Obituaries

Jan 15, 2019

Kenneth Ray Pribble

Hessville

Kenneth Ray Pribble, age 89 entered the gates of heaven peacefully on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at VNA Hospice Center. Survivors include his loving wife of 68 years, Betty JoAnn Pribble (Nee Von Almen); 3 sons: Randy, Larry (Barbara) and Kevin (Angela) Pribble; 3 grandchildren: Angela (Bobby) Figueroa, Michele (Bobby) Klut...

Jan 3, 2019

Harold Chester Liming

Hammond

Harold C. Liming, age 98 entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, January 3, 2019.  He is survived by two sisters in-law: Barbara Liming and Joyce Liming; several nieces, nephews, great and great great nieces, nephews and many friends both here and in Florida.                                        Preceded in death by his beloved...

Jan 2, 2019

Mario F. Quintanilla Sr.

East Chicago

Mario F. Quintanilla, age 92 passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at his home with his loving family by his side. He is survived by children: Cynthia A. Sosby and Mario F. (Carolyn) Quintanilla Jr.; grandchildren: Steven Rasala, Rebecca (Paul) Luebcke, Edwin (Daniella) Sosby; great grandchildren: Victoria,...

Dec 29, 2018

Joyce J. Hrycak                                                                (Nee Backus)

Hammond

Joyce J. Hrycak, age 76, of Crown Point and Valparaiso passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018.

She is survived by two children: Twila Hobson and Gerald (Debbie) Fulkerson; grandchildren: Tonya Fulkerson Wilson, Thomas Hobson, (Jen) Hobson, Shane Ward, Blake Rivett and special niece and nephew whom...

Dec 28, 2018

Grace Lucille Dunbar

(Nee Dawson)

Hammond IN/Florida

Grace Lucille Dunbar age 85, of Hammond passed away Friday, December 28, 2018.  She is survived by her son David Pry; grandchildren: David K. Pry and Samantha Pry; great grandchildren: Harley and Presley; sister in-law, Carol Dawson; nephews: Richard (Jackie) Dawson, special nephew, Robert Dawson, Raymond...

Dec 25, 2018

John Charles Stemper Jr.

Hammond IN

John C. Stemper Jr, age 77, of Hammond passed away Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Sebo's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Hobart.  He is survived by his companion; Florence Stricklin; son John E. (LuAnn) Stemper; grandchildren: Aaron, Michael and Daniel Stemper; friend Simone Stemper; nephews, Robbie and Shannon Crider;...

Dec 22, 2018

Barbara Marie Tomaszewski

(Nee, Lett)

Munster/Hammond

Barbara M. Tomaszewski, age 80, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 22, 2018. She is survived by 4 children: Daniel (Sally) Tomaszewski, Larry (Jennifer) Tomaszewski, Gary (Tamara) Tomaszewski and Pam (Trever) Kinley;

14 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; 3 sister's: Dolores (late Tony) Sacco,...

Dec 20, 2018

Hammond

Marilyn Evers

(Nee Rymarczyk)

Marilyn Evers, age 64 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 after a long illness. She is survived by three children: Christopher Evers, Melissa Michelle Evers and Timothy Evers; three grandchildren: Kalli Lannin, Mason and Aubrey Evers; mother, Helen Rymarczyk; sister, Diane (Edward) Svetanoff; three...

Dec 9, 2018

Ann Marie Hudzik                                                                                                                (Nee Jantos)

Ann Marie (nee Jantos) Hudzik was born Tuesday, May 18, 1920 in Hegewisch, IL.  She passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018 at St. Mary's Medical Center in Hobart, IN.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph (died April 26, 1939) and Victoria (nee Kulpa) Jantos (died January 31,...

Dec 5, 2018

Delia Rosa Samardzich

(Nee, Mucha)

Hammond, IN

Delia Rosa Samardzich, age 90 of Hammond, passed away entered the gates of heaven on Wednesday, December 5, 2018.

She is survived by her beloved children: Tomislav (Maria) Samardzich, Miro (Mary Grace) Samardzich, Milovan (Gloria) Samardzich and Rodimir (Illiana) Samardzich; 7 grandchildren; 2 great...

Dec 4, 2018

Nijole Marija Macenas

(Nee,Kriauceliunas)

"Nell"

Highland, IN

Nijole "Nell" M. Macenas, age 77 of Highland, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.

She is survived by her beloved children: Vaida (Steven) Andrews and Edmund (Debbie) Macenas; grandchildren: Stephen and Mitchell Andrews; brother, John (Charlene) Kraulis;

several...

Dec 3, 2018

Patricia Louise Strange

(Nee, McLean)

Griffith

Patricia Louise Strange, age 77, of Griffith, entered into eternal life on Monday, December 3, 2018.

She is survived by two daughters; three grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one brother; one sister; many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Preceded in death by her beloved...

Dec 2, 2018

ESTENE BARNES (NEE DIGGS) GARY, IN Estene Barnes, age 91, of Gary, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2018 at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence in Munster. She is survived by three daughters: Paula Barnes-Knepple of Aurora, IL, Sharon Cannata of Sanger, TX and Debbie Victor of Crown Point, IN; one son: James C. (Jeanene) Barnes of Marengo,...

Nov 30, 2018

Virginia Rakos   (Nee Prokopcio)                                                        Hammond

Virginia Rakos, 97, of Hessville, passed away on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Surviving are daughter, Virginia Cushler of San Angelo, TX; son, William (Jeannine) and grandsons Chad and Scott Rakos of Enumclaw, WA; nephew Kris Toncheff of Tucson, AZ; two nieces: Germaine Jenkins of...

Nov 27, 2018

Russell Leon Goin

Lake Station

Russell Leon Goin, age 82, of Lake Station, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 27, 2018.

He is survived by his wife Lila Goin; son, Russell Goin Jr.; stepdaughters: Janet (George) Huskisson and Gaye (David) Lyle; numerous grandchildren, nieces, nephews and good friends.

Preceded in...

Nov 24, 2018

Leonard Daily "Unc"

Leonard Daily, age 92 passed away Saturday, November 24, 2018 at his home with his wife  by his side. He is survived by his wife of almost 50 years, Sharon; Children, John (Pamela) Daily and family; Donna (Clarence) Robbins and family; Larry (Cindy) Daily and family; and Lorrie (Jimmy) Tovo and family.  There is...

Nov 24, 2018

Lula Belle Vela

(nee, Payne)

Hammond

Lula Belle Vela, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, November 24, 2018.

She is survived by seven children: Alejo (Mary) Jr., Aleta (Jim) Whittaker, Alyce (Don) Horvath, Amelia Boggs, Andrew (Diane), Annette (David) Bensinger and Anthony (Amber); twenty-one grandchildren;...

Nov 11, 2018

Martha M. Convery

(Nee,Ziara)

Hammond

Martha Convery, age 80, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 11, 2018.

She is survived by three children: Patricia (Michael) Baum, Robert (Kristine) Convery and Suzanne Convery;

four grandchildren: Lauren (Matt) Calhoun, Matthew Baum, Melissa Baum and Rachel Convery;

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Oct 28, 2018

Dennis L. Wells

"Fat Racer"

Hammond

Dennis L. Wells, age 62, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, October 28, 2018.

He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Kathleen (nee Barrett); two daughters: Christine (Gerald) Wells-Ilic and Jillian (Tony) Crayne; two grandchildren: Lennon Mendoza and Austin...

Oct 27, 2018

Donald Smith

Hobart Donald Smith, age 69, of Hobart went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 27, 2018.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 15 years; Lynn M Smith, 3 children: Mike (Fiancée Christine Harrison) Smith, Scott (Polly) Smith and Cheryl (Bryan) Mansell; 2 Step Daughters: Amber (Kevin) Cummings...