Luis V. Esquivel
Feb 16, 2026
Luis V. Esquivel
South Chicago/Hegewisch
August 12, 1929 – February 16, 2026
Luis V. Esquivel, age 96, of Hegewisch, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday February 16, 2026.
He is survived by his precious wife of 74 years, Rose Marie Esquivel (nee Gonzalez); loving children: Joseph Louis (Kimberly) Esquivel, Rose Marie (Asuncion) Burgos, Robert (Kim) Esquivel, Irma (Jose Luis)...
John S. Lipkovitch
Feb 12, 2026
John S. Lipkovitch, age 91, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
He is survived by his son, Edward (Cathy) Lipkovitch of Burns Harbor; daughter, Mary (Mike) Poore of Indianapolis; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; four siblings: Louise, Robert, Paul and Chester; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.
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Anthony R. Narducy
Feb 6, 2026
Anthony Richard Narducy Sr.
April 18, 1961-February 6,2026
Hammond, IN
Anthony R. Narducy Sr., age 64, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, February 6,2026.
He is survived by his three children: MaryCathryn Narducy, Anthony Narducy Jr., and Christina M. (Jasper) Vaccaro; eight grandchildren: Gary, Anthony, MaryElizabeth, Dominic, Lorelai, Lilyanna, Michael, Jasper...
James J. Smith
Feb 5, 2026
James J. Smith
Hammond, IN
January 2, 1932 – February 5, 2026
James J. Smith, age 94, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 5, 2026.
He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marilyn Louise Smith (Nee Schumm); 3 children: David (Wanda) Smith, Jeff Smith and...
Nick E. Valle
Jan 29, 2026
Nick E. Valle
May 16, 1927-January 29, 2026
Dyer, IN
Nick E. Valle, age 98, of Dyer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29,2026.
He is survived by his three children: Nick (Julee Vandersluis) Valle Jr., Tim Valle and Ruth Ann Lewis; five grandchildren: Nicole Valle, Justin Valle, Nicholas Valle, Kristin...
Kay'Lee Annalise Nicole Hawkins
Jan 21, 2026
Kay'Lee Annalise Nicole Hawkins was born on December 18, 2018, and passed away on January 21, 2026. Though her life on earth was short, Kay'Lee filled every moment with joy, laughter, and love far beyond her years.
Kay'Lee was the cherished daughter of Krystal Waters and Anthony Hawkins and the proud, fiercely protective big sister to her...
Sylvia (Camacho) Barker
Jan 19, 2026
Sylvia Barker (nee Camacho)
Hammond
Sylvia Barker, age 87, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, January 19, 2026.
She is survived by three daughters; Linda (Michael) Radakovich, Theresa Sanchez, and Cathy (Chris) Lexow; four grandchildren: Aleks (Nick) Lexow-Ullrich, Emily Lexow, Erik Radakovich and Jacqueline Radakovich; two great-grandchildren: Imogen...
Alexander Salinas
Jan 10, 2026
Alexander Salinas was born November 5, 1962, to Maria Luisa and Alfonso Salinas at St. Catherines Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana. He passed away January 10,2026 after a short battle with liver cancer. He is preceded in death by his father Alfonso Salinas who died March 30, 2025 at the age of 84 and his mother Maria Garnica in...
Alicia (Lule) Hernandez
Dec 17, 2025
Alicia Hernandez
Nee Lule
August 10, 1942 - December 17, 2025
Alicia Hernandez, age 83, of Gary, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She is survived by seven children: Gabriela (Michael) Huebner, Patricia (Michael) Maxwell, Judith (Felix) Torres III, Maria Adriana...
Lorene G. (Goetz) Innes
Dec 15, 2025
Lorene G. Innes
Nee Goetz
Lorene Innes of the Hessville Area of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday Dec. 15th, just four months shy of her 100th birthday. She was a farm girl from Missouri, being taught the values of hard work, discipline, respect, and an appreciation for what a person truly has. Raised...
John "Ivica" Galovic
Dec 6, 2025
John "Ivica" Galovic
Griffith/Hammond
John Galovic, age 70, of Griffith, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
He is survived by two sisters: Mary (late, Mato) Bicanic, Kathy (Mijo) Iveljic;Â cousins, Linda Pfluger Mary Luburic, and Mark Galovic; niece, Renata Litteral, nephews;Â Robert (Rhonda) Bicanic , Mark (Candice) Iveljic, and Mario...
James "Jim" Earl Smith
Nov 16, 2025
James "Jim" Earl Smith
Hammond, IN
August 9, 1960 – November 16, 2025
James E. Smith, age 65, of Hammond was peacefully called home by his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 16, 2025, while surrounded by his loved ones.
He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Kimberly...
Ronald "Ron" Lynn Parker
Nov 4, 2025
Ronald Lynn Parker "Ron"
March 19, 1953 – November 4, 2025
Hammond, IN
Ronald Parker, age 72, of Hammond, passed into the presence of his heavenly father on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Nancy E. Parker, (nee Bosley); three daughters: Katrina (Ray)...
James Patrick Larson
Oct 20, 2025
James Patrick Larson "Jim"
January 29, 1957 – October 20, 2025
Hammond, IN
James Patrick Larson, age 68, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Darlene Larson (Nee Pyka); brother, John Larson; sister-in-law, Anna (Eddie) Perez; brother-in-law, Stan (Anna...
Felipe Hernandez
Oct 18, 2025
Felipe Hernandez
Felipe Hernandez, age 86, of Gary, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, October 18, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Alicia Hernandez; 7 children: Gabriela (Michael) Huebner, Patricia (Michael) Maxwell, Judith (Felix) Torres III, Maria (Manuel) Vasquez, Felipe (Maria) Hernandez, Alfredo (Cecelia) Hernandez...
Adan "Donnie" Cadena
Oct 9, 2025
Adan "Donnie" Cadena
March 20, 1964 – October 9, 2025
Gary, IN
Adan Cadena, age 61, of Gary, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 9, 2025.
He is survived by his siblings: Alicia (Carlos) Pantoja, Arturo Cadena and Abel (Laura) Cadena; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and his best friend Tony (Lisa)...
Peter J. Beda
Oct 6, 2025
Peter J. Beda
October 18, 1941 – October 6, 2025
East Chicago, IN
Peter J. Beda, age 83, of East Chicago, entered into the presence of his Lord and savior on Monday, October 6, 2025.
He is survived by his brother, Steve (Anna) Beda Jr.; longtime companion, Anita Hernandez; daughter, Debra...
Christine Elizabeth (Howell) Howell
Oct 2, 2025
Christine Elizabeth Howell
December 13, 1967-October 2, 2025
Christine E. Howell, age 57, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross H. and Evelyn Howell, and infant sister, Melanie Rose Howell. Chris is survived by her companion, Fredrick S. Bruckman and his daughter, Allison Rae Bruckman;...
Thomas Eugene Mooney Jr., Jr.
Sep 29, 2025
Thomas E. Mooney Jr. "Tommy"
April 30, 1964- September 29, 2025
Thomas E. Mooney age 61 of Hammond Passed away on Monday September 29, 2025.
He is survived by his children: Cody (Brittany) Mooney, Samantha Mooney, and Mary (Travis) Casey; eight grandchildren: Kayden, Kaylep, Ashlynn, Lynnlei, Hunter, Abigail, Harper, Jonas; fiancé Laura J....
Anne Hayes (Bolen) Steinbeck
Sep 25, 2025
Anne Hayes Steinbeck
Nee Bolen "Butch"
Anne Hayes Steinbeck, age 84, of Schererville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025.
She is survived by two sons; William (Tina) Steinbeck II of New Carlisle, IN and David Steinbeck of Parrish, FL; six grandchildren: Tiffany, Katherine (Joseph) Templeton, Amber, Sean, Anamaria and Rosemary Steinbeck;...
