Adolfo Salgado
Jun 12, 2025
In Loving Memory of Adolfo Salgado
October 6, 1938 – June 12, 2025
Adolfo Salgado, 86, of Crete, Illinois—formerly of South Chicago—entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, brother, uncle, and loyal friend, Adolfo touched countless lives with his warmth, generosity, wisdom, and boundless...
Lola C. (Plath) Dankanich
Jun 5, 2025
Lola C. Dankanich
nee Plath
Hammond, IN
Lola C. Dankanich, age 91, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 5, 2025.
She is survived by two daughters: Dr. Ruth (Rev. David) Daumer and Marie (Robert) Ellis; three granddaughters: Mary Elizabeth (Steven) Fyfe, Anna Marie...
Jason Dale Turbyfill
May 29, 2025
Jason Dale Turbyfill
Hammond, IN
September 15, 1978 – May 29, 2025
Jason Turbyfill, age 46, of Hammond, IN entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, May 29, 2025, after a brief illness.
He is survived by his parents, James Dale (Janice Ann) Turbyfill; siblings: Sheila (Jim) Dooley, Melissa (Steve) Clark...
Shirley Pauline (Aloisi) Thompson
May 15, 2025
Shirley P. Thompson
nee Aloisi
Muskego, WI
Shirley Pauline Thompson, age 88, of Muskego, WI, formerly of Hammond, IN entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
She is survived by her three children: William J. (Pamela) Thompson Jr., of OH, Carol Robbins, of WI; ...
Felix Manuel Reillo, Jr.
May 3, 2025
Felix Manuel Reillo Jr.
East Chicago, IN
February 23, 1957-May 3, 2025
Felix M. Reillo Jr., age 68, of East Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He is survived by two children: Felix Manuel Reillo III and Katrina Louisa Reillo; three grandchildren: Caiden Reillo, Ava and Olivia Sotak; siblings: Lucy (late...
Helena "Busia” (Kornobis) Nuttall
Apr 28, 2025
Helena Nuttall
"Busia"
(nee Kornobis)
Hammond, IN
Helena Nuttall, age 96, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and savior on Monday, April 28, 2025.
She is survived by her three children: Steve Nuttall, Paul Nuttall and Caroline Nuttall; grandchildren: Ally (Wilson) Turner, Matthew Nuttall, twins, Sarah...
Michael Adeseila Olateru-Olagbegi, Jr.
Apr 27, 2025
Michael Olateru-Olagbegi Jr., age 24, of Austin, TX, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, after a courageous battle with Huntington's Disease. He was a beloved son, brother, friend, and a bright light in the lives of all who knew him.
Born on May 7th, 2000, Michael brought joy and energy to the...
Leon "Dick" Townley
Apr 22, 2025
Leon Townley "Dick"
Hammond, IN
June 4, 1934 – April 22, 2025
Leon Townley, age 90, of Hammond, IN entered into eternal life on Tuesday, April 22, 2025.
He is survived by grandchild, Ashley Ann Townley; sister-in-law, Judy Vandersteen; brother-in-law, Jerry Storey; nieces, Rhonda (Jeff) Wilson, Cammie Benson and Kelly Storey...
Roy George Smith
Apr 21, 2025
Roy George Smith
May 24, 1946 – April 21, 2025
Roy George Smith, age 78, of Hammond entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 21, 2025.
He is survived by his wife of 29 years, Susan Faye Smith (nee Pringle); four children: James (Tracey) Smith, Cheryl Smith, Benjamin...
Joseph J. Herrera
Apr 14, 2025
Joseph "Joe" J. Herrera (Mako)
November 14, 1949 – April 14, 2025
Joseph Juventino Herrera, affectionately known as "Mako," passed away peacefully at the age of 75, surrounded by loved ones. Born and raised in East Chicago, Joe graduated from East Chicago Washington High School in 1969. He began working early, spending weekends at Youngstown...
Patricia R. (Nell) Gay
Apr 5, 2025
Patricia R. Gay
Nee Neff
Merrillville/Hammond
September 9, 1927-April 5, 2025
Patricia R. Gay, (nee Neff) age 97 of Merrillville formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 5, 2025.
Patricia is survived by; one granddaughter, Tracy Whorton of AL, three great grandsons: Billy and Rusty Cherry and...
Robert Joseph Smith Sr.
Mar 7, 2025
Robert Joseph Smith Sr.
Merrillville
May 3, 1936 – March 7, 2025
Robert Joseph Smith Sr., age 88, of Merrillville entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, March 7, 2025.
He is survived by his four children: Lisa Lynn (Bill) Smith-Moran, Debbie (Charles) Elam, Robert J. Smith...
Patricia Ann (Jaracz) Jaracz
Mar 5, 2025
Patricia Ann Jaracz "Sis"
Thornton, IL
Patricia Ann Jaracz, age 72, of Thornton, IL, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
She is survived by her brother, Frank (Kristine) Corneiller; three nieces: Taylor Corneiller, Kristine (Steve) Stein and Amber (Joe) Marchi as well as numerous great nieces, great nephews and friends,...
Joyce M. (Whitmore) Virge
Mar 5, 2025
Joyce M. Virge
nee Whitmore
Hammond, IN
Joyce M. Virge, age 77, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and savior on Wednesday, March 5, 2025.
She is survived by her daughter, Barbara E. Dilley; son, James (Brenda) Virge; five grandchildren: Kira (Gage) Ringer, Elizabeth (Jacob) Bastin, Candice (Christopher)...
Barbara A. (Wiesman) Pribble
Feb 28, 2025
Barbara A. Pribble
(nee Wiesman) Hobart, IN
Barbara A. Pribble, age 62, of Hobart, IN entered into eternal life on Friday, February 28, 2025.
She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Larry Pribble; 2 stepchildren: Angela (Bobby) Figueroa and Michele Klut; 3 grandchildren: Ayden Figueroa, Jasmine and Erin Wolff; brother, Thomas...
Diane K. (Mucha) Bardoczi
Feb 27, 2025
Diane Bardoczi
nee Mucha
Hammond
Diane K. Bardoczi, age 73, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Thursday, February 27, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Frank Bardoczi Jr.; five children: Nicole (Michael) Moldovan, Katherine Darnell, Stanley (Chelsea) Darnell, Prudence (Brian) Moseley, Tonya (Danny) Bryant; 10...
Betty Wanetta (Snyder) Bryant
Feb 24, 2025
Betty W. Bryant
nee Snyder
Schererville/Hammond
Betty W. Bryant, age 100, of Schererville, formerly of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 24, 2025.
She is survived by her two loving children: Sue A. (Richard W.) Strayer and Daniel W. (Diane) Bryant; 4 wonderful grandchildren:...
Ana Filby
Feb 24, 2025
Ana Filby
Nee Galovic
Valparaiso/Hammond
Ana Galovic Filby, age 66, of Valparaiso, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 24, 2025.
She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Jim Filby; one brother, John Galovic; two sisters: Mary (late, Mato) Bicanic, Kathy (Mijo) Iveljic; dearest cousin, Linda Pfluger and...
Barbara Ann (Cunningham) Maroney
Feb 16, 2025
Barbara Ann Maroney
(nee Cunningham)
Munster, IN
May 28, 1946 – February 16, 2025
Barbara A. Maroney, age 78, of Munster was peacefully called home by her Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 16, 2025, while she slept.
She is survived by her cherished children: Lee Maroney of Munster...
Joseph "Joejoe" A. Szilagyi
Feb 11, 2025
Joseph A. Szilagyi
"JoeJoe"
Joseph A. Szilagyi, age 33, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Tuesday February 11, 2025.
He is survived by his parents, Jozsef (Deborah) Szilagyi (nee Klisiak); siblings: Philip W. Herrman and Maxwell P.G. Szilagyi; aunts: Linnae Kowalczyk and Donna Pierce; uncle, Kenneth Pierce; numerous cousins and friends.
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