All Obituaries

Ofelia Perez, age 91, left this earth surrounded by her loved ones on November 25, 2020, to be reunited with the Lord and her departed loved ones.  She was born on June 5, 1929, in East Chicago, Indiana, born to Aurora and Alfredo Gonzalez.  On September 26, 1953, she married the love of her life, Roberto T. Perez, Sr.  She is survived by her loving children, Rose Mary Antonacopulos, Sonia (Brian Barrios, a loving son-in-law, who gave her strength, support and treated her like...

Fred Mendez, Jr. passed away peacefully in his home with his loving wife and family by his side on Wednesday, November 25, 2020.  Born to Fred and Mary (Razo) Mendez, on April 8, 1969.  Fred lived his life as a loyal husband, brother, son and friend to many.  He was a lifelong mechanic who dedicated his life to helping anyone and everyone who he encountered..  Fred graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Human Services from Calumet College and volunteered his time at...

Mrs. Helen Botsko, age 93, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on November 19, 2020.  Helen was a strong woman, with strong faith.  A fun loving , crazy, wild Mom and Grandma, affectionately known as "GG".  She loved cooking for us, gardening, and crocheting.  She was a big prankster and jokester.  She resided at her current residence for 67 years.  Mrs. Botsko leaves to cherish her wonderful memories, three daughters, Paulette (Larry) Barker,...

Diane Hernandez, age 57, passed away Friday, November 13, 2020.  a loving wife, mother, sister and Nana (grandma).  she is survived by her husband, Eloy Hernandez and their four children, Bruce Villarreal (Tia), Tiffany Hernandez, Brian Hernandez (Katie), and Christopher Hernandez (Erica), along with her eight grandchildren.  She left too soon, but is in the comfort of God's Kingdom.  She will be missed by all who knew and loved her.  No longer in our arms, but...

Alfred Sillers, Jr. was born May 30, 1958, to his mother Annie Sillers and father, Alfred Sillers, Sr.  He worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service, until he retired in 2020.  Al was known for his sense of humor, his ability to be a human  GPS and mostly, a great and loving friend.  Al married his High School sweetheart in 1979 and during the course of this relationship, he became the Father of 4 children.  One, whom preceded him in death. ...

Helene (Nan) (Karras) Reisen-Plunkett met her God Friday, November 6, 2020, one day after her 92nd birthday.  Formerly of Ogden Dunes and Gary, Indiana. She was born on November 5, 1928, in Gary to a Greek immigrant, Dr. George Louis Karras and a Canadian Scottish  immigrant, Emmeline F. Wilson.  The 2nd born and only girl of 6 children, she married Ralph E. Reisen on June 5, 1954 at City Methodist Church in Gary.  She was a 1946 graduate of Emerson High School...

Annias Weathersby, (affectionately known as Sonny), age 84, transitioned on November 6, 2020, at 4:00 PM at Dukes Memorial Hospital in Peru, Indiana.  Sonny was born to Ananias Weathersby and Lola Mae (McAdory) Weathersby in Grenada, Mississippi on August 13, 1936.  Although it hurt and wasn't an easy decision to make, however, because of the "Antebellum South ", Sonny's dad, Ananias sacrificed his own desires to allow his son to move "Up North" to...

Collins Small, Jr. was born on July 3, 1980 to Collins Small Sr. and Odessa "Knox" Small in Gary, Indiana.  Collins was affectionately known as "Boss" to family and "Bishop" to friends.  Collins graduated from Horace Mann High School.  Self-employed until he took his rest.  He gave his life to Christ at an early age.  He was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church of Gary, Indiana.  Collins loved to joke, laugh, and talk...

Timothy Small, Sr. was born on November 3, 1981, to Collins Small, Sr. and Odessa "Knox" Small in Gary, Indiana.  Timothy was affectionately known as "Salt" to family and friends.  Timothy graduated from Martin Luther King High School.  He was a member of St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church in Gary, Indiana. Timothy lived life on his own terms.  The savvy cook who couldn't cook, but not from a lack of trying.  He was a self-employed Jack...

Loretta Jones fell asleep in death at home surrounded by family on Sunday, October 11, 2020.  She was born Sunday, June 24, 1951, to Rev.William and Mary Jones in Greenwood, MS.  She is survived by her  Children: Tammie Glover (Deon), Joe Jones (Danielle) , Father of her children: Melvin Battie and ,Step-mother to her children, Hester Battie: Brother: Billy Jones;  Sisters: Darlene Miller, Michele Washington; One...