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Ozilee (Jones)  Pickering

Ozilee (Jones) Pickering

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...

Charles Ivan Hillard

Charles Ivan Hillard

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...

Dorothy  (Lucas)  Collins

Dorothy (Lucas) Collins

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.

Shirley J. (Pennington)  Potter

Shirley J. (Pennington) Potter

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.

Dennis Keith Arnold Jr.

Dennis Keith Arnold Jr.

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)...

Samuel Crowley

Samuel Crowley

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:...

Daniel Santos

Daniel Santos

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,...

Janet Lynn (Gensel)  Gensel

Janet Lynn (Gensel) Gensel

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,...

Agnes (Tisosky)  Kulchar

Agnes (Tisosky) Kulchar

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:...

Christian Edward Lannin

Christian Edward Lannin

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)...

John R. Hrycak

John R. Hrycak

Sep 16, 2018

John R. Hrycak

Hammond

John R. Hrycak, age 75, of Crown Point, passed away on Sunday, September 16, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Joyce J. Hrycak (Nee Backus); two children: Twila Hobson and Gerald Fulkerson; three grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one sister, Janet (Bob) Shelton numerous nieces,...

Robert Charles Sampson

Robert Charles Sampson

Sep 14, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Robert Charles Sampson. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Patricia "Patty" Ruth (Wilson)  Kositzke

Patricia "Patty" Ruth (Wilson) Kositzke

Sep 9, 2018

Patricia Ruth Kositzke

(Nee Wilson)

East Chicago/Alsip, IL

Patricia "Patty" Ruth Kositzke, age 91, of East Chicago, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, September 9, 2018.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Debra Hayes; granddaughter, Shannon Hayes; numerous nieces, nephews and friends including her close friend Nancy Sytsma....

Lorraine F. (Medwetz)  West

Lorraine F. (Medwetz) West

Sep 8, 2018

Lorraine F.West

(nee, Medwetz)

Valparaiso/Hammond

Lorraine F. "Lori" West, age 86, of Valparaiso,  formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, September 8, 2018.

She is survived by her children: Pamela (Richard) Rogalski, Scott (Claire) West and Garry West; cousin and closest friend, Anita Gajewski; granddaughter, Jennifer Johnson;...

Robert "Lewis" Lewis Aultman

Robert "Lewis" Lewis Aultman

Sep 2, 2018

Robert Lewis Aultman

"Oochie"

Murray KY/ Hammond IN

Robert Lewis Aultman, age 90, of Hammond, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his son's home in Murray, KY.

He is survived by two daughters: Barbara (Marlin) Richards, Cindy Blanchette; one son, Mark (Sue) Aultman; thirteen grandchildren:...

Glenn Arthur Johnson

Glenn Arthur Johnson

Aug 23, 2018

Glenn A. Johnson

Hammond

Glenn Arthur Johnson, age 85, of Hammond, passed away after a long illness on Thursday, August 23, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Kathryn Johnson (Nee Miller); daughter, Nancy Johnson; brother, Ronald (Carol) Johnson; sister, Marilyn (Edward) Moskalick; numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

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Mildred K. (Zemen)  Kuna

Mildred K. (Zemen) Kuna

Aug 21, 2018

Mildred K. Kuna

(nee, Zemen)

Middletown, OH/Hammond

Mildred K. Kuna, age 92, of Middletown, OH, formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, August 21, 2018.

She is survived by three sons: Dennis (Patricia) Kuna of Middletown, OH, David (Joyce) Kuna of Lawton, ND, Joseph Kuna of Wilmette,...

Sandra J. Mcquigg

Sandra J. Mcquigg

Aug 21, 2018

SANDRA JEAN McQUIGG

(nee Pelhank)

Hammond, Indiana

Sandra Jean McQuigg, age 77 of Hammond, Indiana, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She is survived by one sister Sherry Kline, one brother Wayne (Kathy) Pelhank; several nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends which includes Odessa Murphy who started out as...

Bobby G. May

Bobby G. May

Aug 19, 2018

Bobby G. May

Lake Station/Hammond

Bobby G. May, age 50, of Lake Station, passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Debra Acheson; three children: Branden (Rebecca) Acheson, Cayla Joy Acheson and Brian Acheson; granddaughter, Liliana Acheson; parents: Joe (Joan) May; siblings: John Anthony...

Angeline O. (Ortiz)  Curiel

Angeline O. (Ortiz) Curiel

Aug 17, 2018

Hammond

Angeline Curiel

Nee Ortiz

Angeline Ortiz Curiel of Hammond, mother of seven children, grandmother of 18, and great grandmother to 14, passed away peacefully and with family on Friday, Aug. 17, following a long illness. She was 95. She was born in Council Grove, Kansas, the 10th of 11 children born to...

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