All Obituaries

Michael Joseph Bewley Michael Joseph Bewley, age 35, of East Chicago, IN, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 26th, 2022. Michael is survived by his parents Franklin and Sandra Bewley, fiancé Christine Aviles, daughter Azalya Bewley (Andreyea Stack), son Giovonnie Bewley (Ofelia Marsiliano), son Michael Aviles-Bewley, brother David (Alleyce) Bewley, sister Kristina (Marc) Martinez, a loving niece, wonderful nephews, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his...

James D. “Jim” Albin Hammond, IN October 30, 1949 – Jun 27, 2022   James D. Albin, age 72, of Hammond passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 27, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Flotella (nee Steele); children: Christopher (Sarah) of Fort Wayne, Nicholas of Evansville, and Melissa (Tom) Ovanek of Hobart; grandchildren: Lea, Topher, Ethan and Molly Albin, Nicholas, Savannah and Dominick Albin, and Ella...

Nancy Jean Rodda  Schererville/Hammond IN May 1, 1940 – June 15, 2022   Nancy Rodda, age 82, of Schererville entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, June 15, 2022. She is survived by her two brothers: Roger (Shirley) Rodda and Donald (Chris) Rodda as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents Arnold and Melva Rodda. Friends are invited to join the family for a time of visitation on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 10:30...

Janet Tabaczynski nee Hojnacki   Hammond June 20,1953-May 25, 2022   Janet Tabaczynski, age 68, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home while surrounded by her family on Wednesday, May 25,2022. She is survived by her loving husband, Martin Tabaczynski; 2 daughters: Tracy and Audrey Tabaczynski; grandson, Gannon Tabaczynski; siblings: Debbie (Glenn) Benetich, Michael and Mark Hojnacki; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Preceded in death by her parents,...

Janis Dail Williamson (Née Qualls) Hammond, IN   August 15, 1943 - May 17, 2022 Janis Williamson, age 76, of Hammond, IN went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She is survived by her 3 children: Tammy (Charles) Rhodus, Penny (Chris) Gibbs and Timothy (Paula) Williamson; 4 grandchildren: Caleb and Jacie Gibbs, Lucretia (Alfonso) Rodriguez and Joshua Rhodus; siblings: Elbert Qualls, Helen Ruth (Roger) Ricks, Ilsa (Arlon) Rhynes, JoAnn (Doyne)...

Nicholas Frank Plesha Hammond, IN February 8, 1941 – May 16, 2022   Nicholas F. Plesha, age 76, of Hammond passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Randi M. Plesha (Nee Gross); daughter, Nadia (Daniel) Allen; son, Christopher Plesha; two sisters: Anne and Rose, as well as several nieces, nephews, and friends. Nick was followed in his journey by his cat of 18 years “The Boo.” Nick was a longtime resident...

Patricia Ann Bence Nee Thomas Highland July 12,1945-May 9, 2022  Patricia Ann Bence, age 76, of Highland was called home to be with her Lord on Monday, May 9, 2022. She is survived by three children: Bryan (Lori) Coster, Barry (Suzanne) Coster and Jill Johnson; grandchildren: Ryan, Katie and Braden Coster; great grandchild Lliam Coster; siblings: Joe L. (Ruth) Thomas, James (Patricia) Thomas, Cindy (Dennis) Adam; fiancé Barry Coster Sr.; numerous nieces, nephews, great...

Benny Reyna Sr. Hammond, IN April 28, 1958 – April 25, 2022   Benny Reyna Sr., age 63, of Hammond entered eternal life on Monday, April 25, 2022. He is survived by his children: Robert Reyna, Benny Jr. Reyna, Brittany Reyna, Isaiah Reyna; grandson, Gabriel Reyna; siblings: Chino (Tammy) Reyna, Cruz (Arnett) Reyna, Marina (Fernando) Rivera, Francisco (Zedeira) Perez: as well as many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...

John Steven Krzan    Hammond, IN May 29, 1967 – April 16, 2022   John Krzan, age 54, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 16, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 15 years, Betty Krzan (Nee Jazyk); parents: Dennis and Suzanne Krzan as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Friends are invited to join the family for a time of memorial visitation on Tuesday, April 26, 2022, from 9 a.m. until 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church,...

Frances Rose Dewitt March 5, 1923 ~ April 11, 2022 (age 99)   Franciska “Frances” Rose Dewitt, 99, passed on April 11, 2022 after a very good life. She was born to Ferdinand Horvath and Lidvina Horvath in Michlitz, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany on March 05, 1923. She married Michael John DeWitt in 1951 and together raised three sons [Michael, Robert [Deceased] & John in Hammond, IN.  She is also survived by six grandchildren and 1one great-grand-daughter. Frances...