Obituaries

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.

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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...

Mar 10, 2021

John E. Morris

December 17, 1940 - March 10, 2021

John E. Morris, age 80, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, March 10, 2021. He is survived by his daughter, Joanne (Don) Davis; 2 sons, Barry Morris and Brian (Lorraine) Morris; granddaughter, Anna Morris; one brother, Rob Morris; numerous dear friends.

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Mar 6, 2021

William Thomas Ramsey "Bill" Hammond, IN William T. Ramsey, age 93, of Anderson formerly of Hammond entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 6, 2021. He is survived by his two sons: Michael Ramsey and Steven Ramsey; daughter,  Debra (Edward) Langan; 5 Grandchildren; 7 Great-Grandchildren; Brother, B.J Ramsey; sisters: Yvonne and Bonnie. Preceded in death by his wife of...

Mar 2, 2021

Carmen Tovar

July 13, 1949-March 2, 2021

Carmen Tovar,  age 71, late of the East Side entered into the house of her heavenly Father on Tuesday , March 2, 2021.

She is survived by her mother, Carmen B. Tovar; daughter, Veronica (Pedro) Gutierrez; two sons, Robert A. and Michael A. Ruiz; four grandchildren:...

Feb 17, 2021

Margaret R. Dragus

(Nee Johnson)

Highland, IN                                                                                          January 19, 1948-February 17, 2021

Margaret Dragus, age 73, of Highland entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Daniel Dragus;  children: Christopher and Michelle Dragus; two grandchildren: Mikaela and Josephine Dragus; sister: Patricia...

Feb 14, 2021

Carolyn L. Halas

(Nee Skowronski)

Hammond

December 13, 1943-February 14, 2021

Carolyn L. Halas,  age 77, of Hammond, IN entered into the house of her heavenly Father on Sunday, February 14, 2021.

She is survived by two sons, Deacon Michael (Bobbie) Halas and David (Debbie) Halas; three grandchildren: Jessica,...

Feb 11, 2021

Ann Marva Fossett

Gary, Indiana November 10, 1938 - February 11, 2021 Ann Marva Fossett, age 82, of Gary, Indiana, passed away on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Ann, known by all as "Marva", was born and raised in Gary, Indiana. She was the daughter of Eddie Clifford Bibbs and Addie Flossie Bibbs (née Polk). She graduated from...

Feb 8, 2021

Salvador Martinez

Hammond, IN

Salvador Martinez, age 81, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years; Hermelinda Martinez (Nee Melgoza); four children: Sandy (Chris) Flores, Leo (Patty) Martinez, Salvador (Dulce) Martinez and Ana (Ruben)...

Feb 8, 2021

Carol Elaine Skorupa-Hardesty

(Nee Gimson)

Hammond, IN

Carol E. Skorupa-Hardesty, age 92, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, February 8, 2021 at her home.

She is survived by four children: Chris Skorupa, Rudy (Peggy) Skorupa, Laura (Scott) Ford, Kathleen (David) Jazyk; Daughter-in- law Pam Skorupa; siblings: Lavern Goble and Gene...

Feb 6, 2021

Richard Thomas Ross  Jr.

Hammond, IN

Richard Thomas Ross Jr., age 58, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

He is survived by his  four sisters: Linda (Koo) Young, Joyce (Scott) Grimes, Diane (John) Flores, Kathy (James) Harper; one brother, Patrick Ross; his dog Angel and many nieces, nephews...

Feb 5, 2021

Kerry Allen Skorupa

Hammond                                                                                                  August 22, 1957-February 5, 2021

Kerry Allen Skorupa, age 63, of Hammond,  passed away peacefully on Friday, February 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family after a long battle with cancer.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years: Pamela Gay Skorupa (nee Sanders); two sons: Eric (fiancée...