All Obituaries

Inez E. Guillermo Hammond/South Holland/Park Forest   Inez E. Guillermo,  age 86, of South Holland, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020. She is survived by her brother, Juio (late Manuela) Guillermo;  many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Asencion Guillermo; and several siblings. A memorial gathering and inurnment will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. DIRECTLY at Assumption...

Yolanda Sue Butler (nee Croach) Hammond Yoland Sue Butler,  age 73, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020. She is now reunited with her husband of 50 years, George William Butler Jr. She is survived by her two children: Jennifer (Ken) Schwingendorf and George William “Billy” Butler III;  three grandchildren: Margaret Mcknabb, Alexis (Peter) Hyde, Kenneth Schwingendorf Jr.; two great grandchildren: Aleviah I. Butler and...

Armando D. and Maria O. Sanchez Hammond  Maria O. Sanchez, nee Lopez, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2020 and was reunited with the husband of 61 years Armando Davila Sanchez. Together they are survived by seven children: Odessa (George) Garcia, Armando (Lupe) Sanchez Jr., Pete (Juanita) Sanchez, Sandra (Jaime) Jimenez, Thelma Lopez, Nora (Johnny) Best and Art Sanchez; fifteen grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren,...

Jethro L. Summers Hammond   Jethro Lewis Summers, 66, of Hammond, Indiana passed peacefully on the morning of September 12th, 2020 at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Beth (nee Pokrajac), his daughters Amy (Dan) Podobinski , Melanie (Jeff) Fausch  and Denise (Dave) McClure and his adoring  grandchildren Emily, Erin, Andrew and Benny as well as several nieces and a nephew. Jethro was preceded in death by his parents,...

Astrid Ilsabe Erni Phillips (Nee Holtz) Hammond   Astrid was born January 13, 1932 in the German city of Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) in Pomerania, daughter of the late Franz Holtz and Erni Holtz (nee Krebs). Preceded in death by daughter Katherine Francis Benn and sister Jutta. She is survived by her husband John, daughter Suezan Elizabeth Brady and son-in-law Daryl Brady of Calgary Alberta, sons Brian Russell Phillips of Hammond and John William Phillips of Santa Clara CA,...

Dolores M. Sarwacinski Crown Point/Hammond Dolores M. Sarwacinski, age 90, of Crown Point, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Preceded in death by her Parents: Joseph and Angeline Sarwacinski; three brothers: John, Chester and Charlie Sarwacinski; three sisters: Ann Perz, Cecilia Beckman and Toni Mize. Friends are invited to join the family for a time of visitation on Saturday September 12,...

John Thomas Wilson    Hammond   John Thomas Wilson, age 76, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 31, 2020. He is survived by his sons: Clarence (Kim) Thomas Wilson and Franklin Wilson; grandson, James Wilson; siblings: Judy Fowler, Grace Homer, Joanie (Jerry) Stokes and Don (Loraine) Wilson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Clarence and Elizabeth Wilson. Friends and family are invited to a  memorial...

Velma A. White-Cuff (nee, Adams) Hessville   Velma A. Cuff, age 87, of Hessville passed away at Crown Point Christian Village on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. She is survived by her children: Debbie (John) Rock, Pam (Gary) Moore, Joyce (Rich) Spinks, Chuck (Diane) White, Jr.; ten grandchildren: ten great grandchildren: one brother, Dr. David Wray (Shirley) Adams:  numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Lee and Flossie Mae Adams;...

Mary Lynn Gonzalez   (Nee Bergtold) Chicago, IL Mary Lynn Gonzalez, age 66, of the Bush section of Chicago, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020. She is survived by her daughters: Lisa (Anthony) Thomas and Diana Gonzalez; Grandchildren: Megan (Alex) Aguilera, Marti Murillo, Daniel Lulich II, Kaiel Gonzalez, Christian Gonzalez and Patience Adkins; great grandchildren: Naiyeli Tirado, Lorenzo Aguilera, Alycia Fernandez and Francisco Fernandez; siblings:...

David William Barron Hammond David William Barron, age 72, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his brothers: Russell (Marcia) Barron Jr. and George (Kathy) Barron; nephews: George Jr., David and Douglass (Aracely) Barron; niece, Genae Barron; three great nieces: Paola Mairena, Alicia Barron and Olivia Burke; dear friend Betsy Hunt and numerous other friends. Preceded in death by his parents: Russell J. Sr. and Leona M. Barron. A...