Obituaries

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...

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)...