, January 13, 2025. She is survived by her loving children: Joe De La Riva, Tom (Michelle) De La Riva, Amy (Tera) De La Riva, Ted (Brittney) De La Riva and Kristen (Dominic) De...

Jan 13, 2025

Mary Millicent "Mimi" (nee Wolucka) Dancho

Jan 10, 1963 - Jan 13, 2025

Mary "Mimi" Dancho, Age 62 of Crown Point, Indiana fought a long, brave battle with Cancer and went to join her parents, Rose and Stan.  She was also predeceased by grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.

She leaves behind the...

Jan 12, 2025

Joseph Klisser

Age 75, of Munster, IN., passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2024. He is survived by his brother, Arthur (Joyce) Klisser. He is preceded in death by his parents Daniel and Elisabeth Klisser (nee Cohen); brother, Louis Klisser; and wife Carole.

Joseph was born in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in 1949. During WWII, his...

Jan 8, 2025

Juan F. Martinez

age 90, of Schererville, formally East Chicago, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his family. He is survived by his devoted children: Martha (Jerry) Balaz, Teresa (Michael) Rosen, Rosanelly (Gary) Reyes, and Juan Carlos (Andrea) Martinez; precious grandchildren: George (Jeannette), Andrew (Stephanie), Matthew, Adam, Michael, Gregory, Lauren, Cristen and...

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...