Irene Alice (Doppler) Christy
Nov 12, 2012
Irene Alice Christy (nee, Doppler) Hammond Irene Alice Christy, age 94 of Hammond entered into the gates of Heaven on Monday, November 12, 2012. Irene was born in East Chicago on March 21, 1918 and moved with her family to Hammond when she was a small child. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Senator William C. Christy,...
Wayne Julius Somogyi
Nov 12, 2012
Wayne Julius Somogyi "Smokey" Hammond Wayne "Smokey" Somogyi, age 65, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, November 12, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 19 years, Alberta N.  (nee, Weaver)Somogyi; sister, Linda (Terry) Murphy; sister-in-law, Karen (Joseph) Smitka; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceded in death by his parents, Julius and Mildred Somogyi. Visitation will be...
Robert L Coomes
Nov 10, 2012
Robert L. Coomes "Bob" Hessville Robert L. Coomes, age 94 of the Hessville section of Hammond passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 10, 2012. He is survived by; 2 daughters: Connie  Pepler of Griffith and Nancy (Marty) Pavelka of Dyer. 5 grandchildren: Tammy (Ron)Dorin,Tracy (Buck)Murphy, Marty Jr., Rich and Jenny Pavelka. 8 great grandchildren and 1...
Paul Stanley Panfil
Oct 31, 2012
Paul Stanley Panfil "Silver" Hammond Paul Stanley Panfil age 87, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 3l, 2012. He is survived by his 3 children: Kathy Panfil of Hammond, Judy (Jeff) Lane of Hanna, IN and Paul T. (Debbie) Panfil of Hebron; 7 grandchildren;Tracy, Lisa, Vicki, Jeffery, Paul Jr, Jason, and Angie. 13 great grandchildren; 1 sister, Esther...
Dolores Jane (Thompson) Popaditch
Oct 29, 2012
Dolores Jane Popaditch (nee, Thompson) Terre Haute/Hammond Dolores Jane Popaditch, age 77 of Terre Haute, formerly of the Hammond-Whiting area passed away peacefully on Monday, October 29, 2012. She is survived by her children: Lisa (David) Spudic, Gina (Danny) Alexander, Nick (April) Popaditch and John Popaditch; Grandchildren: Spencer, Tyler and Tabitha Spudic, Zoe Alexander, Richard and Nick Popaditch, Jr.; Sister,...
Carl Edward Hill
Oct 27, 2012
Carl Edward Hill Hessville Carl Edward Hill, age 82 of the Hessville section of Hammond passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 27, 2012. He is survived by one son, Larry (Jacqueline) Hill; 2 daughters: Carla (Charles) Bean and Sandra (David) Rhoades; 8 grandchildren: Cassandra (Steve) Eicherly, David (Shannan) Rhoades, Corey D. (Ipek) Hill, Allen D. Hill,...
Martha M. (Henson) Davis
Oct 21, 2012
Martha M. Davis (nee, Henson) Hammond Martha M. Davis, was called home to be with the Lord at age 80 on Sunday, October 21, 2012. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Tomaray Davis; children: Shirley Karen (Robert) McCall, II, Tomi Jo (Eugene) Schuster, Donna Lynn (Vern) Swanson, Patricia Diane (Jeffrey) Labadie, Steven Ray (Vickie) Davis; numerous...
Robert L. Crist
Oct 21, 2012
Robert L. Crist "Flag" Hammond Robert L. Crist, age 89, entered the gates of Heaven on Sunday, October 21, 2012 to join his beloved wife and high school sweetheart of 66 years, Margaret. He was born on May 16, 1923 in West Hammond, IL. Robert has been a lifetime resident of Hammond and a graduate of Hammond High School, class...
Mary Alberta (Vinson) Lahners
Oct 21, 2012
MARY ALBERTA LAHNERS (Nee Vinson) Hammond/La Porte Mary Alberta Lahners, age 94 of La Porte, formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully  on Sunday, October 21, 2012. Mrs. Lahners is survived by3 children; John(Beverly)Lahners , Carolyn (Fred) Hofmann and Ruth (William) Tucker. 9 Grandchildren; Amanda and Adam Lahners, Amber (Armand) Boudreau, Christopher and Patrick Hofmann, Amy(Eric) Goetz, Justin (Yaelle), and Dawn...
Gayle Dorothy (Graves) Vargo
Oct 20, 2012
Gayle Dorothy Vargo (nee, Graves) Whittier, CA/Hammond Gayle Dorothy Vargo, age 59 entered the gates of Heaven on Saturday, October 20, 2012. She is survived by her beloved husband, Jerry; 5 Children: Dwight (Roma) Vargo, Dawn Vargo and Dana (William) Shirley, Dwayne (Crystal) Vargo and  Douglas (Ele) Vargo; 3 grandchildren: Jadon, Carson and Abby Mother, Beverly J. Graves 3 brothers:...
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...
