Obituaries

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,...

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)...