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John Reed Franklin

John Reed Franklin

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...

Omari B. Henderson

Omari B. Henderson

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...

Arnold A. Hohenegger

Arnold A. Hohenegger

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);...

Beryl (Lewis)  Young

Beryl (Lewis) Young

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...

Cinda L. (Myres)  Kantor

Cinda L. (Myres) Kantor

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...

David George

David George

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)...

Dwayne 'Dw" Eugene Williams

Dwayne 'Dw" Eugene Williams

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,...

Raymond M Bocken

Raymond M Bocken

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...

Kristie Lynn (Hunt)  Mckinney

Kristie Lynn (Hunt) Mckinney

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,...

Inez E. Guillermo

Inez E. Guillermo

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;...

James Robert Liming

James Robert Liming

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...

Isaphine J. Silvey

Isaphine J. Silvey

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...

Antonio Rodriguez

Antonio Rodriguez

Apr 15, 2020

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Ryan Travis Tharp

Ryan Travis Tharp

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...

Donald Jack Kallok

Donald Jack Kallok

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...

Jeffrey Thomas Lahners

Jeffrey Thomas Lahners

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...

Phyllis L. Bostwick

Phyllis L. Bostwick

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; ...

Maria Cristina Velez

Maria Cristina Velez

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...

Raymond Reel Sr.

Raymond Reel Sr.

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...

Joe Rene Garza

Joe Rene Garza

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....

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