All Obituaries

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Elizabeth Mary Bardoczi “Betty”(Nee Brabbs) Hessville   Elizabeth M. Bardoczi “Betty” age 93 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019 in her home.   Betty is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 71 years, Emery James Bardoczi Sr., their son, William (Margaret) Bardoczi; daughter-in-law, Ida Mae Bardoczi; 4 grandchildren, Laura (Ken) Dienes, James (Amanda) Bardoczi, William and Gregory Bardoczi; 2 great...

Antonio Prieto “El Pajaro” Gary   Antonio Prieto, born July 13, 1928, died peacefully at the age of 90 on January 15, 2019.  He retired from EJ&E Railroad in 1990 after 33 years of work.  His life’s passion, besides his family, were music—specifically the accordion. As a self-taught musician he founded the “música norteña” band, Los Jilgueros de Marin, which he headed for 55 years.   He is survived by his...

Kenneth Ray Pribble                  Hessville   Kenneth Ray Pribble, age 89 entered the gates of heaven peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Betty JoAnn Pribble (Nee Von Almen); 3 sons: Randy, Larry (Barbara) and Kevin (Angela) Pribble; 3 grandchildren: Angela (Bobby) Figueroa, Michele (Bobby) Klut and Justin Pribble; 1great...

Harold Chester Liming                                                           Hammond   Harold C. Liming, age 98 entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  He is survived by...

Hammond Marilyn Evers (Nee Rymarczyk)   Marilyn Evers, age 64 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 after a long illness. She is survived by three children: Christopher Evers, Melissa Michelle Evers and Timothy Evers; three grandchildren: Kalli Lannin, Mason and Aubrey Evers; mother, Helen Rymarczyk; sister, Diane (Edward) Svetanoff; three brothers: Robert (late Lauri), Ron (Ed Sieb), Michael (Mary Jo) Rymarczyk; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts,...

Mario F. Quintanilla Sr.                                                           East Chicago   Mario F. Quintanilla, age 92 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home with his...

Barbara Marie Tomaszewski (Nee, Lett) Munster/Hammond Barbara M. Tomaszewski, age 80, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She is survived by 4 children: Daniel (Sally) Tomaszewski, Larry (Jennifer) Tomaszewski, Gary (Tamara) Tomaszewski and Pam (Trever) Kinley; 14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 3 sister’s: Dolores (late Tony) Sacco, Deanna (late Marty) Kutka, Judy (Phil) Bodinet; one brother, Michael (Maryann) Lett, several nieces and...

John Charles Stemper Jr. Hammond IN   John C. Stemper Jr, age 77, of Hammond passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Sebo’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hobart.  He is survived by his companion; Florence Stricklin; son John E. (LuAnn) Stemper; grandchildren: Aaron, Michael and Daniel Stemper; friend Simone Stemper; nephews, Robbie and Shannon Crider; many cousins and friends.           He was preceded in death by his...

Joyce J. Hrycak                                                                (Nee Backus) Hammond    Joyce J. Hrycak, age 76, of Crown Point and Valparaiso passed...