Obituaries

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)...

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,...

Nov 18, 2014

Nov 17, 2014

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.;...