Obituaries

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...

Apr 6, 2015

Marjorie Esther Moore

(Nee, Evans)

Hammond

Marjorie Esther Moore, age 91, of Hammond, entered her heavenly home on Monday, April 6, 2015.

She is survived by her dear friends and adopted family: Bill (Sue) Bero and their children Adam and Zack; cousins Jane and Frances; several great-cousins; grandchildren and...

Apr 3, 2015

Donna Jean Kimmel

(Nee, Petrosky)

Hammond

Donna Jean Kimmel, age 81, of Hammond, entered her heavenly home on Friday, April 3, 2015.

She is survived by her 3 children:

Daniel (Barbara) Relinski, Jeff (LaVaughn Stewart) Relinski,

Pam (Steven) Petho;

3 grandchildren: Ashley (Matt)...

Apr 1, 2015

Rev. Ossie Bewley

Gary

Rev. Ossie Bewley, age 83, of Gary, entered into Heaven's gates on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 .

He is survived by his 2 sons: Franklin (Sandra) Bewley and James Bewley; 2 daughters: Nancy Lynn Johnson and Donna Ruth (Jose) Colon;

10 Grandchildren and 17 Great...

Mar 30, 2015

Douglas Frank Lunsford

Merrillville/Hammond

Douglas Frank Lunsford, age 52, of Merrillville, entered into eternal rest on Monday, March 30, 2015 .

He is survived by his son: Jonathan (Amber) Bermingham,

5 sisters: Sandra (Mike) Smith,

Cathy (John) Serbentas, Donna (Rick) Vinyard,

Carol (Cecil) Smith, Pamela...

Mar 24, 2015

Wesley Ryan Kopp

Hammond

Wesley Ryan Kopp, age 35, of Hammond entered into eternal life on Tuesday, March 24, 2015.

He is survived by his loving wife, Amanda J. Kopp (nee, Gordon);

Father, Ronald Kopp;

one brother, Ron Kopp;

one sister, Robin Bartel and nephews:  Timmy, Nick...

Mar 15, 2015

Lorraine Marie Suda

(nee, Wilczewski)

Hammond/Hessville

Lorraine Marie Suda, age 82, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, March 15, 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years Andrew Suda, Sr.;

4 children: Maryann (late, Brad) Balding,

Mar 13, 2015

C. L. Hedden, Jr.

Hammond

C. L. Hedden, Jr. age 65, of Hammond,IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 13, 2015. He is survived by his beloved wife, Fuasinapi Hedden;

4 children: Roy (Lisa) Hedden,

Jeff (Ella) Miller,

Filiki Hedden and

Leah (Darius) Shriver;

6...

Mar 13, 2015

Deanna Faye Asher

(nee, Croft )

Hammond (Hessville) Deanna Faye Asher, age 68, of Hammond went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 13, 2015.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 50 years, Troy Asher;

2 children: Michael Asher and

Tamara (Albert)...

Mar 12, 2015

Patricia "Patti" Jo Perez

(Nee, Echterling)

Cedar Lake

Patricia Jo Perez, 56, of Cedar Lake entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, March 12, 2015.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 39 years, Ramiro L. Perez;

3 sons: Ruben (Becki) Perez,

Joseph...

Mar 9, 2015

Elvis Bryan Colston

Hammond

Elvis Bryan Colston, age 75, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, March 9, 2015, while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his 2 sons: Clinton and Jennie Colston, and Brady Colston;

3 grandchildren: Trever, Sean and Kyla Colston;

2 great...