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Lydia  Escobar

Lydia Escobar

Oct 28, 2022

Lydia passed away peacefully with her family at her side , Friday, October 28, 2022 at Casa of Hobart.

 A private cremation will be held and burial to follow.

Nancy  G. Kosiba

Nancy G. Kosiba

Oct 27, 2022

Nancy age 82 of crown Point passed away peacefully,Thursday, October 27, 2022 at her home.

A private burial took place in Rensselear, IN.

 

Ernestina  Campos

Ernestina Campos

Oct 24, 2022

Ernestina Campos passed away on October 24, 2022 she was surrounded by her loved ones at the times of her passing.

She is survived by her 7 children Crystal Gonzalez, Richard Campos, Neomi Campos, Luis Campos, Jazmine Gonzalez, Vanessa Gonzalez, and Danielle Campos.

She was a loving mother and always put those before her. She love making people...

Timothy W. Quinn

Timothy W. Quinn

Oct 20, 2022

Timothy William Quinn

age 68, passed from this life Thursday, October 20, 2022. He was born May 9, 1954 in East Chicago, Indiana the son of Martin and Vita (Fanizzo) Quinn.

After graduating from Bishop Noll Institute in Hammond, IN he attended Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College in Miami, OK on a track and cross country scholarship and graduated from Indiana...

Marielena Briseno

Marielena Briseno

Oct 13, 2022

Marielena "Hilda" Briseno

April 19 1943 – October 13 2022

Marielena Briseno passed away at the age of 79. She was born in Guadalajara Mexico.

She is survived by her sisters Anita Briseno and Rosario Briseno who live in Mexico. She leaves behind 5 children: Hector (Esther) Leal, Eugenia Leal, Victor H (Rosalia) Leal, Benjamin (Diana) Roman, Gerardo Roman and Michelle...

Michael S. Balog

Michael S. Balog

Oct 7, 2022

Michael passed away peacefully at Methodist Hospital South Lake, Merrillville .

A complete obituary is pending.

A private cremation will take place.

Delbert Johnson Jr.

Delbert Johnson Jr.

Oct 2, 2022

Delbert Johnson Jr.

East Chicago

Delbert Johnson Jr. age 53 of East Chicago passed away Sunday, October 2, 2022.

He is survived by grandmother Noemi Sanchez brother Cesar Johnson, nephew Anthony (Veronique) Johnson, Uncles are Daniel Guzman, Jose Sanchez and Prescott (Patty) Serna Aunts include Ida (Jose) Garcia, Annette (late James) Marrero.

Several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews and...

Frances Acevez

Frances Acevez

Sep 28, 2022

 

Kika passed away peacefully at UIC hospital with her daughters, Stacey and Stephanie, by her side. Kika Frances is survived by her children Stacey Bergland, Saylor Acevez, Stephanie Corral, and Sergio Corral (esposa Jairi). Kika was also a grandmother affectionately called Nana by her grandchildren. Nana's grandchildren included Vance Gillespie, Imani and India Cavazos, Nova and Sophia Dillon, and...

Luba Sirovica

Luba Sirovica

Sep 24, 2022

Luba Sirovica, nee Bondor, daughter of Efim and Luba (Kozlovic) Bondor, was born in Gary, Indiana on November 2, 1940.

She was a long-time resident of Valparaiso, Indiana and proud owner of her own home - the house she built in the rural part of Valparaiso. Known for her dedication to her children and grandchildren, her home was the center...

Sylvia (nee Soto) Montez

Sylvia (nee Soto) Montez

Sep 24, 2022

Sylvia Montez (nee Soto)

age 83 of Hobart, IN. passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Hobart, Indiana.

She is survived by her sisters Yolanda Castel, Anna Guerrero and brother Gilbert Soto.

Her four children are Roy Montez, Ronald (Darlene) Montez, Sonia (John) Flores, and Buonfilio (Naomi) Montez....

Cynthia Gonzalez

Cynthia Gonzalez

Sep 20, 2022

 

Cynthia Gonzalez passed on September 20, 2022 at the age of 36.

She is survived by her 4 children whom she loved very much, Damien Smith, Aaliyah Vida Nevarez, Jamal Ibrahim, and Anayah Gonzalez. Beloved daughter of Javier and Concepsion Gonzalez and sister to Iliana Gonzalez, Ricardo Gonzalez, Elizabeth Gonzalez-Abarca, and Daisy Gonzalez.

Cynthia will be missed by all...

Jimmy Laureano

Jimmy Laureano

Sep 16, 2022

Jimmy Laureano

Age 71

East Chicago, Hammond, Highland

 Jimmy age 71 went to be with the Lord on September 16, 2022 at Community Hospital, Munster.

Jimmy is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Hope (nee Quiroz) Laureano.

His fur baby, Killer the IV. His sister Miriam (Paul) Nicolosi and nephew Paul Nicolosi Jr., and niece Cory and Brian...

Juan R. Hernandez

Juan R. Hernandez

Aug 21, 2022

Juan passed away at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

A private cremation took place at Acevez Funeral Home.

He will be sadley missed.

Victor Ocampo DeLeon y Pena

Victor Ocampo DeLeon y Pena

Aug 18, 2022

On Thursday August 18, 2022 Victor

Ocampo, Loving husband and father of 5

passed away at the age of 43.

Victor was born on January 29, 1979 in

Guerrero, Mexico.

Victor was an incredibly

curious man. He enjoyed watching

documentaries that included aliens,

paranormal activity and the unknown

secrets of the world. Victors favorite pass

time was watching movies with...

Jose P. Hernandez

Jose P. Hernandez

Aug 9, 2022

Jose P. Hernandez~ nicknamed Colega, age 86, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on August 9th, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital with his family at his side.   Jose passed away peacefully after a decade-long battle with cancer. Jose was born on November 26th, 1935 in San Luis Potosí, Mexico . He immigrated to the United States around 1970.  ...

Esteban P. Martinez

Esteban P. Martinez

Jul 15, 2022

Esteban P. Martinez, age 78, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022. 

Esteban was born on December 9, 1943. 

 

Esteban worked in the Steel Mills for 35 years. He worked three jobs at one time, during his layoff; as a gas station attendant, a custodian for the East Chicago housing authority, and worked as a janitor...

Frank Badajoza Jr.

Frank Badajoza Jr.

Jul 6, 2022

 

In Loving Memory of Frank Badajoza Jr.

 

    Born May 31, 1949.  Passed away July 6, 2022.  Internment at St John/St Joseph Catholic Cemetery. 

 

    Frank worked at St Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago for 45 years.

He loved to listen to music, watch sports, and always knew what was on channel 2.

    

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Elijah Mateo Rivera

Elijah Mateo Rivera

Jun 19, 2022

Elijah Mateo Rivera passed away suddenly June, 19 2022 at Community Hospital, Munster.

 A memorial Gathering will be held Tuesday, July 5, 2022 from 5-8pm.

A complete obituary is pending

A private Cremation will follow.

Joshua  "Josh"  Anthony Weathers

Joshua "Josh" Anthony Weathers

Jun 13, 2022

Joshua Anthony Barry Weathers

"Josh"

 

was born on March 3, 1983 in Harris, New York to Jodi Barry. Josh transitioned into Heaven on June 13, 2022. He was 39 years old.

 

Josh grew up in upstate New York with his family before they traded in real pizza, bagels and the best coast for cornfields and cows in humid,...

Miguel "Gelo"  Nieves

Miguel "Gelo" Nieves

Jun 8, 2022

 

Miguel “Gelo” Nieves

East Chicago

Miguel “Gelo” Nieves was born on September 27, 1949 in Ciales, Puerto Rico. Miguel is survived by his siblings Gloria Olmos (+Ray), Teresa Calinski (+Frank), Millie Guevara (Robert) and Ramon Nieves Jr. (Angie). He has numerous nieces and nephews of whom he cherished.

He is preceded in death by his parents, the late...