Obituaries

Feb 1, 2020

Richard L. Townley

"Rich"

Hammond

Richard L. Townley, age 62, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

He is survived by his father, Leon Townley; aunt, Judy Vanderstein; uncle, Jerry Storey; cousins: Rhonda (Jeff) Wilson, Cammie Storey , Kelly Storey Richardson, Robert Townley, Colleen (Garner) Billingsley and many...

Jan 23, 2020

Ona M. Green

(Nee, Canaday)

Hammond

Ona May Green, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

She is survived by her son, James (Sherry) Green;

and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of dear friends.

Preceded in death by her husband...

Jan 20, 2020

Dianna Kim Coapstick

(Nee, Bell)

Highland

Dianna Kim Coapstick, age 72, of Highland, formerly of Hessville entered the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 20, 2020.

She is survived by her siblings:

Marion (Al) Neve, Donald (late Judy) Bell and Nina (Wayne) Compton; former husband, Dale...

Jan 1, 2020

Christopher Andrew Alfaro

"Chris"

Hammond

Christopher Andrew Alfaro, age 31, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Chris is survived by his parents: Rafael J. and Loretta M. (nee Razo) Alfaro; two sisters: Monica and Vanessa Alfaro; two nieces: Samara Kelm and Julyssa Sullivan; nephew, Austin Sullivan; numerous...

Dec 24, 2019

Pedro "Pete" J. Martinez

Hammond

Pete J. Martinez, age 71, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

He is survived by his daughter, Jennifer M. Martinez; three grandchildren: Alana, Danny Jr. and Jesus; five siblings: Juanita Martinez, Catalina (late Guadalupe) Rodriguez, Guadalupe Noriega, Augustin (Teresa) Martinez and Adele (Joaquin)...

Dec 23, 2019

David Michael Johnson

"Mike"

Hammond

Mike Johnson age 66, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2019.

Mike is survived by his wife of 43 years, Gayle Johnson (Nee Lohse); three children: Aaron (Marla) Johnson, Matt (Jill) Johnson and Ashley (Dave) Gentile; seven grandchildren: Andrew, Alex, Adam, Arianna Johnson,...

Dec 19, 2019

Angela Rachel Quiroz

East Chicago

Angela Quiroz, age 44, of East Chicago entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

She is survived by her parents: John (Maria) Quiroz and Juanita (Michael Randle) Quiroz; children: Alexis, Michael, Arianna Quiroz and Ariel Albritton; Grandchildren: Noah DeLeon, Isaiah, Michael and Isaac Quiroz;...

Dec 19, 2019

Daniel Gutierrez

"Danny"

Schererville

Daniel Gutierrez age 68, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

Daniel is survived by his wife of 43 years, Anita Gutierrez (Nee Villarruel); children: Michelle, Daniel (Nicole), Olivia and Robert Gutierrez; step sons: Chris and Joey Moreno; 17 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren;...

Dec 19, 2019

Sheila Callahan

(nee, Smith)

Hammond

Sheila Callahan,  age 91 of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 19, 2019.

She is survived by her two daughters: Kathleen (Norman) Szymonik and Deborah (William) Cook: one son: Patrick (Christina)Callahan. Four grandchildren: Renee (Edward) Thometz, Denise (Timothy) Szorc, David (Shelley) Szymonik and Michelle...

Dec 10, 2019

Linda Sue Allee

(nee, Hinton)

Highland

Linda Sue Allee, age 69, of Highland, entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 wonderful years, William "Bill" Harvey Allee; daughter, Tami Genardo; grandmother of five; great grandmother of one; six...

Dec 7, 2019

Jean S. Mescall

(Nee Charleton)

Hammond

Jean S. Mescall, age 88, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

She is survived by her loving husband and caregiver, John Mescall; four children: David Novak, Richard (Ginny) Novak, Darlene (Bob) Fultz and Terri (John) Goodman; nine grandchildren; numerous great...

Dec 6, 2019

Sharon E. Forsythe

(Nee Johnson)

Hammond

Sharon E. Forsythe, age 65, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 6, 2019.

She is survived by her mother, Marian Johnson and daughter, Robin Johnson; Grandchildren: Ryan Woods Jr. Michael Johnson, Demetrius Jackson Jr. and Dewitt Hemphill Jr.; nine great grandchildren; brother,...

Nov 30, 2019

Yolanda Sue Butler

(nee Croach)

Hammond

Yoland Sue Butler,  age 73, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Saturday, September 19, 2020.

She is now reunited with her husband of 50 years, George William Butler Jr. She is survived by her two children: Jennifer (Ken) Schwingendorf and George William "Billy"...

Nov 30, 2019

Andrew Dean Kras Jr.

"Andy"

Hammond, IN Andrew Dean Kras Jr. age 44 of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 13, 2020.

He is survived by his parents: Andrew D. Kras and Marsha Kras; brother, Randy Kras; Aunts: Nita (late Kenny) Shaffer, Debbie (Raymond) Lacko, Karol (late Terry) Pelczar, Cathy (Larry) Lawrence;...

Nov 26, 2019

Cassandra Bahena "Sandra" Hammond Cassandra Bahena, age 22, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 26, 2019. She is survived by her parents, Joe (Diana) Bahena Jr.; sister, Abigail Bahena; brother, Joshua Bahena; maternal grandfather, Venus Gaitan; paternal grandmother, Martha Bahena; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary Gaitan; paternal...

Nov 21, 2019

Mary E. Kukula

(Nee Evon)

Hammond

Mary E. Kukula, age 90, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 21, 2019.

She is survived by her five children: Ronald (Kathy) Kukula, Paula (Joe) Tuttle, David (Sue) Kukula, Helen (Jim) Adkins and Robert (Debbie) Kukula; Ten grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews...

Nov 20, 2019

Irene Clara Gustafson

(Nee Traczyk) Irene Gustafson age 88 of Alpharetta, GA, formerly of Hammond (Hessville) passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 20, 2019. She is survived by two daughters: Linda O'Connor and Kathy Smith; two granddaughters: Jackie (John) Whitley and Marie O'Connor; three great grandsons: Alec, Sean and Owen Whitley; two sisters inlaw: Aldonna Tracy and...

Nov 10, 2019

John Eric Chorba

Hammond

John Eric Chorba, age 68, of Hammond, entered into eternal life suddenly on Sunday, November 10, 2019. He is survived by one sister, Linda (James) Maycunich; two brothers: Robert (Linda) Chorba and Jim (Debbie) Chorba; numerous nieces nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends including his partner Alexander Barron.

Preceded...

Nov 7, 2019

Grace M. Limbaugh

(Nee Smith)

Dyer

Grace M. Limbaugh, age 93, of Dyer, entered into eternal life on Thursday, November 7, 2019.

She is survived by her son, David (Nancy) Limbaugh, and daughter, Sharon Limbaugh; three grandsons; Joshua (Holly), Jeffrey (Kirsten) and Patrick Limbaugh: one great granddaughter, Avery Limbaugh; numerous nieces,...

Nov 6, 2019

Sylvia "Chiva" Perez

(nee, Garnett)

East Chicago

Sylvia Perez, (nee, Garnett), age 77, of East Chicago, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 6, 2019.

She is survived by six children: Debra (Jesse) Garcia, Denise (late, Ray) Ayala, Cynthia Perez, Norma (Jimmy) Laposi, Veronica (Joe) Recio and Joseph (Jennifer) Perez, III....