Obituary Listing

Nov 1, 2024

Dominic David Angel Garibay "Dom" Age 22, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 1, 2024. He is survived by his mother, Elizabeth Montejano; father, Carl Garibay; siblings: Carl Jr., Eric, Azriel, and Paris; grandparents: Julian and Guadalupe Montejano, and David (late) Bernadette Garibay; dear love, Hailee and her daughter, Azaree; and many aunts, uncles, and dear cousins....

Oct 29, 2024

Deborah Bogard "Debbie" (nee Bindas)

age 73, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. She is survived by her children: Shawn (Darla) Kelly, Niki (Tony) Watson, Lisa (Chris) Waller, Edward (Stacey) Bogard; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; siblings: Christine (late, John) Whitesell, Karen (Robert) Browder, and Sharon (Randall) Diehl; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins....

Oct 25, 2024

Marcella I. Mrjenovich (nee Baffo)

age 98, of Dyer, IN, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.  She is survived by her loving children:  Ronald (late) Marilou, Glenn (Joanne), Wayne (late) Jenny, John (Cynthia Grueber), and Doreen (Derrel) Peterson; granddaughters: Rori (late, Tom) McDougal, Mary Denise (late, Matthew) Cienkus, Tammi (Anthony) Perry, Tara (Keith) De Rolf, Jamie...

Oct 25, 2024

Louise E. Elkin (nee Magnabosco)

Age 60, of Hobart, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 37 years, Richard; beloved son, Eric Elkin; sisters: Jill (Bill) Fecht, Jamie (late, Jerry) Steffy, and Tracy (Brian) Nagle; several nieces, nephews; countless dear friends; and precious dog, Rocky. She was preceded in...

Oct 24, 2024

Barbara J. Salapski (nee Szot)

Age 85, of Schererville, passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband, Walter Salapski; children: Michael (Kathy) Salapski, Susan (Dan) Guzek, David (Lena) Salapski, and Colin (Betsy) Salapski; grandchildren, Ben (Andrea) Guzek and Steven Salapski, siblings: Robert (Sally) Szot), Ronald (Phyllis) Szot, and Rita (Bob) Johnstone....

Oct 21, 2024

June 30, 1935 – October 21, 2024

Shirley M. Mang, age 89, of Chesterton, Indiana/formerly of Schererville, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024, with family by her side. She is survived by her children, Chip (Wendy) Mang and Robin (Nate) Lewis; grandchildren Cody Mang, Hunter Mang, Alexandra (Kyler) Kimble and Grant (Emily) Lewis. She...

Oct 20, 2024

John A. Banka

age 68, of Hammond, IN, went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, October 20, 2024. John is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Judy Banka; beloved daughter, Natalie Banka; many cherished brothers- and sisters-in-law, cousins, nieces, nephews, friends, and his loyal canine companion, Chico. He is preceded in death by...

Oct 17, 2024

Janice V. Vargo

age 73, of Griffith, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024. She is survived by her son, Larry J. (Mary Jo) Vargo; sister, Joyce (late, Kenneth) Hathaway; granddaughter, Mary Alice Vargo (Hunter Harris), Margaret Elizabeth Vargo, and Madison Ann Vargo; and niece, Merri V. Hathaway (Jon Willis). Preceded in death by her parents, Joseph...

Oct 13, 2024

Mary "Jane" Fisher (nee Wasko) 84, passed away peacefully after a short illness on Sunday, October 13, 2024. She was born December 2, 1939 in East Chicago. She is survived by her brother, John Wasko; her beloved children: Laura Fisher-Pramuk, Christopher Fisher, and Jill Fisher; and her precious grandchildren: Nicole Pramuk, Sarah Pramuk, Izabella Fisher and Ezra Fisher.

Oct 11, 2024

Barbara Ann Stanford passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, in Munster, IN after 84 years of love and adventures.

Barbara Ann Stanford (nee Middleton) was born November 6, 1939, in Stoke on Trent, England to George and Evelyn Middleton (nee Dolson), two months after the start of World War II. During that time, cities and large...

Sep 29, 2024

Steven Maruszczak

age 79, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, September 29, 2024. Steven is survived by his sister, Rosalie (late, Charles) Faso; aunt, Marge Martin; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven and Jean Maruszczak; sisters, Marie Maruszczak and Donna McWilliams; as well as many loving aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Sep 28, 2024

Sandra L. Leeney

Age 77, of Highland, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024. She is survived by her loving sister, Barbara (Robert) Shutko; sister-in-law, Carol Leeney; cousin who was more like a sister, Catherine Askew; five nieces and nephews, nine great-nieces and nephews; and in-law, Bill Oyste. She was preceded in death by her parents Thomas...

Sep 26, 2024

Bertha A. Guerrero (nee Castellanos)

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bertha Alicia Guerrero (nee Castellanos), of St. John, Indiana, who departed this world after a courageous battle with illness.  She passed away surrounded by the love of her family on September 26 at the age of 76.

Bertha was...

Sep 25, 2024

Karen L. Domsich (nee Yonke)

Age 75, of Whiting, IN, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Donald Domsich; beloved children, Jennifer Domsich and Brian Domsich; and brother, Richard (Barbara) Yonke. She is preceded in death by her parents Eugene and Magdelene Yonke...

Sep 24, 2024

Lawrence A. Kraynik, Jr. "Larry"

age 55, of Houston, TX, formerly of Ft. Wayne, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024. He is survived by his loving daughters: Marissa, Mckenna, Madelyn, Mary, Molly, Mya, and Mariana; father, Larry Kraynik, Sr.; siblings, Lisa Meritt and Ken Kraynik. Preceded in death by his mother, Linda Kraynik.

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Sep 17, 2024

Jeanette Moles (nee Lathum)

Age 85, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. She is survived by her loving sons: Mark "Randy" Moles, Steven (Katharine) Moles, and Tim (Tabatha) Moles; precious grandchildren: Courtney Moles, Haley Moles, Grace Moles, Brittni Moles, and Rebecca Moles; great-grandchildren, Maddie Coulter and Myla Moles; and siblings. Arnold (Anne)...

Sep 16, 2024

Lisa M. Loughridge age 53, of Portage, IN, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 16, 2024. Lisa is survived by her mother, Marcella Loughridge; brave and loving son, Alex Kosin; sisters, Lauren Loughridge and Kelli (Alan) Nossem; beloved fiance Mark Chmielewski; uncles, Eddie Worosz and Greg (Debbie) Worosz; precious niece, Carissa Granados; and several cousins she grew up with....

Sep 15, 2024

Kenneth Daumer

Age 73, of Munster, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024. Kenneth is survived by his daughter, Adrian Daumer; grandson, River C. Janzen; Michael (late, Christine) Daumer; niece, Carol (Doug) Gutjahr; and nephew, Robert Daumer. He was preceded in death by his parents, LeRoy and Rita Daumer.

Kenneth was a 1969 graduate of...

Sep 14, 2024

Michael F. Hill

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Michael F. Hill, 63, of Dyer, passed away suddenly on September 14th 2024. He is survived by his father, Dennis Hill; daughter, Michelina (Raul) Santos; step-daughter, Taylor Fogarty; son, Joel Hill; grandsons, Chase Santos and Kaiden Santos; siblings, Robert Hill, John Hill, Thomas (Cheryl) Hill, Janice (Paul) Lewalski; and his best...

Sep 10, 2024

With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Maria (Grandma Red) Kessinger, age 78 on September 10th, 2024. Maria is survived by her children, Debra Kloc and Ann Marie Kessinger; her sister, Irene (Clifford) Kloc; and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Maria was preceded in death by her husband Richard Kessinger; her son Eugene Havill; her brothers Joe Tyra...