Obituaries

Jul 9, 2022

Karen F. Brown

Hammond

April 8, 1942-July 9, 2022

Karen Faye Brown, age 80, of Hammond was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She is survived by her niece, Lori (Lon) Childress with whom she made her home; great niece and nephew Loni (fiancé Andy...

Jul 2, 2022

Dorothy Marie Martin

nee Anderson

Hammond, IN

June 29, 1926 – July 2, 2022

Dorothy Marie Martin, age 96, of Hammond passed away peacefully at Cedarhurst of Dyer on Saturday, July 2, 2022.

She is survived by her nieces: Sharon Morrison, Kay (Mike) Hansen, and Nancy (Hans) Teunissen; nephew,...

Jun 27, 2022

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)...

Jun 26, 2022

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...

Jun 15, 2022

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....

May 25, 2022

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...

May 17, 2022

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...

May 16, 2022

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;...

May 9, 2022

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;...

Apr 25, 2022

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)...

Apr 16, 2022

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,...

Apr 15, 2022

Gladys M. Greene nee Necessary Hobart Gladys M. Greene, age 73, of Hobart, entered the gates of heaven on Good Friday, April 15, 2022. She is survived by her loving husbands of 42 years, Michael G. Greene; 3 children: son, Bobby (Donna) Light, 2 daughters: Tammy (Jay) Sanders and Michelle (David) Jacinto; six grandchildren: Jessica, Jeremy and Justin Light,...

Apr 11, 2022

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...

Mar 26, 2022

Eula Pitts

Hammond

Eula Pitts, age 88, of Hammond, entered the gates of heaven on Saturday, March 26, 2022.

He is survived by his 3 children: Kenneth Lee (Deborah) Pitts, Maria Diane (Michael) Makarewich, Gloria June Robbins; eight grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins...

Mar 18, 2022

Joan "Johanna" Zacok

(nee, McTaggart)

Munster

Joan Zacok, age 100, of Munster went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 18, 2022.  She is survived by her daughter, Gail Zacok; two sons: Neal (Diane) Zacok and Mark (Jamie) Zacok; eight grandchildren: Andrea (Josh) Franklin, Zachary (Rebecca) Zacok, Craig (Meghan) Zacok, Kyle...

Feb 24, 2022

Tomislav (Tony) Samardzich, age 70 passed away and entered into the gates of heaven with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife, Maria of almost forty-five years, daughters Jovana and Eva (Jesus), grandsons Julian and Lucas; brothers: Miro (Mary Grace), Milovan (Gloria), and Radomir (Iliana): several uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, and many...

Feb 19, 2022

Clifford C. Watts

"Cliff"

Hammond, IN

July 10, 1946 – February 19, 2022

Clifford C. Watts, age 75, of Hammond entered his eternal life on Saturday, February 19, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Micki Lee Watts (nee McGinnis); sons: Greg (Ginger) Watts, Jeff (Kelly)...

Feb 16, 2022

Leta Maylee Martin

(Nee Chapman)

Whiting, IN

November 19, 1946 – February 16, 2022

Leta Martin, age 75, of Whiting entered the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, February 16, 2022.

She is survived by her companion of 15 years, Paul J. Maloney; three children: Scott and Christopher Martin and...

Feb 5, 2022

Manuel R. Candelaria

Hammond, IN

December 28, 1928 – February 5, 2022

Manuel R. Candelaria, age 93, of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, February 5, 2022

He is survived his wife of 45 years, Maria A.  Candelaria; four children: Louis (Tracy Reyes) Gonzalez, Orlando (Marilyn) Gonzalez, Mayra...

Feb 5, 2022

Zora Galovic

(nee Brckovic)

Griffith, IN

December 21, 1925 – February 5, 2022

Zora Galovic, age 96, of Griffith formerly of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, February 5, 2022.

She is survived by four children: Mary Bicanic, Kathy (Mijo) Iveljic, John Galovic and Ana...