Obituaries

Apr 21, 2020

James Robert Liming

"Jim/Jimbo"

Dyer, IN

James Robert Liming, age 75, of Dyer, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 due to a non-covid related illness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Linda Jean Liming (Marton); three...

Apr 17, 2020

Isaphine Joan Silvey

Hammond, IN

Isaphine J. Silvey, age 88, of Hammond, passed into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2020.

She is survived by four children: Patricia (Ronald) Norris, Harold Bosley, Nancy (Ronald) Parker, Carolyn (Mike) Bissonnette; seven grandchildren: Christina (Clayton) Martin, Rhonda (Louis) Halcomb, Katrina (Ray) Caldwell, Brandy (Sal) Flores, Nataly...

Apr 15, 2020

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

Apr 9, 2020

Ryan Travis Tharp

Portage

Ryan Travis Tharp, age 31, of Portage, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Thursday, April 9, 2020.

He is survived by his loving fiancée Ashley Fowler; three children: Esme Tharp, Eliza Perez and Easton Perez; father, Mark Alan Tharp; two brothers: Mark Angus Tharp and Nathan Alan Tharp; numerous...

Apr 6, 2020

Donald J. Kallok

Hammond, IN

Donald Kallok, age 70, of Hammond, passed away early Monday morning April 6, 2020, at St. Catherine Hospital. He is survived by his three children: Robert A. (Sylvia) Kallok, Christine L. Kallok and Brett M. (Betzie) Kallok; grandchildren: Joel Guardiola and Ciarra Kallok, and step grandchildren. Also surviving are Don's...

Apr 6, 2020

Jeffrey Thomas Lahners

Highland, IN-formally of Bradley, Illinois

Jeffrey Lahners, age 64, of Highland, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 6, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Anita Lahners (Nee Standridge); two sons: Thomas and Zachary Lahners; two sisters: Donna (Richard) Barzantny and Charlene (Kenneth) Klipp; numerous...

Apr 5, 2020

Phyllis L. Bostwick                                                                                    (Nee Darrah)

Hammond, IN

Phyllis Bostwick age 87, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

She is survived by her niece: Debbie (Fiancé Wayne Rice) Darrah; two nephews: Don (Barb) Darrah and Dan (Janet) Darrah.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Bostwick; ...

Apr 5, 2020

Maria Cristina "Crissie" Velez

East Chicago, IN

Maria C. Velez "Crissie", age 33, of East Chicago, passed away suddenly after a long illness on Sunday, April 5, 2020.

She is survived by her life-partner Jose Felicano Jr.; mother, Rosa Isabel Velez;  eight sibling:  Lucy (Fernando Cruz) Rodriguez, Ismael Velez, Elizabeth (Andre) Molina, Nilda...

Apr 1, 2020

Raymond Allen Reel Sr.

Highland, IN

Raymond Reel, age 95, of Highland, entered into the gates of Heaven on April 1, 2020.

He is survived by his son; Raymond A. Reel Jr.; Grandson: David (Katie) Reel and Granddaughter Deanne Reel; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Raymond Sr. was preceded in death...

Mar 23, 2020

Joe Rene Garza

Hammond

Joe Rene Garza, age 49, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 23, 2020.

He is survived by his former wife, best friend and love of his life Anita Garza; Three children: Dezarae (William) Wawrzycki, Sabrina Garza and Delilah Garza. Two grandchildren: Demetrice D. Wawrzycki and Amaia E....

Mar 21, 2020

Joseph Robert Horvath

"Joe"

Hammond

Joseph Robert Horvath, age 76, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Yonne Horvath; son, John Horvath; mother in-law, Laverne Graham; two brothers in-law: Riley (Debbie) and Ronald (Carol) Word; sister in-law, Becky Yates;...

Mar 14, 2020

HELEN "MARLENE" SVETIC -  ROLLING PRAIRIE/HAMMOND, IN

The family of Helen Marlene Svetic is saddened to announce her passing. Marlene was born on March 23, 1938 in Laporte, Indiana to Eugene and Helen Spence and passed away on March 14, 2020 in South Bend, Indiana at the age 81.  In 2013 she moved to Jupiter, Florida to...

Mar 12, 2020

Addonia Mae Kaleta

"Donie" (nee Hubbell)

Hammond

Addonia "Donie" Kaleta, age 87, of Hammond, peacefully passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

She is survived by her granddaughter and caregiver Sarah (Eric Fliris)  Cabrales; great-grandsons: Connor Hart and Cylor Fliris; other grandchildren: Linda McMann, Russell Dybell, caregiver, Sarah Sisk, Jeremy Hart,...

Mar 12, 2020

Robert L. Beitler

Hammond, IN

Robert Beitler, age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

He is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Pamela Beitler; Children: Kevin, Keith (Jamie), Kimberlee (Alvin) Schroeder, Kristoffer (Amanda) Beitler; grandchildren: Kevin Jr., Anthony, Kara, Jazmyn, Alexis, Aidan, Sara, Corey, Mateo, Bryce...

Feb 27, 2020

Armando D. and Maria O. Sanchez

Hammond

Maria O. Sanchez, nee Lopez, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2020 and was reunited with the husband of 61 years Armando Davila Sanchez. Together they are survived by seven children: Odessa (George) Garcia, Armando (Lupe) Sanchez Jr., Pete (Juanita)...

Feb 27, 2020

Maria O. Sanchez

Nee Lopez

Hammond

Maria O. Sanchez, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, February 27, 2020. She is survived by her seven children: Odessa (George) Garcia, Armando (Lupe) Sanchez Jr., Pete (Juanita) Sanchez, Sandra (Jaime) Jimenez, Thelma Lopez, Nora (Johnny) Best and Art Sanchez; fifteen ...

Feb 21, 2020

OPAL J. OLSON -  HOLLAND, MI/HAMMOND, IN Opal J. Olson, age 94, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord Friday, February 21, 2020. She is survived by five children: Sue (Bud) Valdez, Christine (David) McCabe, Clyde J. (Amy) Biewenga, Clifford (Melissa) Biewenga, and Catherine Richmond; special nephew, Gregory (Katie) McManus; fifteen grandchildren;  twenty three great grandchildren; six...

Feb 20, 2020

Brenda Lou Moran

(Nee Marlow)

Hammond

Brenda Moran, age 73, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 20, 2020.

She is survived by her Husband of 47 years Lawrence E. Moran; Three sons: Dan (Janna), James (Angela) and John Moran; one brother, Bill Marlow; two sisters: Mary Barker and Linda...

Feb 17, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Nora M (Ciesielski) Scepkowski. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Feb 3, 2020

Peter W. Caruso

"Pete"

Hammond

Peter W. Caruso, age 70, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 3, 2020.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Janet L. Caruso (Nee Peslak); siblings: Al (Alice), Frankie (Pam), Tony (Ruthann) Caruso, Dorothy Barrella ,Janice Faller, Hilda Hall; many nieces, nephews,...