All Obituaries

Robert L. “Klo” Klosek, 82 of Schererville, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at the Community Hospital, Munster. He was the beloved son of Leo and Louise (Piatek) Klosek. He was preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Klosek and his cherished canine companion, “Molly”.  He is survived by many dear friends and family members. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:00am at St. Thomas More Church, 8501 Calumet Avenue, ...

John M. Beno, 101 of Schererville, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026 at his residence. He was the beloved husband of 55 years to the late Lorraine J. (Rudzinski) Beno, who passed away August 11, 2004; loving father of Robert (Priscilla) Beno, Nancy Beno-Larcher, Steven (Cecilia) Beno, Janice (Robert) Lindeman and Arlene (late Scott) Seger; cherished grandfather of Stephanie Beno, Bill (Emily) Ciszewski, Amy (Sean) Sanderson, Ashley (Ron) Garcia, Daniel (Janet) Lindeman, ...

Maria T. Hinojosa-Sanchez, 58 of Whiting, formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at her residence. She is the beloved daughter of Enedina DeLeon and the late Adalberto Hinojosa; cherished sister of Alberto (Blanca) Hinojosa, Dagoberto Hinojosa, Heberto Hinojosa, Rosa Hinojosa, Guadalupe Hinojosa and the late Adalberto Hinojosa and Roberto Hinojosa; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews. Private funeral services have been entrusted to the Baran Funeral Home, ...

Karen Lee Kuzniar was born in Chicago on February 17, 1944 and grew up on 79th Street in the South Shore neighborhood. She passed away at home in Whiting, Indiana on March 25, 2026 after a courageous battle with dementia. Karen was a graduate of St. Bride’s Elementary School (1958) and Chicago Vocational High School (1962). She moved to the East Side with family in the early 1970s. Karen was a hard-working and valued clerk at many shops, including the Cheltenham Theater, Sears, Roebuck ...

Donna M. Pesenko (nee Cross), 88 of Crown Point (Winfield), formerly of North Hammond and Whiting, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Life Care Centers of Valparaiso. She was the beloved wife of 58 years to the late Raymond J. Pesenko who passed away January 1, 2017; loving mother of Sheri (Mike Knoll) Floyd and Ronald (Kimberly) Pesenko; cherished sister of the late Dolores (late Donald, Sr.) Geffert; many dear nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held ...

Heaven welcomed a new angel, Anita Marie Rosen, daughter of the late Andrew and Mary (Shabi) Rosen, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at the Community Hospital, Munster, with her brother, Gregory, at her side. Cherished sister of Gregory (Cheryl) Rosen and Raymond (Joanne) Rosen; dearest aunt of Thomas Rosen, Michael (Teresa) Rosen, Joseph Rosen, Raymond (Michelle) Rosen and Kimberly (Mick) McAvoy; great aunt of three; one great, great niece. Private funeral services will ...

Laura E. Blastick (nee Kania), 52 of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at her residence. She is survived by her beloved husband of 29 years, Joseph Blastick; dear sister of Leslie Walczak and the late John Kania. Private funeral services have been held, there was no visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting. Expressions of sympathy may be shared online at www.baranfh.com. Laura Blastick was born on August 23, ...

James L. Wohrle, 76 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Park Place of St. John, St. John, IN. He was the beloved son of the late Louis and Marjorie (Kuzma) Wohrle; cherished brother of Jack Wohrle, David Wohrle and the late Thomas Wohrle; many dear cousins. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 9:30am at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting; a Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:00am at St. John the Baptist Catholic ...

.Jerome C. Franciski, 77, of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2026 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Sandra (nee Kowalczyk); loving father of Jeff (Cris) Franciski, Elaine (Bobby) Stephan, Michelle (Sean) Asbridge and Jennifer (Mark) Koval; adoring grandfather of Andrea, Landon, Laylah and Paige; cherished brother of Michele (late Dan) Mach, Thomas (Pammy) Franciski and the late Timothy (Diane) Franciski; dear uncle to many nieces and ...

Nancy A. Artim (nee Ballon) 72 of Whiting, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at the Munster Community Hospital. She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Elvin “Al” Artim; loving mother of Brandon Artim, Jillian (John Ward) Artim and the late Alan Andrew Artim; cherished grandmother of Jayden, Josh and Janna; many dear cousins and her devoted feline companions, “Felix” and “Gal, Gal”. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March ...