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Alice Quijas
Dec 20, 2019
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...
MaryAnn A. O'Connor
Dec 9, 2019
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...
Mary Brzek
Dec 6, 2019
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,...
Rafael Herrera
Nov 22, 2019
Rafael passed away Friday, November 22, 2019 suddenly at his home.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 26, 2019 from 4 to 8 pm, at the Funeral Home, with a Prayer Service at 5 pm with Rev. Eduardo Malagon Officiating.
A complete obituary is pending.
Keith A. Hunt
Oct 25, 2019
Keith passed away suddenly Friday, October 25, 2019 at his home.
He is survived by his parents Tina Perez and Manuel Soto.
Brother Steve Swingler. Aunt Tyna Swingler and husband Anthony.
Numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends too many to mention.
And his special dog DJ.
Preceded in death by Grandparents, Darlene and Arthur Swingler, Otilio and Frances Soto.
A...
Edmund P. Kenar
Oct 20, 2019
Lifelong East Chicago resident Edmund Peter Kenar, son of Edmund F. Kenar and Frances Zajac Kenar, slipped away from us October 20, 2019. He was the beloved brother of Beatrice (Kenar) Van Liew and Paula Kenar, brother-in-law of Buzz Patterson his roommate, uncle of Johanna (Alex) Van Liew Webb, great uncle of Madeleine Webb, and beloved cousin of many. He...
Romelia "Romie" Perez
Oct 15, 2019
Romelia “Romie” Perez, age 83, of Merrillville, Indiana passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by her children Delia Hernandez of Merrillville, Indiana, Daniel (Martha) Perez of Portage, Indiana and David (Andrea) Perez of Mesa, Arizona honorable former daughter in law Tonya Ortiz. Brothers Manuel (Sonia) Sanchez of Hammond,...
David P. Black
Oct 15, 2019
David age 34 of Calumet Township passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Methodist Hospital, Gary.
A complete obituary is pending.
A private cremation was held and a Memorial Gathering will be at a later date.
Moira H. Sutton
Oct 10, 2019
With profound sadness we announce the passing of Moira Henrietta Sutton, a devoted mother and loving sister. At the age of 54, her battle with cancer has finally ended. She left us peacefully on October 10, 2019 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN.
Moira was born and raised in Hammond, IN. After her relocation out of the area ,...
Norbert A. Malinowski
Sep 19, 2019
Norbert age 82 of Hammond, Indiana passed away Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Franciscan St. Margaret Hospital.
Arrangements are pending
Felix Reyes Jr.
Aug 27, 2019
Felix Reyes Jr. age 72 of East Chicago passed away Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at Journey Senior Living in Merrillville with his loving family at his side.
Felix is survived by his children Jean Pierre Correa, Felix “John” (Renee) Reyes, Lisa (Thomas) Reynolds. Ex-wife Maria (Toni) Villegas. Three brothers include Arnold (Gloria) Reyes, Michael Reyes, John (Cathy) Reyes and 1...
Dorothy M. Szczepanski
Aug 8, 2019
Dorothy M. Szczepanski Dec. 29, 1924 - Aug. 8, 2019
Longtime resident of East Chicago, Dorothy Szczepanski (nee Balon) took her last breath and began her eternal life with the Lord on Thursday Aug. 8th in Fort Wayne, IN in the loving presence of family.
She is now reunited with her husband Edward A. Szczepanski (Aug. 6, 2003).Son, Leonard...
Paul Robert Mendoza Sr.
Aug 5, 2019
Paul Robert Mendoza Sr. Munster, IN Paul Robert Mendoza Sr., age 68, passed away Monday August 5, 2019.
He was the beloved husband of Gloria Mendoza. The loving father of 3 children: Paul Mendoza Jr, Guadalupe Mendoza and Alyssa Mendoza; 5 grandchildren Guadalupe Jr, Alyanna, Theodore, Jaycob and Lydia. Survived by four brothers: Guadalupe (Debbie), David (Teresa), Rick (Ann),...
Blanche E. Iglesias
Aug 4, 2019
In loving memory of Blanche Edith Iglesias of Lares, Puerto Rico, passed away on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana.
She was in presence of her loving family. Blanche was born in Lares, Puerto Rico on October 23, 1946. She was a long-time resident of East Chicago, Indiana.
She is survived by her children;...
Martha Diaz
Jul 28, 2019
In loving memory of Martha Diaz, a beloved wife, Mother and Grand-Mother. Dearly loved and missed.
Martha passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, July 28, 2019 surrounded by her loving family.
A faithful servant of the Lord Jesus Christ.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Felix Diaz.
Children: Gloria Tellado, Felix M. Diaz, Joanne...
Irene Arambula
Jul 23, 2019
Irene Arambula age 81, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Community Hospital, Munster with her loving family by her side.
She is survived by her children Arlene (late Norris) Alderson, TJ Arambula and Thomas Arambula. Sister Patsy (Pete) Acevez and brother Ricky (Karen) Montez,
3 Grandchildren 9 Great Grandchildren Many Nieces and nephews other relatives and...
Teresa Tomczyk
Jul 12, 2019
Teresa Tomczyk age 87 of East Chicago passed away Friday, July 12 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital.
She is survived by her sister in Poland, Krystyna Kagankiewicz, daughters Margaret Marksthaler (Jeffrey) and Dorothy Havlin (Steven), 3 grandsons, Robert Marksthaler, Colin Havlin, and Aleksander Havlin, her “sister” Teresa Radziwiecki, and many extended family in Poland. She is preceded in death...
Lillian Gras
Jul 9, 2019
Lillian passed away July 9, 2019 at the Hammond - Whiting Care Center peacefully.
A private cremation will be held.
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