Obituaries

Sep 19, 2016

Arthur L. Willison

"Bud"

Munster/Hessville

Arthur L. Willison, age 90, was called to his heavenly home on Monday, September 19, 2016. He is survived by his two children: Betsy (Ken) DeVries and Ken (Deb) Willison;

Four grandchildren: James (Chrissy) Desler, Joan (Jared) Tyler, Krysta (Kevin) Beedon, Kaitlyn (fiancée Brian Donovan) Willison;...

Sep 12, 2016

Eugene A. Szczepanski

Hammond

Eugene A. Szczepanski, age 81, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, September 12, 2016. He is survived by one daughter: Paulette (David) Tapper; one son: Michael Szczepanski; eight grandchildren: Jacob, Joshua, James, Jason and Jenna Tapper, Charlie, Valerie and Ashley Szczepanski; one sister: Val Kolodziej; numerous nieces, nephews,...

Sep 11, 2016

William F. Sheahan

Hammond

William F. Sheahan, age 87, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2016. He is survived by his son, Billy Sheahan; daughter, Mary (Dino) Sheahan-Latronica; grandsons: Anthony and Joseph Latronica; sister, Maribeth Lamparski; five sister's in law: Ann Jane Axium, Irene Foote, Rosemary Foote, Laura Meyer, Sarah...

Sep 8, 2016

Christine Ann Ladd

(nee, Leonard)

Hammond/Hessville

Christine Ann Ladd, age 45, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, September 8, 2016.

She leaves to mourn her loss one sister: Susan Mahoney; niece: Shannon Mahoney; nephew: Steven Leonard; fiance: Frank Knapik; long time best friend Sheila Miley; numerous cousins,...

Sep 4, 2016

Lee Roy Boyer

Hammond

Lee Roy Boyer, age 99, of Hammond passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016, while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by one daughter: Sandra Boyer; three sons: Robert (Martha) , Kenneth (Debra) and Ronald (Catherine) Boyer; six grandchildren: Tracy, Kyle, Jason (Samantha D.), Melissa, LeeAnne and...

Sep 3, 2016

Patricia L. Vitkus

(Nee Vaux)

Highland

Patricia L. Vitkus, age 82, of Highland, passed away on Saturday September 3rd, 2016. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, James A. Vitkus. She is survived by her three children: James A. (Joan) Vitkus Jr. of Rochester, New York, Diane (Michael) Thews of Valparaiso...

Aug 31, 2016

Magdalena "Maggie" Villanueva-Wilson

(nee, Villanueva)

Griffith/East Chicago, IN

Magdalena Villanueva-Wilson, age 54, of Griffith, passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 31, 2016.

She is survived by her husband of 25 years: Roger Wilson; one son: Christian (Amelia) Wilson; mother: Ernestina (Camarena) Villanueva; her feline friend, Storm; many aunts, uncles,...

Aug 19, 2016

Lucille M. Spiegel

(nee, Tilton)

Green Bay, WI/Hammond, IN

Lucille M. Spiegel, (nee, Tilton), age 94, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 19, 2016 in Green Bay, WI. Lucille was born in Lowell, IN on April 7, 1922, the daughter of the late Guy and Ida (Kimmet) Tilton....

Aug 11, 2016

Thomas "Tom" Kolwicz

Hammond

Thomas Kolwicz, age 63, of Hammond passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2016, at his sister's home surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his mother, Lillian (Wozniak) Kolwicz; siblings: Audrey (Phil) Nash, Jeff (late, Marge) Kolwicz, Larry (Kathy) Kolwicz; nieces and nephews: Brian (Tara) Daly, Christopher...

Aug 9, 2016

Evelyn Bella Giron

"Eva"

Gary

Baby Evelyn Bella Giron, age 2, of Gary, was carried away by the angels on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 with her loving family at her side. Eva was a fighter to the end.

Leaving to mourn her memory are her parents: Benito and Rebecca;...

Jul 30, 2016

Lawrence "Larry" Homco

Hammond

Lawrence J. Homco, age 80, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 30, 2016, at his home with his loving wife, son and two daughters by his side. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lois J. Homco (Drozynski); three children: Lawrence M. Homco, Daphne M. (Thomas) McCoy...

Jul 25, 2016

Patricia Lynn Brice

(Andrich)

Highland, IN/Chicago, IL

Patricia Lynn Brice, age 71, of Highland, IN, formerly of Chicago, Il entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, July 25, 2016.

Survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Ronald Brice; two daughters: Becky (Geovanny) Palacios-Brice, Cindy Brice; three granddaughters:...

Jul 25, 2016

Robert B. Cruse

"Buddy"

Hammond

Robert B. Cruse, age 81, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 25, 2016.

He is survived by 2 sons: John (Michelle) Cruse,

Donald (Kathy) Cruse;

4 Grandchildren: Amanda, Robert (Brittany), Kasie and Carlie Cruse; 4 great grandchildren: Aubrey,...

Jul 5, 2016

Robert D. Welches, Jr.

"Dave"

Hammond

Robert D. Welches, Jr., age 66, of Hammond, passed away  at his home on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 with his loving wife Nancy at his side. Dave was a fighter to the end.

Leaving to mourn his memory are his children: Diana (Rick)...

Jun 25, 2016

Bernard P. Klekot

"Ben"

Hammond

Bernard P. Klekot, "Ben" age 84, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on June 25, 2016 at his home with loving family at his side. He is survived by his loving wife, of 61 years, Joan R.(nee, Fritz) Klekot; three children: Bruce (Kathy), Gary and Terry...

Jun 8, 2016

Nora Marie Mann

(nee, Snyder)

Hammond

Nora Marie Mann, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday June 8, 2016.

She is survived by 3 children: Karen (Oscar) Mann, Douglas Mann and Gail Repay; dear friends: Marge and Mike Repay and David Kopanda; grandchildren: Stacey...

Jun 8, 2016

Paul Hildred Hensley, Jr.

Hammond

Paul "PJ" Hildred Hensley, Jr., age 67, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 8, 2016. He is survived by two children: Kimberly (Doug) Clardy and Brian (Tracie) Hensley; five grandchildren: Kaitlyn and Brianna Clardy, Joshua, Haley and Noah Hensley; mother, Annie Margaret Hensley; sister, Sherry (Emil) Shadley; two...

Jun 7, 2016

Stephen Wendell Klosak

"Red"

Highland

Stephen Wendell Klosak, age 54, of Highland, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, June 7, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Matthew and Ryan Klosak;

Former wife, Tina Klosak; sister-in-law, Sandy Klosak; lifetime childhood friend, Dale Bradley.

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Jun 5, 2016

Lorraine V. Otto

(nee, Brokskar)

Schererville

Lorraine V. Otto, age 89, of Schererville, formerly of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 5, 2016.

Survived by four children: Richard (Chesterine) Otto, Glenn Otto, Sharon (Chris) White, Ronald (Kathleen) Otto; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, one sister, Jean Seibel....

Jun 4, 2016

Wanda June Pitts

(nee, Caudill)

Hammond

Wanda June Pitts, age 83, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday June 4, 2016.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Eula Pitts;  3 children: Kenneth Lee (Deborah) Pitts, Maria Diane (Michael) Makarewich, Gloria June (Robert ...