Arnaldo passed away tragically, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 at Christ Advocate Hospital, Chicago, IL. He is survived by his son Arnaldo Rodriguez. Grandchildren are Niko, Selina, and Alize Rodriguez. Great grand children include Ja'Noel and Ace Rodriguez. Sisters are Maria de los Angeles Rodriguez, Migdalia Rodriguez and Luz Rodriguez. Brothers are Elis and Edwin Rodriguez. A Memorial Gathering will be held Friday, January 17, 2020 from 9-11am at Acevez Funeral Home. A Funeral...

  Julia Ann Lelek  East Chicago Julia Ann Lelek age 87, passed away suddenly at her home Sunday, January 5, 2020. She was the mother of Diane (Stanley) Gajewski, Charles (Lisa) Lelek and Patrick (Julie) Lelek. She was the Domestic Engineer for Msgr. John J. Siekierski for 36 years, first at Blessed Sacrament Parish, Gary, IN. for 13 years, and lastly at St. Stanislaus Parish, East Chicago, IN. for 23 years. She was grandmother to 9, Kelly, Jennifer, Shelly, Adam, Katie,...

Marian Goral April 1, 1923 - January 3, 2020 A decorated veteran, Marian, like many other members of the Greatest Generation was proudest of his military service in WWII. Born in Poland, into a family of 12, Marian was a teenager when he and his siblings were arrested during the Soviet invasion of Poland. They were forcibly deported into a slave labor camp in Kazakhstan. There, Marian barely survived a near-fatal bout of typhus. When General Anders formed the Polish army under British...

Samuel Perez, age 84 of Valparaiso, Indiana, formerly of East Chicago, IN., passed away peacefully on December 29, 2019. He is survived by his loving children Michael (Monica) Perez, Tina Perez (Brian Gabel), grandchildren Amanda and Bella, brothers Frank and Joaquin Perez, sister Mary Fernandez, many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends, most notably, nephew Danny Perez.  Sam was preceded in death by his loving wife of 48 years, Millie Perez. Sam was a graduate of Washington HS in...

Steven R. Alamillo Munster, Indiana Steven Rene Alamillo age 54 of Munster, IN. passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at Community Hospital Munster with his loving family at his side. Born in East Chicago, IN. to Rene and Norma (nee Garnett) Alamillo his parents. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Laura Alamillo. His children Serena Nicole Alamillo and Esteban Rene Alamillo. In laws are Carlos H. Rodriguez and Maria Ruiz, Siblings include Daniel (Lisa) Alamillo,...

Alice Quijas, age 81, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 20, 2019. Beloved mother to Theresa, Ruben and Gerald Melendez, MaryLou Melendez-Keddy and Laura Samaniego. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren, two great-grandsons, nieces, nephews and siblings - most notably her dear sister, Mary Sanchez. S he was also preceded in death by her son, Ronald Melendez and husband, Sigilfredo Quijas. A visitation will be held Sunday, December 22, 2019 from 3-7pm, at Acevez Funeral...

A complete obituary is pending.

A complete obituary is pending.

    MaryAnn O’Connor (Bachusz) age 73, of East Chicago (formerly of Hammond and Valparaiso), was gathered into the Lord’s arms in her home on December 9, 2019. She is survived by her four children, Christine (Ponciano) Quiroga, Michael (Deanna) O’Connor, Erin O’Connor, and John (Michelle) O’Connor; nine grandchildren, Matthew and Marcus Quiroga, Ryan, Nicholas, and Miranda O’Connor, Reuben and Rebecca Aguado, and Melanie and Audrey...

Mary “Maria” (nee Groszek), age 94 of East Chicago, Indiana passed away Friday, December 6, 2019 She is survived by her husband Ludwik Brzek. Daughters Sophia (Gregory) Bembenista of Munster, Ann Brzek of Arlington Heights, IL. Son Ted (Denise) Brzek of Highland. Grandchildren: Steven (Lindsey) Bembenista of Fon Du Lac, WI; Julie (Dale) Norman of Schererville; Kelly Wojnarowski of Arlington Heights, IL. Brittany Brzek of Highland. Great grandchildren include George...