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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

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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...

Patrick Donald Eaton

Patrick Donald Eaton

Aug 16, 2018

Patrick Donald Eaton

Hammond

Patrick Donald Eaton, age 59, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 16, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Regina R. Eaton (Nee Deming); two daughters: Crystal Eaton and Samantha (fiancée Daniel Smitka) Eaton; four grandchildren: Richard and Savannah Eaton and Anna and...

Michael Richard Vercimak

Michael Richard Vercimak

Aug 15, 2018

Michael Richard Vercimak

Hammond

Michael Richard Vercimak, age 83, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 15, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Frances Vercimak (Nee Pustelnik); three children: Mike (Suzie) Vercimak, Linda Wolf, and Thomas (Debbie) Vercimak; grandchildren: Ashley Wolf and Jonathan Vercimak; great granddaughter Sofia....

Carol (Langley)  Kuske

Carol (Langley) Kuske

Aug 14, 2018

Carol Ann Langley Kuske

Coats, NC/Hammond, IN

Carol Ann Langley Kuske, age 71, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, August 14, 2018.

Survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Thomas F. Kuske; son, Kenneth J. (Michelle) Kuske of Enfield, NH; daughter-in-law, Phyllis Kuske of Lafayette, LA; grandsons: Evan T. (Kayleigh)...

Meredith J. (Kunath)  O'Meara Turczi

Meredith J. (Kunath) O'Meara Turczi

Aug 12, 2018

Meredith K. O'Meara Turczi

Merrillville/Hammond

Meredith Katherine Jayne O'Meara Turczi, age 98, of Merrillville, formerly of Hessville, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, August 12, 2018.

Meredith is survived by four generations; daughter, Joy (Bill) McDaniels; 5 grandchildren: Patty Sabo, Tammy (Fred) Paper, James (Emiko) Switzer, Billie (Frankie) Borman, Jeremy (Stella)...

Sharon L. (Winebrenner)  Golden

Sharon L. (Winebrenner) Golden

Aug 10, 2018

Sharon L. Golden

(nee, Winebrenner)

Hammond

Sharon L. Golden, age 72 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 10, 2018.

She is survived by her loving husband of 35 years, Ronald E. Golden;

three Children: Joseph (Candice Marie) Wisniewski,

Jennifer (Wiliam) Albrecht and Ronald S. (Evelny)...

Margie M. (Roberson)  Denney

Margie M. (Roberson) Denney

Aug 4, 2018

Margie M. Denney

(Nee, Roberson)

Hammond

Margie M. Denney, 86, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, August 4, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter, Susan Denney; granddaughter, Lonna Knight; great grandson, Gavin Copeland; several nieces and nephews and dear friends.

She was preceded in...

Ruby (Arnel)  Meseberg

Ruby (Arnel) Meseberg

Jul 21, 2018

Ruby Meseberg

(Nee, Arnel)

Hammond

Ruby Meseberg, age 99, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, July 21, 2018.

Ruby was born on March 3, 1919 in Jefferson City, Missouri, one of twelve children to Henry and Anna Arnel.

Ruby was preceded in death by her...

Marjorie Ann (Klarik)  Walters

Marjorie Ann (Klarik) Walters

Jul 11, 2018

Marjorie A. Walters

(Nee, Klarik)

Hammond

Marjorie A. Walters, age 82, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, July 11, 2018.

She is survived by her 3 loving children: Timothy "Tim" Walters, Brenda (Richard) Call, James (Virginia) Walters; 4 Grandchildren: Lacy (Aaron) Kessel, Rachael and Barbie Walters, Amanda...

Maria (Patino)  Cruz-Contreras

Maria (Patino) Cruz-Contreras

Jul 6, 2018

Maria passed away at the age of 73.  Beloved wife of Jose Contreras.  Loving mother of Jose (Priscilla), Ignacio, Jesus (Rosa), Rafael (Senoina), Juana, Lupe (Saul) Alvarez, Carmela (Luis) Contreras, Patricia (Alvaro) Contreras.

Hazel Marie (Tryon)  Collins

Hazel Marie (Tryon) Collins

Jul 4, 2018

Hazel M. Collins

(Nee, Tryon)

Hammond

Hazel M. Collins, age 88, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

She is survived by her four children: David (Paula) Collins, Linda (Randall) Freeman, Judy (Thomas) Schwab and Marilyn (Terry) Day; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and many...

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