Obituaries

Apr 9, 2017

Apr 3, 2017

Robert M. Jarman, Jr.

"Bob"

Munster

Robert M. Jarman Jr., age 57, of Munster, entered into eternal life on Monday, April 3, 2017. He is survived by his loving sister: Karen (David) Sophiea; brother in-law: David Jones; two nieces: Robin Sophiea and Megan (Eric) Zyglowicz; and two nephews: Christopher (Krystal) Sophiea and Matthew...

Mar 31, 2017

Wayne Leibengood Lansing, Il Wayne Leibengood, age 82, of Lansing, IL was born on November 5, 1934 and entered into eternal life on Friday, March 31, 2017.

He is now reunited with his beloved wife of 58 years, Joan Grace Leibengood (Nee Fritz). He is survived by his two children, Cindy (Terry) Cheek of Griffith and David...

Mar 30, 2017

Donald Powell, Sr.

"Don"

Hammond

Donald Powell Sr., age 90, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 30, 2017. He was the loving father of Jeannie (Phil) Clark, Kathy (Randy) Clark and Don Powell, Jr. all of Hammond, and Christy (Scott) Wieringa of Villa Park, IL; adoring grandfather of Kelly Clark,...

Mar 30, 2017

Myrna Joyce Nichols

(Nee, Hoff)

Munster

Myrna Joyce Nichols went home to be with her Lord early Thursday morning, March 30, 2017 at 90 years of age. She was born on November 4, 1926 to Samuel and Fern Hoff in Chicago, IL, the oldest of four daughters. She was "Joyce" to...

Mar 28, 2017

Michael Clayton Perkins Jr.

"Mikey"

Hammond

Michael Clayton Perkins Jr., age 33, of Hammond was called into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. He is survived by his son: Colin Michael Perkins; mother: Marsha Lyn (William) Sorge; father: Michael Clayton (Debbie) Perkins Sr.; Grandfathers: Donald Perkins and...

Mar 26, 2017

Robert Donald Fisher

"Bob"

Calumet City, IL

Robert Donald Fisher, "Bob" age 90, of Calumet City, IL was called into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 26, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Phyllis J. Fisher (Nee Geib); two sisters in-law: Anna Mae Fisher, and Carol...

Mar 25, 2017

Mary Lou Austin

(Nee Fisher)

Mary Lou Austin, age 79, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 25, 2017. She is survived by three childern: Wanda (Timothy) Ledbetter, Roger (Virginia "Gini") Story, Michael (Doretta) Austin; six grandchildren: Tara (Carey) Gorski, Brittany Austin, Roger Story Jr., Mikey Austin, Johnathon and Gregory Baker; four great grandchildren;...

Mar 22, 2017

Hammond

Cynthia L. "Cindy" Hanish

(Nee Carter)

Cynthia L. Hanish, Cindy age 67, of Hammond, was called into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 22, 2017.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, David A. Hanish; parents: Billie and Dorothy Carter; brother in-law: John...

Mar 11, 2017

Anthony E. Rafalski

Hammond

Anthony E. Rafalski passed peacefully on March 11th 2017 surrounded by his immediate family.  He was survived by wife Adele, son James Rafalski of Hammond, IN and daughters Jamie (Michael) Waggoner of Crown Point, IN and Joni (Robert) Hoadley of Santa Barbara, CA; five granddaughters Jennifer Rafalski of Bloomington,...

Mar 10, 2017

Danny Ray Saldaña

Hammond

Danny Ray Saldaña was suddenly called in to the presence of his Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, February 11, 2017 in Calumet City, Illinois at the age of 58. Danny was born on August 20, 1958 in Hondo, Texas. He was a graduate of Natalia High School in 1977...

Mar 8, 2017

Clyde David Phillippe

"C.D."

Hammond

Clyde David Phillippe, age 77, of Hammond was called into the

presence of his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, June C. Phillippe

(Nee Williamson); two children: Lisa L. Rouse...

Mar 2, 2017

Manchester, TN/Hammond, IN

Mary "Jessie" Frazier

(Nee Ferrell)

Mary Jessie Frazier, age 81, of Manchester, TN formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 38 years, Morris Frazier; five children: Danny (Esther) Wilson, Ronnie (Sue) Wilson, Thomas (Shannon) Wilson, Debbie (Jerry)...

Mar 2, 2017

Hammond

Marjorie "Marge"Emmajane Borchardt

(Nee Graham)

Marjorie "Marge" Emmajane Borchardt, age 89, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2017.

She is survived by her two daughters: Carolyn Borchardt and Kathy Borchardt; two sons: Bob (Therese) Borchardt and Ted (Janet) Borchardt; eight grandchildren: Bob (Allison) Borchardt, Elizabeth (Peter) Celauro,...

Feb 27, 2017

Beula L. Stultz

"Boots" (nee Pippenger)

Hammond Beula L. "Boots" Stultz, age 88, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on February 27, 2017. She is survived by her three loving children: Carl Stultz, Thomas (Beth) Stultz, and daughter Dorothy (Jim) Hamilton; six loving grandchildren: Carol (Jeff) Dixon, Steven (Traci) Stultz, Laura (Chris) Fisher, Jennifer (David)...

Feb 25, 2017

Hessville

Esther E. Sutton

(Nee Schroth)

Esther E. Sutton, age 96, of Hessville Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 25, 2017.

She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Diane Betts; three grandchildren:  Sherrel Mack, Tim Sutton, Susan (Kevin) Thompson; four great grandchildren: Stefanie, Susan & Steven Mack,...

Feb 23, 2017

Nelda B. Cottrell

(Nee Fentress)

Nelda B. Cottrell, age 81, of Northwest Indiana, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 23, 2017.

She is survived by her two sons: Charles (Dawn) Cottrell and Christopher (Jenn) Cottrell; 14 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; one sister: Charlotte (George) Broderick; many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Preceded...

Feb 14, 2017

Carole Suzanne Pacosky

(nee, Norton)

Hammond

Carole S. Pacosky, age 71, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, February 14, 2017.

She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, John V. Pacosky; two daughters: Joanna (Robert) Holland and Debra (Christopher) Hicks; three grandchildren: Linsi,...

Feb 13, 2017

Rosemary "Lucky" Szeplakay

(Nee Cassaday)

Hammond

Rosemary Szeplakay, age 92, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Monday February 13, 2017. She is survived by her four children: Lynda (Mike) Orzen, Richard (Candis Madison) Szeplakay, GraceAnne (Charlie) Coates, Frank Patrick (Cecelia) Szeplakay; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one great great grandson;...

Feb 12, 2017

J. Frances Croft

(Nee, Bullock)

Hammond

J. Frances Croft, age 91, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, February 12, 2017 while surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her loving daughter Regina (Dale) Westmoreland, Hammond; son in law Troy Asher, Hammond; three grandchildren:...