Obituaries

Oct 10, 2024

Martha Leticia Paiva

Nee Chavez

Hammond, IN

August 16, 1975 – October 10, 2024

Martha L. Paiva, age 49, of Hammond, IN entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

She is survived by her husband: Brian; son, Matthew (Courtney), grandchildren: Frances and Teddy; father,...

Oct 10, 2024

Vivian G. Sajdera

Nee Proch

Hammond, IN

November 4, 1931 – October 10, 2024

Vivian G. Sajdera, age 92, of Hammond, IN entered into the gates of Heaven on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

She is survived by her sons: Lawrence Sajdera and Ronald (Deborah) Sajdera, 3 granddaughters: Angela (Joseph)...

Oct 8, 2024

Larry Dean Langley

Schererville/Hammond, IN

December 8, 1958 – October 8, 2024

Larry D. Langley, age 65, of Schererville, formerly of Hammond, IN, entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 8, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 2 years Ailin Luniza Langley; ex-wife, Jeannette Langley; siblings: Sandy (Ron) Vollbrecht and Fred...

Oct 1, 2024

Karl Kenny Graham

Hammond, IN

April 15, 1952 – October 1, 2024

Karl K. Graham, age 72, of Hammond, IN entered into eternal life on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 7 a.m.

He is survived by his sister Betty (Tim) Stillson; 5 children: Jodi (Pete) Vandersluis, Jenni (Frank) Vasquez, Jami (Augustine)...

Sep 13, 2024

Wilma Lynn Smith

(nee Montgomery)

Merrillville

February 2, 1942 – September 13, 2024

Wilma Lynn Smith, age 82, of Merrillville entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Friday, September 13, 2024.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Robert J. Smith Sr.; four...

Aug 28, 2024

Kathryn "Kay" Kwiatkowski

Hammond, IN

November 21, 1926– August 28, 2024

Kathryn "Kay" Kwiatkowski, age 97, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully in her sleep at home with loved ones by her side on Wednesday August, 28, 2024.

She is survived by her son: Joseph Kevin Kwiatkowski; grandchildren: Allison (Stephen Miller)...

Aug 28, 2024

Steven R. Brooks

Lake Station, IN

April 10, 1968 – August 28, 2024

Steven Brooks, age 56, of Lake Station, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Belinda Brooks; three children: Brandon (Mary) Brooks, Bradley Brooks and Makayla Brooks; one...

Aug 24, 2024

Cecilia "Cha-Cha" Garza

Hammond, IN

June 23, 1975 – August 24, 2024

Cecilia Garza, age 49, of Hammond, IN entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

She is survived by her six children: Israel Garza, Cyleina (Juan) Ortega, Megan Rivera, Nestor (Khim) Rivera, Adrian Rivera and...

Aug 3, 2024

Arthur C. Vazquez Jr.

December 24, 1976– August 3, 2024

Arthur C. Vazquez, age 47, of Hammond, passed suddenly on Saturday, August 3, 2024.

Arthur is survived by his loving father, Arthur C. Vazquez Sr.; three brothers: twin, Jacob Vazquez, Jason Vazquez and Nicholas Vazquez; two aunts: Eva Dennison and Angela Vazquez; two...

Jul 27, 2024

Janet Marie Benson "J"

(nee Warren)

Hammond/Porter IN

October 18, 1964 – July 27, 2024

A loving, caring, courageous person, Janet Marie Benson, age 59, of Porter, formerly of Hammond, completed her 4 year battle with cancer on Saturday July 27, 2024.

She is survived by her two children:...

Jul 21, 2024

Dolton Shane Fisher

August 30, 1994– July 21, 2024

Dolton Shane Fisher, age 29, of Hammond, passed away at his home on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Dolton is survived by his loving mother, Shannon Fisher-Severance; devoted siblings: Courtnie (David) McIntosh and Shaun (Alyssa) Fisher; grandfather, Loren F. McGraw; loving nieces and nephew: Mercedes,...

Jul 15, 2024

Theresa Marie Garza

East Chicago

July 16, 1948-July 15, 2024

Theresa M. Garza, age 75, of East Chicago, went home to be with the Lord on Monday July 15, 2024. She is survived by grandchildren: Jessica Garza, David Gonzales, Daniel Gonzales, Julian Ponce, Ariel Ponce, Arianna Garza and Max Garza; Goddaughter, Trinity Starr;...

Jul 12, 2024

Ronald M. Norris  "Ron"

Hammond

January 25, 1950-July 12, 2024

Ronald M. Norris, age 74, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Friday July 12, 2024, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Patricia Ann Norris (nee Bosley); three daughters: Christina (Clayton) Martin Jr., Rhonda (Louis) Halcomb and Brandy...

Jul 2, 2024

John W. Cruse

Hammond

May 14, 1959- July 2, 2024

John Woodrow Cruse, age 65, of Hammond, went to be with the Lord, peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home with his wife by his side.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 36 years, Michelle R. Cruse...

Jun 22, 2024

Thomas Fred Aguilar, age 80, of Chicago, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 22, 2024. Known as "Freddy" to many friends and as "Papa Pippen" to family, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love.

Thomas is survived by his wife Joanne Aguilar devoted siblings: Linda (late Cisco), Judy (late Mark). He joins his...

Jun 18, 2024

Nureya Rosales

Nee Martinez

Munster, IN

May 29, 1938 – June 18, 2024

Nureya Rosales, age 86, of Munster, IN entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 60 years, Jose A. Rosales; two children: Nureya Jessica...

Jun 15, 2024

Lizzie M. Parker was born on September 12, 1947, in Lake Cormorant, MS to the union of George Parker and Curren Prescott Parker.

Liz received her high school diploma in 1965 from Delta Center High School in Walls, MS. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age.

Liz is preceded in death...

Jun 11, 2024

Dorothy H. Ward

Nee Foster

Silver Spring, MD/Hammond, IN

July 24, 1923 – June 11, 2024

Dorothy H. Ward, age 100, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Hammond, IN, entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, June 11, 2024. She is survived by her son, Donald E. Ward of...

Jun 11, 2024

Barbara A. Robare (nee Cutrara)

Hammond

May 1, 1953-June 11, 2024

Barbara Angelena Robare, age 71, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 11, 2024. She was welcomed home by her son William Robare IV and he beloved of 21 years, Grampa Bubba; survived by three grandchildren: William "Billy" Robare, Damien "DJ"...

Jun 7, 2024

Robert A. Foor

November 2, 1944 – June 7, 2024

Robert Alison Foor, age 79, of Chicago, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2024. Known as "Bob" to many friends and as "Al" to family, he leaves behind a legacy of kindness, love, and artistic accomplishment.

Robert is survived...