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Iran Lugo
Apr 14, 2024
Iran passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. Visitation Thursday, April 18, from 4-8pm at Acevez Funeral Home, East Chicago, 4918 Magoun Ave.
David Gerard
Apr 11, 2024
David Gerard
On December 10th, 1959 at 4:44am in East Chicago, IN, God loaned David Gerard Mysliewiec to his parents Lorraine & Theodore. He returned home on the morning of April 11th, 2024.
He leaves behind the sorrowful hearts of his many chosen friends & family, including Earl Eby, Bubba,Charlie, Linda, JP, Jarett, Nathan, Heidi & Joyce, and countless others whose lives...
Maria Carmen Aranda
Apr 9, 2024
Maria Carmen passed away peacefully at her home in Hammond, surrounded by her loving family.A complete obituary is pending.
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 Genobeva Garcia, and was a lifelong resident of East Chicago Harbor, Indiana.
Noemi is survived by five children:...
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
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
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
Feb 23, 2024
Rafael passed away suddenly at Community Hospital, Munster.
A complete obituary is pending.
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)...
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