All Obituaries

Albert Robert Ando “Bob” “The Candy Store Man”  Albert Robert Ando, age 89, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018.  He is survived by two daughters: Darlene J. Waite and Lucille A. Schuster; six grandchildren: Tobias Depew, Sandy (Chris) Tyssen, Adam Depew, Ryan Depew, Rob (Shelly) Waite Jr., Lisa (Jan) Dalichow; eight great grandchildren: Hannah, Emily and Mackenzie Tyssen, Gabrielle, Emeline and...

Patricia A. Rudisell Noble IL/Hammond   Patricia Ann Rudisell, age 75, of Noble, IL, formerly of Hammond was promoted to glory on Thursday, June 14, 2018.   She is survived by four children: Angela (late Bill Cooley) Gish, Chris (Kari) Garcia, Kathy (Bruce Caruso) Castillo and Michelle (Kevin) Baptist; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren; niece, Rhonda Rouse; nephew, Ronnie Stanford and many dear friends.   Preceded in death by...

Mary Susan “Sue” Miller November 13, 1949-June 8, 2018 Hammond   Beloved sister of Roy (Phyllis) Miller III, Sara (Chuck) Miller Holley, Holly Miller, and Joan (David) Petras. Devoted partner and friend of Diane Anton for over 40 years. Much loved aunt of Suzi (Mark) Makowski, Sara Miller Reno, Colin Howat, John (Gil) Howat, Juliann Courtney, and Sam and John Petras. Great aunt to Charlotte, Matthew, Allison, Brady, Cole, Lulu, Mia, and...

Eugene A. Graban Hammond   Eugene A. Graban, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2018. He is survived by his two sons: Brian and Garry Graban; grandson, Michael Graban; sister, Carol Dykiel; nieces: Lori (Mac) Sakal, Kathy (Jim) Murchek, Nancy (Bob) Kintner; nephews: Victor (Joan) Dykiel, Tom( Therese) Dykiel; numerous great nieces and nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 58 years, Alice...

Alice A. Graban (Nee, Dubiel) Hammond   Alice Graban, age 88, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Gene Graban; two sons: Brian and Garry Graban; grandson, Michael Graban; sister-in-law, Carol Dykiel; nieces: Lori (Mac) Sakal, Kathy (Jim) Murchek, Nancy (Bob) Kintner; nephews: Victor (Joan) Dykiel, Tom (Therese) Dykiel; Numerous great nieces and...

Sandra A. Pondo (nee, Pool) Hammond   Sandra Arlene Pondo, age 76, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. She is survived by two children: Ralph (Jensina) Sundberg, and Mary Ann (David) Mulvihill; three grandchildren: Kimberly, Rose and little Ralph Sundberg; three sisters: Georgia Mae (late George) Nightingale, Joyce (Gary) Judson and Sharon (Wayland L. Smith) Arcella; three brothers: Donald (Carol) Pool, David...

Jose Luz Mendieta Hammond   Jose L. Mendieta, age 46, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He is survived by 3 children: Patricia, Erica and Cristopher Mendieta; brothers: Alejandro, Ramiro, Jose J., Juan M., Jose Javier and Antonio Mendieta; sisters: Guadalupe Ramirez, Angelina, Maria and Gloria Mendieta; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by his parents, Luis (Maria Luz)...

Joyce Lamberson (Nee, Thompson) Hammond    Joyce Lamberson, age 90, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 21, 2017. She is survived by her four children: Barbara (John) Begley, Shirley Lamberson, David Lamberson and Deborah (Nick) Perez; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 41 yeas, Eunie Lamberson; parents,...

Kimberly Lynn Schramm (nee, Kantor) Hammond   Kimberly Lynn Schramm, age 45, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. She is survived by beloved husband of 22 years, Craig E. Schramm; son, Tyler Schramm; parents: John (Cinda) Kantor; 1 sister, Lori (Bryce) Needham; 2 brothers: Michael (Lori) Kantor, John (Jackie) Kantor; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and dear friends including her Yorkie,...

Roger “Wayne”...