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Stephen Jay Sachs
Sep 16, 2023
Stephen Jay Sachs of Harvey, IL passed away on
September 16, 2023 at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital. He
was survived by his sons, Steven Jay (Brandi) Sutton-
Sachs of Hobart, IN and Jeffery Nathan Sachs of Burns
Harbor, IN. Grandchildren, Tiffany Paige Sachs of Griffith,
IN, Joshua Jay and Christopher David Sachs of Hobart,
IN. Stephen was...
William "Bill" Panshyn
Aug 18, 2023
It is with great sadness that the family of William (Bill) Panshyn announce his passing. He passed away unexpectedly on August 18th, 2023 at the age of 65. William was born in Hammond, Indiana on July 29th, 1958.
He is survived by his children Heather Panshyn (Edward), Holly Kocel (Panshyn) and William (Tammy) Panshyn; grandchildren Owen, Jaxon, Addison, Cooper...
Irma C. Ayala (nee Valdez)
Jul 27, 2023
Irma passed away suddenly Thursday, July 27, 2023, at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago.
Irma was a loving and supportive wife to Raul Ayala of 38 years, a mother of two daughters Christina (Omar) Escotto and Brianna Ayala, Grandmother to Erika and Alexander Escotto.
Irma is the youngest sister to Evangelina Navarro, Alicia Valdez, Jose (Rosario)...
Maria Villegas-Barajas
Jul 9, 2023
Maria passed away suddenly, Sunday, July 9, 2023 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.
Maria is survived by her children Angelica (Brock) Barajas, Enrique (Bianca) Barajas and Javier Barajas. Husband Octavio GuzmanMarias Mother Irene Villegas and her siblings are Arcelia, Irene, Teresa, Robert and Stella
Five grandchildren are Brock, Weston, Sofia, Enrique & Lane numerous nieces and nephews, special friend...
Peter P. Sacramento
Jul 6, 2023
Peter passed away peacefully Thursday, July 6, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Peter is now with those of ours above. He is survived by his wife Madeleine and sons; Peter (Aaliya) and Paul.
Many loved grandkids and siblings Claudio, Joe, Juana Rick, Robert, Carmen, Alfonso and Michael as well as loving nieces and nephews extended relatives and...
Jean Marie (nee Soeka) Baikauskas
Jun 28, 2023
Jean Marie (Soeka) Baikauskas
November 13, 1965 - June 28, 2023
Hammond
Jean passed away on June 28, 2023 at Methodist Hospital, Gary. She is survived by her former husband Mark, brothers Nick Soeka, Ted (Sheila) Soeka, Tony (Lorna) Soeka, and sister Cathy (Bob) Malkowski, close friend Kerri Alanza, and numerous nephews, nieces, and cousins.
Preceded in...
Oscar Chapa
Jun 26, 2023
Oscar Chapa January 5, 1945 – June 26, 2023
Oscar Chapa 78, passed away to his eternal home in heaven on Monday, June 26, 2023.
Oscar is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years Isabel, his daughter Angie (Anthony) Chapa-Medrano, his two sons Oscar and Mario Chapa, brother Omar (Joanne) Chapa, his sister-in-law Rose Chapa and brother-in-law Juan...
Alma Sanchez
Jun 25, 2023
Alma passed away Sunday, June 25, 2023 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago.
In lieu of flowers donnations to St. Casimir Catholic Church, Hammond in memory of Alma would be greatly appreciated.
Walter "John" Gonsiorowski
Jun 14, 2023
Walter “John” Gonsiorowski, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
He is survived by his loving wife Susan Gonsiorowski (nee Gabrys), his son Alan (Jennifer) Gonsiorowski, son Aaron (Jessica) Gonsiorowski, son Daniel Gonsiorowski, and son Matthew Gonsiorowski.
Five grandchildren: Rosemarie Gonsiorowski, June Gonsiorowski, Braydon Gonsiorowski, Elliot Gonsiorowski, and Avery Gonsiorowski; mother Peggy...
Robert Wozniak
Jun 1, 2023
Robert passed away Thursday, June 1, 2023 at St. Catherine Hospital , East Chicago.
A complete obituary and memorial services are pending.
David Bravo Jr.
May 7, 2023
David passed away Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne, IN.
A complete obituary is pending
Karl Chmielarz
May 5, 2023
In loving memory ofKarl Joseph ChmielarzLived in Hammond , Indiana Born August 14,1962 At rest May 5, 2023Son of Karolina and Stanley Chmielarz, Brother of Walter Chmielarz, Stella Smith, Jerry Chmielarz, and Maryann Golden-Vrba. Karl was an uncle, a great uncle, and great great uncle. He loved to work and rebuild his old fashion racing cars. Karl was a loving...
Helen F. Udchitz
May 1, 2023
Helen F. Udchitz
Hammond
February 6, 1936 – May 1, 2023
Helen F. Udchitz, age 87, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023. She is survived by her son Michael(Sandee) Udchitz, daughter Sandy (Joel) Markovich, daughter-in-law Judy Udchitz and sister Theresa(late Joseph) Pondusa; 13 grandchildren: Sarah (Joel) Grossi, Deanna Udchitz, Lexi (Brian) Walsworth,Nicole (Josh) Batista, Katelyn (fiancé Jay Woods) Markovich,...
Gerald Grabinski
Apr 23, 2023
Gerald A. Grabinski, age 89, formerly of Griffith Indiana, passed away Tuesday, April 18, 2023.
He is survived by his daughters, Susan (Douglas) Bundy and Patricia Hock. Grandson Jared Hock and sister in law Valerie Larson. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann, son Robert and son in law Kevin Hock.
Jerry was a longtime member of...
Jorge A. Perez Sr.
Apr 20, 2023
Jorge passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023 at St. Mary Medical Center, Hobart- surrounded by his loving family.
Jorge Antonio Pérez, Sr. (46) has departed from our world, slipping from our grasp on April 20th, 2023 in Hobart, IN, leaving us to mourn his loss, celebrate his life and cherish our memories of him. He was born on October 6th,...
John Rodriguez
Apr 7, 2023
It is with great sorrow that the family of John Rodriguez announces his sudden passing on April 7th, 2023. John is survived by his loving mother, Theresa Manjarez, and Aunt Marie Theresa Saldivar.
He is survived by many close family members including brother, Michael Rodriguez, Jr., sister-in-law, Carmen Rodriguez, and beloved nephew and niece Christian and Jocelin Rodriguez. He...
Christine "Chris" Thebault
Mar 28, 2023
Christine passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at Community Hospital, Munster surrounded by her loving family
She was born in Germany, along with her sister Mary and where her mother and father took refuge after WWII. Chris is survived by her husband of over 40 years, Robert and her son, John. Her sister, Barbara (Laskowski) Ristich (husband, George and...
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Anthony
Mar 18, 2023
Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Anthony (nee Derdula), age 76, of St. John, Indiana and St. Joseph, Michigan, formerly of Munster and North Hammond, Indiana, peacefully passed away March 18th, 2023. Despite her cancer diagnosis in 2022, she spent quality time with her family and friends going about her normal routine up until the very end.
She is survived by her 4...
Aleksandra "Sandra" Janiec
Mar 11, 2023
Aleksandra “Sandra” Janiec
Hammond
Sandra passed peacefully on March 11, 2023 at the young age of 93 years. Preceded in death by her husband Ted/ Tadeusz Janiec and parents in Poland, Frank Bukowski and Alexandra Kyta.
Sandra is survived by son George T Janiec and daughter Irene Trzupek; grandchildren Melissa Trzupek, Courtney Janiec, and Jonathon (Theresa) Trzupek...
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