Obituaries

William Dennis Deem

Nov 18, 2020

William Deem

"Bill"

William "Bill" Dennis Deem, age 67, of Hobart, IN passed away Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 after a quick battle with lung cancer.

Bill is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sherry (nee Mullins); children: Janell (Eric) Gill, Kristy Adamson (nee Kammer), Daniel Deem, Jason (Jessica) Kammer, and Desirae Deem;...

Jaime Calzada

Nov 17, 2020

Jaime Calzada

Hammond, IN

Jaime Calzada,  age 29,  of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 .

He is survived by his father, Jose Antonio Calzada-Galvan; mother, Maria Mendieta; six siblings: Yanet, Sara, Edgar, Natalie, Yanely and Daniela Calzada; grandparents: Sara Galvan- Mercado and Rogelio Calzada- Mendoza; one nephew, Leonel C....

Aaron Flores

Nov 14, 2020

Aaron Flores,  age 47,  of Houston, Texas, passed away on Saturday, November 14, 2020 .

He is survived by his mother: Emma Almanza; four siblings: Anita Flores-Garza, Raymond Flores, Emanuela Almanza-Rios and Miguel Angel Almanza; thirteen nieces, five nephews, nine great nieces and thirteen great nephews.

Preceded by his father Robert Flores Jr.; brother Robert...

Lawrence G. Devore

Nov 9, 2020

Lawrence Devore

February 10,1927-November 9, 2020

Lawrence G Devore, age 93 of Hammond went home to be with the lord on Monday November 9th, 2020.  He was born on February 10, 1927 in East Chicago, IN to Andrew and Anna (Muha) Devore.  On September 15, 1951 he married the love of his life, the late,...

Thomas E. Umlauf

Nov 7, 2020

Thomas E. Umlauf

Age 62, of Hammond, Passed away November 7, 2020.

Tom was born May 3, 1958 in Hammond, Indiana.

Preceded in death by his father, James B. Umlauf and

His mother, Flora B. Umlauf and sister, Mary Umlauf.

Tom was the fond brother of Jacqueline(Russell) Mars,

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Irisg G. (Gilfillan) Skalka

Nov 6, 2020

Iris G. Skalka

Nee Gilfillan

Hammond

Iris G. Skalka, age 91, of Hammond,  passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020.

She is survived by two daughters: Karen (Kevin) Erwin and Jean (David) Denst; three grandsons: Andrew Denst, Michael and Richard Erwin; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Iris is preceded...

Ronald Denver Broderick

Nov 5, 2020

Ronald Denver Broderick

Hammond

Ronald Denver Broderick, age 64, of Hammond,  passed away suddenly on Thursday, November 5, 2020 at his home.

He is survived by his parents: George and Charlotte (Nee Fentress) Broderick; two children: Ronald Denver (Jodilyn) Broderick Jr. and Emily (Dan) Ridenour; four grandchildren: Amelia Ridenour, Abigail Ridenour, Jackson and...

Carl Wm. West

Oct 26, 2020

Carl W. West

Hammond

Carl W. West, age 80, of Hammond,  passed away on Monday, October 26, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Charlene West (Nee Alley); daughter, Kelly (Dwayne) Johnson; brother, Ronald (Linda) West; sister, Carol (Jerry) Steele;close family friends: Betty and James Wheatley and numerous nieces and...

Johnny D. Colsten

Oct 22, 2020

Johnny D. Colsten

Munster

Johnny D. Colsten, age 86, of Munster, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020.

He is survived by his beloved wife of  61 years, Elaine L. Colsten (Nee Habegger); daughter, Keren (John Harasty) Colsten; son, Jeffery (Cheryl) Colsten; six grandchildren: Jonathan (Erica), Jessica and...

Lucille S. Thomas

Oct 22, 2020

Sona Lucille Thomas

Hammond

Sona Lucille Thomas, age 96, of Hammond was called home to be with her Lord on Thursday, October 22, 2020. She is survived by four children: Patricia (late James) Bence, Joe L. (Ruth) Thomas, James (Patricia) Thomas, Cindy (Dennis) Adam; thirteen grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great...

Lois A. Scheive

Oct 21, 2020

Lois A. Scheive

Nee Hastings

Hammond/Munster

Lois A. Scheive, age 93, of Munster formerly of Hammond,  passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

She is survived by one brother in-law Ronald (Jerry) Scheive; and many good friends including her dear friend Mary Hatfield.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Twila Hobson

Oct 19, 2020

Twila Jane Hobson

Valparaiso/Hammond

Twila Jane Hobson, age 60, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hammond,  passed away suddenly on Monday, October 19, 2020.

She is survived by her two children: Tonya Fulkerson Wilson and Thomas (Jennifer) Hobson; grandchildren: Trent and Tate Wilson, Parker and Mason Hobson and Hunter Ray; brother, Gerald (Debbie Livley) Fulkerson;...

Robert William Lund Ii

Oct 13, 2020

Robert William Lund II

"Bob"

Hammond

Robert W. Lund II, age 73, of Hammond, passed away at Community Hospital on Tuesday, October 13, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Melanie Ann Lund (nee Powers); one daughter,  Denise (Kenneth) Hawkins; his two "favorite" grandchildren: Meredith and Ian;...

Fred William Sessa

Oct 12, 2020

Fred William Sessa

Worth IL/Hammond/Lake Wales FL

Fred W. Sessa, age 80, of Hammond, formerly of Worth, IL and Lake Wales, FL passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lucille A. Sessa (nee Kaslewicz); one son,  Raymond (Sharon) Sessa; one brother, Charlie Sessa; two...

Francisco Concepcion

Oct 7, 2020

Francisco Concepcion

Hammond

Francisco Concepcion, age 67, of Hammond,  passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his wife of 38 years: Margarita Concepcion; three sons: Frank, Samuel and David Concepcion; four siblings: Carlos, Esparanza, Maria, and Ruben; ss well as many nieces, nephews...

William M. Robare Iv

Oct 6, 2020

William M. Robare IV

"Bill"

Hammond

William M. Robare IV, age 38, of Hammond,  passed away suddenly on Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

He is survived by his mother, Barbara A. Robare; three sons: William M Robare V, Damian Robare and Tyler Hendron; girlfriend, Maryann Hendron; auntie, Gayellen "Aunt Jackie" Brown; grandfather,...

Vicki Lee Davis

Sep 30, 2020

Vicki Lee Davis

(Nee Baro)

Steger, IL

Vicki Lee Davis, age 50, of Steger,  passed away on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her husband of 24 years, Steven Ray Davis; son, Joshua Davis; stepdaughter, Krystal Klieber; father: Kenneth Baro; three sisters: twin Gerry...

Laylanny Sanchez

Sep 29, 2020

Laylanny Sanchez

Hammond

Laylanny Sanchez, age 10, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, September 29, 2020

She is survived by her parents: Luis Armando and Yvette Aracely Sanchez; Sisters: Kimberly and Ximena; maternal grandparents: Patricia and Antonio Magallanes; paternal grandparents: Renato and Maria Sanchez; as well as numerous aunts,...

Harold Roger Broertjes

Sep 28, 2020

Harold Roger Broertjes

Hammond/South Holland

Harold Broertjes, age 91, of Hammond,  passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020.                                                                            He is survived by his Son: Mark Broertjes; five grandchildren: Justin, Ryan, Shane, Brandon and Marisa Broertjes; five great-grandchildren: Tyler, Layla, Kain, Rocco and Gianna; step-son, Mark (Janet) Thompson and their children, Jennifer, Erika and Troy; siblings:Eloise...

Florencio Garza

Sep 26, 2020

Florencio "Larry" Garza

Hammond

Florencio Garza, age 66, of Hammond,  passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, September 26, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Olivia F. Garza (Nee Flores);  seven children: Cecilia "Cha Cha" Garza, Cynthia (Jose) Rangel, Christella Garza, Florencio (Jeannine) Garza Jr., Francisca Celeste (Ernesto)...