Obituaries

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;

...

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...

Oct 10, 2018

Ozilee "Lee" Pickering (nee, Jones) Crown Point/Hammond Ozilee Pickering, age 91, of Crown Point, formerly of  Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She is survived by her two children: Michael (Nancy) Sutherland and Diane (Harold) Horton; eight Grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren; four sisters: Dean Brooks, Sue (Wayburn) Costellow, Jane (Frank) Skipworth and Barbara...

Oct 2, 2018

Charles Ivan Hillard

Hammond

Charles Ivan Hillard, age 49, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 2, 2018.

He is survived by his children: Joshua Homans and Jessica Hillard and their mother Tammy Hillard.

one grandchild, Deklann Homans; two brothers: Ryan and Tim Hillard; sister, Donna Hillard.

He...

Oct 1, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Dorothy (Lucas) Collins. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 28, 2018

Shirley J. Potter

Shirley J. Potter (Nee Pennington) age 75 of Hammond passed away suddenly on Friday, September 28, 2018. Friends are invited to meet with the family for visitation on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at Bocken Funeral Home from 3 PM until the time of the service at 5 PM. A private cremation will follow.

Sep 27, 2018

Dennis Keith Arnold Jr.

Hammond

Dennis Keith Arnold, age 48, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 27, 2018.

He is survived by his Six beautiful children: Valerie Coulter,     Alicia Arnold, Tiffany Arnold, Kane Arnold, Savannah Arnold, Elijah Arnold; many grandchildren; parents: Dennis Arnold, Sr. and Laurie (Ed) Kornacki; sister, Brenda (Ron)...

Sep 25, 2018

Samuel "Sam" Crowley

Hammond

Samuel Crowley, age 71, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 25, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Sharon Crowley; son, Jeff (Amy) Crowley of Munster and daughter, Lisa Crowley of Hammond;

Two grandchildren: Eric Wojciechowski and Emma Crowley; three brothers:...

Sep 23, 2018

Daniel Santos

"Danny"

Daniel Santos, age 51 of Hobart/Hammond went to be with his Lord and Savior suddenly on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

He is survived by his loving mother, Maria M. Santos (Nee Mendoza); five brothers: Felix Santos Jr., Ernesto (Marta) Santos Sr., Jose Luis (Lidia) Santos Sr., Jesse Santos, Eddie Santos,...

Sep 23, 2018

Janet Lynn Gensel

Hammond

Janet Lynn Gensel, age 57, of Hammond, entered the gates of heaven after a long illness on Sunday, September 23, 2018.

She is survived by her loving siblings, Susan Gensel, David Gensel, Karen (Darrell) Hobgood, Robert (Leah) Gensel and Laura (Jamey) Fleming; nieces and nephews: Denisa, Darrell Jr., Paul,...

Sep 23, 2018

Agnes "Mrs. Fred" Kulchar (nee, Tisosky) Hammond

Agnes Kulchar, 100 years old, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 23, 2018. She is survived by two nieces: Barbara (Michael) Lange and Patricia (late Rudy) Lejens; great nieces and great nephew: Nancy (David) Weed, Christa (David) Routh, Eric Lange; great great nieces and nephew:...

Sep 18, 2018

Christian "Chris" Edward Lannin

Hammond

Chris Lannin, age 63, of Hammond, passed away much too soon on Tuesday, September 18, 2018. He is survived by two children: Stacy Lannin and Shawn Lannin; three grandchildren: Hailey Lannin, Dominick and Arianna Soco; ex-wife and special friend, Laurie Lannin; six siblings: Carol (Dave) Moore, Connie Lannin, Craig (Janani)...