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Joshua A. "Josh" Soto
Jan 5, 2024
Joshua A. Soto
"Josh"
Joshua A. Soto passed away on January 5th 2024 with his wife of 49 years, Mercy, by his side. He is survived by Mercy, children Joshua J. Soto and Sarah Asher, Grandchildren Logan, Charlee, and Lily Asher. Brother; Steve (Andrea) Soto, Brothers-in-law; Bill (Adela) Brietzke, and Robert (Rose) Hinojosa as well and a number of nieces...
Jeanette M. Castillo (nee Haryasz)
Jan 5, 2024
Jeanette M. Castillo (nee Haryasz)
Merrillville, formerly of East Chicago, Indiana
Age 77
Jeanette M. Castillo passed away peacefully on January 5, 2024 at Community Hospital, Munster with her loving family at her side. She is survived by her three daughters and one son; Tina (Manuel) Quintero, Dina Castillo, Christopher (Jessica) Castillo, and Jennifer Castillo.
She is survived...
Enrique "Shu Shu" Ramos Jr.
Jan 2, 2024
Enrique "Shu Shu" Ramos Jr.
Born on November 30, 1978 to Enrique Sr. and Marlene D. Ramos.
Passed away on January 2, 2024 at St. Catherine hospital with family by his side.
Nicknamed “ Shu Shu”
Survived by father Enrique Ramos Sr. , six siblings Salina Gillis, Pierre (Amy) Ramos, Robert (Shannon) Ramos, Louise (Joemil Maldonado) Ramos, Jacci Ramos ,...
Bertha Hernandez Castellanos
Dec 21, 2023
Bertha passed away Thursday, December 21, 2023 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation .
A complete obituary is pending.
Please see service schedule for details.
Eduardo Aguirre
Dec 19, 2023
Eduardo passed away suddenly at Community Hospital, Munster.
He is survived by his wife Ramona Aguirre, son Jaime Salas, mother Alicia, brothers Carlos and Alejandro Aguirre.
Numerous borthera, nieces and nephews in Saltillo Mexico.
A Memorial Mass will be held Friday, December 29th 2023 at 10am DIRECTLY at St. Patrick's Church East Chicago.
Michael Andrew Toth
Dec 16, 2023
Michael passed away suddenly at his home Saturday, December 16th 2023 in Hammond Indiana.
Michael is survived by his two amazing children Briana Panek and Brandon Panek, his loving mother Michele Panek; siblings Valerie (Clifton) Ratney; Robert Toth; Jeffery Black; Kristina Toth; Joshua Toth, devoted Grandfather Edwin Panek; uncle Tim (Vanessa) Panek; aunt Jennifer (Ricardo) Alamillo; his wonderful...
Margaret N. Barrios
Dec 11, 2023
Margaret passed away Monday, December 11, 2023 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago with her loving family at her side.
Margaret was born November 7, 1970, A loving daughter to Sylvia Soto and a devoted mother to Jessica Barrios, Emanuel Diaz, Christian Diaz and Jessenia Diaz. A proud grandmother to Malina Barrios. Margaret passed after a long battle with cancer....
Carol Anne Smith
Dec 1, 2023
Carol passed away at her home in Hammond, Friday, December 1, 2023.
A complete obituary is pending.
A private cremation will take place.
Steven M. Balog
Nov 30, 2023
Steven passed away Thursday, November 30th, 2023 at The University of Chicago Hospital.
Steven was a graduate of Munster HSMember of the swim team and concert/marching bandGraduate of Purdue W.L. with a B.S. Actuarial Science and a Masters in Statistics
He worked as an Inside sales engineer for an automation companyEnjoyed coin collecting, anything math, arcades and gaming tournaments and...
Theresa Sturdivant
Nov 28, 2023
Theresa passed Tuesday, at Methodist Hospital Northlake with her loving family at her side.
Theresa Moses Sturdivant was born in New Edition (East Chicago), Indiana on June 14, 1942 to Thomas and Lucy Moses. She was the third of nine children. She graduated from East Chicago Roosevelt High School in 1960. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Science from Long...
Larry Opat
Nov 22, 2023
Larry Opat age 62, of East Chicago, IN passed away suddenly at his home Wednesday, November 22.
Larry was born and raised in East Chicago to parents Stanley and Theresa Opatkiewicz. Larry was a 1980 graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt.
He was an employee of School City of East Chicago.
He was a member of St. Stanislaus Church, Sons of...
William L. Dittman
Nov 18, 2023
William passed away Saturday, November 18th 2023 at the Hammond Whiting Care Center.
William Leroy Dittman
Survived by step son Edmond Zakula, sons William Jr. and Anthony, daughters Lynette and late Kimberly (2019)
Siblings are Carol, Betty, James, late Robert 2014, and Lauretta.
Preceded in death by wife Debra (nee Decouer) 2011, and wife Annetta (nee Smith) Dittman.
Parents Preston...
Josue Javier Maya Ochoa
Nov 16, 2023
Josue age 48 of Hammond Indiana passed away Thursday, November 16, 2023 at The University of Chicago Hospital, Chicago surrounded by his loving family.
He is survived by wife Luz Espinosa. Children include Arnold Maya, Joe Maya, Andy Maya,and Melissa Maya.
In lieu of flowers donations to the family would be greatly appreciated.
Ann "Hania" G. Zwierz
Nov 4, 2023
Ann (Hania) Zwierz
Ann became one of God's angels on November 4, 2023. She was born November 18, 1942 in Warsaw,Poland to Michal and Irena Gorecki.
She and her mother immigrated to the United States in 1952 andsettled in Hammond where she grew up and met and married her husband Henry (Heniek) in 1962.
Ann was preceded in...
Lorenzo Becerra
Oct 8, 2023
Lorenzo Becerra
September 11, 1934 - October 8, 2023
Lorenzo Becerra, age 89 of East Chicago Indiana passed away peacefully on Sunday October 8, 2023 surrounded by family.
Born in León Guanajuato Mexico, on September 11, 1934 to the late Sofia Becerra. Lorenzo is survived by his wife Josefina; four children, Juan (Ramona) Becerra,...
Richard J. Lesniak
Oct 1, 2023
Richard J. Lesniak
March 29, 1939 - October 1, 2023
Richard J. Lesniak, age 84, of Schererville, IN, passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2023 surrounded by family.
Born in East Chicago, Indiana on March 29, 1939, to the late Benjamin J. Lesniak and Helen (Gajda) Lesniak, Richard is survived by his wife Janice (Kmiecik); four children Linda Kiefer...
Anne M. Zimny
Sep 30, 2023
Anne M. Zimny
Anne M. Zimny (Dabrowski) age 101 of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully in her home with loved ones by her side on Saturday, Sept. 30th, 2023. She was the beloved wife of Alfred C. Zimny who passed away Oct. 11th, 1992.
Loving mother of Ronald, late Gregory, Stanley (Chris) and daughter Linda. Cherished Grandmother of...
Angel L. De Leon "Louie"
Sep 26, 2023
Angel Luis De Leon
Angel Luis De Leon (Louie) sadly left this world on Tuesday, September 26, 2023, at the age of 56.
He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was rarely alone as he battled to survive.
He was a one of 11 children born to Arcadia Ortiz and Francisco De Leon. He grew up...
Berniece J. Gostylo
Sep 20, 2023
Berniece J. Gostylo, age 92, a lifelong Hammond resident, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at Mount Vernon Nursing & Rehabilitation in Mt. Vernon, IN.
Berniece was born in Hammond, IN on November 25, 1930 to Paul and Catherine (Shultz) Huber. She grew up in north Hammond with her six (6) siblings and was a 1948 graduate...
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