Obituaries

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 ...

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,...