All Obituaries

Elaine N. Scher (nee Mansfield) 78 of Whiting, passed away on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Leonard A. Scher who passed away in 1996; loving mother of Dawn (Rick Ray) Scher and David Scher; cherished “Grammy” of David, Ashton, Kyle, Alesis and Caitlin; eight great grandchildren; one great, great grandchild; dearest sister of Robert (Sonia) Mansfield and the late Evelyn Mansfield, Edward Mansfield and Edith Kubisz; dear...

Ramona M. Lachanski (nee Surber) 90 of Whiting passed away peacefully on the early morning of Thursday, October 4, 2018 at St. James Manor, Crete, IL. Beloved mother of Michael Lachanski, Phillip (Gillian) Lachanski and Laura (Mark) Hruskocy; loving grandmother of Aimee (Robert) Fausto, John Hruskocy, Lindsey (fiancé, Seda) Lachanski, Michael Lachanski and Caroline Lachanski; adoring great grandma of Timothy, Brian, Mark, Peyton, Keri and Brooke; cherished sister of Eileen (late...

Roberta I. Dominiak (nee Tenorio) 54 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, September 26, 2018 surrounded by her most cherished family at her residence. She is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years, Mark; devoted mother of Hannah and Margaret; loving sister of Sylvia (Michael) Planer and Rose Tenorio; dearest daughter-in-law of Anthony and Mary Ann Dominiak; dear sister-in-law of Laurie (Joe) Minor and Kathleen (Justin) Treasure; special friends, Tami, Lexy,...

Kathy Jo Winsberg, 75 of Whiting, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 24, 2018. She was the loving mother of Rachel (Bela) Barner and Michael Calabro; cherished grandmother of Zachary Barner; and beloved by her canine companions, Molly and Teddy. She was preceded in death by her parents Herschel and Sylvia (Weiser) Winsberg and her sister, Alexa L. Winsberg. Kathy was a third-generation resident of the Whiting-Robertsdale community and a fixture in its local arts scene.  Her...

Ramona R. Villalon (nee Morales) 75 of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 at the SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital, St. Charles, MO. She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Hector; loving mother of Hector Luis (Jackie) Villalon, Jr., Vincent Villalon, Blanca (George) Rooke, Martin Villalon, Gabrielle (Marco) Lecea, Francisco (Rachel) Villalon and the late Rueben Villalon; cherished grandmother of George Michael Rooke, Martin Anthony Villalon, Jr., Keegan (Mariah)...

Nancy G. Baranowski (nee Timm) 79 of Whiting, passed away Friday, August 24, 2018 at her residence. She was the beloved wife of the late Richard Baranowski who passed away June 19, 1994; loving mother of Sue (Willy) Wajvoda, Barbara Clark and JoAnne Baranowski; cherished grandmother of Matt, Damon, Hunter, Skylar, Becky and Tim (Rachel); adoring great grandma of Brielle, Levi and Owen; many dear nieces, nephews and extended family members. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, September...

Walter M. Liebner, 89 of Whiting, passed away Saturday, September 1, 2018 at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence, Munster. He was the beloved husband of the late Betty (Busse) Liebner who passed away October 31, 2014; loving father of Kathi (Mike) Popovich, Beth (Dave) Gulvas, Donna (Drew) Batty, Nancy (Frank) Sparano and Laura (Al) Seliger; cherished grandfather of James (Lori) Zielinski, Tony Generalli, Kara and Meghan Gulvas, Alyssa and Alexa Batty and Gabby Sparano. He was also...

Urban S. Latta, 69 of Whiting, passed away Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center, Hammond. Loving father of  Jennifer (Michael) Latta-Fan and Michael Latta; cherished grandpa of Meghan, Jarrett and Michael; dearest brother of  Barbara (late Joseph) Seketa and Jim (Diane) Latta; proud uncle to many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Visitation will be held on Monday, September 24, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St.,...

Donald E. Shannon, 67 of Whiting, passed away Sunday, August 12, 2018. He is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, Kathleen (nee Yager); loving father of  Donald Shannon and Jennifer Shannon; cherished grandpa of Katie, Brandon, Sammi, Alexis, Allia, Khalid and Preston; dearest brother of Charles “Ray” (June) Shannon and Valinda (Ira Lee) Poff; dear brother-in-law of Darlene (Tim) Burfield, Albert Yager, Bruce (Barbara) Yager, Christine (Robert) Pope and Frank (Angie)...

Suzanne G. Bailey (nee Gauder) age 99, of Lake Forest CA formerly of Laguna Woods, CA and Crown Point, IN passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018, on her wedding anniversary to Joseph R Bailey (deceased 1993); preceded in death by parents John and Mary (Kricko) Gauder; survived by daughters Nancy Hertig and Sandra (Thomas) Gollinger; grandchildren, Jana McCarthy , Amy (Sean) O’Connell,  John (Angela) Hertig, Andrew Hertig and Robert Hertig; two great grandchildren and two sisters,...