All Obituaries

Edward “Johnathan” Rodriguez Casillas, age 25 of Bloomington, IN passed away Friday, August 16, 2019.  He was born September 16, 1993 in Munster, IN.  Johnathan loved music, skateboarding and the Chicago Cubs.  Johnathan’s contagious smile was as beautiful as any others and will be missed by so many.  He is survived by his loving father, Edward “Eddie” (Diana) Rodriguez; his two young children, Zander and Nyjah; loving abuela, Carmen...

Javier Zamora, age 63 of East Chicago, IN passed away Sunday, September 15, 2019. (Complete obituary coming soon)   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, September 20, 2019 at 10:00 am at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, 3510 Deodar Street, East Chicago, IN with Rev. Carlos Martinez, A.I.C., officiating.  Burial to follow at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Gary, IN.  Visitation at FIFE FUNERAL HOME, 4201 Indianapolis Blvd., East Chicago, IN will be from 4:00 to 8:00 pm...

Estela (nee Escamilla) Mendoza, age 90 of East Chicago, IN passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2019.  She is survived by 4 grandchildren: Christopher (Jessica) Roncone, Angela (Juan) Aranda, Abigail (Bryan) Jimenez and Joshua Moreno;  6 great grandchildren: Mercedes, Miraya, Brandon, Aaron, Nicholas and Christian; sister, Elma (late Manuel) Garcia; beloved dog, “Minnie”.  Preceded in death by her daughter, Melva Mendoza. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held...

Garrick M. “Gary” Verbich, age 62 of Land O’Lakes, FL passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019.  He was born in East Chicago, IN and has been a resident of Florida for 13 years. Gary was a skilled Master Carpenter and enjoyed motorcycles, NASCAR, woodworking, gardening, going to the beach and exploring State Parks. He was the proudest King and Keeper-of-the-trailer park and the residents remained his nearest and dearest friends. Gary is preceded in death by his parents,...

Felix T. Varela, Sr., age 74 of East Chicago, IN passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Eudalia “Lela” Varela; 2 children, Feliz (Jose) Rosalez and Felix Varela, Jr.; 8 grandchildren: Joey Rosalez, Ralph (Christine) Rosalez, Christine (Ismael) Rodriguez, Joel Rosalez, DeAnita Rosalez and Oscar C. Rosalez, Felix C. Varela and Adrian A. Varela; 12 great grandchildren; sisters, Elisa M. Gonzalez, Angela Balman Adams and...

Shirley M. Slupczynski, age 84, of East Chicago, IN passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2019.  Shirley is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Bill) Potts; daughter-in-law Sandra (late Jeffery) Slupczynski; sisters:  Bette Freeman and Dorothy Bafaloukos; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be private. Shirley retired from Dumanian Medical Corp. with over 39 years of service; a member of the former Holy Trinity Hungarian Church...

Maria R. Barajas, age 95 of East Chicago, IN, passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 peacefully at home.  She is survived by children: Maria de Jesus Barajas, Maria de Flores, Consuelo Gonzalez, Manuel Barajas, Estella Ramirez and Enrique Barajas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband, Alfredo Barajas; son, Alfredo Barajas, Jr.; daughter, Leticia Arreola. Funeral services will be held Monday, September 9, 2019 at 10:00 am at the FIFE...

William Zientara, Sr., age 75 of South Holland, IL passed away Thursday, September 5, 2019 at home.  He is survived by 2 sons, William Zientara, Jr. and Kenneth Zientara; sister, Sylvia LaBeau.  Preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Zientara (August 2, 2019); parents, Leo and Agnes (nee Wargin) Zientara. Funeral arrangements will be private.                                       ...

Alfredo Herrera, age 41 of Portage, IN passed away Monday, August 26, 2019.  He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Erica Baisley; 3 children: Alfredo B. Herrera, Angelo A. Herrera and Alexis S. Herrera; parents, Alejandro and Alicia Herrera; brother, Alex (Maricela) Herrera; 2 sisters, Sara (Jesus) Montes and Cecilia (Citlalli Meza) Herrera; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, August 30, 2019 at 10:00 am at St. Margaret...

Gloria L. Guerrero (nee Morales), age 41 of Hammond, IN passed away Saturday, August 24, 2019.  She is survived by her husband of 13 years, Fabian Guerrero; 2 daughters, Aaliyah and Tatiana Guerrero; 2 step daughters, Alexus and Blanca Guerrero; 2 grandchildren, Audrianna and Junior; mother, Delores Morales; father Alfredo (Maria) Morales; 5 siblings: Yesenia (Omar) Rivera, Alfredo (Bianca) Morales, Saul Morales, Yolanda (Angel) Espinoza and Stella Espinoza; numerous nieces and...