All Obituaries

Robert E. Berber, age 85 of East Chicago, IN passed away Monday, October 2, 2023.  He is survived by 3 sons: Mark Berber, Brian (Tammy) Berber and Michael Berber; 5 grandchildren: Tiffany (Joe) Berber Stanisz, Jake (Sarah) Berber, Nick (Kelsea) LeRose, Megan Berber and Lukus Berber; 12 great grandchildren: Gracelyn Berber, Parker Stanisz, Gabby Stanisz and Lexi Stanisz, Jaxson Berber, Juliana Berber, Jillian Berber and Jordan Berber, Elli LeRose, Kapri LeRose, Mason LeRose and Jude...

Pedro V. Hernandez, age 81 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.  Pedro was born January 2, 1942 in Barranquitas, Puerto Rico to Pedro and Marcolina Hernandez.  He grew up in the mountains of Palo Hincado alongside his 19 siblings and is survived by 4.  Pedro left Puerto Rico in the 1960’s and settled in East Chicago, IN where he started his family and his career at Inland Steel Company retiring after 35 years. Pedro was a loving family man and is...

Joyce Ann Liming, age 88 of Munster, IN passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at home.  She is survived by her daughter, Diana (Glenn) Weyand; granddaughter, Angela Weyand Geron; 2 grandchildren, Domeneque “Nikki” (Tyler) Perry and Zachary (Angel) Geron; great great grandson, James “JT” Geron; sister in-law, Barbara Liming; nieces, nephews and cousins.  Preceded in death by parents; husband, Donald “Joe” Liming. Graveside Services will be held...

Maria De Lourdes “Tuts” Pizana, age 58 of Hobart, IN passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2023 at home.  She is survived by 3 children: Anthony C. Pizana, Juliette I. Ortiz and Samantha Y. Ortiz; siblings: Blanca (late Mauricio) Avila, Maria T. (Jaime) Hernandez, Alejandra (Jaime) Lopez, Maria del Rosario (late Jose) Silva, Guadalupe (Pedro) Molina, Maria De Los Angeles (Felipe) Oria; Raquel (Rogelio) Oria and Marisa C. (Sergio) Salazar; numerous nieces and nephews; pet...

Jesus Manuel “Chucho” Lugo, age 38 of East Chicago, Indiana passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at home.  Jesus is survived his father, Iran Lugo; sister, Carmen Lugo; nieces:  Nayelie Gutierrez and Melanie Gutierrez; nephew, Martin Gutierrez; great niece, Jayleen Gutierrez and great nephew, Adriel Gutierrez.  Preceded in death by mother, Maria Luisa Ramos Torres; and sister, Juanita Vega. Visitation will be on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm...

Wilda “Wendy” Cruz (nee Martinez), age 72 of Gary, IN passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.  She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Mojica; 2 grandchildren, Jasmine Mojica and Joshua Mojica; sister, Rita Serrano; nephew, Brian (Jackie) Serrano.  Preceded in death by her parents, Carlos and Juanita Martinez; infant son, Desmond. Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN. Wendy was a member of the...

Adelina Casas, age 73 of East Chicago, IN passed away Monday, September 18, 2023.  She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Rafael Casas; 3 children: Mauro Casas, Laura (Fernando) Padilla and Rafael Casas, Jr.; 7 grandchildren: Ashley Ailee Padilla, Emily Padilla, Alexis Casas, Gabriel Casas, Mario Casas, Christian Casas and Rafael Casas III; 6 siblings, numerous nieces and nephews.  Preceded in death by her parents, Rosendo Hernandez and Guadalupe...

Juan Antonio "Flama" Rosas, age 58 of East Chicago, IN passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2023.  He is survived by his wife, Juana; daughter, Graciela; 2 sons, Enrique and Juan; 5 grandchildren: Angel, Miguelito, Daleyza, Mia and Juan III; mother, Socorro; 11 siblings: Lupin, Lupe, Sonya, Angelica, Patricia, Jorge, Federico, Hector, Gabriela, Mina and Daniel;  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 9:00 am at St. Mary Church, 808 West...

Darlene Burfield, née Yager, aged 72, of Whiting, IN, departed this life on Saturday, September 2, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Burfield, who passed away in 2022. Born on June 14, 1951, to Albert J. Yager and Dorothy Mae Yager (née Chandik), Darlene was a lifetime resident of Whiting, Indiana. She is survived by her daughter Cara Christacakos and son-in-law William Jr, as well as her cherished grandsons, Hayden and Benjamin. Darlene leaves behind her...

Antonia “Momma” (Garcia) White  Antonia Marie White, 80, who loved to be called “Momma” by her kids, departed her loving family on August 29, 2023. Antonia (aka Taco Toni) was born in Emporia, KS, on June 8, 1943, to Juan and Guadalupe Garcia. She was devoted to the love of her life, Robert (Corky) White.  She was mother to Richard Jacobs, Patti (Douglas) Rowe, Michael Jacobs, Lisa (Robert) Pratt, and Daniel (Denise) Jacobs.  She raised her children...