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Mary "Pee Wee" Vasquez

Mary "Pee Wee" Vasquez

Jun 24, 2019

Mary "Pee Wee" Vasquez age 80, passed away peacefully Monday, June 24, 2019 with her loving family by her side.

 Children (late Roxanne Kosenka) Veronica Sanchez, Thaddeus Rodriguez Sr. Angelique (Ray) Figueroa.

Grandchildren include Joseph and Valerie Berlanga, Justine Rodriguez, Xavier Deluna, Ray Figueroa III, Thaddeus Rodriguez Jr. , Destinee Rodriguez, Justin Rodriguez, Elijah, Josiah, and Nehemiah Figueroa

Great...

Arvilla C. Higginbotham

Arvilla C. Higginbotham

Jun 21, 2019

Arvilla age 50 , passed away June 21, 2019 at Community Hospital, Munster with her loving family at her side.

A complete obituary is pending.

Tyrone Flores

Tyrone Flores

Jun 14, 2019

Tyrone Flores age 54, passed away suddenly Friday, June 14, 2019.

He was born to Antonio(Felicia) Flores and Lorraine Flores.

He is survived by his brother Tony Flores and his sister Melissa(Martin) Flores-Rosas. Also two nephews and three nieces.

A very special thank you to Ray Castaneda who was a life-long friend of Tyrone. Ray would not settle for anything...

Joseph V. Kusiak

Joseph V. Kusiak

Jun 6, 2019

Joseph Vincent Kusiak, age 71, of Valparaiso, formerly of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2019. Joseph was born March 3, 1948 in East Chicago, Indiana, to the late John and Mary Kusiak.

 Joe is survived by his wife of 46 years, Robin and daughter Katherine; niece Maryann (Jason) McCauley; nephews Anthony Kusiak, Jr., David (Lisa) Kusiak, and...

Cristian M. Ornelas Romo

Cristian M. Ornelas Romo

May 12, 2019

Cristian Ornelas Romo was born in Jalisco Mexico. He died at the age of 23 years old, on a Saturday night but he left this world knowing that he changed his family and friends lives in a positive way .Since the beginning his family knew he was born to be different.

Cristian was unique and his personality cannot be...

Margarita Gutierrez

Margarita Gutierrez

May 9, 2019

On August 1, 1968, Margarita was born to Francisco Javier Salazar and Delia Victoria Salazar. She was one of six sisters: Lillian Salazar, Rosa Salazar-Trujillo, Delia Salazar, Leticia Salazar and Angelica Salazar. She also was loved by two half siblings, Rosa Elisa Salazar and Francisco Javier Salazar Jr. She was mother to two children: Delia Victoria Aguayo (Sergio Dominguez) and Sergio...

Mario Quiroga

Mario Quiroga

Apr 11, 2019

 Mario Quiroga of East Chicago, IN. passed away on Thursday April, 11, 2019 at Community Hospital in Munster, IN. surrounded by his family. He was born on Nov 17, 1961 in Chicago, IL. to Homer and Josephine Quiroga.

He was survived by his daughters Laura Quiroga (Rafael Casas) of Hammond and Lynn Schilling (Mark) of Valparaiso, son Mario Dunn...

Margaret "Marge" Wolf

Margaret "Marge" Wolf

Apr 7, 2019

Margaret  Wolf (nee Markovich) of Schererville formally from Hessville, passed away April 7, 2019. She was born October 25, 1933 to Steven and Margaret Markovich at her grandmother’s home in Indiana Harbor, Indiana.

Preceded in death by her husband John S. Wolf in 2005. Survived by her loving children, John (Susan) Wolf and their beloved boys Jonathan and Blaine. Judy Parker of Washington...

Rudy Ruiz Jr.

Rudy Ruiz Jr.

Apr 4, 2019

Rudy Ruiz, Jr, age 60, of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2019. Rudy was born in East Chicago on August 31, 1958.

He was a graduate of Morton High School and attended Purdue University Calumet. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the VFW Post 7881 in Hessville.

Rudy is survived...

Steven Dale Dilbeck

Steven Dale Dilbeck

Mar 21, 2019

Steven D. Dilbeck of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019.

 Born June 19th 1964

 He is survived by his son Steven M Dilbeck of Bridgeview IL, Mother, Peggy(James who is deceased)Dilbeck Hammond, brother Timothy Dilbeck of Whiting. and was very appreciative of his cousin Nicole Boswell who helped him often. and proud Uncle of Lindsey Dilbeck.

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Laura Cruz

Laura Cruz

Mar 9, 2019

Laura Cruz

(Sunrise, October 13, 1958 - Sunset, March 9, 2019)

 

A candle was lit for Laura Cruz and it burned brightly for 60 years and then began to dim and flicker out and expired on March 9, 2019.

Laura Cruz, daughter of Miguela Sepulveda and Tomas Cruz. Loving Mother of Laure Santana, Nelson Santana, and...

Providencia "Provi" Rodriguez

Providencia "Provi" Rodriguez

Mar 5, 2019

Providencia “Provi’ Rodriguez 72, of Hammond, passed away on March 5, 2019 peacefully in her home.

Providencia was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico to Gabriela & Luis Colon on July 3, 1946.  She married Antonio Rodriguez on August 5, 1973 in Chicago, Il. She was a hardworking wife and mother.  She was a woman of great faith who loved to...

Marion J. Segal

Marion J. Segal

Feb 21, 2019

Marion J Segal (né Szczygiel), 89, of Fort Lauderdale, FL, passed away peacefully in his home Feb 21, 2019 with family at his side. Born in East Chicago, IN. Moved to Florida in ‘73. Retired from Hobart Corp after a long, successful career.

Survived by 5 nieces,1 nephew, multiple great-nieces and great-nephews. He was a loving son, brother, uncle,...

Mario A. Mendez Perez

Mario A. Mendez Perez

Jan 22, 2019

Mario passed away peacefully with his family at his side. Monday, January 21,2019. 

Donations to his wife Alma and children will be greatly appreciated.

Geraldine M. Oshkeshequoan

Geraldine M. Oshkeshequoan

Jan 15, 2019

Geraldine passed away peacefully on January 15, 2019 at Mount Sinai Hospital, Chicago, Illinois.

A private cremation was held. A Memorial Gathering will be held Thursday , February 7, 2019, from 6-8pm. At the Acevez Funeral Home.     

Salvador Soto Guerrero

Salvador Soto Guerrero

Dec 26, 2018

Salvador passed away peacefully ,Wednesday, December 26 2018 with his loving family by his side, and at his home in Whiting , Indiana

A private cremation was held on December 31, 2018.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 am  Saturday, January 12, 2019, DIRECTLY at St. Mary's Church, 802 144th Street, East Chicago, Indiana.

Richard "Ricky" Pefley

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

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

Leonardo Cedeno

Nov 16, 2018

Leonardo passed away suddenly , Friday, November 16, 2018.

A private cremation will be held.

Rita M. Torres

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...

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