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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
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
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
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. Â Candelaria; four children: Louis (Tracy Reyes) Gonzalez, Orlando (Marilyn) Gonzalez, Mayra...
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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