Obituaries

Jun 1, 2024

A complete obituary is pending

Jun 1, 2024

SAJDYK, Dorothy “JUNE” (nee Williams), age 95 of East Chicago Indiana, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 1, 2024. She was a 1947 graduate of Hammond Tech High School.  

She was a life-time member of St. Stanislaus Church, and, when active and able to attend mass, sat in her favorite pew.  Dorothy worked for the telephone company for over 42 years,...

May 26, 2024

Katherine Lopez (nee Crespos), 67, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024 surrounded by her loving family

 

Kathy was born January 11, 1957 in Puerto Rico to Julio and Justina Crespos. 

 

She grew up in South Chicago and was a graduate of Bowen High School. She was a devoted wife, mother, sister, Tia, grandma and friend.

 

Kathy was known for...

May 22, 2024

Ray Kanzler, late of Hammond IN, passed away May 22, 2024 at age 89. from complications of dementia. He is survived by loving wife Nancy (Hensley), sons David (Ellie), Jeff (Lori), and George Kanzler; daughter Shirlene (Penny) Jones; sister Shirley Kanzler; stepsons Ted (late Coleen) and Glenn (ex-Kathy Denton) Wnorowski; Nieces Virginia (Jerry) Nelson, Veronica Gomez, and Celeste Wigsmoen; grandkids,...

May 20, 2024

May 19, 2024

Anahii passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital, East ChicagoA complete obituary is pending.Please see Service Schedule for details.

May 15, 2024

AdamOur beloved Adam Sanchez tragically left us May 15, 2024.

Loved and missed by Wife Karina Estrada Sanchez Children Isaiah Watts, Gianna Sanchez, Ismael Sanchez, Issac Sanchez, Zachary Sanchez, Zoey Sanchez, Serenity Sanchez Mother Lucy Alvarez, Father Ismael Sanchez Brothers Fernando Sanchez, Feliciano Sanchez, Joseph Sanchez, Sisters Octavia Sanchez Perdomo, Melissa Sanchez. 

Adam will be greatly missed. There will never be another...

May 5, 2024

Bernadine "Bernie" DesCamp (nee Trentowski) age 86, passed away May 5, 2024 comfortably at Hartsfield Village surrounded by her family.  

She is survived by children Joseph (Milli) DesCamp, Julie (Danny) Howard, Jeffrey DesCamp, and Jerard (Denise) DesCamp; grandchildren David Howard, Jonathon (Lauren) Howard, Aaron (Chrissy) DesCamp, Dr. Ryan DesCamp, Sofia DesCamp, Brennan DesCamp and Brayden DesCamp; great grandchildren Annie and Jack...

Apr 14, 2024

Iran passed away Sunday, April 14, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. Visitation Thursday, April 18, from 4-8pm at Acevez Funeral Home, East Chicago, 4918 Magoun Ave.

Apr 11, 2024

David Gerard

 

On December 10th, 1959 at 4:44am in East Chicago, IN, God loaned David Gerard Mysliewiec to his parents Lorraine & Theodore.  He returned home on the morning of April 11th, 2024.

 

He leaves behind the sorrowful hearts of his many chosen friends & family, including Earl Eby, Bubba,Charlie, Linda, JP,  Jarett, Nathan, Heidi & Joyce, and countless others whose lives...

Apr 9, 2024

Maria Carmen passed away peacefully at her home in Hammond, surrounded by her loving family.A complete obituary is pending.

Mar 17, 2024

Noemi Sanchez (nee Garcia)

Noemi Sanchez (nee Garcia), age 89, entered eternal rest on Sunday, March 17, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. A beloved mother and grandmother, Noemi was born on February 9, 1935, in Laredo, TX to Ricardo and Genobeva Garcia, and was a lifelong resident of East Chicago Harbor, Indiana.

Noemi is survived by five children:...

Mar 16, 2024

A complete obituary is pending

Mar 3, 2024

On Sunday March 3, 2024, we lost our beloved Joshua Martinez. He left us at the young age of 34, leaving behind his soulmate and their children. Josh was born on February 13, 1990 in Houston, TX, His artistry propelled him forward in both his professional and personal life. 

Utilizing his talents as a Chef, tattoo artist, and DJ. Josh’s unique...

Feb 28, 2024

Gloria J. Whiddon (nee Gonsiorowski), 78, of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday February 28, 2024, surrounded by family.  Gloria was the daughter of the late Valerian and Eleanor (Witke) Gonsiorowski.  She attended St. Casimir School and George Rogers Clark High School until graduating in 1963.  She married her husband George in 1964 and was a devoted wife for...

Feb 23, 2024

Marcelina Vargas passed away surrounded by her family on February 23rd, 2024. She was born

on April 26th, 1945 to her parents, Margarita and Joseph Leon, in East Chicago, IN. She was 1

of 14 siblings.

She is survived by her 2 brothers John and Robert Leon, and 3 sisters, Theresa Mathis, Alice

Jenkins, and Natalie Allen; her children Margarita Vargas (Viviana Vargas), Arturo...

Feb 23, 2024

Rafael passed away suddenly at Community Hospital, Munster.

A complete obituary is pending.

Feb 22, 2024

Joaquin Flores was born in Gurabo, Puerto Rico. He is preceded in death by his mother Maria Mercado, and father Ramon Flores. He is survived by his wife Juana “Guany” Flores, daughter Noemi (Elyse) Flores, son Noel (Leticia) Flores, daughter Carmen (Alberto) Garcia, son Luis (Darlene) Flores, grandchildren Mia, Marissa, and Isaac, as well as many extended family members.

Joaquin dedicated...

Feb 20, 2024

Brian McKay passed away suddenly on February 20, 2024 at 1:12am at St. Catherine’s Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana.

 He was called home, surrounded by love and his family by his side.       Brian was born September 8th 1975. He grew up on Hammond’s north side. Beloved by his family, and many friends, Brian was preceded in death by his...

Feb 13, 2024

Services are private