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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...

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...

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