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Ofelia (Garcia)  Zalazar

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

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

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

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

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...

Daniel John Kiral

Daniel John Kiral

Jul 20, 2013

Daniel John Kiral "Danny" Hammond Daniel John Kiral, age 64 of Hammond, peacefully entered into eternal life on Saturday July 20, 2013 after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 9 years, Lora A. Kiral (Nee Wronka); Two children; Jessica (Greg) Ilic and Julie (Patrick) Lelek  Four grandchildren; Keegan Kiral, Lily Maravilla, Chloe Williams and Ethan...

Rev. Hilton D Bryant

Rev. Hilton D Bryant

Jul 15, 2013

Rev. Hilton D. Bryant Hessville Rev. Hilton D. Bryant , age 82, of Hessville, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Monday July 15, 2013 . He is survived by his devoted wife of 55 years, Betty Wanetta Bryant (Nee Snyder); Two loving children: Sue A. (Richard W.) Strayer and Daniel W. (Diane) Bryant; 4 wonderful grandchildren: Jacob and Adam...

Bessie Marie (Price)  Cloud

Bessie Marie (Price) Cloud

Jul 6, 2013

Bessie M. Cloud (nee, Price) Hammond Bessie M. Cloud, age 104, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, July 6, 2013. She is survived by three grandchildren:  James (Marciel) Kiser, Linda (Steven) Stidham and Marc (Tamera) Kiser; Great grandchildren:  Chris, Melissa, Thomas, Joshua, Matthew, Jonathan, Corrisa, Hanna and Trevor. Great great grandchildren Timothy, Aaron, Lindsay, Lacey, Isabella...

Charles Edward Blue

Charles Edward Blue

Jul 4, 2013

Charles E. Blue Hammond Charles Edward Blue, age 68, of Hammond, peacefully entered into eternal life on Thursday July 4, 2013. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, July 9, 2013 at 1.00 pm. at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond (Hessville). Burial will follow at Ridgelawn-Mt. Mercy Cemetery in Gary, IN. Friends are invited to meet with the...

John Joseph Ferrarini Jr

John Joseph Ferrarini Jr

Jul 3, 2013

John Joseph Ferrarini Jr "Papa" Hammond John Joseph Ferrarini Jr, age 63 of Hammond, peacefully entered into eternal life on Wednesday July 3, 2013 after a long illness. He is survived by his beloved wife of 17 years, Cheryl Ann Ferrarini (Nee Woodhall); 4 children Melissa, Sarah, Paul and Tony Ferrarini. 4 step children Dominic Ferrarini Jr. Anthony (Kelly) Ferrarini,...

Ofelia Tijerina

Ofelia Tijerina

Jul 2, 2013

Ofelia Tijerina East Chicago Ofelia Tijerina, age  92, of East Chicago entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 2, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; 2 daughters: Sylvia and Mary Alice Tijerina 1 grandson Eric Phillip Villasenor Numerous nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Preceded in death by her devoted husband and life long love Domitilo...

Patriciann (Elkins)  Hohenegger

Patriciann (Elkins) Hohenegger

Jul 1, 2013

Patriciann Hohenegger (nee, Elkins) Calumet Township/Hammond Patriciann "Pat" Hohenegger, age 82, of Calumet Township, formerly of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Monday, July 1, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, Arnold A. Hohenegger; one daughter, Patricia A. Hohenegger; niece, Judith E. Rollins who resides with her, and many other devoted nieces, nephews,...

Peter R Perez

Peter R Perez

Jun 30, 2013

Peter R. Perez Hammond Peter Rojas Perez, age 82, of Hammond passed away on Sunday, June 30, 2013. He is survived by his siblings: Timothy (late Margaret) Perez, Remiga (Lee) Lozano, Helen (late Hector) Villarreal, Mary Munoz and Joseph Raymond Ramirez; Dear friends: Audrey Mane and Trina Guggerty; many nieces, and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents, Pedro and...

Clara Marie (Cerajewski)  Koznicki

Clara Marie (Cerajewski) Koznicki

Jun 28, 2013

Clara M. Koznicki (nee Cerajewski ) Hessville/Whiting Clara M. Kozicki , age 94 of Hammond was called home on Friday June 28,2013. Clara is survived by her children: Delphine Koznicki and Lee Koznicki.  Sister Dorothy (Late Thomas) George and brother James (Joan) Cerajewski. Sister in law Betty Cerajewski, brother in law Albert (late Julie) Koznicki. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and...

Matilde G. (Guerr)  Lopez

Matilde G. (Guerr) Lopez

Jun 22, 2013

Matilde G. Lopez (nee, Guerra) Lowell Matilde G. Lopez, age 99, of Lowell, formerly of Hammond entered into eternal rest on Saturday, June 22, 2013. She is survived by her loving family; 2 daughters: Margarita (Peter) Corpus of Round Rock, TX and Athalia "Tali" (Isidro) Rodriguez of Lowell, IN; 7 grandchildren 9 great grandchildren 1 sister, Antonieta Tobin of Lakewood,...

Eliazar Aguirre

Eliazar Aguirre

Jun 20, 2013

Eliazar Aguirre "AL" Hammond Eliazar Aguirre, age 42, of Hammond passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2013 as the result of a car accident. He is survived by 3 children: Cristian , Eliazar and Kassandra Aguirre and their mother, Gabriela Aguirre; Mother: Martha Aguirre, 2 sisters; Lupe Mata and Maribel (Ilidoro) Nevarez; 2 brothers: Jose and Sigilfredo Aguirre; Numerous nieces,...

Mayzie L.  (Martin)  Tucker

Mayzie L. (Martin) Tucker

Jun 6, 2013

Mayzie "Sandy"L. Tucker (nee, Martin) Hammond Mayzie "Sandy" Tucker, age 76 of Hammond entered into eternal life on Thursday June 6, 2013 after battling cancer for over a year. She is survived by her beloved husband of 37 years, Wendell R. Tucker; 4 children: Randy Byrd, Jewell (Aida) Tucker, Terry (Yvonne) Tucker Angie Evans; 12 grandchildren; 1 brother, Tom (Hattie)...

Gilbert Rebeles

Gilbert Rebeles

Jun 1, 2013

Gilbert Rebeles Sr Hammond Gilbert Rebeles Sr, age 23, of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on Saturday, June 1, 2013 in La Crosse, WI.       He is survived by his mother Ann Margaret Quiroz, step father Johnny Young; 1 son Gilbert Rebeles Jr., 1 sister; Julia Rebeles , 1 brother; Julian Robert Rebeles Sr., 2 nieces; Kamalia and Kamora Wells, 1...

Jerline (Hendon)  Green

Jerline (Hendon) Green

May 18, 2013

Jerline Green (Nee, Hendon) Hammond Jerline Green, age 83, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 18, 2013. She is survived by her six children; Diane (Dave) Chumbley, Rob Green, Michael (Peggy) Green, Brian (Tina) Green, Kim Weis and Dan (Terri) Green. Fourteen Grandchildren, several great grandchildren and a host of dear friends. Preceded in death by her beloved...

Susan Lynn (Stur)  Harrington

Susan Lynn (Stur) Harrington

May 15, 2013

Susan L. Harrington (Nee, Stur) Hammond/Highland Susan L. Harrington, age 66, of Highland, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday May 15, 2013 at Vibra Hospital in Crown Point. She is survived by her sister, Mary J. (Jack) Nelson and brother, Frank R. Stur; brother-in-law, Charles Mills; one niece, Kimberly Mills, one great niece, Moriah J. Reel and a...

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