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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;Â many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, Jose and Asencion Guillermo;...
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
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
Apr 15, 2020
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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
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
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
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;Â ...
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; Â eight sibling:Â Lucy (Fernando Cruz) Rodriguez, Ismael Velez, Elizabeth (Andre) Molina, Nilda...
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
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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