All Obituaries

Arnold E. Walko “Uncle Barney” age 94 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Symphony of Dyer. Beloved brother of Marlene (late Lu) Straka, Robert Walko and the late William Walko, Jr., Julian (late Claire) Walko and Emily (late Bert, Sr.) Woess; cherished uncle of Bert (Regina) Woess Jr., Eileen (Paul) Vankavelaar, Christine (Michael) Leahy and Julie (Daniel) Tomczak. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 26, 2021 at 12:30pm at...

Patricia A. Gorczyca, 73 of Whiting passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at her residence. Loving sister of Agnes (late David) Geary and Frank (Barb) Gorczyca; cherished aunt of David Geary, Jennifer Geary, Melanie (Kevin) Dzado and Frank Gorczyca, adoring great aunt of Nikki (Eric) Cohen, Zachary, Becky Geary, Jackie Geary and Amanda Rivera; proud great, great aunt of Kayla and Emily Dzado, Mackenzee, Frankie, Madisyn and Gunner Gorczyca. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered on...

Anthony Scott Petkus, 31 of Whiting, passed away Friday, July 2, 2021 at Christ Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL, following a valiant battle with Covid-19. He is survived by his beloved son, SJ Weston; loving son of Marianne Weston Petkus; cherished brother of Linda (David) Gaudette and Shiann Redenbaugh; dearest uncle of Haley Gaudette and David Gaudette, Jr.; special nephew of Robert Jozwiak and Robert Redenbaugh; many cousins. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, July 30, 2021 at 7:00pm...

Maryann Pallo-Perez, 62 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021 at the Community Hospital, Munster. Loving mother of Mario (Jenessa Johnson) Perez, Daniel Perez, Michael (Pamela Alvarez) Perez and the late Paul Anthony Perez; cherished life companion of Carlos Torres; adoring grandmother of Jordan, Tyler and Chase Perez and Michael Johnson; dearest sister of Joseph (Madhu) Pallo, Rosemary (Kenneth) Lopez and the late Charles Pallo; nieces and nephews. A Celebration of...

Arthur Peschke, II, 72 of Whiting (Robertsdale), died peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021 with his family by his side. Beloved husband of Deborah Lewis Peschke, marking their 50th Wedding Anniversary this past December 17; loving father of Daniel (Cassandra Velasco) Peschke, Chris (Amy Migler-Jones) Peschke and Michael Peschke; cherished grandfather of Melissa, Daniel, Anthony, Savannah, Charles, Ruth, Lilyanne and James; adoring great grandpa of Rhylie, Ryan, Johnathan and Greyson;...

Irene M. Mateja, 96 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 21, 2021. Cherished sister of Barbara (late Joseph) Kruczek and the late George, John and Joseph Mateja, Anne Salley, Sophie Mayernik, Theresa Hartig and Mary Companik; dearest aunt to many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at 10:00am, with a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 119th St. and Lincoln Ave., Whiting, with the Rev....

Jean J. Troksa (nee Baran) 81 of Addison, Ilinois passed away peacefully on Friday, June 18, 2021at Presence Villa Scalabrini, Northlake, IL. She is survived by her beloved husband of 57 years, Raymond J. Troksa; dear aunt to Nicholas Troksa, Jeffrey (Mariebhetz) Troksa and Christopher (Katie) Troksa. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Stella (Pondo) Baran and her sister Carol P. Baran in 2020. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021 at 10:30am at...

John P. Lusebrink, 68 of Whiting passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2021at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. Loving father of Renee (David) Howard and Johnny Lusebrink; cherished grandpa of Sarah, Boomer and Johnny Lusebrink, Kyle Gill, Brandon Homans and Allen Lewandowski; beloved son of Catherine “Kitty” Lusebrink and the late Robert Lusebrink; many dear aunts, uncles and cousins of Kenosha, Wisconsin. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 25, 2021at 8:00pm at the...

Jimmie G. Hunt, 83 of Dyer, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 surrounded by his cherished family at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Pastor Betty L. Hunt; loving father of Pamela (Glenn) Mincy, Bruce (Nelly) Hunt, Lori (Mark) Rovnyak, Olga “Augie” (late Robert) Serafin and John (Felicia) Hunt; proud grandfather of Christine (Andrew) Poty, Heather Shores, Melissa and Jason Mincy, Jennifer and Mark Serafin; adoring great grandpa of...

Alice Kukula (nee Martinovich) 96 of Munster, formerly of North Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at the Heartsfield Village Rehabilitation Center, Munster. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Kukula on July 19, 1973, son, Robert (Kukula) Kingsley and companion of 40 years, James Straub. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Elaine Kingsley; granddaughter, Kelly (Robert) Cossaboon and great grandchildren, Robert, Sophie and Allison. Funeral services...