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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
John Arnold Snyder
Aug 2, 2013
John Arnold Snyder Hessville John  Arnold Snyder, age 84, a long time Minister of the First Christian Church of Hessville, peacefully went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday August 2, 2013. He is survived by his devoted wife of  63 years, Connie Snyder (Nee Starks ); Four loving children: Randy (Annie) Snyder, Sandra (Eugene) Batchelar, James...
Joseph Arthur Randolph
Aug 1, 2013
Joseph A. Randolph Hammond Joseph A. Randolph, loving son of Patricia Randolph, lost his battle with cancer on August 1,2013. He loved to go to the track and bet a sure thing, and going out to eat with best bud Joey Baron. Joe enjoyed cards, gardening, and grilling. Sisters Kathy and Fran, nephews Aaron and Joshua, will sadly miss him....
Gail Ann (Humphrey) Shelby
Jul 29, 2013
. Gail Ann Shelby (Nee, Humphrey) Schererville/Hammond Gail Ann Shelby, 70, of Schererville formerly of Hammond, entered her heavenly home on Monday July 29,2013. She is survived by three daughters: Patricia Griswold, Sherri (Frankie) Moreno and Terri (Kenneth) Whitten; Two son's Michael D. (Diane) and Donald Eugene (Brenda) Shelby Jr. Eleven grandchildren: Malynda (Crencies) Woods, William (Heather) Widner, Donna (David)...
Augustine O. Roman, Jr.
Jul 28, 2013
Augustine O. Roman, Jr. "Junior" Nashville, TN/Hammond Augustine O. Roman, Jr., age 42, of Nashville, TN formerly of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on  Sunday, July 28, 2013. He is survived by his father, Augustin O. Roman, Sr.; one daughter, Alyassa Paris Roman; brothers and sisters: Tania (Jose) Garcia, Sonia Roman, Juan (Pat) Roman, Christina (Edwin) Bonilla, Michael (Rachel) Roman,...
Manuel Arturo Del Risco
Jul 27, 2013
Manuel A. Del Risco "Papi" Griffith Manuel Arturo Del Risco age 76 of Griffith, entered into eternal life on Saturday, July 27, 2013. He is survived by four children; Elizabeth Boyd, Arturo (JoAnne) Del Risco, Mauricio Del Risco and Luis (Lori) Del Risco. Ten grandchildren; Alexandra (David) Teets, Luis Vara, Elizabeth and Rebecca Boyd, Noah, Joshua, Victoria, Alyssa, Hannah and...
Ofelia (Garcia) Zalazar
Jul 27, 2013
Ofelia Zalazar Gary Ofelia Zalazar, 81, a long time Gary resident, passed away on July 27, 2013 at Lake County Nursing Home in East Chicago. She was born to Julian and Dolores Garcia in Mexico on Feb.10, 1932. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law Robert and Pamela Zalazar of Hammond; her three granddaughters; Kristy (Tommy) von Rohr of Switzerland, Amy...
Gail Ann (Pool) Kohler
Jul 26, 2013
Gail Ann Kohler (nee, Pool) Hammond Gail Ann Kohler, age 55, of Hammond passed away peacefully on  Friday July 26,2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 31 years, Charles Lee Kohler; 2 sisters: Shirley (Tim) Mulvihill and Debbie Spears; 2 brothers: Johnny and Gerald Pool; Aunt Kathy, uncle Frank and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and a host of...
Eva (Dembowski) Bewley
Jul 24, 2013
Eva "Evelyn" Bewley (nee, Dembowski) Hammond Eva Bewley, age 90, of Hammond passed away peacefully on July 24, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Pamela (Bewley) Ross; 2 granddaughters, Heather and Jennifer Ross; 3 great grandchildren: Marissa, Max and Natalie; many brothers and sisters in-law, nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert M....
Eric Michael Frye
Jul 21, 2013
Eric Michael Frye Hammond Eric Michael Frye, age 44, of Hammond passed away on July 21,2013 following an accident. He is survived by his wife Carrie Frye (Nee Caldwell) Two sons; Ryan Michael and Tyler Ray Frye, Big Daddy to Courtney Caldwell. Granddaughter Carissa Alvarado. Parents Walter and Toni Frye (Nee Writt). Siblings Walter Jr. (Kelly) and Matthew Frye, and...
Charlotte Howell (Roller) Anderson
Jul 20, 2013
Charlotte Howell Anderson (Nee Roller) Dyer Charlotte Howell Anderson, age 93, of Dyer, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 20, 2013. She is survived by her loving husband of 22 years, Clayton W. Anderson. 2 children: Virginia (Lutz) Hentschel and Frederick (Janice) Howell. Five grandchildren Amy (John) O'Callaghan, Jill (Frank) Cesarone, Benjamin (Patricia) Howell, Rebecca (Ryan) Luther and Thomas...
