All Obituaries

Cecilia Rae Pramuk (Nee Brazina) of Whiting, IN, age 79, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 24, 2022.  She was the beloved wife of the late Paul F. Pramuk, who passed away January 31, 1985; loving mother of Jean Marie Pramuk-Sokol, late Dawn Pramuk (2005), Michael Pramuk of Whiting IN, Karin (Stephen) Zubyk of Hubbard, OH, John (Sue Dado) Pramuk of Garland TX, Jason (Hope Martin) Pramuk of Hustisford WI, and Jessica Pramuk of Merrillville IN; cherished grandmother...

Ann Marie Timko (nee Kiraly) 79 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Hammond-Whiting Care Center. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, George Timko, Jr.; loving mother of Tracy (Rob) Lowe, Maribeth (Dave) Kennedy, Amy (Joshua) Lopatin and the late Robert Timko; cherished grandmother of Andrew (Ashley) Lowe, Matthew (Stef Wu) Lowe, TJ Lowe, Lauren Kennedy and Brooke Kennedy; adoring great grandma of Emma Grace Lowe; dearest sister of Kathryn...

Michael Alan Plesha, 58 of Whiting, passed away suddenly on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his residence. He was the loving father of Curtis (Annie) Plesha and Ian (Vianca) Plesha; adoring grandpa of Ethan Plesha; beloved son of Frances (Troksa) Plesha and the late Nicholas Plesha; dearest brother of Jeniffer Plesha, Cynthia Colvin and Kristine (William) Greer; many nieces, nephews and cousins.   A Celebration of Michael’s Life will be held on Friday, December 2, 2022 at 8:00pm...

Emma Leora Cummings (nee Carter) 92 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. She was the beloved wife of the late Samuel Joseph “Joe” Cummings; loving mother of Robert Glen Cummings; cherished grandmother of Sheena Margaret Cummings and the late Joseph Arthur “Joey” Cummings; dearest sister of Charlie (Mary) Carter, Sue (Tom) Boland and Barbara (Tom) Vrabely; dear aunt to many nieces and...

Mary A. Rost (nee Zagrocki) 89 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. She was the beloved wife of the late Emil Rost who passed away on May 3, 2011; loving mother of James Rost and Gary (fiancée, Dawn Lindell) Rost; cherished grandmother of Garret and Cassandra Rost; dearest aunt to many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Frances Zagrocki and five brothers, Jack, Barney, Joseph, Chester...

Vernis Dean Meeks, 68 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on the morning of Thursday, October 6, 2022 at the Hammond-Whiting Care Center. He was the beloved son of the late Lonnie and Dixie (Baker) Meeks; loving brother of Edward Meeks, Shirly Bartley and the late Jan Patty; dear uncle of Angie; dearest friend and caregiver, Paul DePoy.   A Celebration of Dean’s Life will be held on Monday, November 28, 2022 at 3:00pm at the Baran Funeral Home, 1235-119th St., Whiting. Visitation...

Mark D. Helmick, 73 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. He was the beloved son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Korbel) Helmick; cherished brother of Dana (David) Sabotka, Michael “Terry” (Helen) Helmick, Doreen Helmick, Lori (late Peter) Stofcik and the late Cheryl (Ken) Keeler; nieces, nephews and cousins.   Interment of Mark’s cremains will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 1:00pm at St....

Norma J. Fusak (nee Srncik) 88 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2022 at the Munster Med-Inn. She was the beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Fusak who passed away October 12, 2017; loving mother of Mark Fusak and Kevin Fusak; cherished grandmother of Alexander and Steven Fusak; nieces, nephews and cousins. She was also preceded in death by her parents, James and Mary (Kertis) Srncik, stepmother, Helen Srncik and her sister, Mary Ann Roseto.   Private funeral...

Zita Tanski (nee Brtko) 91 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, East Chicago. She was the beloved wife of the late Raymond J. Tanski; loving mother of Kenneth (Maria) Tanski, Karen (Richard) Massoels and the late Robert Tanski; cherished grandmother of Nicole Massoels and Jeremy (Kara) Massoels; nieces, nephews and many extended family members in Colorado, Oklahoma and Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mildred Sheron...

Thomas H. Fisher, 73 of Whiting, passed away Friday, November 4, 2022 at the Hartsfield Care Center, Munster. He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Lindy (nee Jansky); loving father of Kathy, Tammy and Laura Fisher; cherished grandpa of Alexander; dearest brother of Alexander (Rose) Fisher and the late Scott Fisher and late John Fisher; nieces and nephews.   Private services were held, there was no visitation. A Celebration of Tom’s Life will be held at a future date....