Obituaries

Jun 24, 2020

Patrick Opat

Hammond

Patrick Opat, age 59, of Hammond, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 in his home.

He is survived by three siblings: Michael (Nancy) Opat, Daniel (Tracy) Opat and Michele Huebner; two nephews: Tim and Alex Opat and numerous friends.

Preceded in death by his parents: Frederick G....

Jun 20, 2020

Marty Wayne Bevill

Hammond

Marty Wayne Bevill, age 62, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 20, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Donna Lynn Bevill (Nee Faunda); three children: Kimberly Ann (Glen) Karwick, Benjerman (Rhiannon) Bevill, Stacy (Kenny Randell) Bevill; 13 grandchildren; one great grandchild on...

Jun 17, 2020

Laurel Anne Clinton, age 67, of Hammond, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. She is survived by her cherished son, David L. Clinton (Traci Pflaum), brother, Michael Clinton, sister Terri (Gerry) Childers, brother-in-law Jeff Sabau, her daily confidant, Aunt Martha Maloian, her closest friend, Jan Maurice, and many aunts and cousins. Laurel was preceded in death by her...

Jun 16, 2020

Charles R. Anderson Sr

"Roger"

St. John, IN/Lansing, IL

Charles "Roger" Anderson Sr of St John, Ind formerly of Lansing, IL passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at his home in St John,  IN.

Roger, age 84, was born in Cobden, IL  on June 23, 1935 to the late Charles and...

Jun 9, 2020

Michael Thomas Kovacich

"Tommy K"

Hammond

Michael Thomas Kovacich, age 80, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, June 9th, 2020. Tommy as he was best known by his family and friends was preceded in death by his dearly beloved wife Ruby, after 47 years of marriage.  He is survived by his daughters:...

Jun 6, 2020

Viola Isabel Young

(Nee Nesmith)

Hessville

Viola Isabel Young, age 79, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, June 6, 2020.

She is survived her loving husband of 63 years, Richard Young; two daughters: Patricia Ellen (Shawn) Mowry and Diane Sue Sullivan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four...

May 29, 2020

James Ollie Fentress

Hammond/Highland

James Ollie Fentress, age 76, of Highland, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Friday, May 30, 2020.

He is survived by two children: Lori (Darren) Eason and Christopher (Dan Kufner) Fentress; two grandchildren: Nicholas (Alix) Eason and Amanda (Dallas Hall) Eason; one great grandchild, Ryan Lynn Eason and one...

May 22, 2020

George R. McCormack Jr.

Hessville

George R. McCormack, age 87, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 22, 2020 peacefully at home.

He is survived by his three daughters: Karen Guy, Georgiann (late William Womack) McCormack and Sue McCormack; nine grandchildren: Tracy (Patrick) Lee, Cody (Roberta) Hutts, Travis Hutts, Jordan (Paul)...

May 17, 2020

Patricia Alice Parker

(nee Hoff)

Hammond

Patricia A. Parker, age 89, of Hammond was welcomed into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 17, 2020. She is survived by two sons: Mike (Darlene) Parker and Kevin (Joyce) Parker;  three grandchildren: Tina Parker, Christopher (Allison) Parker and Joshua Parker; one sister,...

May 15, 2020

Robert F. Svitek

"Bobby"

Hammond

Robert F. Svitek, age 67, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Friday, May 15, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years: Tammy Svitek (Nee Kuske); three children: Bobby (Katie), Sandy and Kelly Svitek; four grandchildren: Little Bobby, Madison, Summer and...

May 10, 2020

John Reed Franklin

Hammond

John R. Franklin, age 61, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, May 10, 2020.

He is survived by his brother Jerrel (Cassy) Franklin; two sisters: Rosita C. (Daniel) Flis and Celeste Keene; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents: Joseph and...

May 9, 2020

Omari B. Henderson

Valparaiso/Chicago

Omari B. Henderson, aka DaDa, was born on January 29, 2010 to the parents of Samantha Ortiz and Willie Henderson he went to his heavenly home on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at the age of 10.

He was their only son; Samantha preceded him death; Omari leaves behind his...

May 8, 2020

Arnold A. Hohenegger

Gary

Arnold A. Hohenegger, age 89, of Gary, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 8, 2020

He is survived by his daughter: Patricia Hohenegger; sister: Katy Ready; as well as several nieces and nephews

Preceded in death by his wife of 62 years. Patricia-ann Hohenegger (Nee Elkins);...

May 4, 2020

Beryl Young

(Nee Lewis)

Highland

Beryl Young, age 84, of Highland, entered into eternal rest on Monday, May 4, 2020.

She is survived her six children: James (Sheila) Booker, Brenda Wheatman, Linda Infante, Marty Booker, Steve (Christy) Young and Brian (Jolynn) Young; Twenty-four grandchildren; sixteen great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild and numerous extended...

May 1, 2020

Cinda L. Kantor

(Nee Myres)

Hammond

Cinda L. Kantor, age 72, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020 while surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years: John G. Kantor; daughter, Lori (Bryce) Needham; two sons: Michael...

May 1, 2020

David M. George

Hammond

David M. George, age 42, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Friday, May 1, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of ten years, Lisa M. George; Parents: Frank and Linda George; seven children; Steven, Tyler, Alexis, Brianna, Megan, Brayden and Addison; Three brothers: Brian (Meryl)...

Apr 30, 2020

Dwayne Williams

"DW"

Hammond

Dwayne Eugene Williams, age 56, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, April 30, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years: Lora Williams (Nee Anderson); step children: Jason (Dina) and Jeremy Stanley and Heather Cox; step grandchildren: Dillon, Brianna, Katelynn, Shane, Mariah,...

Apr 30, 2020

Rev. Raymond M. Bocken

Gary, IN

As a fully devoted follower of Christ, Raymond M. Bocken at 93, discovered on April 30, 2020 what he had always longed for, the unobstructed face of his Savior. After serving as a U.S. Navy radioman in WWII, he married Sally Forster of Gary.  Their first date was to...

Apr 25, 2020

Kristie Lynn McKinney (Nee Hunt) Hammond, IN Kristie Lynn McKinney, age 49, passed onto eternal rest suddenly on Saturday, April 25, 2020. She is survived by her four children: Steven Michael, Thomas James, Justin Matthew and Katelyn Michelle McKinney; mother, Sharon Hunt; brother: James B. (Erin) Hunt; best friend and sister-in-law, Melissa Mclaughlin as well as numerous nieces, nephews,...

Apr 24, 2020

Inez E. Guillermo

Hammond/South Holland/Park Forest

Inez E. Guillermo,  age 86, of South Holland, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 24, 2020.

She is survived by her brother, Juio (late Manuela) Guillermo;  many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Asencion Guillermo;...