Obituaries

Sep 1, 2017

Edward W. Kocur

Hammond

Edward W. Kocur, age 96, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Friday, September 1, 2017.

Survived by his loving sister, Genevieve Wojtowicz,

Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and friends.

Preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Sophia Kocur; four brothers:...

Sep 1, 2017

Shelba Ann Sanders

(Nee Greer)

Hammond

Shelba Ann Sanders, age 80, of Hammond, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her children on September 1, 2017.

She is survived by her one daughter, Pamela (Kerry) Skorupa; two sons: Terry (Doreen) Sanders, Jeff Sanders; six grandchildren: Eric and Matt Skorupa, Steven,...

Aug 30, 2017

Beverly J. Hyles

(Nee Slaughter)

Dallas, TX/Hammond, IN

Beverly J. Hyles, age 88, of Dallas, TX, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, August 30, 2017.

She is survived by her four children: Becky (Tim) Smith, Linda Murphrey, David (Brenda) Hyles and...

Aug 29, 2017

Esteban Espinoza

Gary

Esteban Espinoza, age 82, of Gary, entered into the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, August 29, 2017.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Josephine Nee Morin;

Ten children: Estevan (Charlene) Espinoza, Jose Arturo Espinoza, Diana (Michael) Newell, Edward (Juanita) Espinoza, Donna Sanchez,...

Aug 24, 2017

Stanley J. Burczyk

Hammond

Stanley J. Burczyk, age 67, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, August 24, 2017.

Survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Mary Beth Burczyk, nee, Suwalski; five children: Justin Burczyk, Chrissy (Kevin) Gora, Terry (Cindy) Burczyk, Kelly Burczyk, Ryan Burczyk; five grandchildren: Kiersten and...

Aug 21, 2017

Hattie Ruth Blaszkiewicz-Steenson

(Nee Whitten)

Highland

Hattie Ruth Blaszkiewicz-Steenson, age 64, of Highland, passed away peacefully in her home on August 21, 2017 surrounded by her family after a long illness.

Ruth is survived by her husband: Terry Steenson; sister: Laflonda Whitten; numerous cousins; kitten's Slick, Scootie, Stacy and...

Aug 21, 2017

Marcel Ruiz

Hammond

Marcel Ruiz, age 14, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 21, 2017.  He is survived by his parents, David Gutierrez and Claudia Elizabeth Chavez; two sisters: Abigail Ruiz and Claudia Gutierrez; one brother, David Gutierrez Jr., grandparents: Serafin and Maria Chavez.

Marcel was beginning his freshman...

Aug 16, 2017

Linda L. Cochran

(Nee Williams)

Hammond

Linda L Cochran (Nee Williams), age 68, of Hammond, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, August 16, 2017 surrounded by her family.

Linda is survived by her two children: Ronald L. and Candace M. Cochran; sister: Dr. Patricia Williams-Boyd; sister in-law:...

Aug 7, 2017

Kimberly Sue Beshears

"Kim"

Nee Smith

Hammond

Kimberly Sue Beshears, age 62, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 7, 2017. She is survived by children: Jason (Colleen) Haage, and Jillian Henninger, daughter in-law: Missy Haage; eight grandchildren: James (Aly) Haage, Anthony, Joshua Haage Jr., Clarissa, Marissa Mantel,...

Jul 31, 2017

Hammond

Joseph V. Mikula

"Sonny"

Joseph V. Mikula "Sonny", age 75, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 31, 2017.  He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Joan (nee Kikta); children: Mark Mikula & Nicole (Julio) Ramirez; dear Granddaughter Nora Ramirez; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Jul 31, 2017

Carolyn J. Harrington

(Nee Hoopes)

Hammond

Carolyn J. Harrington, age 81, of Hammond, entered the gates of heaven on Monday, July 31, 2017. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Paul E. Harrington; four children: Barbara (Ken) Segel, Julie (Sam) Mathias, James Harrington and Timothy (Laura)...

Jul 31, 2017

Jul 30, 2017

Colleen Johnston

Hammond

Colleen Johnston, age 90, of Hammond was escorted by angels to her heavenly home on Sunday, July 30, 2017.

She is survived by two brothers: Wayne (Jean) Johnston and Wally (Donna) Johnston;  brother in-law Jack Spoerner, sister in-law Kay Johnston; several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

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Jul 30, 2017

Jerome "David" Hensley

Highland

Jerome "David" Hensley, Jr. age 60, of Highland, passed away Sunday, July 30, 2017 in Munster.  He is survived by his parents, Jerry and Eileen Hensley (nee Jewett) of Highland; sisters: Carri (Bill) Cole of Highland, Diane Hensley of Highland, Kelly Hensley of Lexington, KY, and Carol Schaap of...

Jul 23, 2017

Michael D. Clinton

"Mike"

Shelby/Demotte

Michael D. Clinton, age 63, of Demotte, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 23, 2017.

He is survived by three children: Lori (Michael) Fox, Chad Clinton and Jennifer Clinton; four grandchildren: Lauryn, Mikaela, Ethan and Caleb; one brother: Scott (Laura) Larsen; numerous nieces, nephews...

Jul 16, 2017

Dolores R. Holsclaw

(Cordell)

Hammond

Dolores R. Holsclaw (Cordell), age 84, of Hammond, passed away peacefully in her home on July 16, 2017 surrounded by her family after a long battle with Alzheimer's.

Dolores is survived by her son: Edward Cordell; and daughter: Sherry Cordell whom cared for her...

Jul 13, 2017

Randy J. Miley

Hammond

Randy J. Miley, age 55, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 13, 2017.

He is survived by his parents: Roger and Barbara Miley; two children: Stephanie and Nicole Miley; three siblings: Melinda (Rich) Newman, Ronald (Shelia) Miley, Michael (Diane) Miley; many nieces, nephews,...

Jul 9, 2017

Beverly J. Graves

Dyer

Beverly J. Graves, of Dyer, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 9, 2017, after a short illness.  She enjoyed 98 years of wonderful health. She was born on June 2, 1919 in Lafayette, IN. to Dr. Deo M. and Nina (Hoffman) Lowden. She married Melvin L. Graves...

Jul 1, 2017

Laverne Casey

(Nee, Thackston)

Hammond

Laverne Casey, age 89, of Hammond, entered into her heavenly home on Saturday, July 1, 2017.

She was the loving mother of Ronald D. Casey, Debra J. (Robert) Evers and Janice E. (John) Turner; daughter-in –law Sandra Casey; adored grandmother of twelve: Christine (John)...

Jun 30, 2017

Leonel Alonso Cancino Ortiz

"Lionel"

Hammond

Leonel Alonso Cancino Ortiz, age 55, of Hammond, passed away suddenly at his home on Friday, June 30, 2017.

He is survived by his companion, Lilia Edward; daughters: Maria Ortiz and Eva Cancino; step children: Tomika, Maurice, Samantha, Jennifer, Jillian, Adonis and Eddie;...