Obituaries

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;...

Jun 29, 2017

Hessville

Josephine E.N. Ando

(nee Joy)

"The Candy Store Lady"

Josephine E.N. Ando, age 82, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Albert Robert Ando; two daughters Darlene J. Waite and Lucille A. Schuster; six...

Jun 29, 2017

Betty J. Grubesic

(Nee Wolfe)

Hessville

Betty J. Grubesic, age 83, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

Betty is survived by her five children: Donna Pattri, Marianne (John) Schriver, David Grubesic, Joseph Grubesic and Carolyn (Brian) Brogdon; seven grandchildren: Heather, Samantha, David, Matthew, Kaitlin, Nicholas...

Jun 25, 2017

Robert James Lindsey

"Bobby"

Hammond

Robert James Lindsey, age 45, of Hammond, passed away suddenly after a tragic auto accident on Sunday, June 25, 2017.

He is survived by four children: Courtney (Amber) Scott, Kyle Smith, Madison Edmaiston and Roel Lindsey; Adam Thomson whom he loved as a son;...

Jun 20, 2017

Phyllis J. Vauter

(Nee Doppler)

Hammond

Phyllis J. Vauter, age 91, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2017.

She is survived by her four children: George, Joseph, Andrew and Louis Vauter ; two daughters-in-law: Suzette Vauter and Gussie Surma; five grandchildren: Nicole (Paul) Yankauskas, George (Paige)...

Jun 11, 2017

Lois I. Keown

(Nee Smith)

Highland

Lois I. Keown, age 92, of Highland, entered the gates of heaven on Sunday, June 11, 2017.

She joins in heaven her loving husband of 59 years, Conrad J. Keown who preceded her on January 27, 2002.

She is survived by three sons:...

Jun 9, 2017

Kathleen M. Dronski

(nee Kohin)

Hammond

Kathleen  "Kathy" Dronski, age 73, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, June 9, 2017 after a long battle with leukemia.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 32 years, Edward W. Dronski on March 20, 2006. Kathy is survived by...

Jun 7, 2017

Casimir "Casey" Robert Marulic

Schererville

Casimir "Casey" Robert Marulic, age 87, of Schererville, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, June 7, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Dolores Anne Marulic (nee Canady); daughter; Sharon (Terence) Trapane; son, Richard (Elizabeth) Marulic; three grandchildren: Paul (Emily) Przybylski, Terence (Isabel)...

May 3, 2017

Hammond

Gayle Hamilton Rogers

(nee Rose)

Gayle Hamilton Rose Rogers, 82, of Hammond, Indiana, formerly of Bath, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 3, 2017.

Born April 2, 1935, in East Chicago, Indiana, she was the eldest child of Richard "Pete" Rose (1908-1990) and Onnalee Curry...

Apr 30, 2017

Linda Fay Blythe

(nee Rothrock)

Hammond

Linda Fay Blythe, age 69, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Sunday, April 30, 2017. She is survived be her loving husband of 45 years, Harold D. Blythe Sr.; three daughters: Liann (Bruce Sr.) Lewis, Cheryl Lee Wilbanks and Carolyn Blythe; son: Harold D. Blythe Jr.;...

Apr 27, 2017

Charsley "Pauline" Mullins

Hammond Charsley Pauline Mullins, age 86, of Hammond, peacefully entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, April 27, 2017. She is survived by four loving children: Peggy Woosley, Roger (Michelle) Mullins, Doris Trinosky and Pamela O'Gallagher; twelve grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren; one sister, Ina (Roger) Houston; three...