All Obituaries

Michael R. Koleszarik, 87 of Highland passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, April 15, 2021at the Community Hospital, Munster. He was the beloved only child of the late Michael and Magdalene (Sesock) Koleszarik. He is survived by many dear cousins; Godchildren, friends and cherished members of the Steve and Joan Manich Family. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 21, 2021at 10:30am at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting; a Mass of Christian Burial will...

Antonio Temores-Lomeli, 82 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Tuesday, April 13, 2021. He is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Dora Temores; loving father of  Jessica (Alejandro) Narvaez, Tony Temores, Dora (Michael) Rose, and Julissa (Job) Gomez; proud grandfather of Staci, Nino, Michael, Erica, Julissa, Jeramie, Julius and Brett; adoring great grandpa of Melania, Jake, Giana, and Mack; dearest brother of Jesus (Guadalupe) Temores, Jorge (Marielena) Temores,...

Florence M. Watkins (nee Gajewski) 84 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Sunday, April 11, 2021 at her residence. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Bobby Joe Watkins; loving mother of Mark Watkins; cherished grandmother of Noah, Nicholas and Sarah Watkins; adoring great grandma of Noah, Jr. and Gabriella Watkins; dearest sister of Edward (Susan) Gajewski and the late Ollie Gajewski and Johnny Gajewski; dear sister-in-law of Susan (Anthony) Gajewski Vicari...

James J. Jamrosz, 76 of Whiting, passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at the Hammond-Whiting Care Center. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Deborah Jamrosz (nee Baltes); loving father of Joshua (Lynda) Jamrosz of Humble, Texas and Benjamin Jamrosz of Rensselaer, Indiana; proud grandfather of Elijah and Eliana Jamrosz of Humble, Texas; dearest brother of Barbara Szczepanski of Charleston, South Carolina and the late Donald Jamrosz; cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. A...

Andrew Curosh, 57, of Portage, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Northwest Health Porter, Valparaiso. He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Julie (nee Smith): loving father of Eric Curosh and Elizabeth (Jon) Lovasko; adoring grandpa to three granddaughters, Ellie, Emma and Maddie; dearest brother of Jane Laurincik, Joan (Leo) Jacko, Susan (Tom) Adam, Linda Gajewski, George “Butch” (Linda), John (Eileen) and Paul (Mary Jo); proud uncle of many nieces and nephews;...

Joseph W. “Bill” Koi, 75 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 6, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 20 years, Patricia “Pat” (nee Ferguson); loving father of Jennifer (Charles) Curtis, Nicole (Ron Zochalski) Guzek, Joseph (Joy) Koi, David (Molly) Hrabrich and Nicole (William) Katon; cherished grandfather of Adam, Colin, Michael, Anna, Leah, Ava, Aspen, Eric, Kayleigh, Chloe, Ethan, Aiden, Patrick...

Patrick S. Mills, 61, of East Chicago passed away on Monday, April 5, 2021 at his residence. Loving brother of Dale (Maritrese) Mills and the late Susan Mills-Groninger; dear brother-in-law of Timothy Mills-Groninger; many cherished nieces and nephews, a great niece and two great nephews.  A Reflection of Patrick’s life will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2021, 6:00pm at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting; visitation at the funeral home on Saturday from 4:00 to...

Francis Joseph  “Frank” Delinck, 81 of Whiting, passed away suddenly on Holy Saturday, April 3. 2021 at his residence. For almost 60 years, he was a loving and devoted husband to Betty (Small) Delinck, loving father of Deborah (Moritz) von Rechenberg, Jeffrey (MaryAnn) Delinck, and Jennifer (Paul) Barenie; four grandchildren were blessed to call him Pepa and Grandpa: Amanda, Michael, and Robert Delinck; and Jessica Barenie; adoring great grandpa of Grayson Delinck; dearest...

Donald Savage, 64 of Fort Wayne, IN, formerly of Whiting, passed away Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Majestic Care of Fort Wayne.. Beloved son of the late Richard and Theresa “Tillie” (nee Smolen) Savage; loving brother of Beverly (late Dennis) Cole, Darlene (late George) Nejak, Richard (Denise) Savage, Tyrone Savage; cherished uncle of Christy (Rudy) Trevino, Nicole (Chris) Hutter, Rick (fiancee Gina) Savage, Jenni (Blake) Dietlin, Jeff Cole, Danielle (Kurtis) Feil, Daniel (Radha)...

Mary Elizabeth “Betty” Dixon (nee Sharpe), 94 of Whiting passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 27, 2021 at the Community Hospital, Munster. She was the beloved wife of the late William E. Dixon who passed away December 24, 1989; loving mother of Patricia (Robert) Kokandy, Mary Ellen (Michael) Kane, William E. (Linda) Dixon, Jr. and Timothy R. Dixon; cherished grandmother of Terry (late Amy) Dixon, Christopher Dixon, Patrick (Martina) Dixon, Megan (Jon) Weaver, Maureen...