Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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;...

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;...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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)...

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,...