Obituaries

Feb 10, 2018

Josephine Cvitkovich

(Nee Burg)

Joliet IL/Hammond

Josephine Ziherl Cvitkovich, age 95, formerly of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 10, 2018.

She is survived by her children: Veronica (Jeff) Nagel, Bart (Alita) Ziherl, Edward (Olga) Ziherl, Patti (Rich) Miller, Geri (Terry) Campbell and Don (Pam) Cvitkovich; numerous grandchildren and...

Feb 10, 2018

Robert R. Satterlee

Munster/Hessville

Robert R. Satterlee, age 88, formerly of Hessville, entered into eternal rest Saturday, February 10, 2018.

Survived by one daughter, Joanne (Warren) Hedrick; three sons: Rick (Diane) Lincoln, James (Tomasina) Satterlee, Robert (Cheryl) Satterlee; many grandchildren and great grandchildren.                                                                       He is preceded in death by his loving wife of...

Feb 4, 2018

Lucy L. Cheek

Schererville

Lucy L. Cheek, age 94, of Schererville, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, February 4, 2018.

She is survived by her sister, Cordie Towne, sister in-law, Bonnie Cheek, several nieces and nephews and numerous dear friends.

Preceded in death by her parents, James and Mossie...

Jan 31, 2018

Sherry J. Douglass

Wheatfield/Hammond

Sherry J. Douglas, age 64, formerly of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 31, 2018.

Survived by her father, Merle D. Douglass; two aunts: Ruby and Judy; numerous cousins and friends.

Preceded in death by her mother, Norma Jean Douglass (Nee Luce) and brother, David...

Jan 27, 2018

Maxine "Max" Jeffries

Hammond

Maxine Jeffries, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, January 27, 2018.

She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Herby and Ethel Jeffries; nine brothers: Ovid, Glenn, Harold, Leo, Kenneth, Cecil, Bacil, Delbert...

Jan 26, 2018

Girlis L. Bennett

(nee, Iaun)

Dyer/Hessvile

Girlis L. Bennett, age 93, of Dyer formerly of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 26, 2018.  She is survived by two daughters: Cassy (Jerrel) Franklin and Ann (Terry) Duff; grandchildren: Jay (Annette), Joel (Jackie) and Jim Franklin, Mindy (Charlie) Rousey and Mark (Priscilla) Duff;  great...

Jan 23, 2018

Sharon Frances Pauer

(nee, Wild)

Hammond

Sharon Frances Pauer age 82, of Hammond entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. She is survived by her children: Cheryl Anne (Michael) O'Connell, Christine Marie Bernotus and Timothy Paul (Sandra) Pauer;

grandchildren: Daniel (Angela) Bernotus, Brenda (Richard) Merschantz, Erica ( W. Alex)...

Jan 21, 2018

Arthur Vernon Leach

"Art"

Gary

Arthur Vernon Leach, age 80, of Gary, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 21, 2018. He is survived one son: Robert (Rhonda) Leach; three grandchildren: Marquisha (Jamie) Sherrod, Melissa (Antjuon) Jetter and Joshua Sumrall; seven great grandchildren; one brother in-law: Glen (Judy) Brown; niece, Irene (Roger) Brown....

Jan 20, 2018

Barbara Esther Stoddard

Nee Rooney

Barbara R. Stoddard was born June 9, 1928 in East Chicago, Indiana and peacefully passed away at home with family on January 20, 2018 in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a long time resident of Northwest Indiana until a recent relocation to Arizona to be closer to family.

Barbara...

Jan 19, 2018

Christopher Albert Rodriguez

"Chris"

Hammond

Christopher A. Rodriguez, age 45, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 19, 2018.

Survived by his daughter, Kiersten; father, Eugene M. Rodriguez Sr. (stepmother Linda); three brothers: Mark, Anthony (Corey) and Brian Rodriguez; nieces and nephews: Taylor, Kobe, Maxwell and Tate...

Jan 14, 2018

Troy Asher

Hammond (Hessville) Troy Asher, age 71, of Hammond went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 14, 2018.

Awaiting him in heaven is his beloved wife of 50 years Deanna Faye Asher;

Troy is survived by 2 children: Michael (Kimberly) Asher and Tamara (Albert) Trajkovski; 5 Grandchildren: Hayley...

Jan 14, 2018

Oscar "Chaparro" Medina Guerrero Hammond Oscar "Chaparro" Medina Guerrero, age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 14, 2018 at his home with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Ramona Guerrero, nee Rodriguez; five daughters: Dianna (Carlos) Sanchez, Elvira Perez, Marcela (Mark) Thompson, Elizabeth (Joey) Rentas, Veronica...

Jan 3, 2018

JoAnne Brezinski

(nee, Plesha)

Highland/East Chicago

JoAnne Brezinski, age 77, of Highland formerly of East Chicago, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

She is survived by her children: Julie (Jay) Rizzo of St. John, IN, Jennifer (Don) Basco of Dyer, IN, Steven Brezinski of Hammond, IN,...

Jan 3, 2018

Noel Castro

Hammond

Noel Castro, age 49, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.

Survived by his parents: Ramon Castro and Estella Franciski; brothers: Ramon (Oralia) Adam (Monica) Castro and Manuel (Luz) Garcia; sisters: Wanda (Calvin) Suttles, Elizabeth (Michael) Bogovich, Angela (Phillip) Clanton; stepbrothers: Lenny (Cindy), Denny...

Dec 28, 2017

Patricia Irene Watson

(nee, Bowker)

Hammond

Patricia Irene Watson, age 88, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 28, 2017.

She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Santos and son-in-law, John Alan Santos; three grandchildren:

John, January and Josuaha Santos; one sister, Helen Hoffrogge; several nieces,...

Dec 23, 2017

William T. Harrigan

"Bill"

Hammond

William T. Harrigan, age 81, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth "Betty" (Russell) Harrigan; daughter, Helen "Marie" (Bill Pluskis) Harrigan; grandchildren: Kevin, John and Rachel Sieracke; sister, Patricia Skilnik; brother, John (Georgene) Harrigan; sister-in-law,...

Dec 23, 2017

Robert E. Grace

"Bob"

Hessville

Robert "Bob" Estil Grace, age 69, of Hessville, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 23, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Teresa G. Grace (Nee Carter); three children: Angie (Chris Ramirez) Grace-Ramirez, Rob (Melanie) Grace and Ryan Grace; 9 grandchildren: Valerie, Sarah,...

Dec 21, 2017

Catherine Marie Davich, nee Spudic

"Kitty"

Hammond

Catherine Marie Davich, age 94, of Hessville, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

Survived by her 2 children, Michael Davich Jr. and Catherine (Bruce) Lavin; four grandchildren: Richard (Heather East) Davich, Steven (Kelly) Davich, Robert Lavin and Daniel (Michelle)...

Dec 21, 2017

Joyce Lamberson

(Nee, Thompson)

Hammond

Joyce Lamberson, age 90, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Thursday, December 21, 2017.

She is survived by her four children: Barbara (John) Begley, Shirley Lamberson, David Lamberson and Deborah (Nick) Perez; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and dear friends....

Dec 19, 2017

Irene Denton

(nee, Artim)

Hammond

Irene Denton, age 97, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, December 19, 2017.

She is survived by her son, Fred Denton, Sr. "Hatter"; five grandchildren: Lori (Dennis) Tucker, Holly (Roger) Midkiff, Fred Denton II, Heidi (Chet) Moneta and Christi Denton; numerous great...