Obituaries

Jun 23, 2021

Juanita White

(nee Neal)

March 29, 1919 – June 23, 2021

Juanita White, age 102,  of Hammond passed into the gates of Heaven peacefully on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. Juanita is survived by two children: Kenneth White and Janet McGill; three grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two sisters and numerous nieces, nephews and friends....

Jun 20, 2021

Kathy Lynn Messer

Hammond, IN

January 6, 1958 – June 20, 2021

Kathy L. Messer, age 63, of Hammond entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, June 20, 2021 while surrounded by those who loved her most.

She is survived by her cousin and caregiver Linda J. Chambers; one sister, Connie;...

Jun 17, 2021

Helen L. Sullivan

March 5, 1920-June 17, 2021

Helen L . Sullivan, a lifelong resident of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully Thursday June 17, 2021 at Franciscan Hospital at the age of  101 years.

Born in Earlington, KY to Sam and Margaret Vannoy;  she was preceded in death by her sons: Wayne Foster...

Jun 16, 2021

Nora M. Winscher

nee Shebuski

Dec. 19, 1924-June 16, 2021

Nora M. Winscher of Hammond, Indiana died very peacefully and loved on June 16th, 2021 with Sara, Gretchen, and Bernie by her side. Nora was born December 19th, 1924 in Antigo, Wisconsin, a daughter of late Stanley and Clara (Draeger) Shebuski. She married...

Jun 12, 2021

Lawrence E. Moran

"Larry"

Hammond, IN

Lawrence E. Moran, age 79, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

He is survived by Three sons: Dan, James (Angela) and John Moran; One brother: Richard; numerous nieces and nephews, Four grandchildren: Indigo Moran, Aiden Moran, Ethan Moran, and Autumn Moran;...

Jun 11, 2021

Robert M. Jens

"Bob"

Hammond, IN

November 7, 1953 – June 11, 2021

Robert M. Jens, age 67, of Hammond entered the gates of heaven on Friday, June 11, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Kathy L. Jens (nee Denney); children: Katie Jens, Jason...

May 27, 2021

Leonard G. White

"Lenny"

Sept.15, 1956 - May 27, 2021

Leonard Gerard White, 60, of Wisconsin, formerly of Hammond passed away suddenly on Thursday, May 27, 2021. Lenny is survived by his wife of 44 years, Cindy Lee White (nee Bozsiko);  three children: Stefanie (Matthew) Dyer, Karl (Emily) White and Gerard (Cheryl) White;...

May 27, 2021

Maria M. Santos

Nee Mendoza

Hammond, IN

Dec 29, 1931 – May 27, 2021

Maria M. Santos, age, 89 of Hammond went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 27, 2021 while surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her five sons: Felix Santos...

May 15, 2021

Mary Magdeline Paris

nee Edwards

Hammond, IN

Nov. 27, 1930 – May 15, 2021

Mary M. Paris, age 90, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Saturday, May 15, 2021 while surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her children: Mary S. Katan, Jim (Sherrie) Eaves, Harlan...

May 11, 2021

Georgia Woody

Nee Sharp

Hammond, IN

January 6, 1937 – May 11, 2021

Georgia Woody, age 84, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Tuesday, May 11, 2021 while surrounded by her family.

She is survived by her two sons: Mark (Melody) Woody and James Woody; Five grandchildren: Michael,...

May 4, 2021

Martin Jesus Flores

Hammond, IN

June 15, 1983 – May 4, 2021

Martin Jesus Flores, age 37, of Hammond entered into eternal life suddenly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021.

He is survived by one son, Jose Martin Flores; one daughter, Stephania Flores; parents: Martin and Raquel Flores; one brother, Miguel (Michelle)...

May 3, 2021

James "Jim" Barrick

May 22, 1931 - May 3, 2021

James F. Barrick, 89, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 3, 2021. Jim is survived by his wife of 63 years, Patricia A. Barrick (nee Wasowicz);  three children: Kathleen (Larry) Jarvis, James (Sheryl) Barrick and Pamela (Timothy) Krol; one grandson, Jimmy Barrick;...

Apr 30, 2021

Robert "Bob" Prange

August 14, 1929-April 30, 2021

Robert J. Prange, 91, of Hammond, IN, died peacefully with his family around him on Friday, April 30, 2021. Bob is survived by Marjorie, his wife of 69 years; his four children: Robin (Tom) Harding, Terry (Tom) Melton, John (Debbie) Prange, and Suzie (Mike) Vercimak; nine grandchildren:...

Apr 26, 2021

Saatkamp, Ronald E.

Ronald E. Saatkamp of La Porte, IN, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. He was 78 years old.

Born on November 10, 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, he was the son of Harold Saatkamp, a pharmaceutical manufacturing technician, and Anna Marie (Lederhaus) Saatkamp, a medical manufacturing...

Apr 8, 2021

Ann H. Matolin (nee Carr) Hammond October 6, 1917-April 8, 2021

Ann H. Matolin., age 103, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 8, 2021. She is survived by two daughters: Mary Ann (James) Mancilla and Louise (Frank) Wolotka; two Grandsons: Richard Wolotka and Michael (Julie) Wolotka; two sisters: Catherine (late Walter) Muvich and Mary (late...

Apr 1, 2021

Ramon H. Aguilar                                                                                                    "Ray"

Hammond, IN

Ramon H. Aguilar, age 65, of Hammond, entered into rest in heaven on Thursday, April 1, 2021.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Susan S. Aguilar (nee Moffett);  3 children: Amy Aguilar, Ramon C. (Jaime) Aguilar and Eric Aguilar; 6 grandchildren: Mariah, Blake, Hunter,...

Mar 29, 2021

Doris E. Eisenmenger                                                                       "Corky"

Dyer/Highland

February 3, 1925-March 29, 2021

Doris E. Eisenmenger, age 96, of Dyer, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 29, 2021.  She is survived by many wonderful friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, Edwin and Edna Eisenmenger; several cousins and friends.

Friends may gather...

Mar 26, 2021

Leticia Torres Lopez

Hammond, IN                                                                                          May 8, 1936-March 26, 2021

Leticia Torres Lopez, age 84, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Friday, March 26, 2021.

She is survived by her children: Jose C. (Carmen) Ojeda and Luis (Carmen) Caceres; many grandchildren, great grandchildren and extended family both here and in Puerto Rico....

Mar 20, 2021

Kathy J. Clark

(Nee Ball)

Hammond, IN

Kathy J. Clark, age 75, of Hammond, entered into eternity suddenly on Saturday, March 20, 2021.

She is survived by her children: Michelle (Brandon) Ortiz, John (Donna Rodriguez) Budzinski, Tom (Ann Marie) Budzinski and Cindy Budzinski; sixteen grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two sisters: Sandy...

Mar 15, 2021

Joanne Ellis

(nee Bridgeman)

Hammond, IN

March 26, 1932-March 15, 2021

Joanne Ellis, age 88, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Monday, March 15, 2021

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Christy; son, Garry (late Joan) Ellis; five grandchildren: Amy (Stephen) Van Siclen and Mark Morrison, Kelly...