Obituaries

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:...

Jan 14, 2017

Ronald Lee Hooper

"Butch"

Griffith

Ronald Lee Hooper, age 77, of Griffith, formerly of Hessville, entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, January 14, 2017.

He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Barbara J. Hooper (nee Christy); three children: Sandra (Jae) Danner, Raymond (Kelly)...

Jan 11, 2017

Rodolfo Castellanos

"Rudy"

Hammond

Rodolfo Castellanos, "Rudy" age 52, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 11, 2017.

Rudy is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Thelma Castellanos (Diaz); one daughter: Daisy Castellanos; three sisters: Valentina, Rosa and Gloria; two brothers: Nacho...

Jan 10, 2017

Shirley JoAnn Elkins

Nee Griffith

Munster, IN

Shirley JoAnn Elkins, age 73, of Munster, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2017.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Leonard Elkins, three children: Robert "Rod" Elkins, Cynthia Evanich, and Scott (Kathy) Elkins;...

Jan 9, 2017

Frances Schmunk

"Fanny"

(Nee, Horszt)

Frances "Fanny" Schmunk, age 95, formerly of Black Oak, entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, January 9, 2017.

She is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and many friends including her Bunco babes.

Preceded in death by...

Jan 4, 2017

Annie C. Lietz

"Kathy"

(Nee, O'Dell)

Hammond

Annie C. "Kathy" Lietz, age 61, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, January 4, 2017.

She is survived by her four children: Christopher (Lucille) Lietz Sr., Heather (Allan) Lietz, Ashley (Matt) Lietz, and Matthew...

Dec 15, 2016

Jon Richard Anderson

"Andy"

Hammond/Rensselear

Jon Richard Andersen, "Andy" age 71, of Rensselear, formerly of Hammond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 15th, 2016.

Jon is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Naomi Andersen; two children: Tony L. Andersen, Leticia...

Dec 11, 2016

Mildred Soler

Chicago, IL

Mildred Soler, age 34, of Chicago, IL, entered into the gates of heaven suddenly on Sunday, December 11, 2016.

Mildred is survived by two sons: Christopher Eugene and Michael Anthony Phillips; loving father, Cristobal Soler; siblings: Pastor Orlando (Sugey) Soler, Samuel (Sonia) Soler,...

Dec 9, 2016

Josephine Gertrude Werner

"June"

(Nee, Buczynski)

Hammond

Josephine "June" Werner, age 94, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Friday, December 9, 2016.

She is survived by her three sons: James (Louise) Werner, Dennis (Brenda) Werner and Doug (Peggy) Werner; seven grandchildren: Leeanna (Mike) Holmes,...

Dec 2, 2016

Marjorie Mae Clark

(nee, Brown)

Highland

Marjorie Mae Clark, age 82, of Highland, entered into the gates of heaven after a brief illness on Friday, December 2, 2016.

Marjorie was born on February 8, 1934 in Indiana Harbor, the daughter of the late, James and Vada (Cain) Brown. She...

Nov 27, 2016

Bonnie L. Gaskey

(Nee, Gray)

Hammond

Bonnie L. Gaskey, age 62, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 27, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Victor Allen Gaskey Sr.; mother: Beverly Junkin; three sons: Victor Allen Gaskey Jr., Kevin (Tina) Gaskey...