Obituaries in East Chicago, IN

Ramon Ray Escobedo age 76 of East Chicago Indiana passed away Friday January 16 2026. Ray is survived by his wife Nancy five children Ramon Escobedo Pearl Escobedo Michael Escobedo Nancy Escobedo and Robert Escobedo grandchildren Ashlynn Escobedo and Theo Jay Escobedo brother Juan Carmen Escobedo si...

Ricardo "Richie" Carrizales age 52 of East Chicago IN passed away Monday January 26 2026 at home. Complete obituary to follow soon. Visitation at the FIFE FUNERAL HOME 4201 Indianapolis Blvd. East Chicago IN will be from 200 pm to 600 pm on Saturday January 31 2026. Private cremation to follow.

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...

Mary L. 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 Drosos 4 great grandchildren numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded...

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...

Alvarez age 64 of Indianapolis Indiana formerly of East Chicago Indiana passed away on Sunday January 18 2026 following a courageous fouryear battle with Alzheimers Dementia and Parkinsons disease. He is survived by his loving children Orlando Kelly Alvarez and Maisey Lee Gabriel Alvarez three broth...

Francisco M. Hinojosa Sr. age 78 of East Chicago IN passed away Friday January 16 2026 at home surrounded by his loved ones until his last moments. Francisco was born in Ario De Rayon Michoacan Mexico and came to the United States in 1969 then met the Love of his life Francisca which he married in 1...