All Obituaries

Cinda L. Kantor (Nee Myres) Hammond Cinda L. Kantor, age 72, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years: John G. Kantor; daughter, Lori (Bryce) Needham; two sons: Michael (Lori) Kantor and John (Jackie) Kantor; son-in-law, Craig Schramm; Sister, Cecilia King; sister-in-law, Carol (Jack) Sirbek; grandchildren: Ashley (Bill) O’Connor, Johnny (Ashley) Kantor, Lindsay...

Zaahira Rakhshanda Naadira Jones   May 13, 1984 - June 24, 2020         Zaahira was a very cherished, beloved daughter, sister and friend. She was born to be an exceptional child and adult. She excelled in all her endeavors and she had many: freelance writer, cycling, basketball, chess, music,  computer programming, a ferocious reader, karate, fluent Spanish speaker/writer, gardening, health teachings, and an avid marksperson.   Zaahira was witty,...

Antonio Jesus Rivera Antonio Jesus Rivera, (Tony Turtle, Tone, Tony), 22, of LaPorte, IN passed away on July 4th, 2020. Antonio was born in Munster, IN, to Jessica Rivera, (Mother) and Nelson Hector Gomez Jr., (Father) on April 13th, 1998. A spirit like Tony’s is rare. He has the heart of a king and lived his life here on Earth to the fullest. His spirit is full of love, and we were just lucky enough to experience it. He always made sure to keep everyone’s spirits high with his...

Jeffrey Thomas Lahners   Highland, IN-formally of Bradley, Illinois Jeffrey Lahners, age 64, of Highland, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 6, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Anita Lahners (Nee Standridge); two sons: Thomas and Zachary Lahners; two sisters: Donna (Richard) Barzantny and Charlene (Kenneth) Klipp; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Bernice Lahners. Due to Covid-19...

Norma Francis Phelps (Nee Snyder) Valparaiso/Hammond Norma Francis Phelps, age 83, of Valparaiso, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. She is survived her husband of 60 years: Roe B. Phelps III; Children: Roe B. (Kimberly) Phelps IV, Glenn A. Phelps and Deborah Sue Love; Six Grandchildren: Daniel Love, Nicole Volpe, Tiffany Clark, Roe B. Phelps V, Charlotte Phelps and Krystal Phelps; Nine Greatgrandchildren; Sister Barbara (Kenneth) Hutzler; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Patrick Opat Hammond Patrick Opat, age 59, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in his home. He is survived by three siblings: Michael (Nancy) Opat, Daniel (Tracy) Opat and Michele Huebner; two nephews: Tim and Alex Opat and numerous friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Frederick G. and Mildred M. Opat, and brother in-law Darrell Huebner. A memorial gathering to celebrate Patrick’s life will be held at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond, IN 46323...

George W. Bishop Hammond George W. Bishop, age 89, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020.   He is survived by his grandson, Guy R. (Rose) Sutton and numerous friends.  George was preceded in death by his wife Willa “Billie” M. Bishop: parents, John W. and Myrtle Bishop; one brother, John Bishop.   Funeral service will be private from Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, (Hessville) IN with burial at Elmwood Cemetery,...

Marty Wayne Bevill   Hammond   Marty Wayne Bevill, age 62, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 20, 2020.   He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna Lynn Bevill (Nee Faunda); three children: Kimberly Ann (Glen) Karwick, Benjerman (Rhiannon) Bevill, Stacy (Kenny Randell) Bevill; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild on the way; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  Marty was preceded in death by his parents, James and Evelyn Bevill and two...

Charles R. Anderson Sr     “Roger” St. John, IN/Lansing, IL   Charles “Roger” Anderson Sr of St John, Ind formerly of Lansing, IL passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home in St John,  IN. Roger, age 84, was born in Cobden, IL  on June 23, 1935 to the late Charles and Lillian Wolfe Anderson at home.  He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Judy Anderson on September 20,...

Laurel Anne Clinton, age 67, of Hammond, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She is survived by her cherished son, David L. Clinton (Traci Pflaum), brother, Michael Clinton, sister Terri (Gerry) Childers, brother-in-law Jeff Sabau, her daily confidant, Aunt Martha Maloian, her closest friend, Jan Maurice, and many aunts and cousins. Laurel was preceded in death by her father and mother, F. Lloyd and Ann (Maloian) Clinton and sister, Tami B. Sabau.  Laurel graduated from Morton...