Obituaries

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;...

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...