Obituaries

Jun 3, 2016

Bernadine "Happie" Kallas

(nee, Arnold)

LaPorte/Hammond

Bernadine Y. Kallas, age 39, of LaPorte, formerly of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Friday, June 3, 2016.

She is survived by her loving husband of four years, Christopher G. Kallas; three children: Steven F. Malacina, Samuel Malacina and Emily Kallas; parents: Dennis...

Jun 1, 2016

Desmian "Desi" I. Santos

"Our Super Hero"

Hammond

Desmian "Desi" I. Santos, age 16, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving parents, Adrian and Myrna "Melissa" Santos, III; siblings: Andre, age...

May 31, 2016

Lorraine Frances Spletzer

(nee, Fisher)

Merrillville/Hammond

Lorraine F. Spletzer, age 84, of Merrillville formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday May 31, 2016.

She is survived by 5 daughters: Laurie (Scott) Wilson

Linda (Clarence) Deckinga

Ellen (Stanley) Hejmej

Mary...

May 30, 2016

Timothy A. Drummond, RN MSN

"Tim"

McHenry, IL

Timothy A. Drummond, RN MSN, age 49, of McHenry, IL, formerly of Hammond, IN  passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, May 30, 2016. He is survived by his loving wife, Kathleen (nee, Ryan) Drummond; six children: Jaimie, Kailie, Riese, Peyton, Kaylin...

May 29, 2016

Linda Louise Taillon (nee Glans)

Linda L. Taillon, 69, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, May 29, 2016. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Jim Taillon; her two sons Jimmy Taillon and Philip (Kellie) Taillon; her two loving daughters, Christine (Seiji) Daito...

May 19, 2016

Rose Kocur

(Szakacs)

Hammond

Rose Kocur, age 91, of Hammond passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 19, 2016.

She is survived by her 6 children: Carol (Michael) Mical, John (late Ruth) Kocur, Kathleen (Paul) Drapac, Thomas (Maryann) Kocur, Robert (Kim) Kocur and Janet (Matthew) Fletcher; 17...

May 18, 2016

Juana Yesenia Gallardo-Esqueda

Yesenia, age 21, passed away suddenly on Wednesday May 18, 2016. Survived by many relatives and friends both locally and in Mexico.

Visitation will be held at Bocken Funeral Home 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond, IN on Tuesday May 31, 2016 from 3 pm until 10 pm with a Prayer service at 5...

May 16, 2016

Rosella M. Crane

(nee, LeJeune)

Hammond

Rosella M. Crane, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 16, 2016.

Rosella is survived by her children: Dannielle (Edward) Roszkowski, Dennis Crane, Jeff (Louise) Crane and Karen (Raymond) Opperman; grandchildren: Annette (Joseph) Coates, Raymond (Crystal) Opperman III, Andrew Roszkowski...

May 2, 2016

Eric Wright

"Rick"

Hammond

Eric Wright, age 52, of Hammond, passed away at his home on Monday, May 2, 2016.

Survived by his parents; father, Donald (Cheryl) Wright and mother, Marcia Wright;

six siblings: Kenneth Wright, Sheri Wright, Chris (Roxanne) Wright, James Wright, Richard Wright,...

May 2, 2016

Donna Ruth Colon

(nee, Bewley)

Greenwood, IN/Gary

Donna Ruth Colon, age 53, of Greenwood, IN formerly of Gary passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 2, 2016.

She is survived by her loving husband of 36 years, Jose Colon;

two children: Jose Colon,...

May 2, 2016

William Joseph Convery

"Bill"

Hammond

William "Bill" Joseph Convery, age 59, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Monday, May 2, 2016. He is survived by his beloved mother, Martha M. (nee, Ziara) Convery; 3 siblings: Patricia (Michael) Baum, Robert (Kristine) Convery, Suzanne Convery;  nieces and nephews: Lauren (Matt) Calhoun, Matthew Baum, Melissa...

Apr 22, 2016

Robin "Rob" Grant Green

Hammond

Robin Grant Green, age 62, of Hammond, passed away at his home on Friday, April 22, 2016.

He is survived by his children: Jennifer (Larry) Conroy and Billy (Stephanie) Green; grandchildren: T.J., Nichole, Gracee, Haylee, Declan, Reaghan, Deegan, Camryn and Gavin; siblings: Diana (Dave)...

Apr 22, 2016

Carmen Torres

(Nee Baez)

Hammond/Gary

Carmen Torres, age 74 of Hammond, formerly a longtime resident of Gary, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2016.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 56 years, Felix Torres; her children: Anna (Antonio) Holguin, Alice (Antonio) Martinez, Virginia (Epifanio)...

Apr 19, 2016

Carole R. Fox

(Robison)

Highland

Carole R. Fox, age 77, of Highland passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 24, 2016.

She is survived by two daughters: June (Robert) Johnston and Francine Fox; one son, Edward Wojcik; grandchildren: Lisa, Tonya, Cassie, Robert, Ryan, Rayann and Brandon; several great...

Apr 19, 2016

Terry Lee Cummins Nee Plant Hammond

Terry Lee Cummins, age 64 of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2016 at Community Hospital. She is survived by two sons: Joshua and Joseph Cummins; mother, Arlene Boyd; 2 sisters: Sandra Ward and Debra (Bart) Plant; sister in law, Rita (Ed) Ruble; nephews: Ryan Ward, Timothy Dietz, Jeffrey Dietz,...

Apr 19, 2016

Margaret "Marge" Dragus

(nee, Mroz)

Hammond

Margaret Phyllis Dragus, age 95, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 19, 2016.

Marge is survived by her children: Janice (Norman) Rouse and Daniel (Margaret) Dragus; grandchildren: Angela Krupp, Elizabeth Akers, Anthony Gaio, Chris Dragus and Michelle Dragus; great grandchildren: Nathan...

Apr 19, 2016

Seth Gilman Ivanov

Merrillville

Seth Gilman Ivanov, age 18, of Merrillville, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 19, 2016. Seth is survived by his loving family; his mother, Tracy Lynn; Siblings: Joshua, Shawn, Autumn, Pete, Jr. and Jackie; Grandparents: Therese Gyure, Diane (Paul) Chilcott; great grandparents, Lawrence (Elsie) Ivanov; aunt, Kelly; uncles: George and Ethan;...

Apr 16, 2016

Samuel V. Kerr

Hessville

Samuel V. Kerr, age 88, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Saturday, April 16, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Helen (nee, Helfen) Kerr; 6 children: Diane Kerr, Vincent (Denise) Kerr, Mary (James) Thomas, Patrick Kerr, Jeanette Whitworth, Lester (Joann) Kerr; 6 grandchildren: Amy (Arthur)...

Apr 14, 2016

Matthew Daniel Sincan

"Matt"

Hammond

Matthew Daniel Sincan, age 30, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 14, 2016.

Survived by his wife Lizbeth Sincan; children: Chanze and Lizabella Sincan; parents: Larry (Tina) Sincan and Angel (Greg) Robertson;

sister, Nichole Sincan; brother, William (Michell)...

Apr 12, 2016

Monica Garza

Highland

Monica Garza, age 40, of Highland, formerly of Gary passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at the University of Chicago Hospital.

She is survived by her daughter, the love of her life and reason for living, Cheyanne; her life partner, Alfonso Chagoya; mother, Margie Garza; siblings:...