Obituaries

Jun 16, 2015

Margaret Mika

(Nee, Kotfer)

Hammond/Gary

Margaret Mika, age 99, of Hammond, formerly of Gary passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, June 16, 2015.

Survived by her daughter, Jacqueline Mika and son,

Richard Mika; grandson, Jeffery Mika, Sr.; granddaughter, Shelley Mika;  2 great grandchildren: Jeffrey, Jr. and...

Jun 6, 2015

John Edward Moffitt Hammond John Edward Moffitt, age 86, of Hammond went home to meet his Lord and Savior on Saturday, June 6, 2015. He is survived by his beloved Children; Linda (Alan) Pue, Peggy (Earl) Chantlos, Paul (Pam) Moffitt and Mark (Jackie) Moffitt; daughter in-law Diana (late Glen); 13 grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; sister in law, Doris (James)...

Jun 5, 2015

Dolores T. Thompson

(nee, Deen)

Hammond/Dyer

Dolores T. Thompson, age 83, of Hammond, formerly of Dyer, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, June 5, 2015. Survived by her Loyal life partner Harold Broertjes, son Mark (Janet) Thompson, 3 grandchildren, sister Barbara (Tom) Ford, 2 nephews and several cousins.

Preceded...

Jun 3, 2015

Joann Harper

(nee, Kuykendall)

Kingsport, TN/Hegewisch, IL

Joann Harper, age 71 of Kingsport, TN, formerly of Hegewisch, passed away peacefully at her home in Kingsport on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Larry Harper;

6 Children: David (Pam) Harper...

May 29, 2015

John Millard

Umatilla, FL

John Millard  age 78 of Umatilla, FL, died May 29, 2015 after a long illness.

Mr. Millard was born on October 6, 1936, in Rhinelander, WI, to Alice (nee Klimowicz) and Albert Millard, who preceded him in death as did his younger brother, Patrick.  He...

May 29, 2015

Suzanne Joelle Davidson

(Nee McQuigg)

Valparaiso, IN

Suzanne Joelle Davidson, age 48, of Valparaiso, IN formerly of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 29, 2015.

She is survived by her loving husband of 15 years, Wesley F. Davidson, mother, Sandra J. McQuigg and father John McQuigg. One...

May 24, 2015

Constance Gail Sudlak

"Connie"

(Nee Fentress)

Hammond, IN

Constance Gail Sudlak, age 70, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 24, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her devoted husband of 50 years, Ronald M. Sudlak, 3 loving daughters; Jennifer (Greg) Sudicky, Amy (Ron) Ormes...

May 18, 2015

Terrie L. (nee, Wolf) Lakin

Hammond

Terrie L. Lakin, age 60 of Hammond, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 18, 2015.

She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Gregory J. Lakin;

2 Children: Jeremy (Tiffany) Lakin and Amy Edmond;

4 grandchildren: Amber, Parker,...

May 5, 2015

David James Russo

Hammond

David James Russo, age 50, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 5, 2015.

He is survived by his loving parents: Kenneth and Carol Kotlarz (nee Haack); sister, Cindy (Andy) Terzarial; brother Kenneth M. Kotlarz Jr., three nieces, one nephew several great nieces, nephews and numerous...

May 4, 2015

Bobby Lee Middleton

Hammond

Bobby Lee Middleton, age 85, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2015. He is survived by loving wife of 61 years, Patty J. Middleton (nee Eden); four children: Sonja, Tony, Angela and Kevin (Deanna) Middleton; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and a host of...

Apr 30, 2015

James Harvey Shewmaker

Hammond

James Harvey Shewmaker, age 80, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, April 30, 2015. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Steve Wojas, several nieces, nephews, caregiver and friends: Diego and Judy Gonzalez and Janice Farmer.

Preceded in death by wife, Connie (nee, Wojas) Shewmaker; parents,...

Apr 26, 2015

Lowin DeWayne Church

Crown Point/Hammond

Lowin DeWayne Church, age 60, of Crown Point, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 26, 2015.

He is survived by 2 daughters: Beverly Church and Paige Church; former wife, Sandra Church; several siblings and numerous other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by...

Apr 17, 2015

Marianne Reel

(nee, Lail)

Highland/Hammond

Marianne Reel, age 52, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, April 17, 2015. Survived by her beloved husband of 32 years, Ray Reel, Jr.;

son, David Reel and daughter, Deanne Reel;

one  brother,...

Apr 15, 2015

Nick Petcoff

Hammond

Nick Petcoff, age 84, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 43 years, Janet L. Petcoff, (nee Wood);

one son, Tom (Marianne) Graczyk;

one grandson, Michael Graczyk; one brother, Chris Petcoff; and...

Apr 15, 2015

Ozzie Vander Sluis

Hammond, IN

Ozzie Vander Sluis, age 59, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 15, 2015.

Survived by one son, Peter (Kelly) Vander Sluis;

4 granddaughters: Viola, Ryleigh, Tori and Chloe;

1 brother, Peter (Laurie) Vander Sluis;

3...

Apr 12, 2015

Frieda Marie Rospond

"Fritz"

(Nee Majkowski)

Hammond, IN

Frieda Marie Rospond, age 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 12, 2015 while surrounded by her loving family. Frieda was born in East Chicago, IN on November 24, 1924 to the late Frank and Mary Majkowski. She is survived by her loving...

Apr 11, 2015

Ronald Thornton Shindle

"Sonny"

Demotte/Hammond

Ronald "Sonny" Thornton Shindle, age 72, of Demotte, formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, April 11, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 52 years, Betty J. Shindle (nee, Daugherty);

3 children: Mark (Michele) Shindle, Tracy (John)...

Apr 9, 2015

Mark Galovic

Griffith

Mark Galovic, age 58, of Griffith, entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 9, 2015. He is survived by his mother, Zora Galovic;

One brother, John Galovic

3 sisters: Mary (late, Mato) Bicanic, Kathy (Mijo) Iveljic,

Ana (Jim) Filby;

One niece, Renata (Steve) Litteral;...

Apr 8, 2015

Donald Howard Darrah, Sr.

Owatonna, MN/East Chicago, IN

Donald Howard Darrah, Sr. of Owatonna, MN, formerly of East Chicago passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

Donald is survived by one daughter, Debbie (Paul) Panfil of Hebron, IN

2 sons: Donald Darrah, Jr. of...

Apr 7, 2015

Wayne Allen Bocken

Beloved Father, Brother, and Uncle, Wayne Allen Bocken, age 63, was called to our Lord on April 7, 2015. Wayne had an incredible singing voice that he used to praise his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Like his brothers, he loved sports, especially golf and basketball. A Sergeant in the United States...