With great sadness the family of Cecilia J. Kawalski (nee Trembczynski), age 97, of Calumet City, IL announces the passing on ​​January 16, 2019. Beloved wife of the late Andrew J. Kawalski, the daughter of the late Frank and Sophie Trembczynski. Loving sister of the late Robert, Richard, John (Val), Edmund (Lillian), Thomas (Lorraine), Loretta (Milroy), Georgianna (Ron), Patricia (James), William (Nancy), Rosalie (Thomas).  Survived by her sister, Sister M....

Dolores Helen Lash (nee Eisenhutt), age 76, of Hammond, Indiana was born October 31, 1942 to the late Joseph and Helen Eisenhutt and passed away peacefully on January 14, 2019 with her family at her side. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Lash and loving mother of Brenda (Paul) Yeargin and Christopher (Patricia) Lash; grandmother of Paul (Beth) Staszak, Corinne (Joshua) Wulff, and Robert Runyan; great-grandmother of Hayley Fishel and Ava Wulff; sister of Arlene (late Roman) Meduga,...

Peter Demetrios Bollas "Uncle Pete", age 85, of Palos Heights, IL passed away January 4, 2019. He was born in Corinth, Greece on December 2, 1933. He emigrated to the United States and became a citizen in 1955. He worked at US Steel and was proudly involved in the construction of the Picasso Statue at Daly Center. He was a devoted member of St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church and served on the board of directors and was in Pan Arcadian Federation of America. He honorably served...

Ann R. Ostrowski (nee Kieras) "Rita", age 91, of Hammond, Indiana passed away January 4, 2019 at William J. Riley Memorial Residence. She is survived by her loving children: John (Mary) Ostrowski, Linda (Ron) Schell and Barbara Ostrowski; eight cherished grandchildren: Marian (fiancé Matt) Ostrowski, Rita (Greg) Weise, Ted (fiancée Kelsey) Ostrowski, Angela (Colin) Roderick, Arthur Ostrowski, Tim Schell, Anna (Alex) Samuel and David Schell; precious...

Charles S. Ursa "Charlie" "Chuck", age 66, of Calumet City, Illinois peacefully passed away December 31, 2018. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife and best friend of 36 years, Susan and his brother Wayne; and was the devoted father of Stephen M. and Tomiko M. Ursa; proud grandfather of Shawn M. Ursa; loving son of Hope Ursa and Charles (Marie) Ursa; loving brother of Mark, Richard Ursa and Diane (Carl) McFadden; dear brother-in-law of Judy (Bob) Odzinski, Steve,...

Ann Marie Peters, age 69, of Griffith, Indiana passed away at Methodist Southlake Hospital, Merrillville, IN on Saturday, December 29, 2018. Ann was a 1967 graduate of Saint Peter and Paul, Chicago, IL. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry Peters, son Edward Marciniak, close extended family, and many rescued pets. Ann is survived by her best friend and companion John Schelfo; daughters: Kelly Motz, Shannon Lentz and Amy Farley; extremely loved grandchildren: Emily Malave, Brian and...

Cynthia M. Motz (nee Ball), age 76, of Beecher, Illinois passed away December 29, 2018. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.

Mary Laverne Mahoney Rapstad Burkenstock, age 90, of Hammond, Indiana passed away December 25, 2018. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.

Alfredo Marante, age 59, of Hammond, Indiana passed away December 23, 2018. Private arrangements entrusted to Castle Hill Funeral Home of Dyer, Indiana.

Marla Gee was born to the late Willie and Evelyn Gee on March 6, 1953 in Gary, IN. She was a proud Alumni of Theodore Roosevelt High School, Gary IN Class of 1971. Marla worked as a secretary and later as an executive assistant at various educational institutes: Theodore Roosevelt High School, Mundelein University, Chicago, IL, and Loyola University, Chicago, IL. Marla lived a brief time in New York and London and enjoyed extensive travel in many parts of Europe. Marla returned to her home...