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James Paul Rochner

James Paul Rochner

Oct 24, 2013

James Paul Rochner Schererville/Hessville James Paul Rochner, age 87, of Schererville, formerly of Hessville entered into eternal rest on Thursday, October 24, 2013. He is survived by his daughter, Diane (James, Jr.) Beavers; 2 grandchildren: Sarah (Chris) Eaves and Joshua Lambert; 2 sisters: Edna (late, Elmer) Geswein Virginia (Bobby) Renn; 2 nieces: Karen (late, Chuck) Craft Betty Jo 7 great...

Paul Leon  Shearer

Paul Leon Shearer

Oct 19, 2013

Flag Paul L. Shearer Sr. Hammond Paul L. Shearer Sr., age 88, of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, October 19, 2013. He is survived by three children; Carol (Rex) Burton, LaVonna (Frank) Borroel and Paul L. (Cathy) Shearer Jr.; Seven grandchildren: Michelle Burton, Heather Burton, Jennifer (Michael) DiPasquo, Franchesca (Geoff) Pramuk, Tony Hawley, Tracy Shearer and...

Darlene (Hedrick)  Camp

Darlene (Hedrick) Camp

Oct 18, 2013

Darlene Camp (Nee, Hedrick) Hammond Darlene Camp, 80, of Hammond, entered her heavenly home on Friday, October 18, 2013. She is survived by her 4 children: Dennis Camp, Donald (Diane) Camp, Debbie (Richard) Berwanger and Dora (Rudy) Vela; 5 grandchildren: Amanda, Stephanie, Michael, Keith and Daniel; 5 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Dwight Hedrick; Several nieces, nephews and a host of...

Miley Veldeen (Holloway)  Mcgehee

Miley Veldeen (Holloway) Mcgehee

Oct 14, 2013

Miley Veldeen McGehee (nee, Holloway) Highland Miley Veldeen McGehee, age 81, of Highland went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 14, 2013. She leaves behind to mourn her loss: her Son John (Jennifer) McGehee and Daughter Deborah McGehee; 2 Grandchildren; Michelle and Megan McGehee Nephew Richard (Georgia) McGehee and numerous other nieces, nephews and dear friends....

Robert Melvin  ("Bob")  Liming

Robert Melvin ("Bob") Liming

Oct 5, 2013

Robert Melvin Liming "Bob" Hammond Robert "Bob" M. Liming, age 91, of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Saturday, October 5, 2013, as the result of a tragic accident. He is survived by one son, James (Linda) Liming; 5 grandchildren: Jim Liming, Donnie Liming, Tracy (Matt) Zander, Michael (Heather) Liming and Tim (Heather) Liming; 11 great grandchildren 1...

Jeffrey Paul Short

Jeffrey Paul Short

Oct 2, 2013

Jeffrey Paul Short Hammond/Valparaiso Jeffrey Paul Short, age 55, of Hammond, formerly of Valparaiso passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. He is survived by 3 children; 2 brothers: James E., Jr. (Susan) Short, Richard (Vivian) Short; 1 sister, Jill (Charles) Noonan; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, James E. and Lorraine L. (Pester)...

Donald Albert Banter

Donald Albert Banter

Sep 28, 2013

Donald Albert Banter Hammond Donald Albert Banter, age 50, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2013. He is survived by his loving mother Sarah I. Banter (Nee York); Four children: Timothy Cunningham, Melissa Banter, Carl Banter and Amanda Banter; three grandchildren: Emma Brown, Aiden Ramirez and Abel Banter; two brothers: Timothy (Brenda) Banter and Michael Banter; numerous nieces,...

Demilio Isaac Alvarez

Demilio Isaac Alvarez

Sep 23, 2013

Demilio Isaac Alvarez Hammond Demilio Isaac Alvarez, age 19, of Hammond, passed away  on Monday, September 23, 2013 as the result of a tragic auto accident. He is survived by his loving parents, Yolanda Delgado and Jose Anthony Alvarez; 4 sisters: Chawntana Alvarez, Briyana Alvarez, Alexandrea Delgado and Celena Alvarez; 2 brothers: Jose Alvarez and Jonathan Ingram-Trout; grandparents: Jaime and...

James William Kayden, Sr.

James William Kayden, Sr.

Sep 17, 2013

James William Kayden, Sr. Hammond James William Kayden, Sr., age 90, of Hammond, was ushered into the arms of God on Tuesday, September 17, 2013. He is survived by his 2 daughters: Kathleen (Jack) Vanek and Nancy Winkley; Son-in-law, James Winkley; 2 sons: James (Deborah) Kayden, Jr. and John (Sheree) Kayden; 12 grandchidren: Jennifer (Michael Baker) Vanek, Amanda (John Walsh)...

Frederick Lee Standridge

Frederick Lee Standridge

Sep 16, 2013

Frederick Lee Standridge "Pastor Fred" Highland Frederick Lee Standridge, age 81, of Highland, entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, September 16, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Celia Grace Standridge, (nee Young); 4 children: Allen (Diana) Standridge, Cheryl (Jack) Hill, Anita (Jeff) Lahners and Craig Standridge; 16 grandchildren: Elizabeth, Rachel, Adam, Hannah, Leah,...

Luis Alfredo  Berrocal

Luis Alfredo Berrocal

Sep 11, 2013

Luis Alfredo Berrocal Hammond Luis Alfredo Berrocal, age 57, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2013. He is survived by his 4 children: Rebecca (Alan) Aldaba, Julia (William) Rivera, Louis and Sonia Morales; and their mother, Lydia Morales; 10 grandchildren; 4 brothers,10 sisters, numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...

Richard Nick Eelman

Richard Nick Eelman

Sep 9, 2013

Richard Nick Eelman "Spuds" Hammond Richard Nick Eelman, "Spuds" age 72, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Monday September 9, 2013. He is survived by one niece, Cathy Yoos; one nephew, David (Anita) Addlesberger, three great nephews, John and Ryan Yoos, and Brian Addlesberger, great niece Amy Yoos and several  cousins and dear friends. Preceded in death by his...

Mildred Delores (Liming)  Vangorp

Mildred Delores (Liming) Vangorp

Sep 8, 2013

Mildred Delores Van Gorp (nee, Liming) Hammond (Hessville) Mildred Delores Liming Van Gorp, age 90, of Hammond went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Sunday, September 8, 2013. She leaves behind to mourn her loss: her daughter, Pat Coates (Nick Pagano); Sons: Richard (Karen) VanGorp, Robert (Melody) VanGorp, Terry (Jane) VanGorp and Donovan VanGorp; Daughter-in-law, Anita VanGorp; 15...

Richard Mansfield Booze

Richard Mansfield Booze

Sep 4, 2013

Richard Mansfield Booze Hammond Richard Mansfield Booze, age 80, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Wednesday, September 4, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Rowena Booze, nee Neal; 5 children: Dr. ReGena Booze of El Monte, CA, Deborah (Chaz) Byrd of Crofton, MD, Dell Dumas of Hammond, Adam (Aimee) Bates of Justice,...

Joshua Anthony Spencer

Joshua Anthony Spencer

Sep 1, 2013

Joshua Anthony Spencer "Joshie" Hammond Joshua Anthony Spencer, age 13, of Hammond, was ushered into the arms of God on Sunday, September 1, 2013 as the result of a tragic accident. He is survived by his adoring parents: Karen Spencer and Brian Scott along with his loving step-father, Dale Gleason; grandparents: Anthony and Cathy Spencer, Marla and Paul Bacon, Joyce...

Juan Casas

Juan Casas

Aug 27, 2013

Juan Casas, Jr. Highland Juan Casas, Jr. age 73, of Highland, was ushered into the arms of God on Tuesday, August 27, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 50 years, Alicia Casas (Nee Vasquez); 2 sons: Antonio (Linda) Casas, and Daniel (fiancé, Beatrice) Casas; three beautiful granddaughters: Megan, Nicole and Faith; brother,  Macedonio (Martha) Casas; sister, Isidra...

Daniel John Herr

Daniel John Herr

Aug 25, 2013

Daniel John Herr Hammond Daniel John Herr, age 54, of Hammond passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, August 25, 2013.  He is survived by three children: Jenine, John, and Amanda Herr and their mother Jane Herr; his father Lloyd (Mary) Herr; two brothers: Thomas Herr and Edward (Susan) Herr, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and a...

Evelyn M. (Potter)  Iliff

Evelyn M. (Potter) Iliff

Aug 23, 2013

Evelyn M. Iliff (Nee Potter) Hammond Evelyn M. Iliff, age 94, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 23, 2013. She is survived by her three daughters; Connie (Larry) DePaoli, Joanne Iliff (Jeronimo Garza), Cynthia (late David) VanAlstine.  Seven grandchildren; Fred DePaoli, Carrie Bukowski, Anita Champion, Lydia Osborne, Nick White, Lisa and Laura VanAlstine: Ten great-grandchilren, One great-great...

Jerry Richard Tokarz

Jerry Richard Tokarz

Aug 15, 2013

Gerald Richard Tokarz "Jerry" Hammond Gerald R. Tokarz, age 65, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, August 15, 2013, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Peggy Lee Tokarz, (nee, Conner); 2 daughters: Wendy and Melissa (Steve) Smith; 2 sons: Michael (Melissa) and Eric Tokarz; 10 grandchildren;...

Bernice Mary (Fus)  Rak

Bernice Mary (Fus) Rak

Aug 6, 2013

Bernice Mary Rak (nee, Fus) Hammond Bernice Mary Rak, age 89, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. She is survived by two daughters: Linda (Charles) Kelleman and Shirley (Robert) Wade; 1 son, Terry Rak; 6 grandchildren: Gina (Jason) Allen, Ken Kelleman, Eric Kelleman, Robyn (Jason) Blackford, Amy (Mark) Sullivan and Amber Rak; 6...

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