Obituaries

Aug 10, 2025

Odessa Sanchez Garica "Odie"

Odessa Sanchez Garica "Odie" age 71 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on August 10th, 2025.

Odie was born on August 28th, 1953, in Cotulla Texas to Armando Sanchez and Maria Olga Sanchez. Odessa moved from Cotulla, Texas to Indiana in the 1970's where she met the love of her life George...

Jul 28, 2025

Malik Raheem Dunlap

Hammond

May 15, 1998- July 28, 2025

Malik Raheem Dunlap, age 27, of Hammond, after a courageous lifelong battle with sickle cell disease entered his eternal rest with the Lord, peacefully on Monday, July 28, 2025.

He is survived by his father Samuel (Paula) Dunlap; biological parents, Glenda...

Jul 22, 2025

Kathleen "Kathy" Ann Panfil

Michigan City, IN

September 9, 1952 - July 22, 2025

Kathleen A. Panfil, age 72, of Michigan City, formerly of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 22, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter, Tracy (John) Townsend; two grandchildren: Tyler...

Jul 19, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Nellie Faye Bunch. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 12, 2025

Victoria Marie Dwyer

Merrillville, IN

Victoria Dwyer, age 30, of Merrillville, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, July 12, 2025.

She is survived by her beloved son, Damian Caraballo, and his father, Anthony Caraballo; her birth father, Michael Henry; her dad, Michael Lopez; her significant other, Josh Mobley; her sister, Anne Lopez;...

Jul 9, 2025

Charles Raymond Stewart unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday July 8th 2025.

Charles was one of three children of ed and Maggie.

Charles went to Hammond high school then followed by Montcalm community college which he studied and got a degree in Associate in applied arts and sciences business administration. Charles was also in the army...

Jul 9, 2025

Gilbert "Judge" Gonzalez

Calumet City, IL

September 1, 1935 – July 9, 2025

Gilbert "Judge" Gonzalez, age 89, of Calumet City IL, formerly of South Chicago, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, July 9, 2025.

Judge was retired from Wisconsin Steel Works and Chicago Transit Authority. He was an...

Jul 8, 2025

Judith Margaret Hensley

January 29, 1935-July 8, 2025

Judith Margaret Hensley, age 90, of Munster was called home by her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, while surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her loving nephews: Kurt (Collene) Simon, Timothy (Wendy) Hensley, Robert (Christina) Hensley, Scott (Sharon) Hensley;...

Jul 8, 2025

Jason Richard Hawkins, 47, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on July 8, 2025.

Born on October 8, 1977, to Rick and Josie Hawkins, Jason was the oldest of four siblings. He was a proud lifelong resident of Hammond and a graduate of Hammond High School, Class of 1995.

Jason was full of life and never...

Jul 6, 2025

Adam Wayne Feges

February 1, 1980-July 6, 2025

Sadly, heaven gained our dear Adam Sunday afternoon. While this is truly heartbreaking, he left a significant impact on everyone around him. He was known as a loving son, brother, uncle, nephew, partner, and friend, but probably his proudest role was that of a father. As he...

Jun 29, 2025

Emilio Ibarra Jr.

Hammond, IN

April 26, 1953 – June 29, 2025

Emilio Ibarra Jr., age 72, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, June 29, 2025.

He is survived by his ex-wife. Linda C. Ibarra, five children: Emilio (Jennifer) Ibarra III, Nicole Ibarra (Jesse), Nora (Donald)...

Jun 28, 2025

An obituary is not available at this time for Jose R. Landeros. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jun 23, 2025

Thomas E. "Tom" Somerville

Hammond

June 25, 1944- June 23, 2025

Thomas E. Somerville age 80, of Hessville passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, June 23, 2025.

He is survived by one brother; James (Robin) Somerville; two nieces, four great nephews and several cousins and many dear friends. Preceded...

Jun 15, 2025

Yolanda Theresa Salcedo

(nee Villa)

July 28, 1951-June 15, 2025

Yolanda T. Salcedo, age 73, of Chicago gained her wings in Heaven on Sunday June 15,2025.   Loving devoted mother of Carmen Salcedo and Ramon (Karol) Salcedo Jr.; grandmother of Mia and Emma Salcedo; fond sister of Henry (Vicky) Villa Jr.; aunt of Henry...

Jun 12, 2025

Morris Lee Frazier

"Marshall"

Morris Lee Frazier, age 79, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 12, 2025.

He is survived by five stepchildren: Danny (Esther) Wilson, Ronnie (Sue) Wilson, Thomas  Wilson, Debbie (Jerry) Whitmore and Theresa (Lloyd) Rowe; 15 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; two siblings: Fred Frazier and Billy Joe Frazier;...

Jun 12, 2025

In Loving Memory of Adolfo Salgado

October 6, 1938 – June 12, 2025

Adolfo Salgado, 86, of Crete, Illinois—formerly of South Chicago—entered the presence of the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, brother, uncle, and loyal friend, Adolfo touched countless lives with his warmth, generosity, wisdom, and boundless...

Jun 5, 2025

Lola C. Dankanich

nee Plath

Hammond, IN

Lola C. Dankanich, age 91, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 5, 2025.

She is survived by two daughters: Dr. Ruth (Rev. David) Daumer and Marie (Robert) Ellis; three granddaughters: Mary Elizabeth (Steven) Fyfe, Anna Marie...

May 29, 2025

Jason Dale Turbyfill

Hammond, IN

September 15, 1978 – May 29, 2025

Jason Turbyfill, age 46, of Hammond, IN entered into eternal life suddenly on Thursday, May 29, 2025, after a brief illness.

He is survived by his parents, James Dale (Janice Ann) Turbyfill; siblings: Sheila (Jim) Dooley, Melissa (Steve) Clark...

May 15, 2025

Shirley P. Thompson

nee Aloisi

Muskego, WI

Shirley Pauline Thompson, age 88, of Muskego, WI, formerly of Hammond, IN entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 15, 2025.

She is survived by her three children: William J. (Pamela) Thompson Jr., of OH, Carol Robbins, of  WI; ...

May 3, 2025

Felix Manuel Reillo Jr.

East Chicago, IN

February 23, 1957-May 3, 2025

Felix M. Reillo Jr., age 68, of East Chicago, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025. He is survived by two children: Felix Manuel Reillo III and Katrina Louisa Reillo; three grandchildren: Caiden Reillo, Ava and Olivia Sotak; siblings: Lucy (late...