All Obituaries

Judith A. Schallenkamp (nee Dowling) Hammond, IN August 21, 1941 – March 19, 2024 Judith A. Schallenkamp, age 82, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, March 19, 2024. She is survived by her three loving children: Dan (Robin) Schallenkamp, Susan (Dan) Cochrane, Bob (Aimee) Schallenkamp; five grandchildren: Daniel Cochrane, Brandon Schallenkamp, Anna Cochrane, Lindsey Schallenkamp and Morgan Schallenkamp; sister in-law, Carole Dowling; numerous nieces,...

Karina Diane Guerrero Peach Hammond-Hessville July 30, 1998 – March 16, 2024 Karina Diane Guerrero Peach, age 25, of  Hessville, entered into the eternal life suddenly on Saturday, March 16, 2024. She is survived by her parents, Veronica (Scott Saavedra) Guerrero and William (Esmeralda) Peach; stepfather, Casey Ramos Sr.; siblings: Casey (Megan) Ramos Jr., Karissa Ramos, Christian Ramos, Madison Peach, Cecilia Peach, Casper Ramos and Jorge Romero; her precious dog Stinky...

Donnie Ray Belle South Deering, Chicago, IL August 12, 1962 – March 10, 2024 Donnie Ray Belle, age 61, of South Deering, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2024, after a courageous battle against cancer. He is survived by his birth mother, Frances Redsville; and beloved mom, Edna Boykin; siblings: Kim (Bob) Esquivel, Terry (Mike) Brown, Scott Belle, Darryl Boykin and Delphia Boykin; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and the best of...

In loving memory we are sad to announce the sudden passing of Brian Cichocki on the morning of March 23rd, 2024.  He was born on March 22nd, 1959, and attended Morton High school.  Brian was a kind and quiet man.  He was dependable and a hard worker.  He had just retired in 2023 from Miniat South Chicago Packing.  He loved the outdoors.  His happy place was in Monticello on the Tippecanoe River.  He was preceded in death by his father Chester Frank Cichocki...

Stella Carrillo (nee Cervantes) January 24, 1944 – February 17, 2024. Stella Carrillo (nee Cervantes), age 80, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana February 17, 2024. Born and raised in South Chicago, Stella graduated from St. Michaels High School (closed in 1968) on 83rd and South Shore Drive. Stella worked as a nurse’s assistant, customer service representative, aerobics instructor, homemaker, and most recently...

Cheri Kay Rumsey (Nee Mattingly) Hobart/Hammond, IN February 17, 1955-January 9, 2024   Cheri Kay Rumsey, age 68, originally of Hammond passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning January 9, 2024. She is survived by her two sisters: Suzette (Chuck) Sterba and Bonnie (Jeff) Towne; and her son, Shawn Holstein; also, nieces, nephews, and grandsons. Preceded in death by her husband Vernon Rumsey and parents, William, and Ruth Mattingly. A memorial service will be held on Saturday,...

Lucille Sutherland (Nee Emerson) May 23, 1928 - January 14, 2024 Lucille Sutherland (Nee Emerson), age 95, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Brickyard Nursing Home in Portage, Indiana. Lucille was born May 23, 1928, in Caldwell, TX to William Emerson and Nannie Lee (Vaughn) of McDade, TX.  Lucille worked with the Indiana Department of Family Services for 25 years as a case manager.   She is survived by her daughters Carolyn Fortino...

Lucy DeVries nee Martinez Hobart, IN July 18, 1952 – January 15, 2024 Lucy DeVries, age 71, of Hobart passed from this life on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her residence. She is survived by her brother, Joe (Mary) Martinez of Florissant, Mo; sister, Margaret (Charles) Dark of Hammond; niece Teresa (Jacob) Stein and nephew, Tony Nelson of North Carolina Preceded in death by her parents, Ventura and Maria Martinez; husband, Robert Gates; sister, Elizabeth (Tom) Nelson; brothers:...

Betty C. Liggett Nee Thereau Highland, IN/Chicago, IL       December 26, 1945 – December 18, 2023   Betty Liggett, age 77, of Highland entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023. Born & raised in Minneapolis, MN where she was the 3rd of 5 children born to Donald & Ruby Thereau.  Betty was an avid reader from early childhood & secretly entertained ideas of someday writing her own books.  As a young...

John Edward Rock Cedar Lake/Hammond, IN September 26, 1950 – January 10, 2024 John Edward Rock, age 73, formerly of Hessville passed away while surrounded by his loving tribe on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. He is survived by his high school sweet heart, wife of 55 years, Debbie Lynn Rock (nee White); two sisters: Diann (late Tony) Higgins and Glenda (Dan) Foster; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. John was preceded in death by his parents, James and Goldie...