Obituaries

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:...

Feb 12, 2017

Helen "Marie" Trayne

(Nee Kostoff)

Helen Marie Trayne, age 89, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 12, 2017. Marie is survived by her beloved husband of 66 years, Thomas W. Trayne; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews including her devoted niece Susan (Rick) Bakker.  Many friends including her two faithful and...

Feb 10, 2017

Gloria A. Mills

"Annie" (Nee Jennings)

Hammond IN

Gloria A. Mills, age 77, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Friday morning February 10, 2017. She is survived by four children: Scott L. (Michele) Mills, Ruth A. (Steve) Mares, Anthony A. (Belinda) Mills and Robert D. Mills; twelve grandchildren, many, many great-grandchildren, three great...

Feb 9, 2017

Charles R. Strickland

"Pete"

Hammond

Charles R. Strickland, age 86, of Hammond was called into the presence of his Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2017. His daughter, Deanna Sue Strickland; brother, George Strickland; numerous nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends survive him.

Preceded in death by his loving wife...

Feb 6, 2017

Charles B. Bullock

"Charlie"

Hammond

Charles B. Bullock, age 80, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 6, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife of 10 years, Rhea Bullock; three children: Barbara (Larry) Wilcox, Lisa (Phil) Giura and...

Feb 5, 2017

Hammond

Betty Conroy (Nee Hammond) Betty Conroy (nee Hammond), age 79 of Hammond passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 5, 2017. Betty is preceded by her husband Dennis "Skip" Conroy, her parents Irene and William Hammond, brothers: Robert Hammond and John Hammond; grandchildren: Brian and Genesis Conroy. Betty is survived by her children:  Michael...

Feb 4, 2017

Hammond

Sally E. Stewart

(Nee Fleischmann)

Sally E. Stewart, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 4, 2017.

She is survived by her four daughters; Beth (Cal) Robertson, Mary Jo (Ray) Smith, Jill (Steve) Barney, Amy (Phil) Cagle; nine grandchildren: Jason (Gigi) Robertson, Ellie (Tom) Thompson,...

Jan 26, 2017

Amelia Mae Rosek

"Midge"

(Nee Huebner)

Hammond, IN

Amelia M. Rosek, age 75, of Hessville, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, January 26, 2017.

She is survived by four children: Rhonda (Dan) Outler, Tina (Wayne) Miley, Kenneth Rosek and Joseph Rosek; four grandchildren:...

Jan 26, 2017

Louise Messer

(Nee, Patrick)

Hammond

Louise Messer, age 83, of Hammond, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 26,2017.

She is survived by her three Children: Linda J. Chambers, Terry Messer and James E. Messer; four grandchildren: Christopher W. Chambers, Christina L. Chambers, Kelly...

Jan 19, 2017

Walter A. Downey

"Walt"

Hammond

Walter A. Downey, age 84, of Hammond was welcomed into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 19, 2017. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 Years, Carolyn M. Downey (nee Hoff); four children: Sandy (Dave) Banks, Randy (Judy) Downey, Tim (Mary) Downey...

Jan 18, 2017

Ruby Irene Kovacich

(Nee, Cowsert)

Ruby I. Kovacich, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

She is survived by her loving husband of 47 years, Michael Thomas Kovacich "Tommy K"; two step daughters: Michelle Berumen and Lori (Mark) Thursby; five grandchildren:...