Obituaries

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...

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;...