All Obituaries

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...

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Bill S. Carter “Billie”   Bill Carter age 98 of Hammond entered into his savior’s presence on Monday August 19, 2019. Billie is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Dorothy Carter (Nee Vester); son in-law and caregiver David A. Hanish; one sister, Mary Jo Minier; several nieces, nephews and friends.  Preceded in death by his daughter, Cindy Hanish; parents, George and Mobile Carter; two sisters: Rose White, Elnora McDonald; three brothers: George, Robert...

Gerald K. Wilck Hammond   Gerald Keith Wilck, age 83, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, August 16, 2019.  He is survived by one son, Gerald (Rita) Wilck Jr.; grandson, Steven Wilck; two step grandchildren: David Cook and Laurie Shea; two great grandchildren: Hannah and Jackson Wilck; brother, Raymond (Hanne) Wilck; two sisters: Pamela Wilck Jones and Linda Wilck Egan; care giver and friend, Susan Sabin; numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, friends and...

Jeffery Allen Ray Hammond     Jeffery Allen Ray, age 42, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019. He is survived by his mother; Sharyn Ray; three siblings: Tracy Szczudlak, Scott Bruce, Amy (Jim) Harris; three children; Josh Ray, Makenzee Ray and Guiles Blondeel; niece and nephews: Ashley (Eli) Lewandowski, Billy Szczudlak, Tyler Harris and Kylie Bruce; great nephews: Murphy and Arlo Lewandowski.   Preceded in death by his father Kermit C. Ray;...

Larry K. Brown Hammond   Larry Brown was welcomed into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 79.            Larry is survived by his wife Nikki R. Brown; children: Sylvia M. Brown, Jeffery (Esther) Brown, Cathy (Mike) Jones, and Larry Evans; 3 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Patty Royer; brother, Paul Brown; cherished best friend, Wayne (Deanne) Jackson; numerous nieces,...

John Andrew Hogewoning Hammond     John Andrew Hogewoning, age 55, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, July 14, 2019. He is survived by: two sisters: Patricia Hogewoning and Sylvia (Orrin) Langdon; one brother, Vanson (Jen) Van Pelt; niece, Tammy (Todd) Kinney; nephews: Karl (Ralesha) Hogewoning, Dalton and Brian Van Pelt, Daniel (Bethany) Smith; Edward, Vanson Kevin (Asami) Van Pelt, Keith Van Pelt, Joshua and Walter Smith; great nieces and great nephews:...

Betty Jean Perry (nee, White) Hessville   Betty Jean Perry, age 58, of Hessville passed away unexpectedly at home in her sleep on Friday, July 26, 2019. She is survived by her mother, Velma White Cuff; Companion, Partner, Supporter & Best Friend, Kenny Carns; Children: Tabitha (Bryant) Anderson, Ashley and Logan Perry; Siblings: Debbie (John) Rock, Pam (Gary) Moore, Joyce (Rich) Spinks, Chuck (Diane) White, Jr.; Numerous Nieces, Nephews and Dear Friends. Preceded in death by...

Gina L. Baldner (Nee, Listro) Hammond, IN/Calumet City, IL   Gina Linda Baldner, age 70, of Calumet City, IL entered into her heavenly fathers presence on Monday, July 8, 2019.                                       She is survived by her daughter, Annette (David) Snyder; two precious...

Jeanette Adele Gard (Nee, Fairse) Hammond/Merrillville/Munster   Jeanette Adele Gard, age 94, of Munster entered into eternal life on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. She is survived by her children: David C. (Diana Krist-Gard) Gard of Schererville, IN and Deborah (Ronald) Kelderman of Lexington, SC 9 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren; one sister, Carrie Nola (Robert) Fritz; several nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of...