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,...
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...
