Obituaries

Jan 30, 2024

 

John Joseph Huber

Hammond, IN- John J. Huber, age 58, of Hammond passed away

on Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He is survived by his father, Paul

Huber, brothers Paul Huber Jr., Pete (Lorrie Stupeck) Huber, Tom

(Sandee Rush) Huber. Proud uncle to Cassandra, Toni, Jeramie,

Tiffany, Heather, and Anthony. Many great nieces and nephews

and three great-great nephews. Preceded in death by his loving

mother Bonita Joyce...

Jan 27, 2024

Nina Kowalewski

Dec. 24, 1922 – Jan. 27, 2024

EAST CHICAGO, IN – Nina Kowalewski, 101, passed away at home on January 27, 2024. She was born in Soviet Russia on December 24, 1922. In 1941, she was forcibly taken from her home in Russia by invading Nazi soldiers. She spent the remainder of World War II working in Germany as a...

Jan 24, 2024

David Santana, age 56, of East Chicago, Indiana, was born on May 1, 1967, and passed away on January 24, 2024. David grew up in Hammond, IN (Hessville area), a community he considered to be his second home. David attended Morton Senior High School and made many friends that he considered his “second family”. After high school, David went on...

Jan 17, 2024

Jesus Carmen Fernandez

Jesus Carmen Fernandez passed away on January 17th, 2024 to rejoice in heaven with his wife Enedina Fernandez and late great son, Martin Fernandez. He is survived by his daughters, Gloria Rosas Fernandez, Juana Madrigal Fernandez, his son Jose Ramon Fernandez, grandchildren Eric, Juan Jr, Giovanni, Aldo, Anabel, Jesús Jr, Evangelina, Maria Jesus, Daniel, Lluvia, Brisa, Estrella, Leidy,...

Jan 11, 2024

Sonia passed away Thursday, January 11, 2024 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

A complete obituary is pending.

A private cremation was held.

Jan 9, 2024

 

Dorothy “Donna” J. Kulik

December 31, 1939 – January 9, 2024

HAMMOND, IN – Donna Kulik, age 84, of Hammond passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 9, 2024 surrounded by her husband and children. Donna is survived by her loving husband of nearly 65 years, Donald; beloved children Richard (Linda) Kulik, Michael (Janelyn) Kulik, Karen (Bob) Klager, and Kristin (John)...

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...

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...

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 ,...

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.

Dec 19, 2023

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.

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...

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....

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.

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...

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...