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Noemi Sanchez

Noemi Sanchez

Mar 17, 2024

Noemi Sanchez (nee Garcia)

Noemi Sanchez (nee Garcia), age 89, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. A beloved mother and grandmother, Noemi was born on February 9, 1935, in Laredo, TX to Ricardo and Genoveva Garcia, and was a lifelong resident of East Chicago Harbor, Indiana.

Noemi is survived by five children:...

Joshua Martinez

Joshua Martinez

Mar 3, 2024

On Sunday March 3, 2024, we lost our beloved Joshua Martinez. He left us at the young age of 34, leaving behind his soulmate and their children. Josh was born on February 13, 1990 in Houston, TX, His artistry propelled him forward in both his professional and personal life. 

Utilizing his talents as a Chef, tattoo artist, and DJ. Josh’s unique...

Gloria J. Whiddon

Gloria J. Whiddon

Feb 28, 2024

Gloria J. Whiddon (nee Gonsiorowski), 78, of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 28, 2024, surrounded by family.  Gloria was the daughter of the late Valerian and Eleanor (Witke) Gonsiorowski.  She attended St. Casimir School and George Rogers Clark High School until graduating in 1963.  She married her husband George in 1964 and was a devoted wife for...

Marcelina Vargas

Marcelina Vargas

Feb 23, 2024



Marcelina Vargas passed away surrounded by her family on February 23rd, 2024. She was born

on April 26th, 1945 to her parents, Margarita and Joseph Leon, in East Chicago, IN. She was 1

of 14 siblings.

She is survived by her 2 brothers John and Robert Leon, and 3 sisters, Theresa Mathis, Alice

Jenkins, and Natalie Allen; her children Margarita Vargas (Viviana Vargas), Arturo...

Rafael Fernandez

Rafael Fernandez

Feb 23, 2024

Rafael passed away suddenly at Community Hospital, Munster.

A complete obituary is pending.

Joaquin Flores

Joaquin Flores

Feb 22, 2024

Joaquin Flores was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. He is preceded in death by his mother Maria Mercado, and father Ramon Flores. He is survived by his wife Juana “Guany” Flores, daughter Noemi (Elyse) Flores, son Noel (Leticia) Flores, daughter Carmen (Alberto) Garcia, son Luis (Darlene) Flores, grandchildren Mia, Marissa, and Isaac, as well as many extended family members.

Joaquin dedicated...

Brian J. McKay

Brian J. McKay

Feb 20, 2024

Brian McKay passed away suddenly on February 20, 2024 at 1:12am at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana.

 He was called home, surrounded by love and his family by his side.       Brian was born September 8th 1975. He grew up on Hammond’s north side. Beloved by his family, and many friends, Brian was preceded in death by his...

Luis P. Trejo

Luis P. Trejo

Feb 13, 2024

Services are private

Donna M. Wells

Donna M. Wells

Feb 10, 2024

Donna Wells (nee Gonsiorowski)

Donna Wells (nee Gonsiorowski), age 71, of Hammond, IN unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024. She was a 1970 graduate of Hammond Tech High School. For much of her adult life, she was a housewife and stay-at-home mom with her devoted husband, Jay, of 45 years and her daughter, Krystal. Donna always put family first. 

Donna...

Theresa "Terry" R. Kowalik

Theresa "Terry" R. Kowalik

Feb 9, 2024

Theresa Kowalik

Theresa Kowalik, age 96 of Hammond, passed away Friday, February 9, 2024.  She is survived by many nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by sisters: Helen (late Cecil) Drury, Regina Kowalik, Mae (late Edwin) Wozniak, Loretta (late Kenneth) Meier, Alice (late John) Seyda and brothers: Charles Kowalik, Bruno "Baldy" (Mary) Kowalik and Jerome "Oscar" Kowalik.

A visitation will be held...

John Joseph Huber

John Joseph Huber

Jan 30, 2024

 

John Joseph Huber

Hammond, IN- John J. Huber, age 58, of Hammond passed away

on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He is survived by his father, Paul

Huber, brothers Paul Huber Jr., Pete (Lorrie Stupeck) Huber, Tom

(Sandee Rush) Huber. Proud uncle to Cassandra, Toni, Jeramie,

Tiffany, Heather, and Anthony. Many great nieces and nephews

and three great-great nephews. Preceded in death by his loving

mother Bonita Joyce...

Nina Kowalewski

Nina Kowalewski

Jan 27, 2024

Nina Kowalewski

Dec. 24, 1922 – Jan. 27, 2024

EAST CHICAGO, IN – Nina Kowalewski, 101, passed away at home on January 27, 2024. She was born in Soviet Russia on December 24, 1922. In 1941, she was forcibly taken from her home in Russia by invading Nazi soldiers. She spent the remainder of World War II working in Germany as a...

David Santana

David Santana

Jan 24, 2024

David Santana, age 56, of East Chicago, Indiana, was born on May 1, 1967, and passed away on January 24, 2024. David grew up in Hammond, IN (Hessville area), a community he considered to be his second home. David attended Morton Senior High School and made many friends that he considered his “second family”. After high school, David went on...

J. Carmen Fernandez

J. Carmen Fernandez

Jan 17, 2024

Jesus Carmen Fernandez

Jesus Carmen Fernandez passed away on January 17th, 2024 to rejoice in heaven with his wife Enedina Fernandez and late great son, Martin Fernandez. He is survived by his daughters, Gloria Rosas Fernandez, Juana Madrigal Fernandez, his son Jose Ramon Fernandez, grandchildren Eric, Juan Jr, Giovanni, Aldo, Anabel, Jesús Jr, Evangelina, Maria Jesus, Daniel, Lluvia, Brisa, Estrella, Leidy,...

Sonia Fernandez

Sonia Fernandez

Jan 11, 2024

Sonia passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A complete obituary is pending.

A private cremation was held.

Dorothy "Donna" Kulik (nee Peterson)

Dorothy "Donna" Kulik (nee Peterson)

Jan 9, 2024

 

Dorothy “Donna” J. Kulik

December 31, 1939 – January 9, 2024

HAMMOND, IN – Donna Kulik, age 84, of Hammond passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by her husband and children. Donna is survived by her loving husband of nearly 65 years, Donald; beloved children Richard (Linda) Kulik, Michael (Janelyn) Kulik, Karen (Bob) Klager, and Kristin (John)...

Joshua A. "Josh" Soto

Joshua A. "Josh" Soto

Jan 5, 2024

Joshua A. Soto

"Josh"

Joshua A. Soto passed away on January 5th 2024 with his wife of 49 years, Mercy, by his side. He is survived by Mercy, children Joshua J. Soto and Sarah Asher, Grandchildren Logan, Charlee, and Lily Asher. Brother; Steve (Andrea) Soto, Brothers-in-law; Bill (Adela) Brietzke, and Robert (Rose) Hinojosa as well and a number of nieces...

Jeanette M. Castillo (nee Haryasz)

Jeanette M. Castillo (nee Haryasz)

Jan 5, 2024

 

Jeanette M. Castillo (nee Haryasz)

Merrillville, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana

Age 77

Jeanette M. Castillo passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 at Community Hospital, Munster with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her three daughters and one son; Tina (Manuel) Quintero, Dina Castillo, Christopher (Jessica) Castillo, and Jennifer Castillo.

She is survived...

Enrique "Shu Shu" Ramos Jr.

Enrique "Shu Shu" Ramos Jr.

Jan 2, 2024

Enrique "Shu Shu" Ramos Jr.

Born on November 30, 1978 to Enrique Sr. and Marlene D. Ramos.

Passed away on January 2, 2024 at St. Catherine hospital with family by his side. 

      Nicknamed “ Shu Shu” 

Survived by father Enrique Ramos Sr. , six siblings Salina Gillis, Pierre (Amy) Ramos, Robert (Shannon) Ramos,  Louise (Joemil Maldonado) Ramos, Jacci Ramos ,...

Bertha Hernandez Castellanos

Bertha Hernandez Castellanos

Dec 21, 2023

Bertha passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation .

A complete obituary is pending.

Please see service schedule for details.

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