Obituaries

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...

Nov 22, 2016

Margaret "Peggy" Andersen

(Nee Johnson)

Minong, WI

Margaret "Peggy" Andersen, age 86, of Minong, WI entered into eternal life on Tuesday, November 22,2016. She is survived by two children: Paula (Robert) Johnson and Jeffrey (Dawn) Andersen; two granddaughters: Lindsey (Brian) Zilly and Amy (Bryce) Traver; four great grandchildren: Riley, Robert, Mason and Lincoln....

Nov 20, 2016

Myrtle Edith Larson

(nee, Kelly)

Hammond

Myrtle Edith Larson, age 95, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 20, 2016.

She is survived by her children: Kenneth L. (Cathie Soloman) Larson; son in law, James Spencer;

Grandchildren: Kelly (Dennis) Hernandez, Kim Larson, Breck...

Nov 19, 2016

Carmen Diaz

Hammond/East Chicago

Carmen Diaz, age 79, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday November 19, 2016.

She is survived by her five children: Jesus (Tina), Juan (Linnea), Arturo (Guadalupe) Diaz, Bertha (Ladislao) Juarez, Adriana (David) Aldaz; fourteen grandchildren: Margaret, Ramon, Jessica, Juan, Amanda, Marcos, Ladislao, Carmen, Alicia, Tory, Frank,...

Nov 14, 2016

Dolores A. Brehmer

(nee, Haney)

Angola/Crown Point

Dolores A. Brehmer, age 86 of Angola, formerly of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 14, 2016.

She is survived by her children: Terry (Frances) Goddard, Sandi Goddard, Leah Kasley, Robert Brehmer, Jr., Debra (Clifford) Gilham, Ronald (Erin) Brehmer, Sr.;...

Nov 10, 2016

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Conrad A. Sierzega

Hammond

Conrad A. Sierzega, age 80, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 10, 2016. He is survived by his two sons:  Robert and Steven Sierzega; two granddaughters: Haley and Stephanie Sierzega; numerous nieces, nephews, In-Laws and friends.

Preceded in death by his beloved...

Nov 9, 2016

Thomas H. Dill Sr.

Hammond

Thomas H. Dill Sr., age 81, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday, October 9, 2016. He is survived by his two children: Tiffany C. Dill and Ken (Erlinda) Dill;

Four grandchildren: Richard (Milissa) Dill, Cassandra Lynn Dill, Dan Thomas Dill, Robert Dill; numerous great grandchildren; sister;...

Nov 7, 2016

Margaret Poole

(nee Morris)

Highland

Margaret Poole, age 90, of Highland, entered into eternal life on Monday, November 7,2016. She is survived by two children: Dean (Mary) Poole and Drena (Scott) Brown; three grandchildren: Julie (William) Clouse, Brian Poole and Stacy (Kent) Pierce; one step grandson: Eric (Jessica) Bevell; four great grandchildren: Emilee,...

Nov 3, 2016

Ricky Lee Slaven

Valdosta, GA/Hammond, IN

Ricky Lee Slaven, age 39, formerly of Hammond passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Amy Slaven (nee Kolisz); three children: Jeffrey, Leah and Ava Slaven; parents: Jimmy Slaven and Cheryl Slaven; seven siblings: Johnny (Heather), Jerry...

Oct 25, 2016

Ronald J. Sovola

"Ron"

Hammond

Ronald J. Sovola, age 71, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 25, 2016.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Phyllis M. (nee, Dreggors) Sovola; son, Jason (Carrie) Sovola; one sister, Dwayne (late, Roger) Enyeart; sister-in-law,...

Oct 24, 2016