Obituaries

Sep 14, 2014

Richard Anthony Kelley

Hammond

Richard "Rick" Anthony Kelley, age 54, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2014. He is survived by his loving wife and companion of 14 years, Susan L. Kelley (nee, Eppl);

4 sisters: Mauna (Al) Davino,

Lora (Donald) Stahl,

Lana (Richard) Riordan,

...

Sep 14, 2014

Leonard A. Lelito

Hammond/Naperville

Leonard A. Lelito, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 14, 2014.

He is survived by his six children:  Marilyn (Jack) Murzyn, Dan (Susan) Lelito, Jim (Debbie) Lelito, Joan (Joe) Kelly, Kenneth (Karen) Lelito and Scott (Anne) Lelito, twelve grandchildren; five great grandchildren, one sister; Helen...

Sep 13, 2014

Jobie Edward Cowger

Gary

Jobie Edward Cowger, age 77, of Gary, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2014.

He is survived by three daughters; Tempie Riddle, Malanie Combs and Jodie (Patrick) Nelson, six grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three sisters; Peggy Gage, Jean Kinney and Vicky Greenslade, one brother; Arnette Cowger,...

Sep 7, 2014

Christie Lyn Jones

Lake Station

Christie Lyn Jones, age 38, of Lake Station, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 7, 2014.

She is survived by two daughters:

Stormi (Travis) Miller,

Casey (Aaron Campbell) Jones;

One son, Mikey Truckey;

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Sep 5, 2014

THOMAS L. DERROW JR

HESSVILLE

THOMAS L. DERROW, JR. HESSVILLE, IN Thomas L. Derrow Jr. age 77, of Hessville, IN passed away September 5th, 2014 at Hospice Franciscan Communities in Crown Point after an unexpected episode due to his dementia. He was born March 22, 1937 in East Chicago, IN to the late...

Sep 2, 2014

Carlos F. Rodriguez, Sr.

Hammond

Carlos F. Rodriguez, Sr., age 88, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, September 2, 2014.

He is survived by 5 children:

Carlos (Sandra) Rodriguez, Jr.,

Rafael (Claudia Johnson) Rodriguez,

Susana Rodriguez,

Rosemary (Michael) Rabago,

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Aug 31, 2014

Bonita "Bonnie" Woitkowiak

Murfreesboro, TN/ formery Calumet City, IL

Bonita "Bonnie" Woitkowiak, of Murfreesboro, TN  is at peace with the Lord beginning August 31, 2014 after a long courageous battle with melanoma and its complications. Due to her strong commitment of faith and traditional family values, she and her husband of 49 years Dennis Woitkowiak...

Aug 29, 2014

Herbert R. Karner

"Ronnie"

Hammond

Herbert Ronald Karner, age 81, passed away on August 29, 2014 at Community Hospital, Munster, IN. He was a life-long resident of Hammond, IN. He is survived by his loving wife, Anna Ruth Karner (nee Davis); sons, Herbert (Pamela) Karner, Norman F. Karner, and Christy Karner; daughters, Deborah...

Aug 29, 2014

Linda Kay Prince

(Nee, Becze)

Hammond

Linda Kay Prince, age 67, of Hammond, entered her heavenly home on Friday, August 29, 2014.

She is survived by her 3 children:

Tommy (Diane) Parker,

Tifany Wiley,

Chester (Heidi) Moneta, Jr.;

6 grandchildren and...

Aug 23, 2014

Thomas Brian O'Dea

"Tom"

Hammond

Thomas Brian O'Dea, age 70, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 23, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 18 years, Susan L. O'Dea (Nee Tate), 4 children; Eric (Michelle) O'Dea, Paul (Christy) O'Dea, Theresa (Ron) Tarver, Christine (Keith) Rice, 5...

Aug 22, 2014

Aug 22, 2014

Warren Glen Blessing

Photo

Hammond

Warren Glen Blessing, age 93, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 22, 2014.

Survived by his 2 children: Carol Thompson and

Robert (Gayle) Blessing;

4 grandchildren: Denise McMaken,

Elizabeth (Eric) Schultz,

Dr. Robert (Kristin)...

Aug 18, 2014

Patricia Ann Stone

Highland

Patricia Ann Stone, age 70, of Highland, entered into eternal rest on Monday, August 18, 2014.

She is survived by her brother, Michael (Kathy) Stone;

niece, Michelle Daubenberger;

nephew, Brian Stone;

great niece and nephew: Jena and Lucas Daubenberger;

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Aug 18, 2014

Alberta M. Abel

(nee, Davis) Munster/Des Moines Alberta M. Abel, age 89, a long time resident of Northwest Indiana, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, August 18, 2014 at her home in Des Moines, Iowa. She is survived by three loving children: Ted (Shanda) Abel,

Cindy (Kenneth) Keilman and...

Aug 18, 2014

Joshua Daniel Cotts

Hammond

Joshua Daniel Cotts, age 31, of Hammond, passed away as a result of a tragic accident early on Monday, August 18, 2014 in Baltimore, Maryland.

He is survived by his loving parents; Jody and John...

Aug 12, 2014

John P. Tampauskas

Hammond

John P. Tampauskas, age 64, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 12, 2014.

He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Ann T. Tampauskas (Nee Beda), 3 daughters; Pamela (Daniel) Rodriguez, Ann...

Aug 10, 2014

George Peter Wimmer, Jr.

"Flag"

Hammond, IN

George Peter Wimmer, Jr., age 86, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, August 10, 2014.

He is survived by seven children:

Bill (Kathy)Wimmer, Tom (Vera) Wimmer, Richard (Flossie) Wimmer, Mary (Pat) Mulhern, Mike (Beth) Wimmer, Matt...

Aug 9, 2014

Jewel Dean Boyer

(nee, Suttles)

Hammond

Jewel Dean Boyer age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, August 9, 2014.

She is survived by 6 children:

Janett (William) Stout,

Andrew Smith,...

Aug 3, 2014

Kenneth R. Carman

Hammond

Kenneth R. Carman, age 80, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 3, 2014.

He joins in heaven his wife of 52 years, Ruth Arlene Carman

He is survived by...

Aug 2, 2014

JOHN A. SKIBA

Hammond/Chesterton

John A. Skiba, age 89, passed on Saturday, August 2, 2014.

John is survived by his three children: Thomas (Terry) Skiba, of Wayzata, Minnesota; Christine (Terry) Hoover, of...