Obituaries

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:...

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)...