All Obituaries

Eutimio M. Zavala Jr. “Tim” East Chicago Eutimio “Tim” Zavala, age 80, of East Chicago, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Irene Zavale (nee Valle); children: Rosa Marie (Mitch) Hall, Melinda (Gordon) Coleman, Monica (Devin) Anderson and Angel Tim Zavala; grandchildren: Shelby, Seth, Ariel, Timothy and Caleb; many siblings both here and in Mexico; numerous nieces, nephews and...

Steven Christopher Shelton “Steve” Longville, Minnesota/Hammond Steven C. Shelton, age 43, of Longville, MN entered into the presence of the Lord, suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident.  He is survived by five children: Steven Jr. Jerry, Dezra, Kevin Shelton and Jarred McBride; numerous grandchildren; parents, William (Linda) Shelton; three siblings: Dawn (James) Owten, Michael (Tammy) Shelton and Christine (William) Allen; many...

John Eric Chorba Hammond John Eric Chorba, age 68, of Hammond, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He is survived by one sister, Linda (James) Maycunich; two brothers: Robert (Linda) Chorba and Jim (Debbie) Chorba; numerous nieces nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends including his partner Alexander Barron. Preceded in death by his parents, Edward (Betty) Chorba. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. at Bocken Funeral...

Sylvia “Chiva” Perez (nee, Garnett) East Chicago   Sylvia Perez, (nee, Garnett), age 77, of East Chicago, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2019. She is survived by six children: Debra (Jesse) Garcia, Denise (late, Ray) Ayala, Cynthia Perez, Norma (Jimmy) Laposi, Veronica (Joe) Recio and Joseph (Jennifer) Perez, III. Grandmother of ten and great grandmother of sixteen. Siblings: Joe (late, Linda) Garnett, Norma (Rene) Alamillo, Romeo (Ursula) Garnett,...

Mark David DiSanto Hammond Mark David DiSanto, age 27, of Hessville, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Mary Gagliardi; father, Michael Allan DiSanto; grandfather, Joseph DiSanto; four siblings: Michael A. DiSanto Jr., Melissa (Emilio) Amaya, Michelle Ann DiSanto and Matthew Joseph DiSanto; niece, Angelina; nephews: Christian, Antonio and Lorenzo. Preceded in death by his stepfather, John Gagliardi, maternal grandparents: Harry...

  Grace M. Limbaugh (Nee Smith) Dyer    Grace M. Limbaugh, age 93, of Dyer, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 7, 2019. She is survived by her son, David (Nancy) Limbaugh, and daughter, Sharon Limbaugh; three grandsons; Joshua (Holly), Jeffrey (Kirsten) and Patrick Limbaugh: one great granddaughter, Avery Limbaugh; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.  Preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Jesse Limbaugh; parents, Nicholas and Grace Smith;...

James A. Walston “Jim” Hammond   James A. Walston, age 71, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.  He is survived by two daughters, Gena (Robbie) Keaton and Dana (David) Skaritka; five grandchildren: Joseph Skaritka, Chaya Keaton, Julia Skaritka, James Skraitka, Cameron Keaton; three sisters: Darelene (Jim) Wilson, Goldie (Orval) Kopeshke, Madeleine (Richard) Hucksold: many nieces nephews and dear friends.    Preceded in...

James D. Wilkerson “Jim” Whiting James D. Wilkerson, age 77, of Whiting, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 27, 2019. He is survived by his son, Tim (Cheryl) Wilkerson; grandson, Allen Polkinghorn; brother-in-law, Donald (Cathy) Abercrombie; nephew, Marc Abercrombie; nieces: Erin (Luke) Dorche and Dawn Brim. Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Verna Louise Wilkerson; father, James W. Wilkerson; mother, Helen E. Gyure; one brother, Larry Wilkerson and nephew,...

  Lila Lee Thompson-Goin (Nee McNeely) Lake Station    Lila Lee Thompson-Goin, age 87, of Lake Station, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 4, 2019. She is survived by two daughters: Vilda Gay (Dave) Lyle and Janet Lee (George) Huskisson; four grandsons; Jesse (Gwen) Huskisson, Chris (Amber) Lyle, Adam (Heather) Lyle, Daniel (Amanda) Huskisson; ten great grandchildren; sister, Greta (Hess) Mullins; numerous nieces, nephews and good friends.  Preceded in...

Donna Sue Bewley Hammond    Donna Sue Bewley, age 59, of Hammond, entered into eternal life suddenly on July 4, 2019 in Sarasota, FL. Donna was a lifetime resident of the region, born and raised in Hammond. She recently retired from School City of Hammond after over 30 years as a Physical Education Teacher. Donna was proud to be a second-generation teacher at Irving School. Her students affectionately knew her as Ms. B. Donna’s kindness was evident to everyone who knew...