Obituaries

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...

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....

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)...

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)...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Jun 29, 2018

Zubdiel V. Escobedo Jr.

"Lil Ernie"

Hammond

Zubdiel V. Escobedo Jr, age 38, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Friday, June 29, 2018.

He is survived by his beloved girl friend Jennifer Garcia and her 2 children: Ava Myers and Shane McHenry II; 4 children: Alize', Cameron, Precious and Zubdiel ...

Jun 29, 2018

Joyce A. Townley

(Nee, Storey)

Hammond

Joyce A. Townley, age 77, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 29, 2018.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 64 years, Leon Townley; one son, Richard Townley; sister, Judy Vanderstein; brother, Jerry Storey; 3 nieces, Rhonda (Jeff) Wilson, Cammie Storey and...

Jun 17, 2018

Albert Robert Ando

"Bob"

"The Candy Store Man"

Albert Robert Ando, age 89, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 17, 2018.

He is survived by two daughters: Darlene J. Waite and Lucille A. Schuster; six grandchildren: Tobias Depew, Sandy (Chris) Tyssen, Adam Depew, Ryan Depew, Rob (Shelly) Waite Jr.,...

Jun 14, 2018

Patricia A. Rudisell

Noble IL/Hammond

Patricia Ann Rudisell, age 75, of Noble, IL, formerly of Hammond was promoted to glory on Thursday, June 14, 2018.

She is survived by four children: Angela (late Bill Cooley) Gish, Chris (Kari) Garcia, Kathy (Bruce Caruso) Castillo and Michelle (Kevin) Baptist; 13 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren;...

Jun 12, 2018

Sandra A. Pondo

(nee, Pool)

Hammond

Sandra Arlene Pondo, age 76, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Tuesday, June 12, 2018.

She is survived by two children: Ralph (Jensina) Sundberg, and Mary Ann (David) Mulvihill; three grandchildren: Kimberly, Rose and little Ralph Sundberg; three sisters: Georgia Mae (late George) Nightingale,...

Jun 8, 2018

Mary Susan "Sue" Miller

November 13, 1949-June 8, 2018

Hammond

Beloved sister of Roy (Phyllis) Miller III, Sara (Chuck) Miller Holley, Holly Miller, and Joan (David) Petras. Devoted partner and friend of Diane Anton for over 40 years. Much loved aunt of Suzi (Mark) Makowski, Sara Miller Reno, Colin Howat, John (Gil) Howat,...

May 30, 2018

Jose Luz Mendieta

Hammond

Jose L. Mendieta, age 46, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

He is survived by 3 children: Patricia, Erica and Cristopher Mendieta; brothers: Alejandro, Ramiro, Jose J., Juan M., Jose Javier and Antonio Mendieta; sisters: Guadalupe Ramirez, Angelina, Maria and Gloria Mendieta; many aunts,...

May 29, 2018

Kimberly Lynn Schramm

(nee, Kantor)

Hammond

Kimberly Lynn Schramm, age 45, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, May 29, 2018.

She is survived by beloved husband of 22 years, Craig E. Schramm; son, Tyler Schramm; parents: John (Cinda) Kantor; 1 sister, Lori (Bryce) Needham; 2 brothers: Michael...

May 25, 2018

Eugene A. Graban

Hammond

Eugene A. Graban, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 25, 2018.

He is survived by his two sons: Brian and Garry Graban; grandson, Michael Graban; sister, Carol Dykiel; nieces: Lori (Mac) Sakal, Kathy (Jim) Murchek, Nancy (Bob) Kintner; nephews: Victor (Joan) Dykiel, Tom( Therese) Dykiel;...

May 24, 2018

Roger "Wayne" Henson

Culver/Hammond

Roger Wayne Henson, 68 of Culver passed away on May 24, 2018 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Mishawaka.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Auburn Henson and Clara Henson, brother Ricky Henson Sr.and brother in law, Russell Foust. Survived by his Children: James (Tara) Henson,...