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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...

James E. Edington

James E. Edington

Jan 27, 2013

James E. Edington "Jim" Hammond James E. Edington, age 58, of Hammond entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 27, 2013. He is survived by his loving fiancée, Joyce Ann Wolak; 1 son, James Anthony (Kelly) Edington of Merrillville; grandchildren, Michael and Aleecia; numerous adopted children and grandchildren and his faithful friend, Czar. Preceded in death by his parents, Lester...

Sylvia Sueann (Lambert)  Buiter

Sylvia Sueann (Lambert) Buiter

Jan 24, 2013

Sylvia SueAnn Buiter Griffith Sylvia Buiter (nee Lambert), age 55 passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She was born in Bamberg, Germany to Fred & Hedwig (nee Hauptman) Lambert and they survive. Sylvia graduated from Thornton Fractional South HS in 1975. Married the love of her life John Buiter on May 8, 1976 and he survives. Her family was...

Richard Howard Francis

Richard Howard Francis

Jan 16, 2013

Richard Howard Francis "Rich" Hessville Richard "Rich" Howard Francis, age 68, of Hammond entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Barbara Jean Francis, (nee, Kuske); 3 sons: Andrew Francis, Richard Shaun and Jeffrey John Francis; 1 grandchild 2 brothers: John (Donna) Francis and Bill (Dixie) Francis; 1 uncle,...

Yovonne F. (Hopkins)  Bruce

Yovonne F. (Hopkins) Bruce

Jan 13, 2013

Yvonne F. Bruce (nee, Hopkins) Hammond Yvonne F. Bruce, age 92, of Merrillville, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 13, 2013. She is survived by 6 children: Diane Mowrer, Donna (Richard) Batliner, Brian (Susan) Bruce, Kevin (fiancé, Lori Roland) Bruce, Scott Bruce and Anita Witkowski; Numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren; 1 niece: Judy (Tom)...

Paul Ray Brightwell

Paul Ray Brightwell

Jan 13, 2013

Paul Ray Brightwell Hessville Paul Ray Brightwell, age 71, of Hammond passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 13, 2013. He is survived by his daughter and her family, LaRetha and Shawn Pierce of Morton Grove, IL; 3 grandchildren, Benjamin, Ryan and Dylan Pierce; 1 sister, Becky (John) Howard of Eddyville, KY; 2 brothers: Harold (Kathryn) Brightwell of...

Dennis Neil  Conroy

Dennis Neil Conroy

Jan 10, 2013

Dennis Neil Conroy "Skip" Hammond Dennis Neil Conroy, age 75 of Hammond went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, January 10, 2013, surrounded by his family, He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty, (nee, Hammond); 5 children:  Michael Conroy, Dennis (Debbie) Conroy, Patricia Conroy, David Conroy, Tim (Dawn) Conroy and daughter-in-law Diane Gilbert; 13 grandchildren;...

Jerry Wayne Higgins

Jerry Wayne Higgins

Jan 6, 2013

Jerry Wayne Higgins Jr. Hammond Jerry Wayne Higgins Jr. age 33, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Sunday January 6, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 11 years Kathleen Higgins (Nee Steenerson) 3 children: Zackery, Eric and Samantha Higgins, Parents : Jerry Wayne (Cathey) Higgins Sr.  1 brother: William Higgins, 2 sisters: Brandy Higgins and Teresa Fox. Many...

Allie Boyd Matthews

Allie Boyd Matthews

Jan 5, 2013

Allie Boyd Matthews "Boyd" Hammond Allie Boyd Matthews age 86, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday January 5, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Marie Schriver Matthews (nee Clausen) 3 children: Linda (Jerry) Maginot, James (Christy) Matthews, Jeffrey (Marlene) Matthews and 5 step children: Carol, William, Fred, John (Marianne) and Michael Schriver; 10 grandchildren and...

Frances C. (Smith)  Felus

Frances C. (Smith) Felus

Jan 2, 2013

Frances "Fran" C. Felus (nee, Smith) Hessville Frances C. Felus, age 87 of Hessville passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. She is survived by one son, Tim (Denise) Felus of Schererville; 1 daughter, Pam (David) Hurst of Schererville; 9 grandchildren: Eric (Katie) Smith, Karissa (Drew) Gunter, Allison, Paul and Stephanie Felus, Micki (Josh) Biancardi, Casey (Eric) Allen, Nick...

Eleanor Marie (Baldin)  Baldin

Eleanor Marie (Baldin) Baldin

Dec 20, 2012

Eleanor Marie Baldin Delphi, IN/Hammond Eleanor Marie Baldin, age 72, of Delphi, IN, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2012 at White County Memorial Hospital in Monticello. She is survived by her brother, Richard (Cynthia) Baldin of Strongsville, OH; Sister, JoAnne Baldin of Hammond; 2 sisters-in-law, Luise (late, Anthony)Baldin of Schererville and Sally (late, Joseph)Baldin of...

Marilyn (Labelle)  Labelle

Marilyn (Labelle) Labelle

Dec 18, 2012

Marilyn LaBelle Hammond Marilyn LaBelle, age 66 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 18, 2012. She is survived by her brother, Eugene Richard (Mary) LaBelle; 7 sisters: Leilani (Stanley) Stansfield; Deloris (late, Donald) Waterfield; her twin, Maureen (Ralph) Fairman; Patricia (John) Orwin; Sharon (George) Mizuki; Michele (Robert) Ellis and Nancy (late, Mitchell) Czulewicz; Numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded...

Archie Joe Fisher

Archie Joe Fisher

Dec 17, 2012

Archie Joe Fisher Hammond Archie Joe Fisher, age 82, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Beverly (nee, O'Brien) Fisher, 5 children: Barbara (Roger) Crisp, Bobby Fisher, Tony (Suemi) Fisher, Craig Fisher and Joe Fisher; 11 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; one brother, Bob (Beverly) Fisher; Numerous...

Beatrice Saenz (Saenz)  Quintanilla

Beatrice Saenz (Saenz) Quintanilla

Dec 16, 2012

Beatrice Saenz Quintanilla "Guerra" (Nee Saenz) East Chicago Beatrice Saenz Quintanilla, age 88 of East Chicago, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 16, 2012. The fairest of 14 siblings born in Mercedes, Texas on June 28, 1924 to Bernardo and Francisca Sanez. She is survived by her loving husband of 61 glorious years Mario F. Quintanilla Sr. Children: Cynthia Q....

John Terrence Liesenfelt

John Terrence Liesenfelt

Dec 8, 2012

John Terrence Liesenfelt Hessville John Terrence Liesenfelt, age 77, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 8, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Elizabeth "Liz" Liesenfelt (nee Wolfenberger; 1 Son, James (Holly) Liesenfelt of West Melbourne, FL; 3 Daughters: Heidi Owens of Hammond, Barbara (Paul) Martin of Wendover, England and Vicki Liesenfelt of Chicago,...

Sibyl L (Studdard)  Love

Sibyl L (Studdard) Love

Dec 3, 2012

Sibyl L. Love (nee, Studdard) Boise, Idaho/Hammond Sibyl L. Love, age 91 of Boise, Idaho formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, December 3, 2012. She is survived by her son, Gary Love with whom she made her home; 2 grandsons, Brock John Love and Kyle Joseph Love; 2 sisters, Betty (Albert) Hendon, and...

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