All Obituaries

Margaret I. Gesik, (nee Miklos), age 87, of Scottsdale, AZ, formerly of Whiting, died Friday, May 31 in Scottsdale following a brief illness.  Margaret is survived by her daughter Diane Gesik of Virginia, and son Michael Gesik of Arizona.  She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Gesik.  Visitation for Margaret will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting from 2:00 to...

David L. Williams, 76 of Whiting, passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at the Community Hospital, Munster.  He was the devoted husband of 55 years to Priscilla (nee Kowalski); beloved son of Bernice Williams and the late Lawrence Williams; loving father to Dawn Soltis of Valparaiso, Brian Williams and Kristine (Brian) Bonchik both of Whiting; adoring grandfather to Amanda and Emily Bonchik; dear brother to Sharen (Ralph) Freeman of Dyer and the late Timothy Williams and his cherished...

Kenneth G. Curosh, 71 a lifelong resident of Whiting, passed away Saturday, May 25, 2019.  He was born on January 18, 1948 in East Chicago, Indiana, the son of Joseph L. Curosh, Sr. and Anne M. (Hamnik) Curosh, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his infant brother Lawrence Curosh.  Ken is survived by his brother Joseph L. (Charlene) Curosh, Jr. of Whiting and his sister Judith (Henry) Plawecki of Avon, Indiana; his niece Lauren (fiancé Seth...

Anne Marie Heusinkveld (nee Guiden), 49 of Crown Point passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2019 at her residence. She was the loving mother of Isabella Heusinkveld; beloved daughter of Mary (Sichak) Guiden and the late Fr. Deacon Richard Guiden; cherished sister of Richard (Carrie) Guiden, Maria (Don) Salczynski, David (Tracy) Guiden, Diane (John) Burrell, Mary Ann (Mark) Medved, and Kay Guiden; dearest aunt to many nieces and nephews; dear niece to many aunts and uncles; friend to Brian...

      Anne Marie Gyure (nee Kaminsky) passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Ronald J. Gyure , who passed away, June 27, 2000 and proud mother of Ruth (Mark Girvin) Gyure. She is also survived by her granddaughter Claire; cherished sister, Carole (Joseph) Mareta; dear cousins, Dorothy and Virginia, who will also miss her very much. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Ann (Boskovich)...

John A. Kish, 65 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 6, 2019 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of the late Kathy H. (Hardesty) Kish who passed away August 9, 2014; loving father of Jennifer (Mike) Czerwinski; cherished nephew of Mary (late Robert) Kish; dearest brother-in-law of Sherry (Randall) Wilson, Marge (Phil) Lovell, Dennis Hardesty and Bonita Hardesty; dear uncle to many nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by his parents, John R. Kish and Agatha...

Anna Bondi (nee Uher) 94 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Munster Med-Inn. She was the beloved wife of the late Delmo Bondi who passed away April 12, 2002; loving mother of Ronald Bondi and Kathi Bondi; cherished grandmother of Hayley Briel Bondi; dearest sister-in-law of Rita (late Robert) Bondi; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Cameron and five brothers, John, Walter, Charles,...

Alfonso R. Cabrera, 85 of East Chicago passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019 at Porter Regional Hospital, Valparaiso. He was the beloved husband of the late Graciela M. (nee Mendez) Cabrera who passed away June 24, 2009; loving father of Carlos (Nancy), Elva (Jeffrey), Ignacio (Sylvia) and the late Sergio; cherished grandfather of Carlos, Jr., Marisol, Sofia, Ian and Abigail; dearest brother of Hector (Lupita), Roberto (late Beatrice), Rodolfo (Carmen), Ignacio (Teresa), Emma (Jesus) Sanchez,...

Margaret J. Drewniak, 87, of Whiting, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at the William J.Riley Memorial Residence, Munster. She was the  devoted wife of the late Henry Drewniak: loving mother of Nancy (Michael) Pappas, Jim (Martha) Drewniak and Ron (Lisa) Drewniak; cherished grandmother of Brian (Jovita Miller) Pappas, Kelly (Garrett Gruberman) Pappas, Eric (Mallori Madrinan) Drewniak and Scott (Liz) Drewniak; adoring great grandma of Hailey and Lucas Drewniak; dearest sister of late...

Raymond J. Williams, 76 of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of the Calumet Region, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at his residence. Devoted father of Adam Williams, Tina (Curtis, “Andy”) Adams, Magon Williams, Anna Williams, Jason Harris and Julie Harris; twelve grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; dear brother of Don (Julie Ann ) Lease. A celebration of Ray’s life will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 from 2:00 to 5:00pm at the Baran Funeral Home,...