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Martha Rachel (Wallace)  Brokaw

Martha Rachel (Wallace) Brokaw

Apr 25, 2013

Martha Rachel Brokaw (nee, Wallace) Hammond Martha R. Brokaw age 76 of Hammond entered into eternal life on Thursday, April 25, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 23 years, David E. Brokaw; 4 children: Debbie Hastings, Pam (Greg) Palikan, Marsha (Bill) Sorge, Danny (Cindy) Hastings; 5  grandchildren: Destine, Michael, Stephanie, Daniel and Michelle; 5 great grandchildren; Stepsons:...

Leone L. (Scott)  Krcelich

Leone L. (Scott) Krcelich

Apr 21, 2013

Leone L. Krcelich (nee, Scott) Granger, IN Leone L. Krcelich, age 82, of Granger, IN, formerly of Schererville, IN and Lynwood, IL, was ushered into the arms of God on Sunday, April 21, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, Waldemar "Wally" "Junior" Krcelich; 6 Children: Lorraine "Tilly" (Dr. Steven) Fettke, Nicholas (Sherry) Krcelich, Paula (James)...

Shirley Catherine (Goodson)  Goodson

Shirley Catherine (Goodson) Goodson

Apr 15, 2013

Shirley "Cathey" Goodson Griffith/Hammond Shirley Cathey Goodson, age 57, of Griffith formerly of Hammond, went home to her Lord and Saviour on Monday April 15, 2013  after a courageous battle against a terminal illness. She is survived by her Mother, Rev. Shirley Goodson 1 daughter, Tracie (Carlos) Hernandez 1 son, David (Marchea Boyd) Fox 4 grandchildren: Sierra, Carlos, Ryan and...

Janie Lynn (Artibey)  Nagy

Janie Lynn (Artibey) Nagy

Apr 14, 2013

Janie Lynn Nagy (nee, Artibey ) Whiting Janie Lynn Nagy, age 50 of Whiting passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, April 14, 2013. She is survived by her mother, Sandra Lee Artibey McHenry; sister, Daneen Green; 3 brothers: David, William and Mark Artibey; 2 nephews, 2 great nephews, one great niece and many aunts, uncles, cousins and dear...

Harry Gerald Neyhart

Harry Gerald Neyhart

Apr 8, 2013

Harry Gerald Neyhart Highland Harry Gerald Neyhart, age 93 of Highland, peacefully went to his heavenly home on Monday April 8, 2013 . He is survived by his three loving children Gary Neyhart of Schererville, Karen (Neil) Thomas of Schererville and Janet (Michael) Garcia of Highland. 7 wonderful grandchildren; Julie, Ryan (Gina), Jason Neyhart and Bob (Marcie), Dan (Emily) Phares,...

Fern M. (Byerley)  Ross

Fern M. (Byerley) Ross

Mar 11, 2013

Fern M. Ross (nee, Byerley) Dyer/Hammond Fern M. Ross, age 82 of Rio Rancho, NM, formerly of Dyer and Hammond entered into eternal life on Monday, March 11, 2013. She is survived by 4 daughters: Nancy (Doug) Cunningham of Jasper, AL, Shirley (Ray G.)Blanco of Rio Rancho, NM, Margie (Joe) Glod of Blum, TX, Sher (Henry) Szybiak of Hammond; one...

Joan C.  (Machusek)  Mcwilliams

Joan C. (Machusek) Mcwilliams

Mar 4, 2013

Joan C. McWilliams (nee, Machusek) Hammond Joan C. McWilliams, age 68 of Hammond was born on January 4, 1945 and entered into eternal life on Monday, March 4, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 45 years, Charles. Joan was a loving mother to her 2 daughters, Lisa Writt and Jennifer McWilliams; Proud grandma to her 4 grandchildren:...

John Michael Lukacek

John Michael Lukacek

Mar 3, 2013

John M. Lukacek Hessville John M. Lukacek, age 78, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, March 3, 2013 to join his beloved wife of 49 years, Lucille Marie (nee, Walczak) Lukacek. He was born on July 15, 1934 has been a lifetime resident of Hammond and a graduate of Bishop Noll High School, class of 1952. July of 1952...

Anne Marie (Pilarczyk)  Knapik

Anne Marie (Pilarczyk) Knapik

Feb 20, 2013

Anne Marie Knapik (nee, Pilarczyk) Hammond Anne Marie Knapik, age 90, entered into the gates of heaven and was reunited with her loving son, Kenneth on Wednesday, February 20, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband, Marion Knapik. They celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on Feb. 7, 2013. 4 children: Marion Charlene (John) Kraulis, Duane (Robin) Knapik, Mary Sue...

Edna D. (Pierscinski)  Cichocki

Edna D. (Pierscinski) Cichocki

Feb 17, 2013

Edna Cichocki (nee, Pierscinski) Hammond Edna Cichocki, age 88, was ushered into the arms of God on Sunday, February 17, 2013. She is survived by her daughter, Gayle (John) Tokarz of Hebron; 2 sons: Frank "Rick" (Karen) Cichocki of Dyer, Thomas (Debra) Cichocki of Hebron; 7 grandchildren: Dr. Frank R. (Rosie) Cichocki, Jr., Aaron (Karen) Cichocki, John Tokarz III, Lisa...

Virginia R. (Nicoloff)  Salczynski

Virginia R. (Nicoloff) Salczynski

Feb 15, 2013

Virginia "Ginny" R. Salczynski (nee Nicoloff) Hessville Virginia R. Salczynski, age 84 of Hessville,passed away peacefully on Friday, February 15, 2013. She is survived by her loving children: Nancy (Benjamin) Pruitt and Jeffrey (Lynda) Salczynski. Grandchildren; Stacy, Justin, Ryan, Jacob and Lindsey. Sister in law Dolores Nicoloff and Good friends Ron and Lewis. Several nieces, nephews and many dear friends....

Doreen F. (Prohaska)  Usselman

Doreen F. (Prohaska) Usselman

Feb 15, 2013

Doreen Usselman (nee, Prohaska ) Whiting Doreen Usselman, age 102 of Whiting passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday, February 15, 2013. She is survived by her loving family of 3 sons: Robert and Joseph Usselman both of Whiting and Howard Usselman, Jr. of Wisconsin; 4 grandchildren: Tracy (Martin) Martinez, Amy (Robert) Mecklin and Joseph Usselman Jr., Tina Markley;...

Jane M (Stanislaski)  Hoelzel

Jane M (Stanislaski) Hoelzel

Feb 10, 2013

Jane M. Hoelzel (nee, Stanislaski) Hammond Jane M. Hoelzel (nee Stanislawski) age 94 passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 10, 2013 at the home of her son James S. (Carol) Hoelzel of Hammond. Along with her son and daughter-in-law she is survived by her grandchildren:  Adam Hoelzel of Los Angeles, CA and Jessica Hoelzel (fiancé Jason DeBoer) of Cedar Lake,...

Lorraine E (Burns)  Matonovich

Lorraine E (Burns) Matonovich

Feb 9, 2013

Lorraine E. Matonovich (nee Burns) Hammond Lorraine E. Matonovich , age 86 of Hammond was called home on Saturday February 9,2013. Lorraine is survived by her children:  Ronald (Pam) Matonovich, Jan Matonovich, John (Elizabeth) Matonovich,  and Joyce Krukowski; siblings:  Robert (Lucille) Burns, Dorothy (Chuck) Frenzel, Marie Sapyta, James (Jan) Burns;  grandchildren:  Christopher (Debi) Matonovich, James Matonovich, Susan (Doug) Lubotina, Peter...

Gene Allen Aube

Gene Allen Aube

Feb 1, 2013

Gene Allen Aube Hammond Gene Allen Aube, age 72, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 1, 2013. He is survived by 4 children: Kimberly (Michael) Schroeder, Ronald (Patty) Szyndrowski, Brian (Shelray) Aube and Chris (Deanna) Szyndrowski; 8 Grandchildren: Kevin, Jeff, Nicholas, Elizabeth, Grace, Samantha, Karissa and Isabella, Several nieces, nephews, one aunt, one uncle and a host of  ...

Josephine Katherine (Senkowski)  Mucha

Josephine Katherine (Senkowski) Mucha

Feb 1, 2013

Josephine K. Mucha (nee Senkowski) Hammond Josephine K. Mucha, age 93 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 31, 2013. She is survived by her five children:  John (Shelly) Mucha of Demotte, Gregory (Patricia) Mucha of Schererville, Diane (Frank) Bardoczi Hammond, Mark (Cindy) Mucha of Lowell and James (Joann) Mucha of Cambridgeshire, England; 16 Grandchildren; 25 great grandchildren; 6...

Norma Eileen (Buckner)  Thatcher

Norma Eileen (Buckner) Thatcher

Jan 29, 2013

Norma Eileen Thatcher (nee, Buckner) Hammond Norma Eileen Thatcher, age 89, of Hammond passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. She is survived by 4 children: Diane (Jeff) Jones of Leo, IN, Don (Arlene) Thatcher of Lowell, IN, Carol (Gene) Layton of Martinsville, IL and Colleen (Tom) Cains of Highland, IN 10 grandchildren: Christine Jones, Greg...

Casimir Joseph  Rutkowski

Casimir Joseph Rutkowski

Jan 29, 2013

Casimir Joseph Rutkowski "Cas" Hammond Casimir Joseph Rutkowski, age 71, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 29, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 47 years, Rose Rutkowski, (nee, Young); 2 daughters, Janet (John) Novak and Susan Dean; 3 grandchildren: Jessica Goodrich, Heather Calandrello and Ryan Novak; 1 sister, Carol (Fred) Eicke; Niece, Deb (Michael Savidakis)...

Joan Grace (Fritz)  Leibengood

Joan Grace (Fritz) Leibengood

Jan 28, 2013

Joan Grace Leibengood (nee, Fritz) Lansing, Il Joan Grace Leibengood, nee, Fritz of Lansing, IL was born on July 1, 1934 and entered into eternal life on Monday, January 28, 2013. She is survived by her beloved husband of 58 years, Wayne. Joan was a loving mother to her children, Cindy (Terry) Cheek of Griffith and David Leibengood of Crete,...

Jose Carlos Martinez

Jose Carlos Martinez

Jan 27, 2013

Jose Carlos Martinez Hessville Jose Carlos Martinez, age 50 of Hessville passed away  on Sunday, January 27, 2013. He is survived by  his loving wife of 17 years Eloisa Martinez (Nee Gil). Children;Carlos, Angelica, Biridiana, Carla and Andres Martinez.Parents Salvador and Linda Martinez.Siblings; Ana (Ruben) Sanchez, Salvador (Dulce) Martinez, Sandy (Chris) Flores and Leo (Patty) Martinez.Numerous nieces, nephews and a...

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