Obituaries

Jan 26, 2015

Joseph Mark Jones-Cano

"Joe"

Griffith

Joseph Mark Jones-Cano, age 49, of Griffith entered into eternal life on Monday, January 26, 2015.

He is survived by his life partner, Donna;

2 children: Cassie and Joe;

granddaughter, Brooklyn;

parents, Ted and Catherine Cano;

...

Jan 25, 2015

Whiting

Carrie Elma Padley

Nee Buckmaster

Services were private.

Jan 22, 2015

Amber Rose Spasske

Hammond/Georgia

Amber Rose Spasske, age 32 of Byron, GA, formerly of Hammond passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2015.

She is survived by her beloved children:

Kerygan Rose Myers and Connor Neil Myers; and their father Robert Myers;

Parents: Tammy and Jimmy Garza;

grandparents:...

Jan 9, 2015

Bobette Lynn Davidson

Hammond

Bobette L. Davidson, age 54, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, January 9, 2015, with her family at her side. She is the beloved daughter of Patricia Hauer; loving mother to Christie (Jerry) Pittman; beloved niece of Terrence King; loving sister to Victoria Davidson Black; Terri (Dearl) Boring;...

Jan 9, 2015

Barbara Ropac

(nee, Polovich)

Hammond

Barbara Ropac, age 92, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Friday, January 9, 2015.

She is survived by her loving son: Paul E. (Karen) Ropac Jr.;

2 Grandsons: Tony (Sheila) Ropac and Kyle Ropac; one great granddaughter; Ava; 3...

Jan 8, 2015

A. Dean Dickinson

Hammond

Arman Dean Dickinson, age 81, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Thursday, January 8, 2015. He is survived by one daughter, Pamela (Jerry) Slaven; two grandchildren: Steven (Natalie) Slaven and Sherry Klut; 8 great grandchildren: Brittany , Nicole, Josh, Jason, Savannah, Sierra, Tristan and Chase;

Jan 5, 2015

Olive Anna Lehmker

(nee, Eichelberger)

Highland

Olive A. Lehmker, 93 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Libertyville Manor Nursing Home in Libertyville, IL.

She is survived by three nephews: Merle (Gloria) Eichelberger of Griffith,

Kenneth (Janet) Eichelberger of IL and...

Jan 4, 2015

Tony Virgil Simchak

Hessville

Tony V. Simchak, age 88, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 4, 2015 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 61 years, Ann P. Simchak; three children: David (Karen) Simchak, Linda Cise, Dr. A. Charles (Joyce) Simchak; six grandchildren: John (Andrea)...

Jan 3, 2015

Rita V. Mayorga (nee Ventura)

Passed into Heaven at the age of 82 on January 3rd, 2015. Late of St. Peters, Mo, Formerly from South Chicago. The daughter of the late Rita and Ebaristo Ventura, born on December 16, 1932 in Kansas City, Mo.

Loving Mother of Christina (Francisco "Paco") Martinez, Manuel Mayorga,...

Dec 31, 2014

Margie Duncan

(Nee McCoy)

Margie Duncan age 84 of Gary, went home to be with the Lord on December 31, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Dunan, three daughters; Judy, Norma Jean and Doris and a

host of Grandchildren and friends.

Friends are invited...

Dec 28, 2014

Carlene T. May

(nee, Schulze)

Hebron/Hessville

Carlene T. May, age 82, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Sunday, December 28, 2014.

She is survived by her loving husband of 64 years Elmo H. May, two sons: Carl (Dianne) May and David (Sharon) May; 3 Grandsons: Nathan...

Dec 25, 2014

Hertha Viola Wood

(nee, Phelps)

Hammond

Hertha Viola Wood, age 101, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, Christmas Day, December 25, 2014.

She leaves behind to mourn her loss: one son, Marvin Wood, loving grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; many nieces,...

Dec 24, 2014

Florence Anne Bandura

(nee, Chronowski)

Hammond

Florence Anne Bandura, age 87, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 24, 2014.

She is survived by three children: Andrea (David) Romanak,

Jeffrey (Jeanette) Bandura and Susan (Phillip) Britt;

4 Grandchildren: Adam...

Dec 19, 2014

Celia Grace Standridge (nee, Young) Highland Celia Grace Standridge, age 83, of Highland, entered into the gates of Heaven on Friday, December 19, 2014. She is survived by 4 children: Allen (Diana) Standridge, Cheryl (Jack) Hill, Anita (Jeff) Lahners and Craig (Starr) Standridge; 16 grandchildren: Elizabeth, Rachel, Adam, Hannah, Leah, Isaiah, Luke, Samuel, Susanna, Sophia, Matthew, Christina, Kevin, Thomas,...

Dec 11, 2014

Vivian Lavon Wilkenson

(Nee, Fairse)

Hammond

Vivian Lavon Wilkenson, age 87, of  Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Thursday, December 11, 2014.

Survived by daughters: Susan Koelbl and

Anita (David) Meyer;

4 grandchildren: Christopher (Kim) Koelbl;

Ryan (Stephanie) Koelbl, Sean (Jill)...

Dec 11, 2014

Bernice J. Sarwacinski

(nee, Walas)

Hammond IN

Bernice J. Sarwacinski, age 87, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 11, 2014.

She is survived by six sons: Robert (Belen), David, Daniel (Cynthia), Joseph (Lisa), Albert (Coleen) and Edwin (Peggy) Sarwacinski; one daughter: Angeline Sarwacinski (Jose Escobedo); two sisters:...

Dec 10, 2014

Mary Ruth Harrington

(nee, Foust)

Hammond

Mary Ruth Harrington, age 95, of Hammond, entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, December 10, 2014.

She is survived by one son, Jon (Judy) Harrington;

2 Grandchildren: Chris (Maria) Harrington

Laurie Harrington;

2 step-grandchildren: Michelle...

Dec 6, 2014

Bruce Gale Vandergriff

"Honey"

Crown Point

Bruce Gale Vandergriff, age 52, of Crown Point, entered into eternal life on Saturday, December 6, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years,

Sandi (nee, Cissna) Vandergriff;

5 children: Jonathan (Sara) Vandergriff,

Ryan (Julie) Vandergriff,

...

Dec 3, 2014

Marcela Flores

Nee Estrada

Carmel/Hammond

Marcela Flores, age 86, of Carmel, IN left the earth for her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 3, 2014.

She is survived by two daughters: Marsha (Marvin) VanVoorhis and Jean (Jack) Provines; eighteen grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two brothers: Norbert (Marjorie) Estrada and Alan...

Dec 3, 2014

William Patrick Convery

"Bill"

Hammond

William "Bill" Patrick Convery, age 79, of Hammond, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, December 3, 2014. He is survived by his beloved wife of 59 years, Martha M. (nee, Ziara) Convery;

4 children: William J. Convery,

Patricia (Michael) Baum

Robert (Kristine)...