Obituaries

Dec 19, 2020

Dean "Scott" Bates, age 54, passed away in his home Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Hammond, Indiana.  Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley J. Bates nee Moran; his siblings, Diane (Dan) Hodge of Rensselaer, Indiana, Dawn Bates of Colorado, Chad Bates of Hammond, Indiana; uncle, George Bates; aunt, Sandra (late Fred) Urbanski; nieces and nephews, Jennifer,...

Dec 12, 2020

Aaron F. Fuerte, age 33 of East Chicago, IN passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020.

Aaron is survived by his parents, Alfonso Fuerte of East Chicago, IN. and his mother, Aida Fuerte nee Galvan of Austin, TX.; siblings: Melissa Galvan, Daniel (Crystle) Galvan and Jesse Fuerte; many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends; and his dog companion,...

Dec 10, 2020

John Kennerk, age 74 of Lynwood, IL passed away December 10, 2020.  John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anne Kennerk nee Creevy; children Cathy (Allen) Forbes, Jack (Molly) Kennerk, Phillip (Amy) Kennerk and Steve Kennerk; siblings, Judy (late Pete) Finke, Harry (Linda) Kennerk, Hannah (late Dick) Wilson, Steve (Carol) Kennerk, Dan (Sally) Kennerk and Tom Kennerk;...

Dec 2, 2020

Arnold "Arnie" Michael Zingo, Age 81 of Hammond, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020.  He is survived by his children; Mark B. Zingo of Henderson, NV, Barbara (Sean) Blashill of Valparaiso, IN and Brian M. (Ashley) Zingo of Granger, IN; his sister, Sharon (late Paul) Klus; his grandchildren: Megan Zingo, Michael Zingo, Carter Blashill, Kennedy Blashill,...

Nov 25, 2020

Pamela S. Diaz age 67 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  She is survived by her Children Keith (Shaydra) Domagalski and Shellie Dye; grandchildren: Michael, Logan, Matthew, Jacob, Collin, Jeremy, Jax, Lilliann and Anabelle; great granddaughter Aleeyah; sister Pat (late Jim) Whitaker; and by her companion Kevin Pazor. Pamela was preceded in death by her...

Nov 21, 2020

Anton Wayne Maleckar was born on July 13, 1947 and passed away on November 21, 2020 in Dyer, Indiana. Anton, or "Tony" as he was known, is survived by five children: Robert (Socorro) Maleckar, Tammy (Kenneth) Worgan, Millie (Mark Tishey) Maleckar, Spring Maleckar, and Barbara (Santos) Corpus; six grandchildren: Melissa Maleckar, Amber (Jesse) David, Brittany (Brandon) Hutchison, Jonathan Maleckar,...

Nov 13, 2020

Karl "Barney" Deak, age 84 of Schererville, passed away peacefully but unexpectedly on Friday, November 13, 2020 while surrounded by his family. Born June 21, 1936 to Charles and Helen Deak and raised in a loving household with siblings Margaret, Tom, and Bill Vahey alongside Veteran's Park in East Chicago. Karl is survived by sons; Sean (Angela), Terry (Veronica),...

Nov 6, 2020

Dale "Rick" Wignall, beloved Husband of Rosemary, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather, passed away on November 6, 2020.

Dale was born in Des Moines, IA to the late Glen and Margaret (Bruner) Wignall. He was preceded in death by his Brother, Michael Wignall; Sister, Marlys (Eugene) Pedigo; and Sister, Marjorie (Michael) McKeever.

He is survived...

Nov 2, 2020

Lawrence "Larry" Henry Stephen Komasinski, age 75, passed away on November 2, 2020.  He is survived by his children and their spouses; Richard (Angie) Komasinski, Florentine (Brian) Cambron; Grandchildren: Brittany (Robert) Evetts, Brandon Cambron, Devyn Komasinski, and Kaylee Cambron; Brother, Victor (Elaine) Komasinski; Nieces and Nephews: Bernie, Tammy, Scott and David.  He was preceded in death by his parents, ...

Oct 28, 2020

Alma Lidia Corral, age 57, passed away on October 28, 2020.  She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Victor Manuel; their four children, Jeffery Corral, Felipa (Maurice Turner) Corral, Kimberly Corral and Laura Corral; granddaughter Sulema Corral and Alma Bustos and great-granddaughter Samari Corral; sisters Guadalupe and Amelia; twin brother, Felipe (Nena), and brother Cesar (Dana). ...

Oct 20, 2020

Pamela L. Alexander nee Spanier, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2020.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years Keith E. Alexander; Sister, Sharon Saylor; Brother, Bruce Spanier; Sister, Kay Deal; nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Jackie (Bill), Chris, Candy (Gus), Amy, Amanda, Deborah (Mario) and Several Great nieces and nephews.  She is preceded in...

Oct 16, 2020

Joseph John Stasko, age 67, died in his home in Hammond, IN on October 16, 2020.

"Joe" was born in Hammond but spent most of his life living in Horn Lake, Mississippi.  He was an avid music lover and a musician.  His greatest joy in life was spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his love of...

Oct 10, 2020

Billie Jean Bombin of Hammond Indiana passed away at the age of 58 on October 10, 2020.  Left to cherish her memory are her two sons; Mario Bombin and Richard Bombin III; brother, Ronald Ratcliff; sister, Tammy Ratcliff; six grandchildren: Elijah, Micah, Michael, Mackenzie, Victoria and Aiden; and her beloved fur babies; Peeps, Millie, Peaches and Perkins.

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Oct 6, 2020

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Sep 30, 2020

Gerald "Jerry" Roy Lundin, age 76 passed away at home September 30, 2020.

Gerald is survived by his three daughters; Kimberly Sue Wright (Ron), Lori Ann (Lee) Falstrom and Sheila Lynn (Van) Stricklin. Three Brothers, Ivan (Connie) Lundin Jr., James (Betty) Lundin and Arthur (Natalie) Lundin. Also his first wife Rita Cain who is still a very...

Sep 23, 2020

Stephanie Floyd nee Sherrel was born April 27,1959 in Erie, Pennsylvania and went into her final rest September 23, 2020. She will be deeply missed by her grandchildren Malcolm and Essence, daughter Ebony, son-in-law Michael and friends. Services were entrusted to LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. For further information, please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 219/845-3600....

Sep 23, 2020

Manuel Palacios, Sr, October 11 1933 ~ September 23 2020. On September 23, 2020. Our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather had to say goodbye. God called him home. Manuel was born in Laredo, Texas to Simon and Guadalupe Palacios. He met the love of his life Josefina and they have celebrated 66 years of marriage. They have...

Sep 13, 2020

Grace Ruth Muenich (nee Schrum), granddaughter of Region pioneers, passed away peacefully in her home with family at her side early September 13, 2020. She was 108 years old. Remaining true to her German farmer roots, Grace always maintained that the secret to longevity was to live a life filled with hard work.

She is survived by...

Sep 11, 2020

Jeremiah Allen Mauraides received his angel wings on September 11, 2020.  He is survived by his Parents Jasmin and Darrell, Grandparents and many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins.

Sep 11, 2020

Kenneth A. Parsley of Hammond, IN passed away on September 11, 2020.  He is survived by his daughter, Jacqueline (Jason) Rivera; His three grandchildren Aiden, Adriana & Aubrey; mother, Leona Parsley; brother, Jerry (Mary) Parsley; uncle, Ken (Paulette) Rogers; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.  Kenneth was preceded in death by his father, Boyd Parsley.

Kenneth enjoyed...