Obituaries

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,...

May 22, 2018

Geraldine Lipkovitch

(Nee Lobodzinski)

Hammond

Geraldine Lipkovitch, age 69, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, May 22, 2018. She is survived by three sisters; Cecelia (late Jack) "Cookie" Lopez; Lorraine (Micheal) White;  twin Darlene (Anthony) Pustelnik ; and many loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, god children and...

May 16, 2018

John A. Longawa

Hammond

John Anthony Longawa, age 93, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, May 16, 2018.

He is survived by his children: Vicky Longawa of Chicago, Martha (Larry) Polovich of Jonesboro, GA, Paul (Suzette) Longawa of Valparaiso, Fran (Bert) Towle of Petaluma, CA, Mary Longawa of Lake Station,  John...

May 12, 2018

Jean M. Kocon

(nee, Vignich)

Hammond

Jean M. Kocon, age 93, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, May 12, 2018.

She is survived by two daughters: Deena Kocon Plovanich and Jeanine K. Kocon; granddaughter, Jennifer; grandson, Darrin;

great grandchildren: Avianna, Zayden and Sebastian;  numerous nieces,...

May 7, 2018

Fern A. Stephenson

(Nee Pomplun)

Fern A. Stephenson, age 95, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 7, 2018.

She is survived by her daughter; Nancy (Carl) Hecht; son, Orvel John Stephenson; two grandchildren: Eileen (David) Maxwell and Michael (Deana) Hecht; eight great grandchildren: Brian (Melissa) Maxwell, Alex (Jennifer) Maxwell, Tim (Melissa)...

Apr 20, 2018

Carlos Santos

Hammond

Carlos Santos, age 60 of Hammond went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, April 20, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family.

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

Apr 16, 2018

Linda K. Goddard

(nee, Sweitzer)

Griffith

Linda K. Goddard, age 74 of Griffith passed away peacefully on Monday, April 16, 2018.

She is survived by her son Scott (Danna) Goddard; stepchildren: Terry (Fran) Goddard and Sandi Goddard; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; siblings: Debbie (Les) Gabel, Phyllis Brasser, Daniel (Genna) Holt;...

Apr 15, 2018

Alice A. Graban

(Nee, Dubiel)

Hammond

Alice Graban, age 88, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 15, 2018.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Gene Graban; two sons: Brian and Garry Graban; grandson,

Michael Graban; sister-in-law, Carol Dykiel; nieces: Lori (Mac) Sakal, Kathy...

Apr 13, 2018

Nancy Long

(Nee Cole)

Hammond, IN.

Nancy Ellen Long, age 69 of Hessville, IN., passed on to be with the Lord Friday April 13th, 2018. She was born to Virgil and Goldie Cole on August 4th, 1948. She is survived by her son Bruce (Lynn) Long, her brother Larry Cole, 5 grandchildren; Jacob...

Apr 10, 2018

Efrain Galindo

Hammond

Efrain Galindo, age 64 of Hammond received his angel wings on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 while surrounded by his loving family in his home.

He is survived by his two daughters: Melissa Galindo and Diana Galindo; two sons: Daniel Galindo and Fabian Galindo; daughter in-law, Regina Galindo; ten grandchildren; many...

Apr 2, 2018

Lionel "LJ" Parr

Merrillville

Lionel "LJ" Parr Jr., age 92, of Merrillville, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, April 2, 2018.

He is survived by his loving wife of 16 years, Roseann Parr (Nee Fields); two children: Pastor David (Sheila) Simpson and  Jean (Clyde) Wolfe; ten grandchildren: Kevin (Jennifer), Kyle...