Obituaries

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,...

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...