All Obituaries

John Klee Jr.   St. John, IN March 18, 1919-Aug.6, 2020 John Klee Jr. age 101, of St John, formerly of Hammond and Highland IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020.   He is survived by his niece, Carol Sadewasser; nephew, David (Susan Walker) Sadewasser, niece in-law, Linda Sadewasser; several other nieces, nephews , great nieces, great nephews  and numerous friends.  John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Sophia Klee; one sister, Anna...

Bertha L. Hansen (nee Villers) Oct. 9, 1923 – July 31, 2021 Bertha L. Hansen, age 97,  of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Bertha is survived by two grandchildren; Charles Derek (Tracy) Hansen and Shaun Erik (Angela) Hansen; five great grandchildren, Samantha, Cody, Kylee, Alyssa and Zoe; one great-great granddaughter Adaline; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husbands, Clyde York and Charles H. Hansen;...

Elizabeth “Eloise” Laughlin (nee Earley) April 15, 1926 – July 30, 2021 Elizabeth Eloise Laughlin, age 95,  formerly of Hammond passed into the gates of Heaven peacefully on Friday, July 30, 2021. Eloise is survived by one son, Richard (Jean) Laughlin Jr.; three grandchildren; Scott (Lisa), Robert and Christine; 2 great grandchildren, Megan and Cole;  and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Richard E....

Shirley A. Rogers   (nee Farmer) Hammond, IN Aug. 12, 1951 – July 13, 2021 Shirley A. Rogers, age 69 of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, July 13, 2021. She is survived by her three sons: Greg (Kelly), Brian (Jackie) and Nicholas (Nicole) Rogers; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Antrim; 10 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; mother, Madeline Farmer; sisters: Doris (Bob) Korem,  LeeAnn (Joe) Michalik; brother, Joe (Kristy) Farmer; as well as numerous...

Lawrence E. Moran  “Larry” Hammond, IN   Lawrence E. Moran, age 79, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021. He is survived by Three sons: Dan, James (Angela) and John Moran; One brother: Richard; numerous nieces and nephews, Four grandchildren: Indigo Moran, Aiden Moran, Ethan Moran, and Autumn Moran; and one great grandchild: Willow Thacker-Moran.   Larry was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Brenda Lou Moran (Nee Marlow)...

Louise F. Kohanyi   (nee Biancardi) Hammond, IN April 20, 1928 – July 9, 2021 Louise F. Kohanyi, age, 93 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 while at St. Anthony Majestic Care. She is survived by her three sons: David, Donald and Michael (Nancy) Kohanyi; eight grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; one sister, Marge Perkins and many nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death by her husband of  55 years: Raymond F. Kohanyi; parents, Dominic...

Maria Caudillo Saucedo   Nee Flores Hammond, IN Dec 25, 1924 – June 28, 2021 Maria Caudillo  Saucedo, age, 96 of Hammond went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, June 28, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her children: Rosemary (George Blue Eagle) George, Richard (friend Debbie) Caudillo, Rachel (Rudy) Gutierrez, Lupe (Armando) Sanchez, Robert Caudillo, Eddie (friend Terri) Caudillo and Sylvia (Samuel) Settle along with 27...

Karen R. Kornaus, age 66, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021. She is survived by her son: Ryan (Danielle) Kornaus; brother, Thomas (Belinda) Kornaus; sister, Sharon Harris; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. Karen was preceded in death by her son, Eric Kornaus; parents Aloysius and Ruth Kornaus; sister, Susan Geck; brother, Gerald Kornaus.  Karen has been a lifetime resident of the region. She attended Hammond Tech but graduated from Morton High...

Juanita White (nee Neal) March 29, 1919 – June 23, 2021 Juanita White, age 102,  of Hammond passed into the gates of Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Juanita is survived by two children: Kenneth White and Janet McGill; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert White in January of 2013; parents, Artie and Martha Neal; two brothers and two...