Obituaries

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....

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...