All Obituaries

Danny Lee Adkins Hammond, IN   Danny Lee Adkins, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He is survived by his beloved son, Ryan (Kimberly) Adkins; grandchildren: Alyssa and Madison Adkins; sister, Sheila Adkins; brother, James (Helen) Adkins as well as numerous nieces and nephews and his wife, Michelle Adkins; step children Anita and Rachel. Preceded in death by his parents; Rex and Donna Adkins Friends are invited to meet with the family for a memorial...

Janet Louise Petcoff Nee Wood Hammond    Janet L. Petcoff, age 83, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Friday, March 29, 2019. She is survived by her son, Tom (Marianne) Graczyk; one grandson, Michael Graczyk; one sister, Nancy Kubiszewski; numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces nephews and dear friends.  Preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Nick Petcoff; parents, Leland (Louise) Wood; two sisters: Bonnie Aguilera and Debbie...

Diane Scott (nee Mullins) Hammond, IN    Diane Mullins Scott age 58, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 30, 2019. She is survived by her father, Hilma Mullins; life partner: Butch Depew; daughter, Jodi Ratliff; eight grandchildren: Taylor Holmes, Marysa Rodriguez, Tysin Boesel, Aliohna Boesel, Inez Deluna, Hayley Ratliff, Jayson Ratliff and Grace Ratliff. Two sisters: Sherry (Bill) Deem and Sandra Church; four brothers: Estil (Regina) Looney, Sammy Looney,...

Susan M. Morris “Suzi” Nee Murphy Hammond Susan M. Morris, age 72, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 23, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, John E. Morris, son, Brian (Lorraine) Morris; two step children, Joanne (Don) Davis, Barry Morris; granddaughter, Anna Morris; siblings: Marie Secrest, Daniel (Missy) Murphy, Kathi (late Art) Lohse, Dennis (Jan) Murphy; best friend Judy Penn, numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces...

Charles “Chuck” W. Massie, 69, died peacefully surrounded by family in his home in Hammond on March 22, 2019 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Chuck was born in Medina, OH to Charles A. Massie and Joanne (Schorle) Cohen on April 16, 1949. Chuck is a graduate from Morton High School, Class of 1967. Following high school Chuck enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served two tours in Vietnam. While serving his time in the army he became Special Forces as a Pathfinder and Paratrooper....

James M. Graham “Jimmy” Hammond    James M. Graham, age 39, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He is survived by three loving sons: Michael Murphy, Dominic and Logan Graham; parents: James L. (Laura) Graham and Victoria Graham; one sister, Leslie Graham; one brother, William Graham; two step-sisters: Corey (Derek) Smith and Rachel (Alex) Wiesner; five nephews: Jonathan and Joseph Graham, Cole Zaverl, Blake and Caden Wiesner; two nieces:...

Bernard F. Taillon Jr. Hammond   Bernard F. Taillon Jr. age 83 passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He is survived by: his loving wife of 53 years, Frances Louise Taillon (Ward), two children: Bernard F. (Beth) Taillon III and Catherine (Larry) Keiser, three brothers: Edward, Richard, and James Taillon and one grandchild, Zachary Bachusz. Preceded in death by his parents: Bernard F. Taillon Sr. and Catherine Taillon, two sisters:...

John O. Daniels Valparaiso John O. Daniels age 81 of Valparaiso passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019. John is survived by a son, several grandchildren and host of friends and beloved neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Joyce Daniels, parents, John I. and Juanita V. Daniels. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Ave. Hammond, (Hessville) followed by burial at Chapel Lawn Cemetery,...

Mary “Evelyn” Williams Nee Graham Schererville/Hammond, IN   Mary Evelyn Williams age 93 entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She is survived by four children: David G. (Regina) Williams, Linda (Philip) Perkins, James J. (Cheri) Williams and Thomas C. (Nanette) Williams; four grandchildren: Kimberly M. Smith, T.J. (Bridgett) Williams, Derek Williams and Laura Waelbroeck.; three step-grandchildren: Melanie Vela, Jennifer Stevenson, Scott Perkins;...

John G. Dulsky Hammond   John Dulsky, age 88 entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  He is survived by five children: John Michael Dulsky, Gerald (Bonita) Dulsky, Raymond Dulsky, Donna (Kenneth) Thrall and Mary Heinrich. He was a grandfather of eight as well as a great-grandfather of two; numerous nieces, nephews, friends and his two dogs Daisy  May and Daisy...