Obituaries

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...

Dec 18, 2017

John J. Toth

"Charlie"

Hammond

John Toth "Charlie", age 83, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 18, 2017.

Survived numerous cousins including his special cousin Kati Matakovic.

Preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Agnes Simunich, biological father John Toth; brother, Steve Toth;...

Nov 30, 2017

Dolores Catherine Guetzloff

(nee, Pesavento)

Hammond

Dolores C. Guetzloff, age 82, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 30, 2017.

Survived by her children: Jeffery Alan (late, Jessica) Guetzloff and Sandra Le Guetzloff;

Two grandchildren, Timothy Charles Guetzloff and Shyanna Rose Guetzloff; one sister,...

Nov 29, 2017

Dylan Richard Miller

"DB"

Hessville

Dylan Richard Miller, age 24, of Hessville, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. He is survived by his mother, Terri Dee Miller; brothers: Sean Mann and Tyler Miller; son, Joshua Willson; grandparents, Richard and Stella Miller; grandmother, Delores Miller; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Nov 24, 2017

Adeline Lenora Lowrance

(Nee Clevinger)

Hammond

Adeline Lenora Lowrance, age 91,passed away peacefully while surrounded by her children on November 24, 2017.

She is survived by her two daughters, Nancy (Jerry) Richardson, Linda Lowrance; one son: Fred (LouAnne) Lowrance; grandchildren: Melody (Rick) Mullins, Melinda Stanley, Jerry Richardson Jr., Darrell...

Nov 21, 2017

Albert E. Molder

Hammond

Albert E. Molder, age 97, of the Woodmar section of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, November 21, 2017. Survived by his son, Alan (Laura) Molder and daughter, Carol (Robert) Shimkus; four grandchildren: Sherrie and Steven Molder and Kristy and Brian Shimkus; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews...

Nov 11, 2017

Anthony William Rivera

4/18/1996 – 11/11/17

A beloved son, brother and grandson was born in East Chicago, Indiana on the 18th day of April of 1996 and passed on the 11th day of November of 2017. He was raised in Hammond, Indiana and resided in his hometown of East Chicago. Anthony has always been known...

Oct 24, 2017

Erwin Rogers

"Dwayne"

Hammond

Erwin Rogers, age 71, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 24, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Shirley Rogers (nee Farmer); three sons: Greg (Kelly), Brian (Jackie) and Nicholas (Nicole) Rogers; daughter-in-law, Stephanie Antrim; ten grandchildren: two...

Oct 21, 2017

Guadalupe Rodriguez "Lupe" Hammond Guadalupe Rodriguez, age 72, of Hammond went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 21, 2017. He leaves behind to mourn his loss, his wife of 51 years, Catalina M. Rodriguez (nee Martinez); four children: Dianira, Daniel G., Laura and Guadalupe "Lupe" (Jennifer Havens-Rodriguez) Jr. Rodriguez; five grandchildren: Francisco J. Perez, Andrew...

Oct 19, 2017

Drew-Eric Martin

Highland

Drew-Eric Martin, age 40, of Highland, passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017, surrounded by his loving and proud parents; Keith and June (nee Brausch) Martin and dear friends, especially Lori. He will be mourned by surviving uncles, aunts, a special aunt, cousins and a host of friends. He was...

Oct 18, 2017

James Albert Marshall

"Jim"

Hammond

James Albert Marshall, age 73, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. He is survived by his wife: Rita Anne Marshall; children: James Albert Marshall Jr., David Charles (Angela) Marshall, Sandra (Dan) Thompson, Susan Tessmann, Robert (Penny) Morris, Bill (Julie) Morris; grandchildren: David Charles...