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Richard  F. Simnick  Sr

Richard F. Simnick Sr

Mar 23, 2020

Richard F. Simnick Sr was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 21, 1933 to Raymond and Lucille Simnick and passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was 86 years old.

Richard is survived by his wife of 30 plus years, Dawn B. Simnick Whitcomb; his children Richard Simnick, Raymond (Diane) Simnick, Robert Simnick,...

Arleen  E. Houston

Arleen E. Houston

Mar 17, 2020

Arleen Elizabeth Houston nee Koch, devoted daughter of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Urbanski nee Mazon, passed away on March 17, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old. She was the mother of two daughters, Aidan Elizabeth Wagner nee Houston and Olivia Margaret (J Vincent) Groesche nee Houston, and a loving grandmother to her five grandchildren, Alexandra,...

Carolyn  J. Dykiel

Carolyn J. Dykiel

Mar 10, 2020

Carolyn nee Graban Dykiel age 95 of Munster, Indiana passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020. She is survived by her three children: Victor (Joan) of West Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Tom (Terese) of Corydon, Indiana and Nancy (Robert) Kintner of Munster, Indiana; granddaughter Jennifer Eberly (Robert) of West Lafayette, Indiana; three grandsons, Dr. Tom (Dr. Christy) of Georgetown, Indiana,...

Carlos  Xavier Puente

Carlos Xavier Puente

Mar 6, 2020

Carlos X. Puente age 68 lifelong resident of Whiting, Indiana passed away on Friday March 6, 2020.

He is survived by his siblings; Rose (late John) Perez, Joe L. Puente, Richard Puente, Eva Puente and James Puente and numerous nieces and nephews; and his four-legged feline companion Blackie.

Preceded in death by his parents Joaquin...

Ronald "Ronnie" J. Parsanko

Ronald "Ronnie" J. Parsanko

Mar 4, 2020

Ronald "Ronnie" J. Parsanko, age 65, of St. John, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.

He was born in East Chicago on June 23, 1954 to Irene Bozek and the late Anthony Parsanko. In 1983, he married his loving wife, Gayle.

Ronnie loved his family. He worked for 43 years at Inland/ArcelorMittal. Ronnie loved golf,...

Dorothy B. Nallenweg

Dorothy B. Nallenweg

Feb 22, 2020

Dorothy B. Nallenweg nee Malinowski, age 84, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020.

She follows in death her husband Richard, her parents Frank and Bernice, and her brother Edward.

She is survived by her 3 children Jan (Michael) Babbitt, Dennis (Terri) Nallenweg and Richard (Ronda) Nallenweg along with 8 grandchildren...

John  Karol Werner

John Karol Werner

Feb 12, 2020

John K. Werner, age 89, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of East Chicago, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.

Cherished husband for 53 years to Maria M. Werner nee Neumann, the love of his life. Loving father "Tatus" of Victor Werner, Christopher (Jen Rogers) Werner and Konrad (Lyndsay Malmloff) Werner. Beloved brother...

Ronnie  Lee Mccarty

Ronnie Lee Mccarty

Feb 7, 2020

Ronnie Lee McCarty was born on November 18, 1964 and passed away on February 7, 2020. He was 55 years old.

He was employed for several years by the City of Hammond, as well as Roadway Express in Chicago Heights, IL. He enjoyed deer hunting, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and attending KISS concerts.

Ronnie...

Richard  D. Steele

Richard D. Steele

Jan 23, 2020

Richard D. Steele, age 50, of Whiting, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

Loving father of Amber R. Steele. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marion Steele.

Richard was a member of UAW Local 551. He enjoyed traveling, Star Wars, HEAVY METAL, long rides on his motorcycle, always working on...

Michael  Steven Kutansky

Michael Steven Kutansky

Jan 22, 2020

Michael Steven Kutansky passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning in his Munster, IN home.

He is survived by brother Nikki (Dian) Kutansky, daughter Amy (Brandon) Hulse, son Bret (Kristine) Kutansky, daughter Bethany Kutansky, grandchildren Emma and Katie Hulse, Roy Kutansky, nephew Ryan (Susie) Kutansky, niece Keri Kutansky, nephew Kevin...

Joseph  J. Magliocca

Joseph J. Magliocca

Jan 21, 2020

Joseph J. Magliocca, age 80, US Airforce Veteran of the Vietnam area, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Beloved father of Frank J. (Jim Emslander) Magliocca, Theresa (Jake Jaceczko) Magliocca and Paula Hammersley. Proud grandfather of William (Brooke) Grabowski, Aaron Renel and Eve Hammersley. Dearest great-grandfather of Breanna and Bethany Grabowski, and Steven, Sophia...

Glenn  W. Carlson

Glenn W. Carlson

Jan 18, 2020

Glenn W. Carlson, age 87, US Army Veteran, of Munster, IN, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020.

Loving husband for 44 years of Rita E. Carlson nee Hofmiller. Devoted father of Susan (Jeff) Rodeck of Chesterton, IN. Proud grandpa of Joseph "Joey" B. Rodeck. Brother-in-law of Patricia Hofmiller. Fond uncle and cousin of many.

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Dunn  D. Carol

Dunn D. Carol

Jan 9, 2020

Carol D. Dunn nee Haager, age 80, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020.

Loving mother of Pam (Mark) Fedor, Donna (Wendy) Dunn and Brian (Debbie) Dunn, and step-mother of Edward (Joan) Dunn and Wanda (Pat) O'Hara. Cherished sister of Sandra (John) Goebel and Nancy (Dennis) Ratliff. Proud grandma of Alicia (Vic) Benson, Kristin (Mike) Evans,...

John  R. Stevens,  Sr.

John R. Stevens, Sr.

Jan 7, 2020

John R. Stevens, Sr., age 88, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Loving father of Mary Hinds, Rich (Vicky) Stevens, Tom Stevens, Gerrie Richardson, John Stevens, Jr., Andrew Stevens, Bill Stevens, Bob (Elaine) Stevens, Joe (Michelle) Stevens and Janet Keith. Cherished brother of Eunice (late Tom) Goddard and...

Lawrence "Larry" P. Miller

Lawrence "Larry" P. Miller

Dec 29, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" P. Miller, age 79, of Hammond, Indiana and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Beloved husband for 52 years to Roberta "Bobbie" Miller nee Stillman. Loving father of Melanie (Howard) Miller-Silver. Proud grandfather of Stephen Silver and David Silver.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Edna O. Kucsera

Edna O. Kucsera

Dec 24, 2019

Edna O. Kucsera nee Reato, age 89, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Loving mother of Michele Rosario. Beloved sister of Mary (Randy) Darrow. Proud grandmother of Michael Rosario and Marcus Rosario. Fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Robert...

Audry  J. Morris

Audry J. Morris

Dec 18, 2019

Audry J. Morris nee Self, age 86, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

She was born in Terre Haute on August 9, 1933 to the late Gwen and James Self. In 1953, she married her loving husband, Harry. Audry loved her family. She was a member of the Woodmar United Methodist Church. Audry worked at...

Dolores  J. Smaron

Dolores J. Smaron

Dec 7, 2019

Dolores J. Smaron (nee Antkowiak) passed peacefully the morning of December 7, 2019 without pain, without fear, and surrounded by love. She ended her life the same way she lived it: on her own terms.

Born February 17, 1924, Dolores was a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana. A graduate of Clark High School, she briefly attended Indiana...

Richard  "Adam" Swafford

Richard "Adam" Swafford

Dec 4, 2019

Richard "Adam" Swafford, born August 12, 1982 in Savanna, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on December 04, 2019.

Adam leaves behind his son Johnnas, his daughter Skylar, his wife Kelly, his mother Candy Schultz, his father Tom (Loraine) Swafford, his brother Thomas (Erin) Swafford, his sister Candace Subelka-Kelly, his grandmother Diane Helton, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...

Eugene "Gene" James Anderson

Eugene "Gene" James Anderson

Nov 9, 2019

Eugene "Gene" J. Anderson, age 89, US Naval Veteran of the Korean War, of Chicago Ridge, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2019.

Loving uncle of Paul Lorenz, Jocelyn (Mary Hayes) Lorenz, Claudia (Kent) Chu, Eric (Jacqueline) Lorenz, Carl (Tammy) Lorenz, Kurt (Faye) Lorenz and Jonathan (Cynthia) Lorenz. He was...

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