All Obituaries

Jaime Calzada Hammond, IN Jaime Calzada,  age 29,  of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 . He is survived by his father, Jose Antonio Calzada-Galvan; mother, Maria Mendieta; six siblings: Yanet, Sara, Edgar, Natalie, Yanely and Daniela Calzada; grandparents: Sara Galvan- Mercado and Rogelio Calzada- Mendoza; one nephew, Leonel C. Medrano. Preceded by his grandparents: Luis Mendieta-Alvarez and Maria Luz Tirado-Trejo . Friends are invited to meet with...

Aaron Flores,  age 47,  of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 . He is survived by his mother: Emma Almanza; four siblings: Anita Flores-Garza, Raymond Flores, Emanuela Almanza-Rios and Miguel Angel Almanza; thirteen nieces, five nephews, nine great nieces and thirteen great nephews. Preceded by his father Robert Flores Jr.; brother Robert Flores III and step father Manuel Ruiz Almanza. A funeral service and visitation will be held at Bocken Funeral by...

William Deem “Bill” William “Bill” Dennis Deem, age 67, of Hobart, IN passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 after a quick battle with lung cancer. Bill is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sherry (nee Mullins); children: Janell (Eric) Gill, Kristy Adamson (nee Kammer), Daniel Deem, Jason (Jessica) Kammer, and Desirae Deem; grandchildren: Tyler Ruiz, Brandon Leon, Derek Stobaugh, Joshua Gill, Natalie Gill, Carter Adamson, Ella Kammer;  mother Mary Lois Putman...

Ronald Denver Broderick Hammond   Ronald Denver Broderick, age 64, of Hammond,  passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home. He is survived by his parents: George and Charlotte (Nee Fentress) Broderick; two children: Ronald Denver (Jodilyn) Broderick Jr. and Emily (Dan) Ridenour; four grandchildren: Amelia Ridenour, Abigail Ridenour, Jackson and Addison Broderick; one brother: Robert (Susan) Broderick; two nieces: Jennifer and Savannah Broderick; one great...

Lawrence Devore February 10,1927-November 9, 2020   Lawrence G Devore, age 93 of Hammond went home to be with the lord on Monday November 9th, 2020.  He was born on February 10, 1927 in East Chicago, IN to Andrew and Anna (Muha) Devore.  On September 15, 1951 he married the love of his life, the late, Geraldine (Relinski) Devore at St. Mary’s church in Griffith, IN.  He loved his family and cherished every moment he was with them.  After Graduating High...

Thomas E. Umlauf Age 62, of Hammond, Passed away November 7, 2020. Tom was born May 3, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana. Preceded in death by his father, James B. Umlauf and His mother, Flora B. Umlauf and sister, Mary Umlauf. Tom was the fond brother of Jacqueline(Russell) Mars, James Umlauf and Lori(Daniel) Arnold who survives him. Other survivors including, Marilyn Wyatt, his long time Girlfriend. Jerry Moore, Brian Wall, Nephew Jerry Moore, Niece, Jayme(Ryan),Scott, Nieces, Amanda...

    Iris G. Skalka Nee Gilfillan Hammond Iris G. Skalka, age 91, of Hammond,  passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. She is survived by two daughters: Karen (Kevin) Erwin and Jean (David) Denst; three grandsons: Andrew Denst, Michael and Richard Erwin; several nieces, nephews and friends. Iris is preceded in death by her husband of 36 years, Edward Skalka; parents, Peter and Jean Gilfillan and one brother, George Gilfillan. In accordance with her wishes, cremation...

Lois A. Scheive Nee Hastings Hammond/Munster Lois A. Scheive, age 93, of Munster formerly of Hammond,  passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She is survived by one brother in-law Ronald (Jerry) Scheive; and many good friends including her dear friend Mary Hatfield. Preceded in death by her husband Herbert R. Scheive; parents, Lester and Lula Hastings. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. DIRECTLY at Elmwood Cemetery, 1413-169th Street,...

Carl W. West Hammond Carl W. West, age 80, of Hammond,  passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlene West (Nee Alley); daughter, Kelly (Dwayne) Johnson; brother, Ronald (Linda) West; sister, Carol (Jerry) Steele;close family friends: Betty and James Wheatley and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Ethel West. Visitation will be held on Friday, October 30, 2020 from 10:30 a.m. until the time of the...

Johnny D. Colsten             Munster Johnny D. Colsten, age 86, of Munster, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020. He is survived by his beloved wife of  61 years, Elaine L. Colsten (Nee Habegger); daughter, Keren (John Harasty) Colsten; son, Jeffery (Cheryl) Colsten; six grandchildren: Jonathan (Erica), Jessica and Courtney Cliver, and Ashley (Seth) Conlon, Alex and Andrew Colsten; two great...