Obituaries

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...

Dec 4, 2021

John H. Osborne

Hamond, IN

August 31, 1963 – December 4, 2021

John Harold Osborne, age 58, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 4, 2021.

He is survived by his children: Angel (Germaine) Moss and Nancy (Jacob) Moss; grandchildren: Brianna, Heaven, Nevaeh, Layla and Liam; father: John S....

Nov 30, 2021

Mary Frances Barker

(nee Martin)

Clarkrange,TN/Highland,IN                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            January 31,1924-November 30, 2021

Mary Frances Barker, age 97, of Clarkrange TN, formerly of Highland passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, November 30, 2021.

Mary is survived by her four children: Ricky (Sandra) Barker, William (Barbara) Barker, Claudia Barker and Sheila (Lee) Bartoloitti; ...

Nov 27, 2021

Herbert Samuel Simon

Munster, IN

October 13, 1931 – November 27, 2021

Herbert Simon, age 90, of Munster entered into eternal life on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Janet M. Simon (nee Hensley); son: Kurt (Collene) Simon; grandson: Dillon (Bekah) Simon; sister-in-law Judith...

Nov 27, 2021

Carolyn Eva Riedl

Hammond, IN

February 7, 1950 – November 27, 2021

Carolyn E. Riedl, age 71, of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, November 27, 2021.

She is survived by her son Barry Riedl, siblings: Emil Landis, Ken Landis and Christine Gumber; as well as numerous nieces,...

Nov 19, 2021

Alexander "Al" Fabian

Hammond, IN

November 27, 1928 – November 19, 2021

Alexander Fabian, age 92, of Hammond passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 19, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Yolan S. Fabian; Son: Alexander A. (Tammy) Fabian; three grandchildren: Alexander J....

Nov 17, 2021

Gayle Elayne Johnson

(nee Lohse)

Hammond                                                                                                                                                                                                         February 3,1958-November 17, 2021

Gayle E. Johnson age 63, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, November 17, 2021.

Gayle is survived by her three children: Aaron (Marla) Johnson, Matthew (Jill Ratkovich) Johnson and Ashley (Dave) Gentile; seven grandchildren: Andrew, Alex, Adam,...

Nov 15, 2021

Michael Thomas Spisak Hammond, IN December 23, 1989 – November 15, 2021

Michael Thomas Spisak, age 31, of Hammond suddenly passed away on Monday, November 15, 2021 in Jacksonville, North Carolina. He is survived by his parents: Thomas Spisak and Heidi Liesenfelt; brothers: Andrew (Jamie) Liesenfelt, Christopher (Raylene) Spisak and Daniel Spisak; Marternal grandmother,  Elizabeth Liesenfelt; paternal...

Nov 15, 2021

Richard Charles Brennan                                                                                  "Pops"

Hammond, IN

February 21, 1927 – November 15, 2021

Richard Charles "Pops" Brennan, passed away peacefully at his home in Hessville on Monday, November 15 2021 at the age of 94.

He is survived by his three sons: Kevin (Denise) Brennan of Merrillville, Kerry (Susan) Brennan of...

Nov 11, 2021

Rosemary C. Chlebowski

(nee Kravish)

Hammond, IN

January 11, 1928 – November 11, 2021

Rosemary C. Chlebowski, age, 93 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by her three children: Eugene (Karen) Chlebowski Jr., Carole Nemcevic and Joyce Michelin; nine...

Nov 9, 2021

Carol Elizabeth Cain

(nee Gummerson)

Highland, IN

January 4, 1947 – November 9, 2021

Carol Elizabeth Cain, age, 74 of Highland went home to her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, November 9, 2021.

She is survived by her sister, Shari (Douglas) Lane; niece, Jodi; three nephews: Matthew, John and...

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...