Obituaries

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,...

Aug 14, 2022

Wilmer Edgar Neyhart

Hammond

April 16,1935-August 14, 2022

Wilmer E. Neyhart, age 87, of Hammond was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 14, 2022. He is survived by three children: Robert (Amy) Neyhart, Cindy (Brian) Smith and Dennis (Angela) Neyhart; thirteen grandchildren: Cora, Andrew, Stephanie, Stacy, Caleb,...

Aug 7, 2022

Jeffrey L. Spence

Hammond, IN

July 12, 1960 – August 07, 2022

Jeffrey Spence, age 62, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 7, 2022.

He is survived by his fiancée and soulmate of twenty-four years: Sherry Lynne Burgess; stepchildren: Randy Burgess Jr. and Michael Burgess; grandfather of many; brother:...

Aug 6, 2022

Joe Polo Martinez

Cedar Lake, IN

January 22, 1966-August 6, 2022

Joe P. Martinez, age 56, of Cedar Lake was called home to be with his Lord on Saturday, August 6, 2022. He is survived by his loving mother, Aida L. Martinez; siblings: Ramiro (late Patricia) Perez, Linda (Gianni) Calvopina, Rich Martinez, Federico...

Aug 5, 2022

Mary M. Hillyer

nee McKinley

Hammond, IN

October 29,1929 – August 5, 2022

Mary M. Hillyer, age 92, of Hammond passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 5, 2022.

She is survived by her daughter, Darlene Burke of Hammond; grandchildren: Debbie Otarski, Larry...

Aug 3, 2022

Mary E. Yuritic "Cookie"

nee Canady

Hammond, IN

March 4, 1935 – August 3, 2022

Mary E. Yuritic, age 87, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 3, 2022.

She is survived by her daughter, Alice (Aaron J.) Zemelko; grandchildren: Aaron Edward and Andrew Michael Zemelko; sisters: Dolores...

Aug 1, 2022

David Concepcion

Hammond, IN

January 22, 1986 – August 1, 2022

David Concepcion, age 36, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Monday, August 1, 2022.

He is survived by his mother, Margarita Concepcion; two brothers: Frank and Samuel Concepcion.

Preceded in death by his father Francisco Concepcion.

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Aug 1, 2022

Joan R. Klekot

nee Fritz

Hammond, IN

July 16, 1932 – August 1, 2022

Joan R. Klekot, age 90, of Hammond passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022.

She is survived by her 3 sons: Bruce (Kathy) Klekot, Gary Klekot and Terry Klekot; grandchildren: Jeremy (Nicole) Klekot, Mallorie Hanchar...

Jul 29, 2022

Lewis J. Wetzel I

Hammond, IN

November 04, 1937 – July 29, 2022

Lewis J. Wetzel I, age 84, of Hammond passed away peacefully while camping at his "Happy Place" on Friday, July 29, 2022.

He is survived by his two daughters: Kathleen (David) Kwiatkowski of Schererville and Cindy (Bobby) Sullivan...

Jul 26, 2022

Melanie J. Avenatti

nee Kujawa

Hammond, IN

August 22, 1957 – July 26, 2022

Melanie J. Avenatti, age 64, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Louis J. Avenatti; two sons; Gregory and Ricky Avenatti; brother, Mike...

Jul 26, 2022

Earl R. Wilson Jr.

Hammond

June 28, 1938-July 26, 2022

After spending his last days at home with family surrounding him, Earl R.Wilson Jr. left this home for his heavenly home in the early hours of July 26th.

Born June 28th, 1938 to Earl R.Wilson Sr. and Shirley Lorena(Green) Wilson in...