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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;...

Jaxson David Narducy

Jaxson David Narducy

Dec 16, 2013

"Angel" Jaxson David Narducy Hammond Sweet precious baby Jaxson David Narducy, age 2 months was called home to Heaven and into the arms of Jesus on Monday, December 16, 2013. Survived by loving parents: Jillian Narducy and Wyatt (Amber) Qualls; "big" brother, Gabriel; 4 sisters: Destiny, Isabella, Hailey and Rowan; devoted grandparents: Tina (Anthony) Crum, James Craig and Dan (Kathleen)...

William Bruce Heaps

William Bruce Heaps

Dec 5, 2013

William Bruce Heaps "Bill" Hessville William Bruce Heaps, age 72, of Hessville passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2013. He is survived by his five children: Debra (Robert) Rossi, Jeffrey Heaps, Edward Girman, Steve Girman and Sue (Bob) Hirchak; 2 granddaughters: Megan and Ashlie Rossi; one sister, Arlene (William) Vanderwoude; Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...

H Doreen (Bannister)  Lax

H Doreen (Bannister) Lax

Nov 24, 2013

*Note date and time of service. H. Doreen Lax (nee, Bannister) Hammond H. Doreen Lax, age 84, of Hammond entered into the Gates of Heaven on Sunday, November 24, 2013. She leaves to mourn her passing 5 children and their families: Karen (Steve) Rakauskas, Nancy (Glenn) Glasmire, Rebecca (John) Craig, Bonnie (Henry) Salinas and David B. (Jose Martinez) Lax; 12...

Amanda Lenore Turpin

Amanda Lenore Turpin

Nov 22, 2013

Amanda Lenore Turpin Hammond The world has lost a loving, caring soul with the passing of Amanda Lenore Turpin, whose two and a half year long battle with cancer came to a peaceful end on Friday, November 22, 2013. Amanda was only 36 years old. She is survived by her loving son, Michael Santos, her mother, Charlene Book, her cousins,...

James Stephen Moredich

James Stephen Moredich

Nov 22, 2013

James S. Moredich "Jim" Hammond James Stephen Moredich, age 73, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Friday, November 22, 2013. He is survived by his devoted wife of 51 years, Mary C. Moredich (Nee Duron); three children: Jeffrey (Cheryl) Moredich, Nancy (Andrew) Csont and Robert (Kimberly) Moredich; 6 grandchildren: Jacquelyn, Nicholas, Benjamin and Aaron Moredich and Lauren...

Elizabeth A. (Krcelich)  Rosich

Elizabeth A. (Krcelich) Rosich

Nov 17, 2013

Elizabeth A. Rosich (nee, Krcelich) Dyer Elizabeth A. Rosich, age 86, of Dyer went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 17, 2013. She is survived by her son Vincent and his family; one brother, Waldemar "Wally" Krcelich and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents, Nicholas and Anna Krcelich and sister-in-law, Leone Krcelich....

Thomas Paul Pauer

Thomas Paul Pauer

Nov 13, 2013

Thomas Paul Pauer Hammond Thomas Paul Pauer, age 77, of Hammond entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Sharon Pauer (Nee, Wild); three children: Cheryl Anne (Michael) O'Connell, Christine Marie Bernotus and Timothy Paul (Sandra) Pauer; Seven grandchildren: Daniel (Angela) Bernotus, Brenda...

Kenneth Williams

Kenneth Williams

Nov 11, 2013

Kenneth Williams "Ken" Hammond Kenneth Williams, age 67, of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, November 11, 2013, after a courageous battle against emphysema and COPD. He is survived by his loving wife of  Three years Clara Richardson-Williams (Nee Wilbourn),                                           one daughter, Vinita Williams; Two grandchildren: Jaden and Justin Swanson; one brother,Melvin Williams; Three sisters, Catherine Smith,...

Sandra L. (Gamaleri)  Orzechowski

Sandra L. (Gamaleri) Orzechowski

Nov 10, 2013

Sandra L. Orzechowski (Nee, Gamaleri) Hobart/Griffith Sandra L. Orzechowski, 73, of Hobart formerly of Griffith, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, November 10, 2013. She is survived by her son, Timothy Orzechowski of Indianapolis; One brother, Peter Gamaleri of Schererville; Several Aunts, one Uncle, cousins and a host of dear friends. She was preceded in death by her...

Marguerite Vera

Marguerite Vera

Nov 1, 2013

Marguerite Vera Hammond Marguerite Vera, 85, of Hammond, entered her heavenly home on Friday, November 1, 2013. One brother, Augustine Vera, with whom she made her home, survives her. As well as two sisters Alice Siminski and Marian (Joseph) Galasso; several nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends.  Preceded in death by her parents, Augustine and Rafaela Vera and...

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