Obituaries

Oct 31, 2019

Steven Christopher Shelton

"Steve"

Longville, Minnesota/Hammond

Steven C. Shelton, age 43, of Longville, MN entered into the presence of the Lord, suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019 as the result of an automobile accident. He is survived by five children: Steven Jr. Jerry, Dezra, Kevin Shelton and Jarred McBride; numerous grandchildren; parents, William...

Oct 31, 2019

Mark David DiSanto

Hammond

Mark David DiSanto, age 27, of Hessville, entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He is survived by his mother, Mary Gagliardi; father, Michael Allan DiSanto; grandfather, Joseph DiSanto; four siblings: Michael A. DiSanto Jr., Melissa (Emilio) Amaya, Michelle Ann DiSanto and Matthew Joseph DiSanto; niece, Angelina; nephews:...

Oct 29, 2019

James A. Walston

"Jim"

Hammond

James A. Walston, age 71, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 29, 2019.

He is survived by two daughters, Gena (Robbie) Keaton and Dana (David) Skaritka; five grandchildren: Joseph Skaritka, Chaya Keaton, Julia Skaritka, James Skraitka, Cameron Keaton; three sisters: Darelene (Jim) Wilson,...

Oct 27, 2019

Eutimio M. Zavala Jr.

"Tim"

East Chicago

Eutimio "Tim" Zavala, age 80, of East Chicago, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Irene Zavala (nee Valle); children: Rosa Marie (Mitch) Hall, Melinda (Gordon) Coleman, Monica (Devin) Anderson and...

Oct 27, 2019

James D. Wilkerson

"Jim"

Whiting

James D. Wilkerson, age 77, of Whiting, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 27, 2019. He is survived by his son, Tim (Cheryl) Wilkerson; grandson, Allen Polkinghorn; brother-in-law, Donald (Cathy) Abercrombie; nephew, Marc Abercrombie; nieces: Erin (Luke) Dorche and Dawn Brim.

Preceded in death by...

Oct 4, 2019

Lila Lee Thompson-Goin

(Nee McNeely)

Lake Station

Lila Lee Thompson-Goin, age 87, of Lake Station, entered into eternal life on Friday, October 4, 2019.

She is survived by two daughters: Vilda Gay (Dave) Lyle and Janet Lee (George) Huskisson; four grandsons; Jesse (Gwen) Huskisson, Chris (Amber) Lyle, Adam (Heather) Lyle, Daniel...

Sep 20, 2019

Judy A. Anderson

(nee, Aldridge)

St. John, IN/Lansing, IL

Judy A. Anderson, of St. John, IN formerly of Lansing IL passed away peacefully on Friday, September 20, 2019, after a brief, valiant battle with breast cancer.

Judy was born in Jonesboro, IL on July 21, 1940 to the late, William and...

Sep 20, 2019

Elmo H. May

"Moe"

Lowell/Hammond

Elmo H. May, age 88, of Lowell, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, September 20, 2019.

He is survived by two sons, Carl (Dianne) May and David (Sharon) May; three grandsons: Nathan (Shoba), Adam (Jessica) and Brian (Nicole); one great granddaughter: Siena May; one...

Sep 18, 2019

Emery James Bardoczi Sr.

"Jim"

Hessville

Emery James Bardoczi "Jim" age 96 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 18, 2019.

Emery is survived by his son, William (Margaret) Bardoczi; daughter-in-law, Ida Mae Bardoczi; 4 grandchildren, Laura (Ken) Dienes, James (Amanda) Bardoczi, William (Thais) and Gregory (Brittani) Bardoczi; 2 great...

Sep 14, 2019

Gloria M. Smith                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                    (nee Pacific)

Hammond

Gloria M. Smith, age 88 of Hammond passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 14, 2019.

Gloria is survived by her seven children: Deborah (late Edward) Chapman, John (Karen) Smith, David Smith, Paul Smith, Judith (Charley) Smith-Sarang, Timothy (Laura) Smith, William Smith; nineteen grandchildren; thirteen...

Sep 6, 2019

Dorothy L. Carter

(Nee Vester)

Dorothy L. Carter age 98 of Hammond entered into her savior's presence on Friday September 6, 2019.

Dorothy is survived by her son in-law and caregiver David A. Hanish; two sisters in-law, Mary Jo Minier and Tina Carter; several nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death...

Sep 3, 2019

Wilfrido Miranda                                                                                                                                                    Lewis Center, Ohio

Wilfrido Miranda, the most loving husband, son, and brother, passed away at the young age of 35 at his home on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.  Wilfrido was born on April 3, 1984 in Ciudad Hidalgo, Michoacán, Mexico to Jacinto and Austreberta.  He grew up in Chicago, IL and moved to Columbus, OH...

Sep 3, 2019

Alva Beatrice Arnett                                                                        (nee Russell)

Hammond

Alva B. Arnett, age 76 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.

Alva is survived by two sons: Richard Eugene Arnett and Amos Ray Arnett Jr., niece Marie Harrigan; three sisters in-law: Juanita Holbrook, Curtis Miller, Gale Harris; numerous friends.

Preceded in...

Aug 31, 2019

LaVerne Scott

(Nee Orr)

Hammond

LaVerne Scott, age 88, of Hammond, passed into the presence of her savior peacefully on Saturday, August 31, 2019. She is survived by one daughter, Wendy Scott; three sons: Nathan, Kenneth and Michael (Becky) Scott; six grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren; one brother, Walter Frank (late Violet) Orr; numerous...

Aug 25, 2019

Peter Michael Bradovich

"Sonny"

Hammond

Peter Michael Bradovich, age 92, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, August 25, 2019.

He is survived by one sister, Rosalie (John) Gallegos; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Elizabeth "Betty"...

Aug 19, 2019

Bill S. Carter

"Billie"

Bill Carter age 98 of Hammond entered into his savior's presence on Monday August 19, 2019.

Billie is survived by his loving wife of 73 years, Dorothy Carter (Nee Vester); son in-law and caregiver David A. Hanish; one sister, Mary Jo Minier; several nieces, nephews and friends.

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Aug 16, 2019

Gerald K. Wilck

Hammond

Gerald Keith Wilck, age 83, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, August 16, 2019.

He is survived by one son, Gerald (Rita) Wilck Jr.; grandson, Steven Wilck; two step grandchildren: David Cook and Laurie Shea; two great grandchildren: Hannah and Jackson Wilck; brother, Raymond (Hanne)...

Jul 28, 2019

Jeffery Allen Ray

Hammond

Jeffery Allen Ray, age 42, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

He is survived by his mother; Sharyn Ray; three siblings: Tracy Szczudlak, Scott Bruce, Amy (Jim) Harris; three children; Josh Ray, Makenzee Ray and Guiles Blondeel; niece and nephews: Ashley (Eli) Lewandowski, Billy Szczudlak,...

Jul 27, 2019

Larry K. Brown

Hammond

Larry Brown was welcomed into the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, July 27, 2019 at the age of 79.            Larry is survived by his wife Nikki R. Brown; children: Sylvia M. Brown, Jeffery (Esther) Brown, Cathy (Mike) Jones, and Larry Evans; 3 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; sister, Patty...

Jul 26, 2019

Betty Jean Perry

(nee, White)

Hessville

Betty Jean Perry, age 58, of Hessville passed away unexpectedly at home in her sleep on Friday, July 26, 2019.

She is survived by her mother, Velma White Cuff; Companion, Partner, Supporter & Best Friend, Kenny Carns; Children: Tabitha (Bryant) Anderson, Ashley and Logan Perry;...