Obituary Listing

May 21, 2014

Jack Yelinich, age 87, of Highland, IN, passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2014. Jack is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Sharon; sister, Anne (late Anthony) Lacko of Highland; brother in law, Donald (Pam) Wisler of Highland; sister in law, Yevonne Wisler of Highland; several dear nieces and nephews; special caregiving nieces and nephews, Mary (late Rudy)...

May 15, 2014

At age 57, Victor Guerrero a loving husband, loyal son, big brother and caring father, from East Chicago, IN was called upon by Jesus on Thursday May 15, 2014. Victor was born in the Dominican Republic February 25, 1957. Victor was the go to man in the family. Always the first to arrive on family Sunday get-togethers, with a tradition...

May 14, 2014

HELEN R. KANE age 90, of Griffith, formerly of Highland, passed away Wednesday May 14, 2014. Helen is survived by her children James Kane, of Griffith and Janet (Wayne) Cable, of Griffith; grandchildren: Candice Wynecoop, Cindy (David) Hoestra, Carrie (Eric) Messmer and Eric Cable; great grandchildren: Jade, Stacy, Erin, Kayla, Jacob, Kaycie, Tyler, Declan, Jack, Cole, Anna and Matthew; sisters...

May 13, 2014

Donald Louis Nadzieja, age 76 of Schererville went home to be with the Lord on May 13, 2014. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife, Jeanne; children Donald (Mary) Nadzieja, Pam (Paul) Krueger and Tracy (Richard) Corrao; precious grandchildren Donald Nadzieja Jr., Sara Nadzieja, Patrick Jones, Keaton Krueger, Jocelyn and Leah Corrao; most precious great grandson, Logan...

May 12, 2014

PAUL J. SYTNIK age 59, of Highland, passed away Monday May 12, 2014. Paul is survived by his children: Michael Sytnik, Marcia (Louis Scannicchio) Sytnik & Matthew Sytnik; grandchildren Jaelynn Sytnik & Louis R. Scannicchio; mother of his children Susan Koshman; uncles Rich Turpin & Chuck Turpin; cousin Christy Turpin-Fay; mother in law Marjorie Roehrich; friends: Art, Charlie, Steve, Bob,...

May 10, 2014

THEODORE R. STRICKLIN age 71, of Three Rivers, MI, formerly of Hessville, passed away Saturday May 10, 2014. Theodore is survived by his children: Kimberly (Brian) Brown, of Crown Point, IN; Tracy Walczak, of Three Rivers, MI; Robert Stricklin, of Highland, IN; Richard (Melinda) Stricklin, of Hobart, IN; 11 grandchildren; one great granddaughter; sisters: Barbara Hayden, Gloria (Dick) Ryzewski-Salat and...

May 7, 2014

GRAYSON HENRY MICHALEC Little Grayson was called to Heaven on Wednesday May 7, 2014. Survived by his loving mother Kara J. Michalec, sister Cheyanne T. Dickey, canine brother Rocky, grandmother Barb (Norman) Ayres, grandfather Darrick Michalec, great grandmother Helen Michalec, uncle Brad (Teresa) Michalec, aunts: Kristin (Jeramie) Kelley, Dana Michalec and Lindsay (Brad) Nitz, many cousins. Preceded in death by...

May 4, 2014

WANGA J. COOPER "COOPER" age 84, of Gary, passed away Sunday May 4, 2014. Wanga is survived by his loving wife of 65 years Velma (nee DeFoe); children: Gary (Jane Foster) Cooper, Becky (Steve) Becke-Coble, Lois (Randy) Hamilton, Marsha (Albert) Eaton & DeAnna (Rick) Rondinelli; "number two son" Robert (Yolanda) Santos; grandchildren: Kelly, Gary II, Kyle, Mary, Keith, Michael, Afton,...

Apr 25, 2014

JOHN A. GONZALEZ age 79, of Hammond, passed away Friday April 25, 2014. John is survived by his daughters: Teresa (Gordon) Beatty, Debbie (Dan) Stocker, Laura (David) Ramos and Linda Gonzalez-Chapman; sons John A. Gonzalez II and Andre (Kim) Gonzalez; 26 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren; brother Jose' Gonzalez; sisters Helen (Tano) Garcia and Mary (Julio) DeLaRosa; several nieces, nephews,...

Apr 25, 2014

JOHN EDWARD LOWE "JACK" age 57, of Hammond, passed away Friday April 25, 2014. Jack is survived by his daughters Jessica (Ryan) Gorka and Amber (Michael) Barkeloo; their mother Debra Moritz; grandson Nathaniel Lowe; brothers Thomas Lowe, Robert (Cynthia) Lowe and Kenneth J. Lowe; aunt Mildred Beconovich; one nephew, many nieces and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents Kenneth...

Apr 18, 2014

VICTORIA J. PACHOWICZ age 50, of Hammond, passed away on Good Friday April 18, 2014. Leaving behind her mom Jeri, dad Juan, brothers: Jim, Joe and Juan Jr. (Anne), sisters Joy and Rosamaria (Kenneth), aunt Jean (Harold), cousin Patty, special friend John, many other relatives and many friends at Hubert Humphrey and Regional Mental Health. Services were private and entrusted...

Apr 4, 2014

LEROY P. POPYK

age 61, of Cedar Lake, passed away Friday April 4, 2014. LeRoy is survived by his loving wife of 42 years Sandra nee Tuttle; children Michele (Doolie Wyatt) Popyk & Dan (Debbie) Popyk; grandchildren: Tabatha Hawkins, Brianna Popyk, Alison Popyk & Riley Blankenship; mother Marian Popyk; siblings: John (Shirley) Popyk, Elaine (late...

Apr 1, 2014

ROSEMARY G. ONIA

age 84, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond, passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014. Rosemary is survived by her daughters: Rebecca (late Greg) Lowery, Cynthia (Dave) Daugherty & Sandra Sigler; grandchildren: Kimberly (George) Patton, Melissa (Dan) Hartnett, Angela (Julien) Villarreal, Matt Sigler & Amanda Sigler; many great grandchildren including Trey & Keegan...

Mar 31, 2014

MYRON D. GUTHRIE "MONK"

age 72, of Hammond, passed away Monday March 31, 2014. Myron is survived by his loving wife of 38 years Lola; children: Troy E. Guthrie, Travis Krotser, Jeff Krotser, Sherry McClelland, Kurtis Krotser and Belinda Hartoonian; children from previous marriage: Dale, Richard and late Sherry; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister...

Mar 25, 2014

VALENTINE GEORGE DOMAGALSKI age 63, of Valparaiso, passed away Tuesday March 25, 2014. George is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Cookie; children: Keith (Shaydra) Domagalski, Roseann Dye, Angela Kotul, Brenda (Jon) Nedved and Christopher (Jennifer) Kotul; 20 grandchildren; two special princesses Blondie and The Peanut; sister Wanda Mattingly; nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents...

Mar 24, 2014

OLIVIA GLORIA GARCIA nee NAVARRO age 63, of Hammond, passed away Monday March 24, 2014. Olivia is survived by her loving husband of 35 years Alberto; children: Sally (Mike) Skowronski, Amanda (Kyle) McTague and Greg (Jeny) Garcia; grandchildren: Alexis, Gyzelle, Jozlyn, Gregory Jr., Omar, Zoey, Violet and Vivian; siblings David (Ina) Navarro and Theresa (Rudy) Rodriguez; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Mar 18, 2014

JOSEPHINE MACIEJEWSKI age 93, of Hammond , passed away Tuesday March 18, 2014. Josephine is survived by her son Dennis Maciejewski, of Hammond; daughter Nancy (Jeff) Amstein, of Porter; grandchildren Jeffrey and Andrea; great grandchildren Jason, Carter and Bryce; niece Connie Zafko; nephew Thomas Kubic. Preceded in death by her husband of 52 years Edward, brothers Stanley and Thomas, parents...

Mar 13, 2014

MARIA D. SANCHEZ age 82, of Hammond, passed away Thursday March 13, 2014. Maria is survived by her husband of 61 years Vicente; children: Sonia (Rudy) Mancilla, Veronica (Jesus) Guerrero, Lourdes (Victor) Hermosillo, Jorge (Paty) Sanchez, Sergio (Barb) Sanchez, Cesar (April) Sanchez, Joel (Gigi) Sanchez & Noe' (Jeff) Sanchez; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Maria...

Mar 3, 2014

RONALD NORMAN FISCH SR. age 77, of Highland, passed away Monday March 3, 2014. Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Gail (nee Logue); children: Debra (John) Devine, Deanna (John) Boykin, Ronald N. (Janet) Fisch Jr., Glen A. (Sandra) Fisch and Timothy (Jessica) Fisch; 13 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; brother LaVern (Martha) Fisch; four nieces and two...

Feb 27, 2014

GWENDOLYN ROSE BRANDT NIELSEN "DEDE" age 92, of Griffith, formerly Hammond & Gary, passed away February 27, 2014 at the Highland Nursing & Rehab. She leaves behind two daughters: Barbara (Marty Walter) Slemin, of Griffith and Juanita (Jigger) Sirois, of VA; son Hank (Rosalee "Sis") Brandt, of Las Vegas; several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Jacob...