All Obituaries

Robert L. Beitler Hammond, IN   Robert Beitler, age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Pamela Beitler; Children: Kevin, Keith (Jamie), Kimberlee (Alvin) Schroeder, Kristoffer (Amanda) Beitler; grandchildren: Kevin Jr., Anthony, Kara, Jazmyn, Alexis, Aidan, Sara, Corey, Mateo, Bryce and Dylan; sisters: Darleen (Lester) Pearson and Debbie (Alan) Beitler-Edwards; as well as numerous nieces and...

Raymond Allen Reel Sr. Highland, IN Raymond Reel, age 95, of Highland, entered into the gates of Heaven on April 1, 2020. He is survived by his son; Raymond A. Reel Jr.; Grandson: David (Katie) Reel and Granddaughter Deanne Reel; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Raymond Sr. was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Madeline Reel in 1984; parents Cecil and Pearl Reel; Daughter in law Marianne Reel and nine siblings. Due to current restrictions caused by COVID-19  funeral...

Joe Rene Garza   Hammond   Joe Rene Garza, age 49, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020. He is survived by his former wife, best friend and love of his life Anita Garza; Three children: Dezarae (William) Wawrzycki, Sabrina Garza and Delilah Garza. Two grandchildren: Demetrice D. Wawrzycki and Amaia E. Martinez. Four sisters: Elsie Garza, Pauline Rangel, Yerlinda Garcia and Sonia Garza. Joe was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Josephina Garza;...

Joseph Robert Horvath  “Joe” Hammond   Joseph Robert Horvath, age 76, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Yonne Horvath; son, John Horvath; mother in-law, Laverne Graham; two brothers in-law: Riley (Debbie) and Ronald (Carol) Word; sister in-law, Becky Yates; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Robert and Mary Horvath. Funeral Services will be held on...

HELEN “MARLENE” SVETIC -  ROLLING PRAIRIE/HAMMOND, IN The family of Helen Marlene Svetic is saddened to announce her passing. Marlene was born on March 23, 1938 in Laporte, Indiana to Eugene and Helen Spence and passed away on March 14, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana at the age 81.  In 2013 she moved to Jupiter, Florida to be closer to and cared for by her son Mike. She was preceded in death by her parents: Eugene and Helen Spence; son, Jeffrey Hutts; husbands: Tommy...

Brenda Lou Moran  (Nee Marlow) Hammond   Brenda Moran, age 73, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020. She is survived by her Husband of 47 years Lawrence E. Moran; Three sons: Dan (Janna), James (Angela) and John Moran; one brother, Bill Marlow; two sisters: Mary Barker and Linda Cox; along with numerous nieces, nephews, grandchildren and one great grandchild. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Katherine Marlow; Sisters: Charlotte,...

Maria O. Sanchez Nee Lopez Hammond   Maria O. Sanchez, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She is survived by her 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, two great-great grandchildren, one sister, Ida Martinez; many nieces, nephews, great...

OPAL J. OLSON -  HOLLAND, MI/HAMMOND, IN Opal J. Olson, age 94, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord Friday, February 21, 2020. She is survived by five children: Sue (Bud) Valdez, Christine (David) McCabe, Clyde J. (Amy) Biewenga, Clifford (Melissa) Biewenga, and Catherine Richmond; special nephew, Gregory (Katie) McManus; fifteen grandchildren;  twenty three great grandchildren; six great-great grandchildren and one on the way; three siblings: Verna Quick, Ardith...

Richard L. Townley  “Rich” Hammond   Richard L. Townley, age 62, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 1, 2020. He is survived by his father, Leon Townley; aunt, Judy Vanderstein; uncle, Jerry Storey; cousins: Rhonda (Jeff) Wilson, Cammie Storey , Kelly Storey Richardson, Robert Townley, Colleen (Garner) Billingsley and many dear friends. Preceded in death by his mother, Joyce A. Townley, sister, Leona Kay Townley. Funeral Services will be held...