Obituary

Jeannie Spaliaras, 62, of Crown Point passed away on March 31, 2022, surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Nick; two sons, Dan (Toni) and David; daughter, Katie Jovanovic (Bojan); grandsons, Niko and Leo; granddaughter Kaitlynn; two brothers; three sisters; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, father, brother, two nephews and beloved dogs. Jeannie was first and foremost a natural and gifted mom—ardently loving and admiring her children and grandchildren. She was an exceptionally selfless caregiver deep

Richard Vichinsky, 71, of Portage, IN passed away peacefully in his home. He is survived by his wife of 7 years; Elsa Vichinsky, Children; Melissa Vichinsky, Heather (Bob) Sell, and Jenifer (William) Lohn, Grandchildren; Brittany Lohn, Taeylor Holliday, Lily Sell, and Jacob Sell, Great Granddaughter; Mackenzie Lohn, 3 siblings, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Gerald R. "Jerry" Leato, Sr. of Wheatfield, Indiana formerly of Chicago, Illinois passed away peacefully at home, on March 9, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Sharon; their children, Connie (Tom) Blevins, Jerry Jr., Gino (Noreen), Eddie (June) and Cheryl (Vince); fourteen grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren. Also surviving are three sisters, Helen (Carmen) Prescia, Loretta (David) Reimer and Patricia (Lenny) Nowakowski and one brother, John (Cathy) and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Rozella; his parents, Raymond Sr.