All Obituaries

Delia Rosa Samardzich (Nee, Mucha) Hammond, IN   Delia Rosa Samardzich, age 90 of Hammond, passed away entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. She is survived by her beloved children: Tomislav (Maria) Samardzich, Miro (Mary Grace) Samardzich, Milovan (Gloria) Samardzich and Rodimir (Illiana) Samardzich; 7 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; Siblings: Enrique, Yolanda, Oswaldo, Carlos, Alberto, Juan and Cesar; many nieces, nephews and good friends. Preceded in...

Nijole Marija Macenas (Nee,Kriauceliunas) “Nell” Highland, IN   Nijole “Nell” M. Macenas, age 77 of Highland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018. She is survived by her beloved children: Vaida (Steven) Andrews and Edmund (Debbie) Macenas; grandchildren: Stephen and Mitchell Andrews; brother, John (Charlene) Kraulis; several nieces, nephews and good friends in the USA, Canada and Lithuania. Preceded in death by her parents, Jonas and Stase...

Patricia Louise Strange (Nee, McLean) Griffith   Patricia Louise Strange, age 77, of Griffith, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 3, 2018. She is survived by two daughters; three grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one brother; one sister; many nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, one son and her parents. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy...

ESTENE BARNES (NEE DIGGS) GARY, IN Estene Barnes, age 91, of Gary, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence in Munster. She is survived by three daughters: Paula Barnes-Knepple of Aurora, IL, Sharon Cannata of Sanger, TX and Debbie Victor of Crown Point, IN; one son: James C. (Jeanene) Barnes of Marengo, IN; one daughter in-law, Linda Barnes; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her beloved...

Leonard Daily “Unc”   Leonard Daily, age 92 passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his home with his wife  by his side. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Sharon; Children, John (Pamela) Daily and family; Donna (Clarence) Robbins and family; Larry (Cindy) Daily and family; and Lorrie (Jimmy) Tovo and family.  There is a very special grandson, Ethan Patrick Daily, as well. He has many nieces and nephews as well as cousins. 2 sisters, Hattie...

Russell Leon Goin Lake Station    Russell Leon Goin, age 82, of Lake Station, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 27, 2018. He is survived by his wife Lila Goin; son, Russell Goin Jr.; stepdaughters: Janet (George) Huskisson and Gaye (David) Lyle; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and good friends.  Preceded in death by his first wife Caroline Goin; son, David Goin; sister, Georgia Butler and his parents.  Funeral Services will be held...

Lula Belle Vela (nee, Payne) Hammond   Lula Belle Vela, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 24, 2018. She is survived by seven children: Alejo (Mary) Jr., Aleta (Jim) Whittaker, Alyce (Don) Horvath, Amelia Boggs, Andrew (Diane), Annette (David) Bensinger and Anthony (Amber); twenty-one grandchildren; thirty-six great grandchildren; one sister, Doris (late Cecil) Palmer; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and many...

Martha M. Convery (Nee,Ziara) Hammond   Martha Convery, age 80, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 11, 2018. She is survived by three children: Patricia (Michael) Baum, Robert (Kristine) Convery and Suzanne Convery; four grandchildren: Lauren (Matt) Calhoun, Matthew Baum, Melissa Baum and Rachel Convery; two great grandchildren, Mackenzie and Riley. Many nieces, nephews and good friends. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Patrick Convery;...

Donald Smith Hobart Donald Smith, age 69, of Hobart went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 27, 2018. Donald is survived by his loving wife of 15 years; Lynn M Smith, 3 children: Mike (Fiancée Christine Harrison) Smith, Scott (Polly) Smith and Cheryl (Bryan) Mansell; 2 Step Daughters: Amber (Kevin) Cummings and Melody Raganyi-Reyes; 5 Grandchildren: Lucas, Jeffery, Savannah, David and Emily; 6 Step Grandchildren: Lydia, Kevin Jr., Nicholas, Daniel, Julian and...

Dennis L. Wells “Fat Racer” Hammond   Dennis L. Wells, age 62, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, October 28, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathleen (nee Barrett); two daughters: Christine (Gerald) Wells-Ilic and Jillian (Tony) Crayne; two grandchildren: Lennon Mendoza and Austin Crayne; three sisters: Vonda Jenkins, Letha Simon and Ida Bardoczi; two brothers: Ellis (Sandra) Wells and Michael Wells; sisters in-law: Rebecca Stevens...