John S. Karaffa
Oct 17, 2012
John S. Karaffa Washington/Hammond John S. Karaffa, age 92, of Oroville, WA formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. He is survived by his 2 sons: David Karaffa of Oroville, WA and Desmond Karaffa of Portland, OR; 2 grandsons: Kevin Karaffa of Dallas, TX and Brenden Karaffa of San Francisco,CA; Numerous nieces and  nephews. Preceded in...
Steven H. Budnik
Oct 9, 2012
Steven H. Budnik Hammond Steven H. Budnik, 92, of Hammond passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. Steven was survived by 3 daughters: Eva Lawrence, Laura Bohannon and Ruth (Manolis) Mamouzelos; Grandchildren: Hollie (Gabe) Sanchez, Mary (Chris) Anders, Eugene Bohannon, Jr., Alexia and Gabriella Mamouzelos and Summer Lawrence; former wife, Doris Biller; numerous nieces, nephews, great...
Margaret I. (West) Metros
Oct 4, 2012
Margaret "Marge" Metros (nee, West) Hessville Margaret Metros, age 87 of the Hessville section of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 4, 2012. She is survived by her son, Charles "Chuck" Metros of Hammond; daughter, Dianne (Carl) May of Hessville; daughter-in-law, Christine Metros; 5 grandchildren: Nick (Priscilla) Metros, Katie Metros, Nathan, Adam (Jess) and Brian May; 2 great grandchildren:...
Velvadean (Fear) Foust
Oct 3, 2012
Velvadean Foust (nee, Fear) Hammond Velvadean Foust, age 76 of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven and into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, October 3, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Herbert Foust; 3 sons: Glen (Heike) Foust; Vaughn (Darlene) Foust and Mark Foust; 8 grandchildren 7 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Leslie (Julie)...
Joseph Korba
Oct 2, 2012
Joseph "Joe" Korba Hammond Joseph Korba, age 89, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. He is survived by his 2 children: Joseph (Gina) Korba and Judy (Robert) Sahulcik; 4 grandchildren: Shawn, Jenny, Michelle and Sarah; 3 great grandchildren; Several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 53 years, Phyllis D. Korba, (nee,...
Donald "Joe" E. Liming
Sep 24, 2012
Donald "Joe" Liming Munster Donald "Joe" Eugene Liming, age 81, of Munster passed away peacefully on Monday, September 24, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Joyce Ann Liming, (nee, Geis); 2 children: Diana (Glenn) Weyand and Randy Liming; 1 granddaughter, Angela Weyand Geron; 2 great grandchildren: Domeneque and Zachary; 2 brothers: Harold (late, Dee) Liming,...
Christopher Joseph Lukacek
Sep 23, 2012
Christopher Joseph Lukacek Hessville Christopher Joseph Lukacek, age 48 of Hessville, passed away suddenly on Sunday, September 23, 2012. He is survived by his loving father, John M. Lukacek; 2 brothers: Mark (Tammy) Lukacek and Timothy Lukacek; 1 sister, Mary Lukacek; 1 niece, Felicia Long; 3 nephews: Andrew, Mark and Matthew Lukacek; Special friend, Robin; Numerous cousins and a host...
Lucille (Darnell) Gardner
Sep 21, 2012
Lucille Gardner (Nee Darnell) "Lucy" Hillsboro, TN/Hammond Lucille Gardner, age 91, of Hillsboro, TN, formerly of Hessville passed away peacefully on Friday, September 21, 2012. She is survived by 1 daughter, Betty (John) Dimitri of Hillsboro, TN;Â Â 1 granddaughter, Tracie Dimitri of Hillsboro, TN; 2 grandsons: Emmitt Dimitri of Hammond, IN and Thomas (Kelly) Dimitri of Huntsville, AL; 2 great...
Jessie R. (Cummings) Decker
Sep 20, 2012
Jessie R. Decker, age 88, passed away on Thursday, September 20, 2012.  She is survived by sons:  Richard (Nancy) Decker and Scott (Flo) Decker.  Daughter: Rosemary Decker.  Sisters: Ann Burden and Earlene Phelps.  Four grandchildren:  Jennifer (Charles) Morey, Michael Decker, Dawn (Jamie) Blankman, Scott Decker.  Four great-granchildren:  Nathan & Megan Morey; Evan & Ella Blankman.  She was preceded in death...
Shirley Bernice (Baker) Eastwood
Sep 19, 2012
Shirley Bernice Eastwood (nee, Baker) Hammond Shirley Eastwood, age 92, of Hammond, IN, peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, September 19, 2012. She is survived by four children: Mark (Ilene) Eastwood of Hammond, IN; Martha (James) Sutkowski of Griffith IN, Rebecca Boydston of San Diego, CA, David Eastwood of Warsaw, IN; eight grandchildren Kristine (Paul) McDonald, Alan Sutkowski, James...
Vivian May (Fedor) Semesky
Sep 6, 2012
Vivian May Semesky (Nee Fedor) Hammond Vivian May Semesky, age 83 of Hammond, passed away peacefully Thursday evening, September 6, 2012 at Manor Care in South Holland, IL, following a brief battle with cancer. She is survived by her five loving children; Thomas (Special friend Penny McCreight)Semesky of Hammond, Catherine (Daniel) Chmielewski of Westville, IN, Patricia (Michael) Bartsch of Plainfield,...
Raul Bravo
Sep 2, 2012
Raul Bravo "Chuckie"Â Â "1/2 inch" Raul Bravo, age 86 of Hammond passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, September 2, 2012. He is survived by his devoted companion of 40 years, Rose Gamino; 6 children: Debbie Bravo, Gina Gamino, Gino Gamino, Gina Lee Gamino and Alexus Horne; 1 godson, Jose Gamino; Many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren; Preceded in...
Helen Chris (Lourgos) Koehler
Aug 30, 2012
Helen Chris Koehler (Nee Lourgos) Hammond Helen Chris Koehler, age 62 of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, August 30, 2012. She is survived by her companion Ellis Piniero, daughter Marie (Tony) Chico and son George (Danna) Lesko. Four grandchildren; Lauren and Kylie Lesko and Nathan and Tessa Chico. One sister Teena (John) Uranowski and  One sister in law Mica Lourgos....
Robert J Lore
Aug 24, 2012
Robert J. Lore "Bob" Cedar Lake Robert J. Lore, age 54 of Cedar Lake, IN, passed away Friday, August 24, 2012. He is survived by his wife of 14 years, Dana (nee Sinclair); two children: Holly (Jason) Harris and Kassandra Lore; mother, Norma Stringfellow; two grandchildren: Kayla and Xander Harris; two sisters: Mary Patka and Ruby (Bob) Waterstraat;Â Â several nieces...
Armando Flores
Aug 22, 2012
Armando Flores Hammond Armando Flores, age 54 of Hammond passed away unexpectedly at  his home on Wednesday, August 22, 2012. He is survived by 4 children: Mando (Muraya Morales) Flores of Hammond, Tami Flores of Hammond and Jennifer Hill of North Carolina; 7 grandchildren; Mother, Mary Flores of Hammond; 1 brother, Ricardo (Marlene) Flores of Hammond; 8 sisters: Clara  Kelly...
Harry "Dick" Platt
Aug 22, 2012
Harry "Dick" Platt Hammond Harry "Dick" Platt, 71, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away Wednesday, August 22 among family and close friends. Harry was survived by his sons, Kevin (Sandra) Platt and Shawn Platt; Grandchildren: Alexis, Jeremie, and Aiden; Former wife, Karen Platt, and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by parents, Harry...
Domingo S. Davila
Aug 19, 2012
Domingo S. Davila Hammond Domingo S. Davila, age 51, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 19, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 30 years, Mary Frances (nee, Kielbasa) Davila; 4 children, Jennifer, Rachael, Anthony and Andrea; Parents, Antonio and Virginia Davila; 3 brothers: Ricardo (Sheila), Raul (Juana) and Jesus (Malena) Davila; 1 sister, Juanita Davila;...
Anna Lou (Irwin) Brink
Aug 16, 2012
Anna Lou Brink (nee, Irwin) Gary Anna Lou Brink, age 82, was ushered into her Savior's arms on Thursday August 16, 2012. She is survived by her beloved family of 8 daughters, 2 sons, 2 sons-in-law, 14 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, one great great granddaughter and one sister, Phyllis Hicks; many nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Preceded...
Ted (Thaddeus) H. Janowski
Aug 14, 2012
Ted (Thaddeus) H. Janowski Hammond Ted H. Janowski, age 81, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 60 years, Vern (nee, Pierazek) Janowski of Hammond; 1 son, Ted Janowski, Jr. of Hammond; 1 daughter, Debbie (Carlos) Socorro of Coral Springs, FL; 1 brother, Ray (Rose) Janowski of Highland; 2...
Norman Richard Skrabala
Aug 12, 2012
Norman Richard Skrabala Hebron Norman Richard Skrabala, age 77 of Hebron passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 12, 2012. He is survived by his son, Jeffrey Patrick Skrabala and his mother, Beatrice Skrabala, nee, Bogucki; 2 brothers: Joseph R. Skrabala, Jr. and Gerald (Mary) Skrabala; many nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...
