Obituaries

Nov 3, 2021

Nicolette R. Brown   "Nikki"

July 15, 1960-November 3, 2021                                                                                                                                                                      Nicolette "Nikki" Brown, age 61 of Hammond, entered into eternal life with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 3, 2021.

She is survived by her son- Larry Evans; two brothers: Larry Ford and Tom Ford; two sisters: Mary Flippo and Sue Philpot; cousins: Loraine Kay...

Oct 25, 2021

Jose C. Ojeda

"Tato"

February 14, 1953-October 25, 2021

Jose "Tato" Ojeda,  age, 68 of Hammond, born on February 14, 1953 in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Jose passed away peacefully at Home on Monday, October 25, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Carmen Ojeda (Nee Cuadrado) ;...

Oct 21, 2021

Josephine Klish

Nee Kasprzycki

August 12, 1918-October 21, 2021

Josephine Klish (Nee Kasprzycki), age 103, late of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully at her home on October 21, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Klish; Josephine is survived by her nephew, Jim (Karen) Kasprzycki; nieces Sandra (John) McNicholas, Joyce (Len) Kuhl, and...

Oct 14, 2021

Shaiden Uriah Wright was born to TeAra Woodson and Joseph Wright on August 19, 2021. He loved his brother's Josiah singing his favorite song "You Are My Shaiden My Only Shaiden". His brothers love him beyond the moon and enjoyed each and every moment they got to share with Shaiden. Shaiden is survived by his mother TeAra Woodson and...

Oct 13, 2021

Marlene Ruth Allen

(Nee Buskey)

Schererville, IN

March 11, 1962 – October 13, 2021

Marlene Allen, age 59, of Schererville entered peacefully into eternal life on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Thomas Allen; children: Amellia Richey, Josiah (Brittany) Allen, Stephen Allen...

Oct 11, 2021

Darrell L. Noble

Munster, IN

August 29, 1946 – October 11, 2021

Darrell Noble, age 75, of Munster entered the gates of heaven on Monday, October 11, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Ellen L. Noble "Cis" (nee Webb); son, Christopher (Carolyn) Noble; daughter, Kimberly (Don) Cheney;...

Oct 7, 2021

Martin Bennett Orndorff Hammond Martin B. Orndorff, age, 43 of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, October 7, 2021. He is survived by his mother Louise Orndorff (nee Renko); siblings: Tammy (Greg) Marshall, Preston "Bob"  Orndorff, Jr., Lora (Kelly) Webb, Anthony (Melissa ) Stewart; Tanya (Brian Perkins) Fritzler and Dora (Russell) Starnes; grandmother, Dorlena (James)Sims; many aunts, uncles, nieces,...

Oct 2, 2021

Larry Edwin Brown

Hammond/Sauk Village

Feb.18, 1994-Oct. 2, 2021

Larry Edwin Brown, age 27, of Sauk Village formerly of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Saturday, October 2, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of seven years, Patricia Brown (nee Mason); 4 children: Janiyah, Jaxon and Jayden Mason and Joelle Brown;...

Oct 1, 2021

Johnathan Richard Moran

"John"

Hammond, IN

Johnathan R. Moran, age 45, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Friday October 1, 2021.

He is survived by one son, Aiden Moran; two brothers: Dan and James (Angela) Moran; two nieces: Indigo and Autumn Moran; one nephew, Ethan Moran; one great niece, Willow Thacker-Moran;...

Sep 27, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Anthony Eric Gralewski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 27, 2021

Jacinta Gallo De Murillo

Jacinta Gallo De Murillo age 91 of East Chicago, IN Passed away Monday September 27, 2021.

A visitation will be held on Saturday October 2, 2021 at Bocken Funeral Home from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.

Funeral and burial will take place in Zacatecas, Mexico at a date not...

Sep 23, 2021

Waldemar "Wally""Junior" Krcelich Granger, IN

Aug. 26, 1928-Sept. 23, 2021 Waldemar  Krcelich, age 93, of Granger, IN, formerly of Hammond, Schererville, IN and Lynwood, IL, was ushered into the arms of God on Thursday, September 23, 2021. He is survived by his 6 Children: Lorraine "Tilly" (Dr. Steven) Fettke, Nicholas (Sherry) Krcelich, Paula (James) LaGrone, Steven (Jodi)...

Sep 19, 2021

Cecil Dale Driskill

February 15, 1948-September 19, 2021

Cecil Dale Driskill, age 73 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday September 19, 2021.  He was also known as Dale Cecil, which was due to having too many Cecil's living in the same household during his childhood, also known as Zim, a name given to him...

Sep 6, 2021

Carmen Kowalski

(nee Torres)

Hammond, IN

March 14, 1939 – September 6, 2021

Carmen Kowalski, age 82, of Hammond entered peacefully into eternal life on Monday, September 6, 2021.

She is survived by her children: Mark Wallace, Thomas Kowalski, Karen (David Morgan) Kowalski and John Kowalski; seven grandchildren: Sarah,...

Aug 28, 2021

Janice Marie Douglas

(nee Williams)

October 3, 1961-August 28, 2021

Janice Marie Douglas was born October 03,1961 in Mound Bayou, Mississippi to Jennie B Ellis and Willie Myles. She later moved to Chicago, Illinois were she grew up and graduated high school. Janice is survived by her husband of 30 years Curtis Douglas....

Aug 22, 2021

Veronica Marie Sanchez

Hammond, IN

August 05, 1987 – August 22, 2021

Veronica Marie Sanchez, age 34, of Hammond tragically passed into eternal life on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

She is survived by her parents: Maria Isabel Martinez and Manuel Sanchez; companion: Jose D. Cruz Sr.; two children: Jose D. Cruz...

Aug 22, 2021

Michael Anthony Ortiz

"Furby"

Hammond, IN

April 10, 1988 – August 22, 2021

Michael Ortiz, age 33, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 22, 2021.

He is survived by his mother: Luz Ortiz; fiancé, Danica Bender; stepson, R.J.; two children: Elijah and Christopher and their mother, Amanda...

Aug 20, 2021

Mary Clara Onohan

(nee Kovacic)

Hammond, IN

October 30, 1925 – August 20, 2021

Mary Clara Onohan, age, 95 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021 while at Towne Centre in Merrillville.

She is survived by her daughter, Maryann (David) Jackson-Nagy; grandson, Robert (Meghan) Jackson; two...

Aug 18, 2021

Edwin Moses Juan Cadiz

Hammond, IN

October 11, 1990 – August 18, 2021

Edwin Moses Juan Cadiz, age, 30 of Hammond passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at his home.

Moses is survived by his partner, Timothy Paul; parents: Edwin and Lucia Cadiz; three siblings: Nicole (Ofelia Delao) Cadiz,...

Aug 11, 2021

Mary Ann "Cooky" Lovin

(nee Schellenger)

January 19, 1942 – August 11, 2021

Mary Ann Lovin, age 79,  of Gary passed into the gates Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, August 11, 2021. Cooky is survived by her nephews: John (Debbie) Bodnar of Valparaiso, Daniel Atchley of Gary and Byron Wampler of Gary; her fur...