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Dorothy I. Walters
Jan 30, 2018
Dorothy I. Walters age 90 of East Chicago passed away peacefully Tuesday,January 30, 2018 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dyer. She is survived by her grandson Christopher Walters and a dozen nieces and nephews and many more great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Edward “Mike” Walters and her son Gregory Walters. Siblings include her sisters...
Geronimo "Jerry" Cavazos
Jan 20, 2018
Geronimo “Jerry" Cavazos age 58 of East Chicago, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018 at his home. He is survived by sisters Elma Garza-Martinez, Rosario (Jose) Valdez, Brothers Joseph Cavazos, Jaime Cavazos, and Jesus “Jesse” Cavazos. Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Jose and Juanita Cavazos., Sisters Maria Perez and Diana Cavazos and Brother Edward Cavazos
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Helen A. Smith
Dec 30, 2017
Helen A. Smith (Nee Spytek) age 102 of East Chicago passed away Saturday, December 30, 2017, peacefully at her home. She is survived by her daughter Bernadette (Robert) Vellutini, her grandchildren include James (Teresa) Vellutini of Munster, IN. and Donna Benjamin of Miami, FL. Her sister Rae Shideler, her son-in-law Leonard Benjamin, two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She...
Marylynn E. Spearson
Dec 21, 2017
Marylynn Spearson age 77 of Knox, Indiana (formerly of Chicago, Illinois) passed away Thursday, December 21, 2017 peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her husband George of 60 years, children Steven (Teri) Spearson, Douglas (Mary Jo) Spearson, William (Tammy) Spearson, Jamie Hutchinson, son-in-law Enrique Barajas, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, brother William (Sue) Migawa,...
Betty Schuhrke
Dec 15, 2017
Betty Schuhrke (Nee Janiga) age 84 of East Chicago passed away peacefully Friday, December 15, 2017 at Munster Med Inn, Munster. She is survived by sons James (Kathy) Sajdyk, Richard Sajdyk. Beloved daughter Christel (Dale) Snow. Grandchildren include James (Lisa) Sajdyk II, Gregory Sajdyk, Lisa Sajdyk and Doug, Bradley Snow, Sean Snow. Great grandchildren are Zachary, Trent, Tori, Katlin, Michael,...
Jose "Joe" "Lupe" Flores
Nov 29, 2017
Joe age 90 of Hammond passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 29, 2017 at WJ Riley Residence, Munster. Preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Pauline (Miramontes) Flores. Preceded in death by his sisters: Rita (Henry) Vargas, Maria de Rodrigo “Ligo” Flores, Petra (Marcelo) Rosas, Maria de Refugio “Cuca” (Ramiro) Molina, Concepcion “Concha” (Benedict) Sanchez, Genoveva Flores. He is...
Joseph S. Furman
Nov 12, 2017
Joseph S. Furman age 90 of East Chicago, Indiana passed away peacefully Sunday, November 12, 2017. He is survived by his nieces Barbara (Charles) Stanukinas and Karen (James) Peters. Great nieces and nephews Paul (Melissa) Stanukinas, Ellen (Billy) Darroch, Janet (Joseph) Woodring, Timothy (Laura), Lauren and Kevin Peters. Great great niece and nephews, Noah and Gannon Stanukinas and Julie Woodring....
Daryl J. Janek
Oct 12, 2017
Daryl “Jay” Janek age 63 life-time resident of East Chicago, Roxana, Indiana passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 peacefully at his home. He was preceded in death by parents Joseph and Mary (Butkovich) Janek. Survived by sister Christine Wickhorst and neice Mary Beth Wickhorst, one aunt Rosie Manich and many cousins.
Daryl graduated from St. Mary's and Roosevelt High Schools...
Armando Perez Sr.
Aug 5, 2017
Armando Perez Sr. 78 years old. Hammond IN resident, passed away on Saturday August 5th, 2017 at St. Margaret/ Franciscan Health Dyer IN, due to health related complications. Born on September 9th, 1938 in Mexico City, Mexico to mother Concepcion Ponce De Leon and father Daniel Perez. Armando had two younger siblings Miguel Perez Sr. and Frank Perez. Surviving are...
Frances J. Kenar
Jun 21, 2017
Frances J. Kenar age 95 of East Chicago passed away June 21, 2017 at Community Hospital in Munster. Frances Julia Kenar, born October 19, 1921 Frances, red-haired, the youngest daughter and last surviving of 9 children born to Andrew and Katherine Zajac, grew up in the Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois. She attended St. Florian’s grade school and graduated from...
Marie Anne Sobkowicz
Jun 16, 2017
Marie Anne (Vicari) Sobkowicz East Chicago Anne M. Sobkowicz age 87 of East Chicago passed away June 16, 2017. She is survived by her three sons, Martin Sobkowicz of East Chicago, Michael (Karen Garza) Sobkowicz of Dyer, and Leonard A. (April) Sobkowicz of Highland. One sister Josephine (Larry) Raab, two brothers, Anthony (Sue) Vicari and Thomas (Marti) Vicari. Grandchildren Joshua...
Daniel J. Garza
May 24, 2017
Daniel J. Garza age 36 of St. John, Indiana passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2017. Visitation will be held on Thursday, June 1, 2017 from 4 to 8 pm at Memory Lane Funeral Chapel, 6305 West Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307. Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at 10 am, from St. Stanislaus Church, 808...
Augustine "Teeny" Arambula
Apr 19, 2017
Augustine “Teeny” Arambula age 82 of East Chicago passed away Wednesday April 19, 2017 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Crown Point surrounded by his loving family.
Teeny is survived by his wife Irene (nee Montez) of 59 years.
Three Children include Arlene (late Norris) Alderson, T.J. Arambula and Thomas Arambula.
Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, nieces and...
Lisa M. Stone
Jun 25, 2016
Lisa Marie Stone (nee Garza) age 46, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2016. She is survived by her loving son Daniel S. (Natasha) Garza. Her grandchildren Ruby Ann, Aiden Daniel and Katelyn Gabriella Garza. Parents Alberto Garza and Roberta Garza. Siblings include Rachelle Cutrara, Albert Cutrara, and Steven Tayler. Many nieces, nephews and cousins, numerous aunts and uncles. Visitation will...
Gerald (Gerry) Earl "PAPA"
Apr 12, 2016
Gerald (Jerry) Earl “Papa” Hammond, Indiana Jerry Earl, age 61 of Hammond passed away peacefully at home on April 12, 2016 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his wife of 29 years Yolanda (nee Berrones) Earl, Four children; Jacy (Chris) Lopez, Justin (Sarah) Earl, Erica and Jerry Earl. Three grandchildren Christopher, Brandon and Noah. Mother Genevieve (Hilbrich)...
Eugene S. Kruhaj
Apr 6, 2016
Eugene S. “Gene” Kruhaj, age 69 of Schererville (formerly of East Chicago – Marktown) passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016 at W.J. Riley Residence with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gene is survived by the love of his life of 25 years’ wife Yolanda (nee Flores).
Devoted Stepsons: Lenny (Lynette) Gallegos of St....
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