All Obituaries

Ona M. Green (Nee, Canaday) Hammond   Ona May Green, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020. She is survived by her son, James (Sherry) Green; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends.  Preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, James O. Green Jr., daughter, Pamela May and her parents, Harold and Beatrice Canaday; two brothers: Harold Jr. and Kenneth Canaday, and sister, Mildred Aragon.  Funeral service will...

Dianna Kim Coapstick (Nee, Bell) Highland   Dianna Kim Coapstick, age 72, of Highland, formerly of Hessville entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2020. She is survived by her siblings: Marion (Al) Neve, Donald (late Judy) Bell and Nina (Wayne) Compton; former husband, Dale Coapstick and many nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends.  Preceded in death by her parents, Emerson and Betsy Bell and brother, Jerry Bell (Ginger...

Pedro “Pete” J. Martinez Hammond    Pete J. Martinez, age 71, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.  He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer M. Martinez; three grandchildren: Alana, Danny Jr. and Jesus; five siblings: Juanita Martinez, Catalina (late Guadalupe) Rodriguez, Guadalupe Noriega, Augustin (Teresa) Martinez and Adele (Joaquin) Cuadra; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces and friends.  Preceded in death...

Eutimio M. Zavala Jr. “Tim” East Chicago Eutimio “Tim” Zavala, age 80, of East Chicago, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Irene Zavala (nee Valle); children: Rosa Marie (Mitch) Hall, Melinda (Gordon) Coleman, Monica (Devin) Anderson and Angel Tim Zavala; grandchildren: Shelby, Seth, Ariel, Timothy and Caleb; many siblings both here and in Mexico; numerous nieces, nephews and...

  Christopher Andrew Alfaro “Chris” Hammond   Christopher Andrew Alfaro, age 31, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.  Chris is survived by his parents: Rafael J. and Loretta M. (nee Razo) Alfaro; two sisters: Monica and Vanessa Alfaro; two nieces: Samara Kelm and Julyssa Sullivan; nephew, Austin Sullivan; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.   He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Manuel (Celia)...

Angela Rachel Quiroz East Chicago   Angela Quiroz, age 44, of East Chicago entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2019. She is survived by her parents: John (Maria) Quiroz and Juanita (Michael Randle) Quiroz; children: Alexis, Michael, Arianna Quiroz and Ariel Albritton; Grandchildren: Noah DeLeon, Isaiah, Michael and Isaac Quiroz; Sisters: Laura Quiroz, Alma Rosario, Delia Quiroz and  Brittany (David) Rodriguez; brothers: John Jason (Kelly O’Keefe)...

David Michael Johnson “Mike” Hammond   Mike Johnson age 66, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019.  Mike is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gayle Johnson (Nee Lohse); three children: Aaron (Marla) Johnson, Matt (Jill) Johnson and Ashley (Dave) Gentile; seven grandchildren: Andrew, Alex, Adam, Arianna Johnson, Adrianna Gentile, Evan and Noah Johnson; mother: Patty Adkins; two sisters: Gina (Ken) Osmonson and Beth Adkins as well as numerous...

Sheila Callahan  (nee, Smith) Hammond   Sheila Callahan,  age 91 of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 19, 2019. She is survived by her two daughters: Kathleen (Norman) Szymonik and Deborah (William) Cook: one son: Patrick (Christina)Callahan. Four grandchildren: Renee (Edward) Thometz, Denise (Timothy) Szorc, David (Shelley) Szymonik and Michelle (John) O’Connor. Eight Great-grandchildren: Ryan, Jacob, Kyle, Allison, Melanie, Audrey, Bailey...

Daniel Gutierrez “Danny” Schererville   Daniel Gutierrez age 68, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019.   Daniel is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anita Gutierrez (Nee Villarruel); children: Michelle, Daniel (Nicole), Olivia and Robert Gutierrez; step sons: Chris and Joey Moreno; 17 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; one brother, Raymond (Kimberly) Gutierrez Jr. and two nieces Rachel and Jessica; many, nieces, nephews,...

Jean S. Mescall (Nee Charleton) Hammond   Jean S. Mescall, age 88, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 7, 2019.  She is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, John Mescall; four children: David Novak, Richard (Ginny) Novak, Darlene (Bob) Fultz and Terri (John) Goodman; nine grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.  Preceded in death by her parents, John and Ruth Charleton; son, Jerry Novak; daughter in-law,...