Obituaries

Mar 27, 2019

Danny Lee Adkins

Hammond, IN

Danny Lee Adkins, age 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 27, 2019.

He is survived by his beloved son, Ryan (Kimberly) Adkins; grandchildren: Alyssa and Madison Adkins; sister, Sheila Adkins; brother, James (Helen) Adkins as well as numerous nieces and nephews and his wife, Michelle Adkins; step...

Mar 27, 2019

James M. Graham

"Jimmy"

Hammond

James M. Graham, age 39, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, March 27, 2019. He is survived by three loving sons: Michael Murphy, Dominic and Logan Graham; parents: James L. (Laura) Graham and Victoria Graham; one sister, Leslie Graham; one brother, William Graham; two step-sisters: Corey (Derek)...

Mar 24, 2019

Bernard F. Taillon Jr.

Hammond

Bernard F. Taillon Jr. age 83 passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 24, 2019 after a lengthy battle with cancer.  He is survived by: his loving wife of 53 years, Frances Louise Taillon (Ward), two children: Bernard F. (Beth) Taillon III and Catherine (Larry) Keiser, three brothers: Edward, Richard, and...

Mar 23, 2019

Susan M. Morris

"Suzi"

Nee Murphy

Hammond

Susan M. Morris, age 72, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 23, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 22 years, John E. Morris, son, Brian (Lorraine) Morris; two step children, Joanne (Don) Davis, Barry Morris; granddaughter, Anna Morris; siblings:...

Mar 22, 2019

Charles "Chuck" W. Massie, 69, died peacefully surrounded by family in his home in Hammond on March 22, 2019 after a yearlong battle with cancer. Chuck was born in Medina, OH to Charles A. Massie and Joanne (Schorle) Cohen on April 16, 1949.

Chuck is a graduate from Morton High School, Class of 1967. Following high school...

Mar 21, 2019

Mrs. Brenda Lee Womack of Munster, IN, daughter of the late Hazel Guill Edmonds and James Edmonds Sr., passed away Thur March 21, 2019 at the age of 55. She is survived by one daughter, Brianna Vandrey of Munster, IN, one son, Jared Adkins of New Kent, VA, four granddaughters, Izzy, Lyla, Khloe, Maddie, and one brother, James Edmonds...

Mar 20, 2019

Mary "Evelyn" Williams

Nee Graham

Schererville/Hammond, IN

Mary Evelyn Williams age 93 entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, March 20, 2019. She is survived by four children: David G. (Regina) Williams, Linda (Philip) Perkins, James J. (Cheri) Williams and Thomas C. (Nanette) Williams; four grandchildren: Kimberly M. Smith, T.J. (Bridgett) Williams,...

Mar 16, 2019

John O. Daniels

Valparaiso

John O. Daniels age 81 of Valparaiso passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 16, 2019. John is survived by a son, several grandchildren and host of friends and beloved neighbors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zelma Joyce Daniels, parents, John I. and Juanita V. Daniels.

Funeral...

Mar 16, 2019

John G. Dulsky

Hammond

John Dulsky, age 88 entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, March 16, 2019.  He is survived by five children: John Michael Dulsky, Gerald (Bonita) Dulsky, Raymond Dulsky, Donna (Kenneth) Thrall and Mary Heinrich. He was a grandfather of eight as well as a great-grandfather of two; numerous nieces, nephews,...

Mar 5, 2019

Jack L. Price

Hammond

Jack L Price, age 90, of Hammond, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.  He is survived by two daughters: Marge Michalak and Heather Price; two grandsons: Jeremy (Kristy) Michalak and Joshua Wilson; two great grandchildren; Andrew and Addison Michalak; numerous dear friends.  He...

Mar 3, 2019

Richard D. Josway

"Rick"

Hammond

Richard D. Josway, age 58 of Hammond passed away on Sunday, March 3, 2019. He is survived by: three brothers: Steven, Joseph (late Ann Marie) and Thomas Jr. (Janet) Josway; sister, Frances (Gene) Kovacs; one uncle Frank (Debbie) Josway; numerous beloved nieces, nephews, friends and his dogs.                                                                                        Preceded...

Feb 27, 2019

Helen L. Hoffrogge

Nee Bowker

Munster/Hammond

Helen Hoffrogge, age 80, of Munster, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February 27th 2019. She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great and great-great nieces nephews and dear friends.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 43 years, Ralph L. Hoffrogge; Parents, Orval...

Feb 23, 2019

Peter Lemos

"Pete"

Hammond

Peter Lemos, age 82 of Hammond passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on February 23,2019. He is survived by: his loving wife of 60 years Martha Lemos, children Monica (Mike) Espinoza, Joseph (Anita) Lemos, and Robert Lemos. Grandchildren: LaTisha (Matthew) Upchurch, Cameron Lemos, Conner Lemos, Julian Espinoza,...

Feb 21, 2019

Bettye M. Ferry

Highland

Bettye Marie Ferry, age 91, of Highland, entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, February 21, 2019.

She is survived by four granddaughters; Kimberly (Thomas) Inhausen, Kathleen (Raul) Guzman, Jacquelyn (RJ) Averilla, Jennifer (Clint) Colston; seven great grandchildren: Nicole (Tony) Carroll, Thomas (Sam) Imhausen, Chelsea (Juan) Ceja, Caitlin...

Feb 20, 2019

Timothy R. Snow

"Tim"

Hammond, IN

Timothy Ray Snow, age 55 of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 20, 2019.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Rebecca I. Snow (nee Morris); two children: Tim and Robert Snow; two grandchildren; Dillon and Madelyn Snow; mother, Joyce Snow;...

Feb 20, 2019

David C. West

"Big Dave"

Hammond David C. West, age 50, of Hammond passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday February 20, 2019.

Big Dave is survived by three children: Amanda (Adriel) Ruiz, Matthew West and Erin West; three grandchildren: Braylon Osorio, Brielle Ruiz and Seth Ruiz; ex-wife Christine (David) Fleming, and...

Feb 17, 2019

Theresa K. Osborne

(Nee, Jones)

Hammond, IN

Theresa K. Osborne, age 52 of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 after a lengthy illness.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 25 years, John H. Osborne; 3 children: James Moss "estranged", Angel Moss and Nancy Moss; 5 grandchildren; Brianna...

Feb 11, 2019

Elizabeth Mary Bardoczi

"Betty"(Nee Brabbs)

Hessville

Elizabeth M. Bardoczi "Betty" age 93 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019 in her home.

Betty is survived by her loving husband and best friend of 71 years, Emery James Bardoczi Sr., their son, William (Margaret) Bardoczi; daughter-in-law, Ida Mae Bardoczi;...

Jan 15, 2019

Juanita Mae Nance

Nee Walker

Hammond

Juanita Mae Nance, age 88, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. She is survived by; two sons, Dennis (Laurie) Noel and James Swann; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Dennis (Sandra) Walker; one sister in-law, Judy Walker; numerous nieces, nephews, great and...

Jan 15, 2019

Antonio Prieto

"El Pajaro"

Gary

Antonio Prieto, born July 13, 1928, died peacefully at the age of 90 on January 15, 2019.  He retired from EJ&E Railroad in 1990 after 33 years of work.  His life's passion, besides his family, were music—specifically the accordion. As a self-taught musician he founded the "música norteña"...