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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...
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 Guzman,Marias 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 Marisol Salas
Her...
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 May 7, 2023 at Lutheran Hospital, South Bend, Indiana
He is survived by his wife. His loving daughter Adriana Bravo. His Mom Arlene and Dad Norris Alderson Brother Steven (Brianna) Alderson and sister Sarah Alderson Grandparents Irene and Augustine "Teeny" Arambula
Uncle Augustine "TJ" Arambula. Father David Bravo Cousin Jesse (Natalie) Arambula and Late Jason Arambula. 5 niece and nephews Ethan, John, Selina, Oscar, and Aaliyah.He...
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