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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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,...
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