Obituaries

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...

Apr 26, 2017

Apr 21, 2017

David L. Payton II

"Country"

Hammond/Hessville

David L. Payton II, age 49, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Friday, April 21, 2017. He is survived by his two children: Dillion and Alexis Payton and their mother April Goatley; fiancée Tiffany Hetrick; one brother: Jeffrey Clemens; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends....

Apr 20, 2017

Hammond/Munster

Ruth Elma Gregas

(Nee DeLaney)

Ruth Elma Gregas, age 95, of Munster, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 20, 2017.  She is survived by six childern: Helen (Martin) Waechter, Susan (Larry) Andrews, Charlene Gregas, Norma (Nick) Resunenko, Carole (Thomas) Smith, Joyce (Mark) Scott; twenty two grandchildren: twenty six great grandchildren;...

Apr 20, 2017

Hammond

Dawn Renay Dinelli

(Nee Valle)

Dawn Renay Dinelli, age 56, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 20, 2017.  She is survived by her beloved husband of 27 years, PeterJohn Dinelli; father: John Valle; one sister: Eva (Larry) Longfellow; two sisters in law: Jackie (late Joe) Dinelli and Carolyn...

Apr 20, 2017

Linda Sue Burton

"Sue"

(nee, Donelson )

Hammond

Linda Sue Burton, age 75, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

She is survived by her two loving daughters: Deborah (Roger) Jackson and Teresa Burton; two Grandchildren: Dewayne (Penny)...

Apr 19, 2017

Helen I. VanScoyk (nee, Liming) Hammond Helen I. VanScoyk, age 92, of Hammond went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, April 19, 2017. She leaves behind to mourn her loss three children: Kendall (Lori) VanScoyk, Donella "Joy" (Thomas) Huber, Dawn (Tony) Berg. twelve grandchildren: Alisha, Mandy, Melanie, Aftin, Gus, John, Kristia, Andrew, Daniel, Christian, Autumn and...

Apr 18, 2017

Thelma Huskisson

(Nee, Kessinger)

Hammond

Thelma Huskisson, age 95, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, April 18, 2017 after praising her Lord and Savior on Easter Sunday.

She united in marriage to Tompie G. Huskisson in 1945 and to this union...

Apr 14, 2017

Earleene C. Kissee Valle

(nee, Timperley) Dyer

Earleene C. Kissee Valle, age 81, of Dyer went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 14, 2017. She is survived by her husband of 16 years, Nick Valle; one son, Jeffery (late Laurie) Kissee; stepchildren: Nick Valle, Timothy Valle and Ruth Ann...

Apr 14, 2017

Apr 10, 2017

Gisela Conner

"Grace"

(nee, Tak )

Hammond

Gisela Conner, age 79, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Monday, April 10, 2017.

She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, J.W. Conner;  3 Children: Donna (Steven) Ladd, Brian (Debbie) Conner...