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Richard "Ricky" Pefley
Dec 11, 2018
Richard Pefley age 68 of East Chicago, Passed away Tuesday, December 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.
He is survived by Cousins and many other family members.
Preceded in death by parents, Robert and Mary (nee Drozd) Pefley, loving Aunt Adeline (Dan) Mika and several other aunts and uncles.
A visitation will be...
Guadalupe Eva Hernandez
Nov 17, 2018
Guadalupe Eva Hernandez passed away peacefully Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Community Hospital in Munster with her loving family by her side.
She was born in Laredo, Texas on July 6, 1935. She is survived by her sisters Frances (Castulo) Perez, Gregoria Lamas and her brother Juan (Lucy) Hernandez and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents...
Leonardo Cedeno
Nov 16, 2018
Leonardo passed away suddenly , Friday, November 16, 2018.
A private cremation will be held.
Rita M. Torres
Nov 4, 2018
Rita M. Torres EAST CHICAGO, IN - Rita M. Torres age 43 of East Chicago, IN passed away Sunday November 4, 2018. She is survived by daughter Desiree, grandson Pablo, brothers Jesse J. (Patricia) Torres, Ricardo (Nancy) Torres of East Chicago; sister Christina Nixon of Hammond, IN. She had many nieces, nephews, and friends. Preceded in death by daughter...
Roberto "Bob" Gonzalez
Oct 21, 2018
Roberto "Bob" Gonzalez passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, after a courageous battle with cancer.
He is survived by his wife of 18 years Maria , his 2 children include Jessica Gonzalez (Victor Contreras) and Anthony Gonzalez. 5 grandchildren , Joel Mora,
Enrique Romero III, Delsin Romero, Jeremy Santos Jr.(JJ), and Kassandra Contreras,
Preceded in death by his...
Michael J. Galvan
Oct 21, 2018
Michael J. Galvan age 59 Passed away peacefully on Sunday October 21, 2018
He is survived by his Daughters: Their mother is Milagro Figueroa. Daughters: Bernadette Galvan (Justine, Jene, Calvin), Amanda Galvan-Hill, (Kyle, Jasannya, Amiah and Alanna) and Priscilla Galvan. Son Michael Galvan Jr, mother Janie.
Parents Estella Verduzco-Galvan his loving mother. Siblings: Brothers are John Galvan, Raymond V Galvan,...
Consuelo Gutierrez
Oct 11, 2018
Consuelo Gutierrez, 68, passed away peacefully Thursday October 11, 2018.
She was the beloved mother to her five children Maria De Jesus (Alejandro Rodriguez), Jaime Gutierrez, Albert Gutierrez (Rocio Gutierrez), Bruriah Horowitz (Gil Horowitz) Christine Marquez (Luis Marquez) and was a loving grandmother to ten grandchildren who knew her as “Mama Chelo”; Consuelo (Connie) A. Perez, Alejandro Rodriguez Jr., David...
Marcell Starzynski
Sep 20, 2018
Marcell passed away peacefully, Thursday, September 20, at Methodist Hospital South Lake in Merrillville .
A private cremation and burial was held at Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City, Illinois.
Jaime Cavazos
Aug 14, 2018
Jaime Cavazos age 56 of East Chicago passed away at his home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018. Jaime was a loving, generous and caring son, brother, uncle, friend, and godfather. He was very knowledgeable and was our “walking encyclopedia”. He enjoyed being a Eucharistic minister, reading, going to the movies, and cooking for others.
His greatest joy was spending time...
Tadeusz "Ted" Witczak
Aug 1, 2018
Tadeusz “Ted” Witczak age 90 of Schererville passed away on Wednesday, August 1, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 20, 1928 in Prywory, Poland.
Ted is survived by his loving wife of 69 years Anna Witczak. Their three sons include Leszak Witczak of Poland, Wieslaw Witczak of Crown Point, Indiana and Zbigniew (Terry) Witczak...
Dolores I. Carlson
Jul 5, 2018
Dolores I. Carlson age 88 of Schererville passed away Thursday, July 5, 2018 at The Residences of Deer Creek, in Schererville. Those who mourn and cherish her memory Diane (John) Huseman, Jonna Huseman, Karen (Rick) Montez, Denise (Michael) Christensen, Ed Carlson, 3 Grandchildren, Anthony (Amanda) Montez, Michael (Linnea) Kwasny, Lauren Kwasny. Proceeded in death by her husband Edwin G. Carlson,...
Gerald E. Robson
Jun 21, 2018
There will be a Memorial Gathering at Acevez Funeral Home on Friday, June 29, from
4-6pm.
A private Cremation was held on Monday, June 25, 2018
Stanley P. Kusiak
Jun 19, 2018
Stanley Paul Kusiak age 63 passed away suddenly June 19, 2018 at his home. Stanley was born March 13, 1955 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late John and Mary Kusiak. Stan is survived by his brother Joseph(Robin) Kusiak; nieces Maryann(Jason) McCauley, Katherine Kusiak; nephews Anthony Kusiak Jr. , David (Lisa)Kusiak and Shaun (Kelli) Kusiak; great nieces Jordan, Julia, Elizabeth,...
Charlotte Jillson
May 28, 2018
Charlotte Jillson age 92 of East Chicago, passed away at home after a lengthy battle with cancer on Sunday, May 27, 2018. She is survived by her two sons, David (Marisa) Jillson, and Richard (Marge) Jillson; grandchildren Lauren (Pat) Lowrey, Aaron (Kassi) Jillson, and Matthew (Kristina) Jillson; great- grandchildren Jeremy and Brady Lowrey and Lydia and Sam Jillson....
Lydia Goral
May 18, 2018
Lydia Goral passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 peacefully in her Munster home among family, friends and her loving husband of 68 years, Marian Goral. Lydia was born July 7, 1927 to Ludwig and Marianna Kissor in the town of Trokele (near Wilno) Poland. Lydia was one of four children, one sister and two brothers which all proceeded her in death....
George E. Mendez
Apr 29, 2018
George E. Mendez age 51 of Hobart, passed away Sunday, April 29.2018.
A private cremation was held.
Helen Starzynski
Mar 28, 2018
Helen Starzynski age 84 of East Chicago,passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.
A private cremation will be held.

Thomas Murtagh
Mar 17, 2018
Thomas Murtagh age 82 passed away peacefully Saturday, March 17, 2018 . A private cremation was held and he will be inurned at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Raul D. Monreal
Mar 4, 2018
Age 94 of East Chicago, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 4, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived and will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 80 years Blasa Monreal. One son, Mario of California. Four daughters Patricia Cinseros, Michelle Jimenez, Angelica Freeman, Marisol Salas, Myra Santana and dearest niece Martha (Kenny) Valdez. Numerous...
Virginia "Nadine" Haryasz
Mar 4, 2018
Virginia “Nadine” Haryasz Age 92 of East Chicago, passed away peacefully Sunday, March 4, 2018. She is survived by her daughters, Jeanette (Late Ray) Castillo, Annette (Robert) Edge and Charlene (late Raymond) Porter. Her son is Walter (Cynthia) Haryasz Jr. 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild. Nadine retired from The Dietary and Housekeeping Dept. of St. Catherine...
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