Obituaries

Feb 4, 2022

Lorraine M. Harris

(nee Otvos)

Hammond, IN

July 10, 1925 – February 4, 2022

Lorraine M. Harris, age 96, of Hammond passed on into eternal life on Friday, February 4, 2022.

She is survived by three children: Lynn Hurtt, Terrance Flusche and Gail Hill; step-son, Paul (Sally) Harris; five...

Jan 26, 2022

Rafael Cuadra

Hammond, IN

October 26, 1952 – January 26, 2022

Rafael Cuadra, age 69, of Hammond passed on into eternal life on Wednesday, January 26, 2022.

He is survived his wife of over 37 years Monica De Fatima Cuadra; four children: Edgar (Brenda Cardona) Cuadra, Eberardo (Johanna Charles) Cuadra, Lesly...

Jan 25, 2022

Joseph Nagy Sr.

Hammond, IN

September 05, 1934 – January 25, 2022

Joseph Nagy Sr., age 87, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 25, 2022.

He is survived by three children; Joseph Jr. (Karen) Nagy, Steven Nagy, and Holly (Rick) Ramirez; ten grandchildren: Michealene (Alan) Zarach, Emily Smith,...

Jan 24, 2022

Kevin Mark Boggess

Hammond, IN

March 11, 1954 – January 24, 2022

Kevin M. Boggess, age 67, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022.

He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Elizabeth Boggess (nee Grunwald); two children: Nathaniel Boggess and Amelia Boggess...

Jan 19, 2022

Maria Elena Villarruel

Hammond, IN

August 27, 1950 – January 19, 2022

Maria E. Villarruel, age 71, of Hammond passed on into eternal life on Wednesday, January 19, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 50 years, Raphael Villarruel; two children: Raphael Villarruel Jr. and Erica (Michael) Abeyta; seven grandchildren:...

Jan 19, 2022

John C. Ault

Funeral Director

Crown Point, IN

John Collins Ault  age 83 of Crown Point entered the presence of his Savior on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. John was born October 15, 1938 in Olney, Illinois.

He grew up in Yale, Illinois, graduating from Newton High School in 1956. After high...

Jan 17, 2022

Theresa Ann Camp

East Chicago, IN

June 21, 1950 – January 16, 2022

Theresa Camp, age 68, of East Chicago passed on into eternal life on Sunday, January 16, 2022

She is survived by her three sons: Patrick, Mike and Elvis (Cherie) Barron; four grandchildren: Lexi and  Sierra Barron, Heaven Tomlinson...

Jan 17, 2022

Tammy Renay Smith

(nee Engler)

Lake Station, IN

December 26, 1961 – January 17, 2022

Tammy Smith, age 60, of Lake Station passed on suddenly into the presence of the Lord on Monday, January 17, 2022.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Scott Brian Smith; son...

Jan 17, 2022

Laura Mae Shropshire

(Nee Wyant)

Hammond, IN

November 7, 1944 – January 17, 2022

Laura Shropshire, age 77, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, January 17, 2022

She is survived by her husband of 59 years George Shropshire; Children: Timothy G. Shropshire, Christopher (Ila) Shropshire,...

Jan 15, 2022

Cordie E. Towne

Schererville, IN

Sept.3, 1927- Jan. 15, 2022

Cordie E. Towne, age 94 of Schererville, Indiana entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, January 15, 2022.

She is survived by her sons: Jim (Donna) and Jeff (Bonnie); grandchildren: Michelle (Nick) Pallotti, Jason (Stefanie) Towne and several great-grandchildren and...

Jan 12, 2022

Jean Alice Neyhart

(nee Scott)

Hammond

August 10,1935-January 12, 2022

Jean A. Neyhart, age 86, of Hammond was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. She is survived by her loving husband of 66 Years, Wilmer E. Neyhart; three children: Robert (Amy) Neyhart, Cindy...

Jan 7, 2022

Joyce Ann Hestermann                                                                                                  (nee Stur)

Hammond, IN

February 27, 1944 – January 7, 2022

Joyce Ann Hestermann, age 77, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Friday, January 7, 2022.

She is survived by her son, Michael (Jessica) Hestermann; grandchildren: Kayla (Elliot) Borg and Hannah Hestermann as well as numerous friends....

Dec 31, 2021

Carmen Villa

Nee Gonzalez

Carmen Villa,  93, of Chicago entered the gates of Heaven on December 31, 2021.  Beloved wife of  53 years to late Enrique Villa; loving mother of  Yolanda Salcedo, Henry (Vicky) Villa Jr., late Joseph and late Carmen Villa; devoted grandmother of Carmen Salcedo, Ramon (Karol) Salcedo, Henry Villa III and Amanda...

Dec 25, 2021

Francisco Gonzalez

Hammond, IN

July 7, 1938 – December 25, 2021

Francisco Gonzalez age 83, of Hammond formerly of Gary and San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico entered into eternal life on Christmas, Saturday, December 25, 2021.

He is survived by his three children: Maria (Bardo) Franco, Francisco (Anissa) Gonzalez Jr. and Jimmie...

Dec 22, 2021

Jane L. Isabell

(nee Vann)

Griffith, IN

June 23, 1955-December 22, 2021

Jane L. Isabell, age 66, of Griffith passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

Jane is survived by her three children: Jennifer (Edward) Pettis, Nathaniel Isabell and Jessica Isabell ; four grandchildren: Darail Williams, Edward Pettis...

Dec 22, 2021

Lillian Lorraine Phillips

(Nee Sandor)

Hammond, IN

August 23, 1921 – December 22, 2021

Lillian L. Phillips, age 100, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, December 22, 2021.

She is survived by her son, Walter Bales; son-in-law, James Jolink; five grandchildren: Monique (Ed) Hardee, Jenise...

Dec 21, 2021

Harold Lee Thomas

Hammond, IN

July 17, 1929 – December 21, 2021

Harold Lee Thomas, age 92, of Hammond formerly of Chicago and St. Louis, MO entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 21, 2021.

He is survived by his wife Irene Jones; four daughters: Jeanee Howard, Janet (Charles) Ashley,  Joyce...

Dec 12, 2021

Yolan S. Fabian       "Yol"                                                                                                     (nee Smolar)

Hammond, IN

September 16, 1927 – December 12, 2021

Yolan S. Fabian, age 94, of Hammond passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday morning, December 12, 2021 surrounded by those she loved.

She is survived by her devoted son, Alexander A. (Tammy) Fabian; three...

Dec 11, 2021

Helene Patricia Johnson

"Tukey"

(nee Gilboe)

Hammond, IN

October 1, 1940-December 11, 2021

Helene Patricia Johnson, age 81, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 11, 2021.

Helene "Tukey" as she was affectionally known is survived by her three daughters: Debbie Edwards, Sandy (fiancé Jeff Beeson)...

Dec 7, 2021

J.W.  Conner

Hammond

October 2, 1930-December 7, 2021

J.W. Conner, age 91, of Hammond, entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 7, 2021.

He is survived by his 3 Children: Donna (Steven) Ladd, Brian (Debbie) Conner and Jeff (Christine) Conner;  7 Grandchildren: Stephanie (Casey) DeMoss, Tim...