Obituaries

Sep 12, 2020

Jethro L. Summers

Hammond

Jethro Lewis Summers, 66, of Hammond, Indiana passed peacefully on the morning of September 12th, 2020 at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana.

He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years Beth (nee Pokrajac), his daughters Amy (Dan) Podobinski , Melanie (Jeff) Fausch  and Denise (Dave) McClure and...

Sep 9, 2020

Velma A. White-Cuff

(nee, Adams)

Hessville

Velma A. Cuff, age 87, of Hessville passed away at Crown Point Christian Village on Wednesday, September 9, 2020.

She is survived by her children: Debbie (John) Rock, Pam (Gary) Moore, Joyce (Rich) Spinks, Chuck (Diane) White, Jr.; ten grandchildren: ten great grandchildren: one brother,...

Sep 7, 2020

Dolores M. Sarwacinski

Crown Point/Hammond

Dolores M. Sarwacinski, age 90, of Crown Point, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, September 7, 2020.

She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Preceded in death by her Parents: Joseph and Angeline Sarwacinski; three brothers: John, Chester and Charlie...

Sep 6, 2020

Astrid Ilsabe Erni Phillips

(Nee Holtz) Hammond

Astrid was born January 13, 1932 in the German city of Stettin (now Szczecin, Poland) in Pomerania, daughter of the late Franz Holtz and Erni Holtz (nee Krebs). Preceded in death by daughter Katherine Francis Benn and sister Jutta. She is survived by her husband John, daughter Suezan...

Aug 31, 2020

John Thomas Wilson

Hammond

John Thomas Wilson, age 76, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 31, 2020.

He is survived by his sons: Clarence (Kim) Thomas Wilson and Franklin Wilson; grandson, James Wilson; siblings: Judy Fowler, Grace Homer, Joanie (Jerry) Stokes and Don (Loraine) Wilson as well as numerous nieces,...

Aug 31, 2020

Mary Lynn Gonzalez

(Nee Bergtold)

Chicago, IL

Mary Lynn Gonzalez, age 66, of the Bush section of Chicago, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, August 31, 2020.

She is survived by her daughters: Lisa (Anthony) Thomas and Diana Gonzalez; Grandchildren: Megan (Alex) Aguilera, Marti Murillo, Daniel Lulich II,...

Aug 30, 2020

David William Barron

Hammond

David William Barron, age 72, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at his home.

He is survived by his brothers: Russell (Marcia) Barron Jr. and George (Kathy) Barron; nephews: George Jr., David and Douglass (Aracely) Barron; niece, Genae Barron; three great nieces: Paola Mairena, Alicia...

Aug 27, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Clifford L. Barrett. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 17, 2020

Betty JoAnn  Pribble

(nee Von Almen)

Hessville

Betty JoAnne Pribble, age 88 entered the gates of heaven peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2020 at St. Mary Medical Center. Survivors include her 3 sons: Randy, Larry (Barbara) and Kevin (Angela) Pribble; 3 grandchildren: Angela (Bobby) Figueroa, Michele (Bobby) Klut and Justin (Jaime) Pribble; 2...

Aug 10, 2020

George William Butler Jr.

"Bill"

Hammond

George William Butler Jr. "Bill"  age 74, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Monday, August 10, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Yolanda Sue Butler (nee Croach); two children: Jennifer (Ken) Schwingendorf and George William "Billy" Butler III;  three...

Aug 6, 2020

John Klee Jr.

St. John, IN

March 18, 1919-Aug.6, 2020

John Klee Jr. age 101, of St John, formerly of Hammond and Highland IN passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 6, 2020.

He is survived by his niece, Carol Sadewasser; nephew, David (Susan Walker) Sadewasser, niece in-law, Linda Sadewasser; several other...

Jul 27, 2020

LaVonne A. Foss

Brook/Hammond

LaVonne Foss, age 96, of Brook, formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, July 27, 2020.

She is survived her two daughters: Linda (David) Bogue of Brook and Phyllis (Edward) Jones of Bethel, OH; three grandchildren: Cyndi (Joe) Vojvoda of Minooka, IL, Keltia Petrosky of...

Jul 27, 2020

Michael Edward Holmes

Hammond

Michael Holmes, age 53, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 27, 2020.

He is survived by his mother: Janet Phillips; daughter, Ashley Holmes and son, Alan Holmes; companion, Barbara Farris and numerous friends.

Preceded in death by his father: Ernest Holmes.

Michael...

Jul 27, 2020

Sharon Lee Bouchard

(Nee Barrix)

Hammond

Sharon Lee Bouchard, age 73, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Monday, July 27,  2020.

She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Paul A. Bouchard; two daughters: Michelle M. VanderMeer and Rhonda Lee Donsbach; four grandchildren: Kylie VanderMeer, Tyler  Donsbach, Luke...

Jul 16, 2020

Joyce Ann Sargent Progar, 69 of South Bend, Indiana passed away on July 16,2020. She is survived by children Philip and Joyanna Progar; brother Curtis (Kittie) Sargent; many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents Willie and Allie Sargent; brother Ted (Barb) Sargent. Visitation at Bocken Funeral Home Tuesday July 21,2020 from 3-5pm.(face mask are required) Burial at...

Jul 12, 2020

Virginia Ross was born January 27, 1937 in Silver Run, Alabama.  She was the youngest of 13 children born to the late Eugene and Ollie Archie.  Her parents and all but one sibling, Tinnie M. Anderson preceded her in death.

Virginia graduated from Cobbs High School in Anniston Alabama in 1955 and went on to graduate from...

Jul 4, 2020

Antonio Jesus Rivera

Antonio Jesus Rivera, (Tony Turtle, Tone, Tony), 22, of LaPorte, IN passed away on July 4th, 2020.

Antonio was born in Munster, IN, to Jessica Rivera, (Mother) and Nelson Hector Gomez Jr., (Father) on April 13th, 1998. A spirit like Tony's is rare. He has the heart of a king and lived...

Jun 30, 2020

Norma Francis Phelps

(Nee Snyder)

Valparaiso/Hammond

Norma Francis Phelps, age 83, of Valparaiso, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2020.

She is survived her husband of 60 years: Roe B. Phelps III; Children: Roe B. (Kimberly) Phelps IV, Glenn A. Phelps and Deborah Sue Love; Six Grandchildren: Daniel Love,...

Jun 28, 2020

George W. Bishop

Hammond

George W. Bishop, age 89, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

He is survived by his grandson, Guy R. (Rose) Sutton and numerous friends.

George was preceded in death by his wife Willa "Billie" M. Bishop: parents, John W. and Myrtle Bishop; one...

Jun 24, 2020

Zaahira Rakhshanda Naadira Jones

May 13, 1984 - June 24, 2020

Zaahira was a very cherished, beloved daughter, sister and friend. She was born to be an exceptional child and adult. She excelled in all her endeavors and she had many:

freelance writer, cycling, basketball, chess, music,  computer programming, a ferocious reader, karate,...