Obituaries in East Chicago, IN

Michael "Mikey" Keith Ryan age 53 of East Chicago Indiana passed away Friday February 13 2026. Michael is survived by his wife of 33 years Caribel Garcia Ryan 3 children Ernesto Salazar Jordan Ashley Ryan and Edward Ryan grandson Liam Ryan mother Nancy Vince Menzyk brother Shawn Ryan sister Jaime Da...

Fernando Gernimo Prez age 27 of Hammond IN formerly of La Union Zacapa Guatemala passed away Saturday February 7 2026 at home. He is survived by parents Isaac Geronimo Ramirez and Esmeralda Perez brother Nolvis Bartolome Geronimo Perez paternal grandparents Mercedes Ramirez and Bartolome Geronimo ma...

Fernando Geronimo Perez age 27 of Hammond IN formerly of Zacapa Guatemala passed away Saturday February 7 2026 at home. He is survived by parents Isaac Geronimo Ramirez and Esmeralda Perez brother Nolvis Bartolome Geronimo Perez paternal grandparents Mercedes Ramirez and Bartolome Geronimo maternal ...

Israel Angel Morales Hernandez age 75 of East Chicago IN passed away Saturday February 7 2026. Complete obituary to follow soon. Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME 4201 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago IN.

Maria L. "Mary" Gutierrez age 94 of Hammond IN passed away Sunday January 25 2026 at home. She is survived by 2 children Christina Collins and Lucia Gutierrez grandchildren Valerie Eric Miszewski and Ryan Collins John Paul Kotso and Courtney Kyle Scherer 4 great grandchildren numerous nieces and nep...

Alma L. Gonzalez nee Lopez age 67 of East Chicago IN passed away Friday January 30 2026.Complete obituary to follow soon. Private cremation services were provided by FIFE FUNERAL HOME 4201 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago IN

Ricardo "Richie" Carrizales 52 of East Chicago Indiana passed away on January 26 2026 in his home surrounded by his family. Born on January 24 1974 also in East Chicago Richie spent his life rooted in the community that shaped him. Richie held a Class A CDL license and worked as a truck driver for v...

Stephen M. Mickey Spudic age 74 of Munster IN passed away Thursday January 29 2026. He is survived by 3 sisters Patricia late Patrick Szczygielski Nancy late Howard Grady Johnson and Donna Michael Deren many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Stephen and Violet Spudic brother David...

Daniel Leyva age 44 of Chicago Illinois passed away Tuesday January 27 2026 at home. Daniel is survived by 2 daughters and Emilia Alma Leyva and Valerie Alessandra Leyva mother Alma Rose Wennerberg grandmother Aurelia "Carmen" Diaz 2 brothers Jose Melinda Avelar and Rodolfo Mary Leyva Jr. uncles Jos...

Marcia J. Ploski ne Papp ofHighland Indianapassed away January 19th 2026 at the age of 83. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband of over 50 years Thomas Ploski parents Mary and Benjamin Papp sister Karen Papp and brother Stephen Papp. She is survived by her daughter Deborah Ploski grandchi...

Antonia Espitia age 89 of East Chicago Indiana passed away Friday January 16 2026 at home. Antonia is survived by 5 children George Francisca Espitia Edith Michael Salazar Hector Espitia Jaime Espitia and Angelica Luis Marinez 11 grandchildrenDavid and Victor Wendy Villarreal George and Brenda Espit...

Armando Lilman Velasquez of East Chicago IN was born on January 16th 2005 to Victoria Aguilar and Armando Velasquez Sr. Raised by his stepfather David Pyle Jr. he had three younger sisters Mya Pyle Tatiana Pyle and Lola Pyle. Armando had a pet Nyla which was his fur baby. He was the only boy among e...