Obituaries

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

Oct 19, 2016

Virginia L. Klingberg

(nee Dean)

Hammond, IN

Virginia L. Klingberg (nee, Dean), age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 19, 2016.

She is survived by two daughters: Barbara J. (Cliff) Cary, Diane M. Klingberg; two sons: Edward E. (Jill) Klingberg, Donald R. (Cheryl) Klingberg; sister: Mary Louise (Bill)...

Oct 18, 2016

Risel Maldonado Sr.

Hammond

Risel Maldonado Sr., age 85, of Hammond, was escorted by angels to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 18, 2016.

Awaiting him in heaven was his beloved wife of 63 years, Manuela  (nee Rodriguez); survivors include;

Daughters: Maria (Bill) Yost

Dora Maldonado,

Juanita...

Oct 13, 2016

Anna Mae Williams

(nee Johnson)

Hammond

Anna Mae Williams, age 94, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Thursday, October 13,2016. She is survived by two children: Glen W. Williams and Pamela Brunker; four grandchildren; seven great grandchildren.  Preceded in death by her husband Glen M. Williams; parents Wallace and Hazel Johnson.

Oct 9, 2016

Delia Z. Perez

(nee,Zamora)

Hammond/East Chicago

Delia Z. Perez, age 75, of Hammond, formerly of East Chicago, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, October 9, 2016.

She is survived by nine children:

Pat (Mike) Mc Daniel, San Juanita Perez, Veronica Perez, Nora G. Perez, Francisca...

Oct 7, 2016

James Walter Thomas

"Jim"

Hammond

James Walter Thomas, age 91, of Hammond was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 7, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife of 73 years: Lucille Thomas (nee Byrom); four children: Patricia (late James) Bence, Joe L. (Ruth) Thomas, James (Patricia)...

Oct 6, 2016

Thomas Joseph Lipkovitch

Hammond

Thomas Joseph Lipkovitch, age 75, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, October 6, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Geraldine "Geri" (nee, Lobodzinski) Lipkovitch;

Five brothers: John (Carol), Jerry, Paul, Bobby and Chester Lipkovitch; one sister, Barbara; three sisters-in-law: Cecelia...

Oct 4, 2016

Brandy LaRose Brault

(nee, Titus)

Hammond

Brandy LaRose Brault, age 39 of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday October 4, 2016.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 18 years: Brandon James Brault; three children: Hunter James Titus Brault, Drake Anthony Brault and Holly Crystel...

Oct 1, 2016

Jeri Lynne Martin

Hammond

Jeri Lynne Martin, 52, of Hammond, IN entered Heaven October 1, 2016. She is survived by her loving husband Donnie Hugh Martin, Children: Matthan Martin (Brooke); Jamie Crosier (Stanley); Daniel Poulin (Brittany); Donald Martin Jr. (Heather) and Dana Bock (Shawn) Mother: Merrilynne Prohl Sisters: Cissy Fleck (Jim); Joni Nearhood (Herbert Sr.)...

Sep 28, 2016

Catherine V. Manigrasso

(nee, Lukoshus)

Hammond

Catherine V. Manigrasso, age 87 of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday September 28, 2016.

She is survived by her two children: David (Terri) Manigrasso, Elaine (Charles) McElroy;

two granddaughters: Dawn (Joshua) Halon, Kelli (fiancée Joseph Gianotti) Manigrasso;...

Sep 23, 2016

Brandi Marie Convery

Hammond

Brandi Marie Convery, age 19, of Hammond, suddenly entered into eternal life on Friday, September 23,2016. She is survived by her loving mother: Suzanne Convery; grandmother: Martha M. Convery (nee Ziara); aunt: Patricia (Michael) Baum; uncle: Robert (Kristine) Convery;  four cousins: Lauren (Matt) Calhoun, Matthew Baum, Melissa Baum, Rachel Convery; 2nd...