Obituaries

Nov 27, 2022

Sandra Jayne Gomez

(nee Kingery)

Pullman, MI/Hammond, IN

April 21, 1952 – November 27, 2022

Sandra J. Gomez, age 70, of Pullman, Michigan entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, November 27, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Rolando Gomez; two daughters: Jessica...

Nov 27, 2022

Wilene A. Dzurochak

(nee Hunziker)

October 17, 1933-November 27, 2022

Wilene Dzurochak, age 89, of Highland IN (formerly Hammond IN, and Plainfield WI) passed away on November 27, 2022 after 2 years of significant health challenges. While tiny in stature, she was strong-willed with a big personality and a kind heart. Her absence...

Nov 16, 2022

Elizabeth Ellen Liesenfelt  "Liz"

Nee Wolfenberger

Hammond, IN

January 29, 1938 – November 16, 2022

Elizabeth Liesenfelt, age 84, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, November 16, 2022.

She is survived by 1 son, James (Holly) Liesenfelt ; 3 Daughters: Heidi (Dave) Liesenfelt, Barbara...

Nov 7, 2022

Garry Lee Belford

Hammond, IN

November 22, 1952-November 7, 2022

Garry L. Belford age 69 of Hammond was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 7, 2022, while surrounded by his loving family.

Garry is survived by his devoted wife of 50 years, Barbara A. Belford...

Nov 7, 2022

Linda G. Rickert    (nee Olesen)

Griffith

August 3, 1949-November 7, 2022

Linda G. Rickert, age, 73 of Griffith, was called to her heavenly home on Monday, November 7, 2022.                                                                                                    She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Jack A. Rickert; two children: Keith Rickert and Dawn (Earl) Brammer; seven grandchildren: Brittnee,...

Oct 28, 2022

Ann L. Kutie

(Nee Gavura)

Hammond

March 12, 1923-October 28, 2022

Ann L. Kutie,  age 99, of Hammond, IN entered into the house of her heavenly Father on Friday, October 28, 2022.

She is survived by two daughters, Joann (Randy) Novakowski and Lois (David) Haskins; seven grandchildren: Natalie (Duane)...

Oct 20, 2022

Jerry Gale Slaven

Hammond, IN

August 7, 1955-October 20, 2022

Jerry G. Slaven, age 67, of Hammond entered eternal life on Thursday, October 20, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Pamela Slaven; two children: Sherry (friend Charles) Klut and Steve (Natalie) Slaven; nine grandchildren: many great grandchildren;...

Oct 18, 2022

Clayton W. Anderson

Hammond

Clayton W Anderson, 98, died on October 18, 2022. He was born on May 13, 1924 in Chicago, Illinois.  He grew up in Chicago earning a degree in accounting.  He worked as a CPA while working on his Doctorate earning his PhD from Northwestern in 1969.  He married Pricilla Waitt in...

Oct 14, 2022

Melvin H. Drudge Jr.

Gary, IN

September 2, 1941-October 14, 2022

Melvin H. Drudge Jr., age 81, of Gary entered eternal life on Friday, October 14, 2022.

He is survived by two daughters: Allison (Michael) Galich and Regina (Kevin) Swivel; former wife and mother of children, Diana Drudge; 5 grandchildren: Ashley...

Oct 13, 2022

Ruby M. Snyder

Nee Luce

Crown Point/Hammond

Ruby M. Snyder, age 85, formerly of Hammond, was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2022.

Ruby is survived by her son Dale (Diana) Snyder; son-in-law Jeff (LaVaughn) Relinski; grandchildren: Amanda (William) Oliver, Christopher Snyder, Ashley (Matthew)...

Sep 30, 2022

Joseph R. Ramirez

"Coach"

East Chicago, IN

September 30, 1941 – September 30, 2022

Joseph R. Ramirez, age 81, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Friday September 30, 2022.

He is survived by three sisters: Remiga (late Lee) Lozano, Helen (late Hector) Villareal and Mary Munoz; former brother...

Sep 27, 2022

Regina Lynn Osmonson

"Gina" (nee Johnson)

Griffith, IN

October 24, 1955 – September 27, 2022

Regina Lynn Osmonson, age 66, of Griffith, entered the presence of her savior peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.

She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Ken Osmonson; her mother, Patty...

Sep 23, 2022

Ronald Lee Trzcinski

Hammond, IN

April 30, 1943 – September 23, 2022

Ronald Lee Trzcinski, age 79, of Hammond passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 23, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Roberta Elayne Trzcinski (nee Straub); children: Ronald...

Sep 22, 2022

Barbara Slade

(Nee Steele)

Hammond, IN

February 8, 1949 – September 22, 2022

Barbara Slade, age 73, of Hammond entered eternal life on Thursday, September 22, 2022.

She is survived by her son, William Davidson; daughter, Mary Slade; grandchildren: Tristen and Amber Davidson;  Ronny Blagg; greatgrandchildren: Donald Emery Mansell,...

Sep 10, 2022

Julie Lynn Olagbegi

(Nee Fortenberry)

Hammond, IN

July 5, 1974 – September 10, 2022

Julie L. Olagbegi, age 48, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday September 10, 2022.

She is survived by three children: Alyssa, Michael Jr. and Olivia Olagbegi; her father, Rayford Fortenberry; three sisters: Sharon Dillon,...

Sep 10, 2022

Richard T. Krizman

Crown Point, IN

March 21, 1929 – September 10, 2022

Richard T. Krizman, age 93, of Crown Point formerly of Hessville entered into eternal life on Saturday September 10, 2022.

He is survived by two children: James Michael Krizman and Anita (Greg) Gasparini; granddaughter, Maryna Ann, Michaley Autumn...

Sep 5, 2022

Florence Stricklin

"Flo" (nee Pepper)

Hammond, IN

November 2, 1945 – September 5, 2022

Florence Stricklin, age 76, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2022. She is survived by two daughters: Donna Jean (Gregg) Rzechula and Mary Jane Griffith; son in-law, Phil Griffith; grandchildren: Kristina (Frankie) Scardine, Sara...

Aug 30, 2022

David Allen Patten

Hammond

March 29, 1954-August 30, 2022

David A. Patten, age 68, of Hammond was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 30, 2022. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Nancy Ellen Patten (nee Squire); half-brother, Richard Cox; numerous nieces and nephews,...

Aug 19, 2022

Jacquelyn L. Fentress "Jackie"

Nee Gaffney

Hammond/Crown Point

Jacquelyn L Fentress, age 76, of Crown Point, entered eternal rest on Friday, August 19, 2022.

She is survived by two children: Lori (Darren) Eason and Christopher (Dan Kufner) Fentress; two grandchildren: Nicholas (Alix) Eason and Amanda (Fiancé Dallas Hall) Eason; two great...

Aug 19, 2022

John Edward Mowry Jr.

"Jay"

Hammond, IN

August 8, 1980 – August 19, 2022

John E. Mowry Jr., age 42, of Hammond passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Mary E. Mowry; two sons: Trenton J. (Sylvia) Mowry, and Joseph A. Rogers; brother,...