All Obituaries

Carmella Rodriguez, age 69 of Chicago, Illinois passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She is survived by her children; Timothy (Elisa) Rodriguez, Melissa (Norbert) Trevino; grandchildren; Delilah, Sophia, Ryan, Christopher, Angelika, Nicholas, and Noah; great grandchildren; Isaiah, Evelyn, and Gabriel; sisters, Margie Starvedes, Lydia Brown, and Pearl Rodriguez and many nieces and nephews. Carmella was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Carmella Rodriguez, brothers; Joseph...

Marion A (Austgen) Howard, of Hammond, Indiana, born on June 2, 1919 in Hammond, Indiana, to the late Catherine Austgen and the late Herbert Austgen, passed away at age 99 on September 3, 2018 in Orlando, Florida. She was an employee at Indiana Harbor Railroad. Marion was the loving wife of the late Harry E Howard. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Edmond Austgen and Paul Austgen; and sisters, Dorothy Matthews and Carolyn Seeds. Marion is survived by her daughter, Carole (Tim)...

Tilly A. Szanto age 75 of Highland passed away on Sunday, September 2, 2018. She is survived by her children John Szanto and Susan (Jesse) Davila; grandchildren Devin, Shante, and Nicole; Great grandson Ryan. She is preceded in death by her parents Emil and Ann Bohn; husband Nandor “John”; sisters Kay and Sharon; and brother Tom Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 10:30 AM at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church located at 3005 Condit St., Highland,...

Kyle Patrick Matthews age 21 of Highland was called home by his Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 2, 2018. He is survived by his daughter Alice; parents Theresa (nee Smallwood) and Shawn Matthews, brother Nathan; Grandparents Nancy (late John) Smallwood of Florida, Peggy (nee Peterson- Matthews) and Tim Crowley of Fishers, Indiana; six aunts, four uncles, many cousins, and by his special friends Brian, Matt, and Emma Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 at 10:00 AM...

Lois E. Turner age 77 of Highland, was welcomed home to Heaven by her Lord and savior Jesus Christ, whom she deeply loved, on Saturday September 1, 2018. She is survived by her children Gregg (Erica) Turner, Cheryl (Howard) Walsh, and Brent (Jenni) Turner; grandchildren Alison (Josh) Minnis, Katie Turner, Zoey Turner, Peyton Turner, Lauren Turner, and Kayla Turner. She is also survived by her grand dogs and great grand dogs. Lois was preceded in death by her parents Herschel and Minnie...

Robert M Reynolds age 58 of Lake Station, passed away on Tuesday, August 28 2018. He is survived by his mother Donna Reynolds; sister Linda Voss; nieces Brianna, Cheri, and Vanessa; nephews Tommy, Adam, and Richy; great nieces; Amiah, Aiyana, Avrie, Hazel, and Kayleigh. He is preceded in death by his father Thomas Reynolds, twin brother Tom Reynolds, sister Kathy Ammerman, and by his finace Charleen. Robert had a love for his Harley Davidson, gardening, running his log splitter, and...

CAROLINA VACA FLORES, OF HAMMOND, IN    Carolina Vaca Flores, age 89, of Hammond, passed away on Monday, August 27, 2018. Carolina was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, devoted daughter, and loyal friend who loved her family and cats dearly. Carolina was blessed with grace and beauty beyond belief with beautiful green eyes, a creamy complexion and a smile that could light up any room. You could always see the pride, excellence and class in everything she did in life. She...

Sarah K. Williams age 78 of Griffith passed away on Thursday August 23, 2018. She is survived by her daughters Diana (Marshall) Sheppard and Cheryl (Jim) Jalk; Grandchildren Shannon (Jee) Sheppard, Kimberly (Zeb) Butler, Matthew (Jessica) Sheppard, Zachary (Lauren) Artz, and Adrienne (Zachary) Laskovich; Great Grandchildren Gracie, Peyton, Clay, Jayce, Owen, and Cole; sister Juanita Moore and by her brother Anthony Stone. She was preceded in death by her parents James F. Stone and Stella...

John A. Sukta Jr. age 50 of Merrillville passed away on Wednesday August 22, 2018 after a yearlong battle with cancer. He is survived by his parents John and Diana Sukta; twin brother Joseph (Renee); nieces Hannah and Lexi; nephew Ryan; Grandmother Lottie Sukta; Uncle Richard (Ruth) Ramsey; Aunt Barbara O’Donnell, and by his many cousins. He is also survived by his special Labrador, Libby.   He was preceded in death by his grandfather’s John Sukta and De Ramsey, and by...

Edith S. Petras age 82 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday August 11, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Perry; daughters  Deborah”Peanut” Hedrick, Diana (Lalo) Gonzalez and Angela”Kay Kay” Troutwine;  22 grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren; sister Susie (Jack) Oliver; brothers James (Brenda) Halcomb and Buster (Julie) Halcomb, and by her numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Monroe and Carrie Halcomb;...