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William A Carter Jr

William A Carter Jr

Feb 17, 2014

William A. Carter, Jr. "Bill" Munster, IN William A. Carter, Jr., age 74, of Munster, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, February 17, 2014. He was born Sept. 17, 1939, in Gary, Indiana and graduated from Wirt High School in 1957.  He received a chemical engineering degree from Rose Polytechnic Institute in 1961.  After graduation he proudly began...

Paul Joseph Stultz

Paul Joseph Stultz

Feb 13, 2014

Paul J. Stultz Hammond Paul J."PJ" Stultz, age 88, A U.S. Navy Veteran serving in WWII, of Hammond, IN passed away February 13, 2014. Beloved husband for 65 years to Beula Stultz,(Nee Pippenger), devoted father to Carl Stultz, Thomas (Beth) Stultz, and daughter Dorothy (Jim) Hamilton. Loving grandfather to Carol (Jeff) Dixon, Steven (Traci) Stultz, Laura (Chris) Fisher, Jennifer (David)...

James Edward Eaton

James Edward Eaton

Feb 11, 2014

James Edward Eaton Hessville James Edward Eaton, age 90 of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2014. Jim was born to James and Minnie Eaton on April 28,1923 in Johnston City, IL. He is survived by his daughters, Nancy (Ron) Wilson and Linda Gifford ;son in law Mickey Gifford; four grandchildren; Kim (Jerry) Jones-Riccioni, Jeffrey (Leslie) Gifford, Jennifer...

Loretta Helen (Brown)  Leonard

Loretta Helen (Brown) Leonard

Feb 8, 2014

Loretta Helen Leonard Hammond Loretta Helen Leonard, nee Brown age 78, of Hammond, entered into the presences of her Heavenly Father on Saturday February 8,2014. She leaves to mourn her loss two loving daughters: Susan Mahoney and Christine Ladd; grandchildren: Steven Leonard and Shannon Mahoney; sister, Thelma (Paul) Hmura ; brother, Larry (Brenda) Brown; sister in law,  Judy Brown; and...

Bill H. Allee, Jr.

Bill H. Allee, Jr.

Jan 28, 2014

Bill Allee, Jr. "Billy" Hammond Bill Allee, Jr., age 44, of Hammond, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. He was a member of First Baptist Church and made a profession of his faith and was baptized there many years ago. Left to mourn his loss are his loving parents, Bill and Linda Allee;...

Pearl (Walls)  Phillips

Pearl (Walls) Phillips

Jan 28, 2014

Pearl Phillips (Nee, Walls) Connersville, IN/Hammond Pearl Phillips, age 95, of Connersville, IN, formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. She is survived by 4 daughters: Claudette (Lyle) Spaugh, Frieda (William) Cummins, Brenda (Richard) Kemp, Tyonia (Dr. Russell) Hodges; 2 sons: Frederick (Janet) Phillips and Monty (Melissa) Phillips; 15 grandchildren; 22 great grandchildren;...

Sandra Lee (Szmutko)  Bardoczi

Sandra Lee (Szmutko) Bardoczi

Jan 27, 2014

Sandra "Sandy" Lee Bardoczi (Nee, Szmutko) Hammond Sandra "Sandy" Lee Bardoczi, age 71, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 27, 2014 at her home. She is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Martin "Bob" Bardoczi, Sr. 3 children:  Martin "Bob" Bardoczi, Jr., Margaret (Joseph) Einsele, Anna (Bill) Vanover; 4 Grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Joni...

Betty Marie (Britton)  Hilliard

Betty Marie (Britton) Hilliard

Jan 26, 2014

Betty Marie Hilliard (Nee, Britton) Highland Betty Marie Hilliard, 91, of Highland, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, January 26, 2014. She is survived by her son, Ron (Maryann) Hilliard; 3 Grandchildren: David Hilliard, Audra (Curt) Augustin, Jonathan (Stephanie) Hilliard; 5 great grandchildren: Rhiannon, Michael, Emma, Jacob and Ethan; one sister, Norma Lewis, several nieces and dear friends....

Wendell Reed Gleason

Wendell Reed Gleason

Jan 23, 2014

Wendell Reed Gleason Hammond Wendell Reed Gleason, age 60, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his loving partner of 24 years, Elaine Casiano; 3 children: Paul (Holly), Dale (Karen) and Lisa Gleason; 3 grandchildren; brother, Warren (Beth) Gleason; half-brother,  Dean Stelow; Numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded in death...

Francisco Rebollar

Francisco Rebollar

Jan 21, 2014

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Edward Arnold  Williford

Edward Arnold Williford

Jan 21, 2014

Edward Arnold Williford Hammond Edward Arnold Williford, age 71, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. He is survived by 2 daughters: Margaret Hack and Melissa Hack; 6 grandchildren: Melissa, April, Martha, Kevin, Lindsey and Margaret; 2 great grandchildren: Noah and Autumn; 1 sister, Pat (Dick) Lewis; Numerous nieces,, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by...

Lonnie Francis Vandiver

Lonnie Francis Vandiver

Jan 11, 2014

Lonnie Francis Vandiver Hammond Lonnie Francis Vandiver, age 95, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2014. Survived by his children: Ray (Janice) Vandiver and Donna (Jeff) Halon; 5 grandchildren: Lonnie (Diane) Vandiver, Angel (Greg) Robertson, Joy Vandiver, Jacob and Amber Halon; 8 great grandchildren; 6 great great grandchildren; Sister, Betty Taylor; Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces, great...

Marcella Grace (Ryzewski)  Kiral

Marcella Grace (Ryzewski) Kiral

Jan 8, 2014

Marcella Grace Kiral (Nee, Ryzewski) Hammond Marcella Grace Kiral, 86, of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, January 8, 2013 peacefully at home. She is survived by 4 children: Kenneth (Karen) Kiral, Jeffrey (Dana) Kiral, Thomas Kiral and Christine Kiral; Daughter-in-law, Lora Kiral; Grandchildren: Jessica, Julie, Jamie, Jon, Paul, Ben, Katie, Sarah and Alex; Many great grandchildren,...

April S. (Fortenberry)  Munsie

April S. (Fortenberry) Munsie

Jan 8, 2014

April S. Munsie (Nee, Fortenberry) Highland April S. Munsie, age 45, of Highland, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2014. She is survived by her children: Jessica (Ryan) Jackson and Dylan Munsie; 1 grandchild, Kaiden Sheppard; Father, Rayford (Gerry) Fortenberry; 4 sisters: Sharon (Michael) Dillon, Michelle (Terry) McCarl, Cindy Dewitt and Julie Olagbegi; Many nieces, nephews...

George H. Usselman

George H. Usselman

Jan 7, 2014

George Howard Usselman "Lefty" Spooner, WI/Whiting, IN George H. "Lefty" Usselman, age 84, of Spooner, WI, formerly of Whiting passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2014. He is survived by three children: Norman Usselman, Nancy (Jim) Pearce and Doreen Meyers; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; one great great grandson; 2 brothers: Bob Usselman and Joe Usselman; 2 nieces: Tracy...

Christina Ann (Drees)  Drees

Christina Ann (Drees) Drees

Jan 1, 2014

Christina Ann Drees "Chris" Silver Lake/Hammond Christina Ann Drees, age 44 of Silver Lake, IN, formerly of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, the first day of January, 2014. Awaiting her in heaven is her beloved father, Richard F. "Dick" Drees; She is survived by her loving mother, Arlene Drees; 2 brothers: Paul and Patti Drees. Doug...

Violet Gertrude (Rexroat)  Blumenhagen

Violet Gertrude (Rexroat) Blumenhagen

Dec 23, 2013

Violet Gertrude Blumenhagen (Nee, Rexroat) Portage/Hammond Violet G. Blumenhagen, 91, of Portage formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2013. She is survived by her son-in-law, Denny Carden; 4 grandsons and several great grandchildren; She was preceded in death by her daughter, Susan Carden; son, James Blumenhagen; former husband, August Blumenhagen; her parents, Volantos and Polly Rexroat....

Michael Edward Dehenes

Michael Edward Dehenes

Dec 23, 2013

Michael Edward DeHenes "Mike" Hammond Michael Edward DeHenes, age 55, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 23, 2013 at his residence. He is survived by his mother, Marilyn DeHenes, nee Weaver; 2 brothers: David (Linette) DeHenes and Steven (Jennifer) DeHenes; Sister, Andrea (Guy) Gallicho; Numerous nieces, nephews and dear friends. Children: Colleen and Mark DeHenes. Preceded in death...

Michael James  Rees, Sr.

Michael James Rees, Sr.

Dec 19, 2013

Michael James Rees, Sr. "Mike" Hammond Michael J. Rees, Sr., age 57, of Hammond, formerly of Burbank, IL passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 37 years, Brenda (nee, Baumgardner) Rees; children: Michael (Michelle) Rees, Melissa (James) Szczur, Nicole (Nicholas) Erwin; 4 grandchildren: Jamie, Carinne, Elizabeth and James; Brother, Dennis (Mary)...

Wanda Diane (Davis)  Moffitt

Wanda Diane (Davis) Moffitt

Dec 16, 2013

Wanda "Diane" Moffitt (nee, Davis) Hammond Wanda Diane Moffitt, age 83, of Hammond went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 16, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 65 years John Edward Moffitt; Children, Linda (Alan) Pue, Peggy (Earl) Chantlos, Paul (Pam) Moffitt and Mark (Jackie) Moffitt; daughter in-law Diana (late Glen); 13 grandchildren;...

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