Obituaries

Dec 2, 2014

Bette Doris Bell

(Nee, Llewellyn)

Wakarusa/Hammond

Bette Bell, age 90, of Wakarusa, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2014.

She is survived by 3 children: Leslie (Roger) Sheline,

Charles (Roberta) Bell,

Carol Sue (Donald) Jenkins;

9 grandchildren;

...

Nov 30, 2014

LaVerne "Dot" Hopp

(nee, Adelsperger)

Hessville

LaVerne Hopp, age 94, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014.

She is survived by one daughter, Charrie Flitar;

4  Grandchildren: Tina Collins,

Patrick Hopp,

Julie (Bruce) Christopher,

Jodie Hopp;

...

Nov 20, 2014

Carol Jane Mitchell

Nee Fulkerson

Gary

Carol Jane Mitchell, age 70, of Gary, left the earth for her heavenly home on Thursday, November 20, 2014.

She is survived by three children: Lawrence (Velvet) Walters, Roxanne (Roger) Hussey and Don (Melissa) Steuart; eight grandchildren: Dawn, L.J., Blake, Tiffani, Jessica, Steven,...

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Nov 9, 2014

John R. Kondra

Hammond

John R. Kondra, age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 9, 2014.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Valerie (nee Maka), loving son; Jeffrey Kondra, grandson; John J. Kondra. One sister Bernice (Andrew) Herbach, brother in law; Thaddeus (Pat) Maka and many nieces, nephews...

Nov 2, 2014

Stella Dorothy Marshall

"Dotty"

(nee, Miniuk)

Hammond

Stella "Dotty" Marshall, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2014.

She is survived by one son, Lawrence "Larry" Marshall;

2 Grandchildren: Eric Marshall and Ashley Marshall;

2 sisters: Genevieve...

Oct 30, 2014

Manuela Maldonado

(Nee, Rodriguez)

Hammond

Manuela Maldonado, age 82, of Hammond, was escorted by angels to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 30, 2014.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 63 years, Risel Maldonado, Sr.;

Daughters: Maria (Bill) Yost

Dora Maldonado,...

Oct 27, 2014

Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Tanner

Munster/Hammond

Dr. Ruth Elizabeth Tanner, age 80, of Munster passed away peacefully on Monday, October 27,2014 surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by God Children: Judith (Kirk) Warner, Paula (William) Barkley, Chaya (Sanford) Levy, David (Adele) Macy; brother: Donald (Maxine) Tanner; sister: Beulah Lane; sisters...

Oct 24, 2014

Michael Eldon Cummins

"Mike"

Chesterton/Hessville

Michael Cummins, age 54, of Chesterton, formerly of Hessville passed away peacefully on Friday, October 24, 2014.

He is survived by his father, Ralph "Bud" Cummins,

Step-mother, Jean Cummins;

2 sisters: Rebecca (Tony) Bieda

Brenda (Michael) Rodriguez, Sr.;...

Oct 22, 2014

James Edward Gilchrist

"Big Jim"

Hammond

James Edward Gilchrist, age 54, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 22, 2014.

He is survived by 3 sisters: Loretta Sullivan

Sue Waterman

Bette Ann...

Oct 20, 2014

Edgar Ramirez

Hammond/Chicago

Edgar Ramirez, age 27, passed away suddenly on Monday October 20, 2014. He is survived by his parents Patino and Maria Del Rocio Ramirez; one sister, Eatrella Ramirez; nephew, Giovanni Talavera; grandparents: Juan and Maria Ramirez and Jesus Valasco, and many dear friends.

Preceded in death...

Oct 20, 2014

Irian Layne Cunningham

"Layne"

Hammond

Irian Layne Cunningham, age 59, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, October 20,2014.

He is survived by brothers; Dennis and Douglas (Nancy) of Jasper AL, sisters: Deloris Voris and Sandi Hogan of Hammond and Barb Cunningham of Munster, nieces and nephews: Misti (Jody)...

Oct 8, 2014

Melvin Jerome Loggins

Hammond

Melvin Jerome Loggins, age 60, of Hammond, was called to his heavenly home on Wednesday October 8, 2014.

He is survived by his wife Ernestine Loggins (nee Brown), two daughters and three grandchildren.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday October 14,...

Oct 8, 2014

LORRAINE R. CHAPPEY

HESSVILLE, IN

Lorraine R. Chappey, age 88, has joined the angels on October 8, 2014 while residing in Wisconsin after battling Alzheimer's. She was born on May 13, 1926, daughter of Mike and Marie Fertal. She was united in marriage to John A. Chappey on June 1, 1946 and was married for...

Oct 7, 2014

Primitiva "Tulin" Soler

Chicago, IL

Primitiva "Tulin" Soler (nee Cardona) age 59 of Chicago, Illinois was called home to heaven on Tuesday October 7,2014. She is survived by her devoted husband of 41 years, Cristobal Soler; five loving children: Rev. Orlando (Sugey) Soler, Samuel (Sonia) Soler, Mildred Soler, David (Luz) Soler and Damaris...

Sep 30, 2014

Pamela Lynn Schriks

(Nee, Molnar)

Hammond

Pamela Lynn Schriks (nee Molnar), age 60, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Tuesday September 30, 2014.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years Paul Allen Schriks; three children: Michael (Kristin) Schriks, Deena Schriks and Emily (Josh) Garza; four grandchildren: Addison,...

Sep 30, 2014

Delores M. "the Boss" Vitullo

(nee, Rose)

Hammond

Delores Marie Vitullo, age 66, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 30, 2014.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 47 years, George John Vitullo;

3 children: George David Vitullo,

Irene Janowiak,

Sep 30, 2014

Muriel M. Malinich

(Nee, Welke)

St. John/Highland

Muriel M. Malinich, age 87, of St. John, formerly of Highland, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Septmber 30, 2014.

She is survived by one son: Martin (Denise) Malinich,

2 daughters: Karen (Jim) Fowler and

Sep 24, 2014

Timothy Ray Steuart "Tim" Hammond Timothy Ray Steuart, age 39, of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Wednesday, September 24, 2014. He is survived by his wife of five years, Amanda Steuart (Nee Vibanco); Children: Tristan 13, Ashanti 11, Christian 9, Hannah 7, and The Leland 5; Parents: Doris (Steve) Wright and Leland "Pete" (Lovena) Steuart; sisters:...