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Tomislav Samardzich

Tomislav Samardzich

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...

Clifford C. Watts

Clifford C. Watts

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)...

Leta Maylee (Chapman)  Martin

Leta Maylee (Chapman) Martin

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...

Manuel R. Candelaria

Manuel R. Candelaria

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...

Zora (Brckovic)  Galovic

Zora (Brckovic) Galovic

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...

Lorraine M. (Otvos)  Harris

Lorraine M. (Otvos) Harris

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...

Rafael Cuadra

Rafael Cuadra

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...

Joseph Nagy Sr.

Joseph Nagy Sr.

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,...

Kevin Mark Boggess

Kevin Mark Boggess

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...

Maria Elena Villarruel

Maria Elena Villarruel

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:...

John Collins Ault

John Collins Ault

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...

Theresa Ann (Clapp)  Camp

Theresa Ann (Clapp) Camp

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...

Tammy Renay (Engler)  Smith

Tammy Renay (Engler) Smith

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...

Laura Mae (Wyant)  Shropshire

Laura Mae (Wyant) Shropshire

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,...

Cordie E. (Cheek)  Towne

Cordie E. (Cheek) Towne

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...

Jean Alice (Scott)  Neyhart

Jean Alice (Scott) Neyhart

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...

Joyce Ann (Stur)  Hestermann

Joyce Ann (Stur) Hestermann

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....

Carmen (Gonzalez)  Villa

Carmen (Gonzalez) Villa

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...

Francisco Gonzalez

Francisco Gonzalez

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...

Jane L. (Vann)  Isabell

Jane L. (Vann) Isabell

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...

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