Obituaries

Aug 25, 2015

Linda Susan Jones

(nee, Jarman)

Highland

Linda Susan Jones age 59, of Highland, entered into the presences of her Lord Savior on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her loving husband of 29 years, David Jones; son: Matthew Jones; daughter: Megan...

Aug 20, 2015

Feliciano Torres age 86 passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 20, 2015.

He is survived by his 3 daughters: Leticia Torres, Yolanda Torres and Yvette Torres and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 directly at Life Point Church, 7350 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville) with a time...

Aug 7, 2015

Fred L. Rainford

Hammond

Fred L. Rainford age 76, of Hammond, went home to heaven on Friday August 7, 2015 after a sudden and brief illness.

He is survived by his Wife of 55 years, Shirley Rainford, 3 children: Kenneth (Marietta) Rainford, Beverly Mahony, Douglas Rainford; 7 grandchildren: Holly Rainford, Amy Mahony, Audrey...

Aug 4, 2015

Helen J. Okkonen

(Nee Rozdzynski)

Hammond

Helen J, Okkonen, age 97, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. She is survived by one son: Raymond (Elizabeth) Dikun;  three grandchildren: Raymond (Dawn), Kirk and Mitchell(Cheryl) Dikun; two great grandchildren: Sasha and Miles Dikun;

Daughter-in-law, Lucille Dikun; numerous nieces, nephews...

Jul 31, 2015

Paul Prieto Sr.

East Chicago, IN

Paul Prieto Sr., age 74, of East Chicago, was welcomed into the arms of God on Friday, July 31, 2015. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Mary L. Prieto (Nee Regalado); two sons: Paul (Amy) Prieto Jr., David Prieto; three grandchildren: Hannah, Cole and Morgan...

Jul 27, 2015

Kenneth Joseph Kotlarz

Hammond

Kenneth Joseph Kotlarz, age 74, of Hammond, passed away after a long illness on Monday, July 27, 2015.

He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Carol Kotlarz (nee Haack); two children: Cindy Terzarial and Kenneth M. Kotlarz; mother: Lottie Kotlarz; four grandchildren: Delana (Neil)...

Jul 27, 2015

Robert Flores III Hammond Robert Flores III age 42, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Monday, July 27, 2015. He is survived by three children: David, Danielle and Jacob Flores; mother: Emma Leos; five siblings: Anita Garza, his twin Raymond Flores, Aaron Flores, Emanuela (Samuel) Rios and Miguel Angel Almanza; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and a host...

Jul 27, 2015

Bobby Gene Burgess

Hammond

Bobby Gene Burgess, age 80, of Hammond, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family after a prolonged illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Ann Burgess (nee Daniels), one daughter: Diana Burgess, two grandsons: Brandon and Jonathan Burgess. One brother...

Jul 26, 2015

James Joseph Mahoney

Apache Junction, AZ

James Joseph Mahoney age 73, of Apache Junction, AZ, formerly of Munster, passed away peacefully at his home on July 26, 2015. He was preceded in death by his parents, John P. and Thelma Mahoney; brother, Jack Mahoney and stepmother, Esther Mahoney.

Survived by his brother, Gregory...

Jul 21, 2015

Mattie Lee Tinnel

Hammond

Mattie Lee Tinnel, age 70, of Hammond, joined her Father in heaven on Tuesday, July 21, 2015. She is survived by her four children: Imelda Kemp, Latrina (Anthony) Rivers, Darnella (Aaron) Tinnel-Crawford and Anthony Tinnel;   seven grandchildren; brother, Reginald (Shelia) Murphy; numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by...

Jul 19, 2015

William Porter Williams

Sauk Village, IL

William Porter Williams, age 89, of Sauk Village, was ushered into the arms of God on Sunday, July 19, 2015. He is survived by 1 daughter, Rhonda (Larry) Boggs;

2 grandchildren: Thaba Boggs and David Boggs;

several nieces, nephews and dear friends.

Preceded...

Jul 15, 2015

Walter Gene Alexander

"Fritz"

Hammond

Walter Gene Alexander, age 88, of Hammond, joined his wife in heaven on Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He is survived by his children: Bruce (Dawn) Alexander and Linda (Michael) Allen;

6 grandchildren: Amy Rae, Jason (Shawn) Alexander, Jodi Allen, Rebecca (Steve) Anthony, Daniel (Crystal) Alexander, Alison...

Jul 15, 2015

Gerald Martin Foster

"Gerry" Hammond Gerald "Gerry" Martin Foster, age 76, of Hammond passed away peacefully on his birthday, Wednesday, July 15, 2015 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by three children: Michelle Fliris, Melinda (James) Margraff and Scott Foster; eight grandsons: Robert Jones, Terrance Jones, Kenneth (Deborah) Jones, Jeff Fliris, Eric Fliris, Brian...

Jul 8, 2015

Andrew Joseph Zrnchik

"Andy" Highland Andrew "Andy" J. Zrnchik, age 29, of Highland passed away suddendly on Wednesday, July 8, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Melody L. Zrnchik (nee, Spasoff);

Parents: Joseph and Paula Zrnchik;

Mother-in-law, Janice Spasoff;

Brother, Matthew Zrnchik;

Sister, Rebecca Zrnchik;

...

Jul 4, 2015

Vickie G. Huskisson

(Nee, Edwards )

Hammond

Vickie G. Huskisson, age 64, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, July 4, 2015 while surrounded by her loved ones.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Charles Huskisson;

2 daughters: Ingrid (Robert)...

Jun 26, 2015

Perry F. Listro

Hammond

Perry F. Listro, age 56, of Hammond, passed  into the presence of his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 26, 2015, while surrounded by his loved ones. He is survived by his beloved wife of 33 years, Tina Listro (nee Marsalek),

Three children: Miranda, Brandon and Grant Listro; two...

Jun 24, 2015

Carole D. Patai

(Nee Rae)

Charlotte, NC/Hammond

On the morning of June 24, 2015, Carole passed away peacefully at Levine & Dickson Hospice House in Huntersville, NC. Carole was 68 years old. Born and raised in Woodmar, she was a 1965 graduate of Morton Senior High School. Carole was the daughter of the...

Jun 21, 2015

Vincent F. Kolish, Jr.

Hammond

Vincent F. Kolish, Jr., age 88, of Hammond, was ushered into the arms of God on Sunday, June 21, 2015. He is survived by his children: Debbie (Jim) Tuttle,

Judy (Ernest) Gonzalez,

Richard (Connie) Kolish

Robert (Lori) Kolish

Steven Kolish;

...

Jun 20, 2015

Robert O. Woosley

"Bob" Highland Robert O. Woosley, age 74, of Highland went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 20, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Peggy Woosley, (nee, Mullins);

4 Children: Robert (Michelle) Woosley,

Heather Muffett,

Melissa (Darryl) McIntire, Lisa Woosley;...

Jun 20, 2015

Mary M. Flores

(Nee Mendoza) Hammond Mary M. Flores, age 86, of Hammond passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, June 20, 2015. She is survived by one son: Ricardo (Marlene) Flores, eight daughters: Esmeralda Garcia, Clara  Kelly, Oralia (Luciano) Galvan, Lidia (Jose) Santos, Olivia F. (Florencio) Garza, Laura (Randy) Hennings,  ...