Obituary Listing

Mar 8, 2025

Jean Marie Bednar (nee Bach)

age 79, of Schererville, IN passed away Saturday, March 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. Jean is survived by her beloved daughters, Dawn (Joe) Bobrowski, Doreen (Ed) Hernandez, Deanna (Joey) Johnston; daughter-in-law, Jenny Bednar; precious grandchildren, Mallory (Will) Mitchell, Ashley Hernandez, Emily (Daniel) Malouhos, Brad (Miranda) Bobrowski, Alexis (Nick D'Onorio) Hernandez,...

Mar 1, 2025

Javier "Howard" Hernandez

age 94, of Hammond, formerly of Indiana Harbor, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He is survived by his loving children: Javier "Howard" (Estella) Hernandez, Marilyn (late, Ken) Stigall, Gregory Hernandez, Susan (Tom) Richardson, Steven (Mona) Hernandez, and Laura Hernandez; precious grandchildren: Serena, Belinda and Angelica Hernandez, Anthony Richardson, Ashley Guerrero, and Aaron...

Feb 28, 2025

Kelly A. Klapkowski

Age 46, of Hammond/Munster, IN, passed away Friday, February 28, 2025. Kelly is survived by her loving children: Lilly and Jill; parents, Edward and Connie; aunts and uncles: John Klapkowski, Alfred (Lisa) Klapkowski, Joyce (Rocky) Fleming, Grace (Ken) Norris, Mary (Bill) Born, Anthony (Kim) Klapkowski; and numerous cousins. Preceded in death by her brother,...

Feb 25, 2025

Lorraine B. Meyer (nee Cechovic)

Age 93, of Highland, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. She is survived by her loving sons: Greg T. (Valerie) Meyer, Thomas A. (late, Carrie) Meyer, and Kevin S. Meyer; precious grandchildren: Madison, Noah, Rebecca, Samantha, Samuel, Mariah, and Benjamin; daughter-in-law, Therese Meyer; brothers, Bernard (June) Cechovic and Frank (late, Luella)...

Feb 25, 2025

Noah R. Hatfield, Jr.

age 77, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Antonia (nee Torres) Hatfield; daughter, Jessica Hatfield; sister, Syvonne (Steven) Kessel; special nieces, Cindy Hatfield and Christine Hernandez. He also leaves behind his precious pet, DB. Noah was preceded in death by...

Feb 25, 2025

Karen L. Williams (nee Blair)

age 71, of Gary, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 25, 2025. Karen is survived by her loving son, Andrew Williams; precious grandchildren, Alexis, Gage, Andrew Jr., and Rehannan; mother, Gladys Hudson; and siblings: Donald (Cathie) Blair Margie (Eddie) Stewart, and Michael Blair. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald...

Feb 23, 2025

Bernice "Bea" V. Zgorka (nee Snowe)

Age 99, of Highland, IN, formerly of Roby, IN and Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by loving family on Sunday, February 23, 2025. Bernice is survived by her loving son, Terrence (Christine) Zgorka; and precious grand-daughter, Jennifer Zgorka. She was preceded in death by her beloved...

Feb 19, 2025

Carrie Lynn Fulte-Meyer

Carrie Lynn Fulte-Meyer, of Savannah, GA, passed away on February 19, 2025 at the age of 62. Carrie is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Thomas Meyer; her son, Samuel; mother, Dolores Fulte; sister, Janet (Ralph) Papesh; niece, Morgan (Woody) Papesh-Hostler; brothers-in-law, Greg (Val) Meyer and Kevin Meyer; sister-in-law, Theresa Meyer; nieces,...

Feb 18, 2025

Roger Allen Story, Jr.

age 43, of Whiting, IN, formerly of Merrillville, IN, passed away on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Roger is survived by his loving wife of eight years, Kristin Story (nee Rubino); mother, Linda Jones-Henderson (late Mitchell "Mickey"); sister, Shaina Reynolds; brother, Matthew Reynolds (fiancé Corrie Campfield). He was a beloved uncle to Haley Collins,...

Feb 17, 2025

Robert Allen Ispaso, age 71, passed away on February 17, 2025. He was a beloved brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Robert was born on February 14, 1954, in East Chicago, Indiana, where he spent his early years. He went on to attend Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond Indiana and...

Feb 15, 2025

Dr. Charles "Chuck" A. Gross

Age 84, of Schererville, IN passed away Saturday, February 15, 2025. Charles is survived by his beloved daughters: Tammy (Todd) Antenore, Jorie (Mark) Howard, Pam (Joe) Hagemaster and Jodi (Art) Miller; treasured grandchildren: Shawn (Kim) Johnson, Brandon Hawn, Paige Hawn, Gabriela Antenore, Ryan (Kasey) Antenore, Jake Antenore, Lucas Howard, and Sophia Howard;...

Feb 13, 2025

Judith "Judy" A. Knapp (nee Nagel)

Age 81 1/2, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 of natural causes. She is survived by her loving daughter, Kathryn L. Knapp, grand-dog Polly, sister Patricia L. Butcko, many dear friends and extended family members, especially Raymond N. (Jenny) Shaw, Michael (Kana) Shaw and Kathleen (Michal)...

Feb 12, 2025

Bonnie B. Moser (nee Sorrell)

Age 93, of Merrillville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Bonnie is survived by her loving children: Patricia (Jim) Franz, Diane (late, Jeff) Cunningham, and Joe (Norma) Moser; precious grandchildren: Jenn, Adam, Jackie (Eddie), Shannan, Michelle (Alfredo), Stephanie Nicole (Brett), Joe (Christina), Michael, Camille (Bruce), Sara, Gabrielle, Joe, Josh,...

Feb 8, 2025

George Strogilos

age 87, of Schererville, formerly of Merrillville, IN, passed away Saturday, February 8, 2025.  George is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Anna Strogilos (nee Frangos); children, Maria (Nikolaos) Pyrros, Angie (Pete) Boulas and Stavros (Angela) Strogilos; precious grandchildren, Ana (Peter) Angelos; Angeliki, Melina, Elizabeth, Chrisovalandou, Georgia and Stelios; great-granddaughter, Anastasia; sisters, Maria...

Feb 5, 2025

Timothy J. Reid

age 61, of Lansing, IL passed away on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Laura Reid; children: Joe Winkiewicz, Lisa (Chet) Friesner, Danielle (Brett) Kenney, Timothy (Madeline) Reid, and Taylor (Peter Wild) Reid; beloved grandchildren: Joseph, Toni, Caden, Zachary, Savannah, Blake, and Cole; siblings, Sharon (Boyd)...

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...