Obituaries

Apr 11, 2016

Daniel David Moore

"Uncle Diggums"

Hammond

Daniel David Moore age 59 of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Monday April 11, 2016. He is survived by his sister in-law, Maria Moore; brother, Michael (Donna) Moore; brother in-law, Richard Kennedy; brothers: Richard , John (Karen), Pete (Connie) and Phil (Margie) Moore; many nieces...

Mar 26, 2016

Mark Louis Bruno

Highland

Mark Louis Bruno, age 58, of Highland, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 26, 2016.

He is survived by 2 children: Vanessa Bruno and Michael Bruno; one sister, Barbara Kiral; one aunt, Kathleen Talenco; good friends: Scott Patterson, Dillon Meadows and many others.

Preceded in death...

Mar 25, 2016

Elmond Nathan Bocken

Hammond

Elmond  Nathan Bocken, age 90, of Hammond, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Good Friday, March 25, 2016.  He is survived by 4 children: Dawn (Larry) Kasper, Diane White, Sherry Swanson, and Terry Bocken; 11 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren; 2 brothers: Raymond (Sally) Bocken and Jim (Pearl)...

Mar 22, 2016

Colleen "Connie" Ann Snyder

(nee, Starks)

Hammond

Colleen Ann Snyder (nee Starks), affectionately known as "Connie," age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 22, 2016.  Connie was the beloved minister's wife at the First Christian Church of Hessville for 43 years.  Her loving husband of 63 years,...

Mar 12, 2016

Charles E. Barnes

Crete, IL

Charles E. Barnes, age 54, of Crete, IL, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 12, 2016.

Preceded in death by his father, James Barnes and his brother, David Barnes. He is survived by his beloved wife, Linda Barnes;

Son, Mark Barnes; daughter, Melissa Jorgensen; granddaughters:...

Mar 11, 2016

William "Bill" Lutzenberger

Hammond

William Lutzenberger age 55 of Hammond, passed away in his home on Friday, March 11, 2016. Bill is survived by his mother: Patricia Strange; two sisters, Linda (Jim) Strange and Lecia Troxell of Mesa, AR.,nieces and nephew: Robert Lane, Kyle and Rachel Troxell; longtime companion: Tamara Deering; children: Angela...

Mar 2, 2016

Karen Virginia Griffin

(Nee Reynolds)

Hammond

Karen Virginia Griffin, age 73 of Hammond, passed away peacefully while surrounded by her family on Wednesday March 2, 2016. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years Gerald Ray Griffin; five children: Carrie (David) Griffin-Boyd, Shane (Cheryl) Wilson-Griffin, Shawn Griffin...

Feb 28, 2016

Helen Inez Jones

(Holland)

Hammond

Helen Inez Jones, age 80, of Hammond, formerly of Dyersburg, TN went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 28, 2016.

She is survived by her son, Timothy (Peggy) Jones; daughter, Sheila (Noel) Diaz, son, Jon Paul Jones; son-in-law, Farrell D. Sellers;...

Feb 22, 2016

Edward "Ed" Pondo

Hammond

Edward Pondo, age 87, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Monday, February 22, 2016. He is survived by son, Thomas Pondo, daughter: Linda O'Connor;

6 grandsons: Travis and Craig Kowal, Malcom O'Connor, Ryan Blade, Adam and Zane Hunt;

brother, George (Penny) Pondo;

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Feb 13, 2016

Larry A. "Jughead" Hladek

Hammond, IN

Larry A. Hladek, 83, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 13, 2016. He is survived by his wife of 61 years (on February 19) Aggie; children Lori Hladek, Cathy (Ronnie Dunn) Guillen, Larry (Karen) Hladek, Nancy (Rich) Perez, Kelly (Wes)...

Feb 9, 2016

Maritza Sandoval

"Ritz"

Whiting

Maritza Sandoval, age 36, of Whiting, formerly of Chicago, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 while surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her son, Ethan Cartagena; 1 brother, Carlos Arredondo; many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and dear friends.

Preceded in...

Feb 7, 2016

James Murphy

"Jim"

Hobart/Hammond

James Murphy, age 58, of Hobart, formerly of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Sunday, February 7, 2016. He is survived by 4 sisters: Susan, Annette, Janet and Anna Murphy; 1 brother, Johnny Murphy; nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Michelle, Bobby and Nicole;

6 great nieces and nephews:...

Feb 7, 2016

Opal Faye Ecklund

(nee, Horton)

Hammond

Opal F. Ecklund (nee Horton), age 91, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully Sunday, February 7, 2016. She is survived by her children: John (Shirley) Young of Merced, CA, Ronald Young of Hammond, IN, Charles (Tammy) Appelquist of Indianapolis, IN and Sharon...

Feb 4, 2016

Ann Melion

(Nee Abston)

Hammond

Ann Melion, "Big Momma" age 71, of Hammond passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, February 4, 2016. She was born July 26, 1944, in Frankfort, IN to Edward Gather and Helen Marie (Nee Emery) Abston. She married Joseph Melion on May 4, 1963 and...

Feb 3, 2016

Mary Helen Sheahan

(nee, Foote)

Hammond

Mary Helen Sheahan, age 81, of Hammond passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 3, 2016.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years,  William F. Sheahan; son, Billy Sheahan and daughter, Mary (Dino) Sheahan-Latronica; grandsons: Anthony and Joseph...

Jan 29, 2016

Joseph R. Carroll, Jr.

"Joe"

Hammond

Joseph R. Carroll, Jr., age 62, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 29, 2016 after battling cancer. He is survived by his loving wife, Susan (Frain/Rzeszut) Carroll; one son, Joseph (Hilary) Carroll of Madison, WI; daughter, Vanessa Carroll of Valparaiso;...

Jan 19, 2016

Connie J. Del Toro

(Nee Jimenez)

Hammond

Connie J. Del Toro, age 84, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 19, 2016. She is survived by five children; Alfred Jaime Del Toro, Eva (Tina Blaeser) Del Toro, David (Nancy) Del Toro, Lisa (Jack) Palivoda, Felix (Marco Beghin) Del Toro;...

Jan 14, 2016

Joel David Brown, Jr.

Hessville

Joel David Brown, Jr., age 22, of Hessville, ended his battle with leukemia on Thursday, January 14, 2016. He is survived by his loving family:

parents: Joel David, Sr. and Patsy L. Brown;

brothers and sisters: Robert (Debi) Anderson, Patrick (Diane) Reynolds, Melissa (Ed) Brakebill, Nicole...

Jan 5, 2016

Julia M. Gutierrez

Hammond

Julia M. Gutierrez, age 82, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She is survived by three sons; Danny (Anita), Ray Jr. (Kim), Michael Gutierrez; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 65 years Raymond Gutierrez;...

Jan 3, 2016

Curtis Leroy Sutton

"Curt"

Hammond

Curtis Leroy Sutton, age 88, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Sunday, January 3, 2016. He is survived by 5 children: Anthony, Rickie (Sandra), Gregory, Linda and Chrissy Sutton.  Many grandchildren and great grandchildren. nieces, nephews and good friends. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of...