All Obituaries

Angel L. Colon, age 77 of East Chicago, IN passed away Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at home.  He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Milagros Colon; 2 children, Janette (Sergio) Aldana and Angel (Sarah) Colon; 2 grandsons, Leonardo Colon and Ismael Aldana; great grandson, Noah; 5 siblings: Efrain (Maria) Colon, Aida Rosario, Maria Colon, Alfredo Colon and Ramon Colon; numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by parents, Ramon Colon and Maria Rossi. A Mass of Christian...

Raul Mendoza, Sr. passed away on Friday, November 16, 2018 in East Chicago, Indiana where he was a resident since 1945. He was born on January 26, 1927 to Ygnacio & Dolores (García) Mendoza in Chicago, Illinois. He is survived by his loving wife Lucy and their daughter Laura (Arturo) Lopez, Sr.; his children Dolores (Jesse) Avitia, Raul Jr. (Gloria), and Mirella (Juan); grandchildren:  Lauryn-Drew, Noel-Moira, Trinity-Starr, & John Andy Garza; David & Daniel Avitia,...

William John Gnerlich Jr (Little Billy), age 29, of St. John, IN, passed away on Friday, November 9, 2018.  Born August 19, 1989 in Hammond, the son of William and Carol (Banke) Gnerlich.  Billy was a 2008 graduate of Lake Central High School.  He enlisted in the Army Reserves in 2007 and went active duty in 2013.  Bill accomplished his basic training at Ft Sill, OK, then moved on to Ft. Gordan, GA for Information Technology Specialist schooling.  In 2013 Bill...

Josefina Torres Marquez, age 88 of Whiting, IN passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2018 at home.  She is survived by 6 children: Victor Torres, Esther Torres, Josefina (Juan) Torres, Eusebio Torres, Maria Torres and Ana Maria Torres; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews; sisters, Maria Marquez, Luisa Marquez and Columba Marquez.  Preceded in death by her husband, Atanasio Torres (2015). Funeral services will be held a later date in San Francisco del Rincon,...

Berta Kraft (nee Braccini), age 92 of Munster, IN formerly of Whiting, IN, originally from Florence, Italy, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 10, 2018.  Berta is survived by 2 sons:  Marco (Grace Jimenez) Kraft and Roger (Norma Elias) Kraft; 2 grandsons:  Peter and Ziyad Kraft.  Preceded in death by her loving husband, Harry C. Kraft (2010) and her beloved son, Terry L. Kraft (2017). Private visitation was held at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis...

John D. Cuevas, Jr., age 61 of East Chicago, IN passed away Monday, November 5, 2018.  He is survived by 3 sons: John Cuevas III, Joseph (Yadira) Cuevas and Michael Diaz; grandson, Angel Cuevas; mother, Susan M. Cuevas; 4 siblings: Daniel, Michael, Ginger and Jason;  numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceded in death by his father, John D. Cuevas in 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, November 9, 2018 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3510...

Maria L. Gutierrez, age 80 of East Chicago, IN passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at home.  She is survived by 3 brothers and 6 sisters; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins.  Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Emma (nee Champion) Gutierrez; brothers, Arthur and Carlos; and sister, Paula. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebtrated Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 10:00 am at St. Mary Church, corner of Indianapolis...

Frances J. Barbar, age 71 of Gary, IN formerly of Hammond, IN passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2018.  She is survived by her aunt, Ruth (late Tony) Bein; cousins: Cary (Sylvie) Bein and their daughter, Isabel Bein, Johnny Bein, Rich (Susan) Zimnawoda, Jim (Carmen) Brooks and Shirley Charles.  Preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Jean Barbar. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:30 am at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East...

Jose J. Gonzalez, age 63 of East Chicago, IN passed away Wedensday, October 24, 2018 at home.  He is survived by 5 children: Laura Gonzalez, Jose (Adriana) Gonzalez, Jr., Cristina (De Andre) Davis, Catrina Gonzalez and Adriana Gonzalez; 10 grandchildren: Brandon Thomas, De Andre Morin, Shawn Gonzalez, Lillyana Garcia, Tahliea Davis, Layla Herron, Uzziah Gonzalez, Nariah Davis, Udiah Gonzalez and Maya Andres. A Memorial Gathering will be held at a later date. Jose was a big Mexico...

Roberto “Bobby” Ortiz, age 62, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away Friday, October 11, 2018.  Bobby is survived by:  2 daughters:  Madeline (Elias Pabon) Oritz and Rachel Ortiz; 6 grandchildren:  Elisia and Angel Marie Pabon, Juan Altamirano, Giovanni and Gianna Smith, and Jayla Ortiz; great-grandchild: Evalina Pabon; sister, Olga (Valentine) Gomez; brother, Oscar J. (Noemi) Ortiz; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins; former spouse, Margaret...