Obituaries

Oct 18, 2017

Carlos Rene Guerra

Hammond

Carlos Rene Guerra, age 54, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, October 18th, 2017. Carlos is survived by his wife of 30 years; Heather Joy Guerra; his four children; Monique Guerra, Rene Guerra, Lena Guerra and Carlos Guerra Jr.; ten loving grandchildren: Maria, Angel, Mariana,...

Oct 15, 2017

Norma Jean Smack

(Riccardi)

Hammond

Norma Jean Smack, age 81, of Hessville, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday October 15, 2017.

Norma is survived by her daughter: Debbie Summers; two sons: Randy and Robert Smack; one grandson: Brandon (Becca) Klodziej; four great granddaughters: Holly, Lily, Kali...

Oct 8, 2017

Walter John Peulecke

"Wally"

Calumet City, IL

Walter John Peulecke, age 74, of Calumet City, entered into eternal life on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He is survived by four children: Cheryl (Don) Hipp, Barbara (Rick) Kizman, Karen (John) Schafbuch, Anita Maury; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; Sister, Ellen Peulecke; brother, Jim Peulecke; caregivers:...

Oct 1, 2017

Russell James Drozd Jr

Hobart

Russell James Drozd Jr., age 37, of Hobart, entered into eternal rest suddenly on Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Survived by his loving mother, Janet Zarate; four children: Nicholas Drozd, Daniel Drozd, Alex Drozd and Thomas Drozd. grandmother: Rita Barbie; also loved by mant aunts, uncles, cousins,...

Oct 1, 2017

Robert Larry Thompson

Robert Larry Thompson, age 79 of Highland passed away peacefully at his residence on Sunday, October 1, 2017.

Survived by one daughter, Jeanne (Jim) Troutner; granddaughter, Jeannine Troutner; one brother, Kitchner Thompson, Numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Luanne Thompson; parents,...

Sep 25, 2017

Pending Arrangements,

Burial will take place in NL Mexico.

Sep 15, 2017

Paula Olga Corona

(De La Garza)

Hammond

Paula Olga Corona, age 70, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, September 15, 2017.

She is survived by her four daughters: Elizabeth De La Garza, Teresa Neives, Bernadette Montez and Margaret (Allen) Barbour; sixteen grandchilderen: Dennis Bulmer,...

Sep 11, 2017

Wyatt Wesley Titus I

Gary, IN

Wyatt Wesley Titus I, age 60, of Gary, entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 11, 2017.

Survived by his loving son: Wyatt Wesley (Heather) Titus II; son in-law: Brandon Brault; four grandchildren: Hunter James Titus-Brault, Drake Anthony Brault, Noah Nathanial Titus,

Ava...

Sep 10, 2017

Dewey Dean Cain Hammond Dewey Dean Cain, age 69, of Hammond passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 10, 2017. He is survived by four children: David (Tammy) Cain, Deena (Dean) Rams, Tammy (David) Bartock,

Christine (Philip) Stone; ten grandchildren; several great grandchildren; former wife, Deborah Cain-Kury.

Preceded in death by his parents:...

Sep 2, 2017

Anna Katherine Eyer

(Nee Pedigo)

Sellersburg, IN

Anna Katherine Eyer  (Nee Pedigo), age 101, of Sellersburg, IN, passed away peacefully in Lincolnshire Healthcare Center in Merrillville on Saturday, September 2, 2017,

Katherine is survived by her son: Donald (Connie) Eyer; seven grandchildren: Joseph (Sarah) Eyer, Matthew (Amber) Eyer, Gina...

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.