Obituaries

Mar 28, 2026

Sharon Jean Foust

(nee Henson)

Hammond, IN

Sharon J. Foust, age 76, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday March 28, 2026.

She is survived by her three children: David R. (Lynne) Foust Jr., Kimberly R. (Kenneth Lindsey) Foust and Kristi Perez; nine grandchildren: Tyler, Anthony, Alex, Clara, Cayden, Maelyn, Shawn, Cristeen and Makenzi; great grandchildren” Timmy, Rylee,...

Mar 20, 2026

Rick James Bocken

September 18, 1958 – March 20, 2026

Hammond, IN

Rick J. Bocken, age 67, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Mary Bocken (nee Lucas); mother, Pearl Bocken; sister, Pam (Steve) Eagan; bother, Jerry (Cindi) Bocken; Brother in-law, John (Jeannie) Lucas; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Rick was preceded...

Mar 20, 2026

Lois Gene Albin

February 22, 1949 – March 20, 2026

Hammond, IN

Lois G. Albin, age 77, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 20, 2026.

She is survived by her two children, Charlotte (Alan) Abascal and Kenneth (Teri) Showalter; ten grandchildren, Eric, Matthew, Jordan, and Cory Locher, Michael and Matthew Frost; Kenneth Jr., Jacob, Michael and Sam Showalter; five great grandchildren; two...

Mar 14, 2026

Paul Anthony Marcum Sr.

Paul Anthony Marcum Sr, Passed away on March 14, 2026, at St. Joesph Hospital, in Lexington Kentucky from complication of emphysema. He was a husband, son, brother, father, Papaw and a Great-Papaw and a friend to all he met. Paul was deeply loved and will be greatly missed. He will be remembered for his kindness and willingness...

Mar 12, 2026

Louise A. Wolotka., age 77, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, March 12, 2026. She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Frank T. Wolotka; two sons: Rick Wolotka and Michael Wolotka; sister, Mary Ann (James) Mancilla; brother in-law, Tim (Laveta) Wolotka; numerous, friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ann...

Mar 3, 2026

Susan L. Alexander (nee Minton)

August 4, 1955-March 3, 2026

Hammond, IN

Susan L. Alexander, age 70, of Hammond, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday March 3, 2026.

She is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Raymond L. Alexander; two children: Lindsey (Mark) Keller, and Olivia (fiancé Ernesto Rivera) Alexander; two grandchildren: Aiden and Hailey; three siblings:...

Mar 1, 2026

Tamara Louise Svitek, age 67, of Hammond, Indiana was welcomed to her heavenly home on March 1, 2026.

Tammy, daughter of Kurt and Lorraine Kuske, was a long-time resident of Hammond.

She attended Hammond Tech, earned her GED and continued helping others do the same as well as working as a teacher for the local jr. high/high school. She also worked alongside...

Feb 27, 2026

Edward James Cordell Jr.

June 14, 1951-February 27, 2026

Hammond, IN

Edward James Cordell Jr., age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home with his loved ones on Friday, February 27, 2026.

He is survived by his two sons, Edward (Rachel) Cordell and Eric (Julie) Cordell; three grandchildren, Elaine, Evan, and Eleanor Cordell; sister, Sherry Cordell; former wife, Dixie Geren; and several nieces,...

Feb 26, 2026

Rodolfo Morales Monares

August 17, 1953-February 26, 2026

Hammond, IN

Rodolfo Morales Monares, age 72, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. 

He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Maria Morales (nee Gomez); three children: Muraya (Armando) Flores, Brando Morales and Rudy Morales; four grandchildren: Angel, Sierra, Brando and Xavier; two great grandchildren: Angel and Saralisa; numerous siblings, nieces,...

Feb 23, 2026

Rosa Gomez Olivarez

July 24, 1949 - February 23, 2026

Whiting, IN

Rosa Gomez Olivarez, age 76, of Whiting, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 23, 2026.

She is survived by her four children: Cesar (Rosie Telles) Gomez; Juan Carlos (Lorena) Hernandez; Enrique Jovanni (Rachel) Gomez; and Iliana Maya; grandchildren: Cesar DelValle, Jacqueline Hernandez, Sebastian Hernandez, Alexandra Hernandez, Carlos...

Feb 16, 2026

Luis V. Esquivel

South Chicago/Hegewisch

August 12, 1929 – February 16, 2026

Luis V. Esquivel, age 96, of Hegewisch, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday February 16, 2026.

He is survived by his precious wife of  74 years, Rose Marie Esquivel (nee Gonzalez); loving children: Joseph Louis (Kimberly) Esquivel, Rose Marie (Asuncion) Burgos, Robert (Kim) Esquivel, Irma (Jose Luis)...

Feb 12, 2026

John S. Lipkovitch, age 91, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, February 12, 2026.

He is survived by his son, Edward (Cathy) Lipkovitch of Burns Harbor; daughter, Mary (Mike) Poore of Indianapolis; twelve grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; four siblings: Louise, Robert, Paul and Chester; as well as many nieces, nephews and friends.

Feb 6, 2026

Anthony Richard Narducy Sr.

April 18, 1961-February 6,2026

Hammond, IN

Anthony R. Narducy Sr., age 64, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, February 6,2026.

He is survived by his three children: MaryCathryn Narducy, Anthony Narducy Jr., and Christina M. (Jasper) Vaccaro; eight grandchildren: Gary, Anthony, MaryElizabeth, Dominic, Lorelai, Lilyanna, Michael, Jasper...

Feb 5, 2026

James J. Smith

Hammond, IN

January 2, 1932 – February 5, 2026

James J. Smith, age 94, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years, Marilyn Louise Smith (Nee Schumm); 3 children: David (Wanda) Smith, Jeff Smith and...

Jan 29, 2026

Nick E. Valle

May 16, 1927-January 29, 2026

Dyer, IN

Nick E. Valle, age 98, of Dyer, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 29,2026.

He is survived by his three children: Nick (Julee Vandersluis) Valle Jr., Tim Valle and Ruth Ann Lewis; five grandchildren: Nicole Valle, Justin Valle, Nicholas Valle, Kristin...

Jan 21, 2026

Kay'Lee Annalise Nicole Hawkins was born on December 18, 2018, and passed away on January 21, 2026. Though her life on earth was short, Kay'Lee filled every moment with joy, laughter, and love far beyond her years.

Kay'Lee was the cherished daughter of Krystal Waters and Anthony Hawkins and the proud, fiercely protective big sister to her...

Jan 19, 2026

Sylvia Barker (nee Camacho)

Hammond

Sylvia Barker, age 87, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, January 19, 2026.

She is survived by three daughters; Linda (Michael) Radakovich, Theresa Sanchez, and Cathy (Chris) Lexow; four grandchildren: Aleks (Nick) Lexow-Ullrich, Emily Lexow, Erik Radakovich and Jacqueline Radakovich; two great-grandchildren: Imogen...

Jan 10, 2026

Alexander Salinas was born November 5, 1962, to Maria Luisa and Alfonso Salinas at St. Catherines Hospital in East Chicago, Indiana. He passed away January 10,2026 after a short battle with liver cancer. He is preceded in death by his father Alfonso Salinas who died March 30, 2025 at the age of 84 and his mother Maria Garnica in...

Dec 17, 2025

Alicia Hernandez

Nee Lule

August 10, 1942 - December 17, 2025

Alicia Hernandez, age 83, of Gary, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by seven children: Gabriela (Michael) Huebner, Patricia (Michael) Maxwell, Judith (Felix) Torres III, Maria Adriana...

Dec 15, 2025

Lorene G. Innes

Nee Goetz

Lorene Innes of the Hessville Area of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Monday Dec. 15th, just four months shy of her 100th birthday. She was a farm girl from Missouri, being taught the values of hard work, discipline, respect, and an appreciation for what a person truly has. Raised...