Obituaries

Dec 18, 2015

Jorge Ruiz

Hessville

Jorge Ruiz age 77, of Hessville passed away peacefully on Friday, December 18, 2015 at home, with his loving family at his side. He leaves to mourn his absents several children, grandchildren and sibling's across the States and Puerto Rico where he was born. Visitaion and Funeral service will take place on...

Dec 18, 2015

Edward Elmer Murphy

Hammond

Edward "Ed" Elmer Murphy, age 85, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Friday, December 18, 2015. He is survived by 4 daughters: Susan of Hammond, Annette and Janet of Hobart and Anna Murphy of Portage; 2 sons: James of Hobart and Johnny Murphy of Guntersville, AL.; 7 grandchildren: Jennifer, Michelle,...

Dec 2, 2015

Guadalupe A. Yepez

Castillo/Sarabia

Hammond

Guadalupe A. Yepez, age 71, of Hammond, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved husband , Ruben Yepz; seven children, Jose Sarabia, Minerva (Rafael) Velencia, Anna Patricia Sarabia, Susana Sarabia, David Sarabia,...

Nov 28, 2015

Edward Joseph Turner

"Flag"

Hammond

Edward Joseph Turner, affectionately known as Ed or ET, age 68, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, November 28, 2015. He was born July 8, 1947 to Kenneth and  Helen (Bolanowski) Turner at St. Margaret's Hospital in Hammond, Indiana. Ed attended St. John Bosco School...

Nov 26, 2015

Stase M. Kriauceliunas

Highland

Stase  Kriauceliunas, age 96, of Highland, passed away peacefully in her home, while surrounded by her family on Thanksgiving evening, Thursday, November 26, 2015.

She is survived by her two beloved children; Nijole Macenas and John (Charlene) Kraulis; 4 grandchildren: Vaida (Steven) Andrews, Edmund (Debbie) Macenas, Ted...

Nov 18, 2015

Timothy Perez

"Tim"

East Chicago

Timothy Perez, age 94, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 18, 2015. He is survived by one daughter, Cynthia (David) Bellovary; dear friend, Fran Franker, step daughter, Olga Silva, 2 grandsons; Ernest (Catherine) Delgado and Timothy (Jessica) Bellovary, 3 great grandchildren; Michael and Meagen Delgado...

Nov 15, 2015

Geary Wayne Knight

Hammond

Geary Wayne Knight age 57, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Sunday, November 15, 2015. Survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Vicky Lynn Knight, (nee Price); 3 children: Elizabeth (Todd) Gerovac, Brooke (Mike) McMahan, Justin Knight; 3 grandsons: Jeffrey, Jaxson and Bryce McMahan; favorite granddaughter, Taylor...

Nov 14, 2015

Ayobami F. Adeyeye

Ayobami F. Adeyeye (nee Akinsanya), age 21, passed away suddenly on Saturday November 14,2015. She is survived by her husband Dolapo B. Adeyeye and their new born baby. A graveside service will held Directly at Elmwood Cemetery in Hammond on Saturday, November 21, 2015. For further information please contact Bocken Funeral Home (219)844-1600.

Oct 29, 2015

Matthew David Soto

Hammond

Matthew David Soto, age 33 of Hammond, Passed away suddenly on Thursday October 29, 2015 at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. He is survived by one son, Onida Dennies; his parents: David Soto and Karyl Lynn Soto (Nee Thimmes); one sister Heather (Daniel) Marvel; two nephews; grandmother, Marianne Thimmes and...

Oct 27, 2015

Simon-Peter Ebeling

Hammond

Simon-Peter Ebeling, age 29, of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Survived by his beloved wife of 6 years, Laura Marie Ebeling; 2 daughters: Amelia-Raye Marie Ebeling and Sophia Brooke Ebeling; parents: John Ebeling and Raye Peoples; siblings: Lionel (Holly) Ebeling, Seth (Malissa) Ebeling, Jedediah (Bridget)...

Oct 15, 2015

Sophie Cudzilo (Nee Nowak) Hammond Sophie Cudzilo, age 86 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 15, 2015. She is survived by 2 sons: David (Cheryle) Cudzilo and Chris (Karen) Cudzilo; 2 daughters: Sue (Mark) Pierce and MaryAnn (Mike) Sobczak; 6 grandchildren: Matthew Cudzilo, Susan Sobczak, Patrick Cudzilo, Jackson Pierce, Michael Sobczak and Noelle Cudzilo; many nieces, nephews...

Oct 14, 2015

Barbara V. Kowalski (Nee Keri)

Schererville/Hammond

Barbara V. Kowalski, age 87, of Schererville, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, October 14, 2015. She is survived by 3 daughters: Keri Kotsonis with whom she made her home, Donna (Paul) Banas and Barbara Williamson; 3 grandchildren: Andrea Reed, Jordanne Banas, Dylan Koenigsaecker; one great grandchild, Neala Woodson;...

Oct 9, 2015

Bernice Ruth Hurd

"Punkie"

(Nee, Shelton)

Hessville

Bernice Ruth Hurd, age 60, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 9, 2015 at her residence.

She is survived by her loving husband of 40 years, Tim Hurd; daughter, Penny (Jon) Zubrenic; son, Nickey Hurd; 5...

Sep 30, 2015

Deborah "Debbie" Somerville

Hammond

Deborah J. Somerville age 61, of Hessville passed away after a lenghty illness on Wednesday, September 30, 2015.

She is survived by two brothers; James (Robin) Somerville and Thomas Somerville; two nieces: Jody (Steve) Hansen and Julie (Robert) Tayler, four great nepews and one aunt Colleen (William) Nelson. Several...

Sep 25, 2015

Sherri Lee Cosgrove

(Nee Robleski)

Chicago, IL

Sherri Lee Cosgrove, age 58, of Chicago, entered into eternal life suddenly on Friday, September 25, 2015. Survivors include her loving daughter: Jessica (George) Corona; three adoring grandchildren: Alivia, Haley and Matthew Corona; mother: Charlotte Robleski; three sisters: Sue and Cliff Lake, Terry and Bill Boczkus...

Sep 25, 2015

Adeline B. Scheja

(nee, Kaminski)

Hammond

Adeline B. Scheja, age 89, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, September 25, 2015.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including her caregivers, Cynthia and Ron Fary.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Clemens...

Sep 16, 2015

Richard Lee Barnes

"Rick"

Hammond

Richard Lee Barnes, age 55, of Hammond, entered into eternal life suddenly on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He is survived by his loving and devoted fiancée Ami Glidewell; mother: Donna Barnes; daughter: Angel Winters; three stepsons: Cody Moczynski, Andrew (Trisha) and Jimmy Glidewell; three sisters: Amy Jones, Lisa...

Sep 11, 2015

Joseph P. Moryas

"Murph"

Hammond

Joseph Paul Moryas, age 84, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Friday, September 11, 2015. He is survived by his children: Dennis (Pamela) Phelps,

Ronald (Tabitha) Phelps and Laura (Edward) Deering;

6 grandchildren: Amanda (Dan) Coleman, Ashley (William) Figueroa, Stefanee Phelps, Katheren, Shayla...

Sep 3, 2015

Armando Davila Sanchez

Hammond

Armando Davila Sanchez, age 84, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, September 3, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Maria Olga Sanchez (Nee Lopez);                                                 7 Children: Odessa (George) Garcia, Armando (Lupe) Sanchez Jr., Pete...

Aug 31, 2015

Michael John Aichner

Hammond

Michael John Aichner, age 67, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Monday, August 31, 2015. He is survived by 3 children: Cheryl Aichner, Anthony Aichner and Brandi Aichner;

Grandchildren: LaVonte, Michael, Shauntay 'Nichelle, Anthony James, Tyler and Aaralynn Aichner;

Sister, Mary Jo (Rand) Foor;...