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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
Sep 14, 2018
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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
Sep 8, 2018
Lorraine F.West
(nee, Medwetz)
Valparaiso/Hammond
Lorraine F. "Lori" West, age 86, of Valparaiso, Â 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
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
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.
...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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Jul 6, 2018
Maria passed away at the age of 73. Â Beloved wife of Jose Contreras. Â Loving mother of Jose (Priscilla), Ignacio, Jesus (Rosa), Rafael (Senoina), Juana, Lupe (Saul) Alvarez, Carmela (Luis) Contreras, Patricia (Alvaro) Contreras.
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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