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Lottie Mae (Abbott)  White

Lottie Mae (Abbott) White

Dec 3, 2012

Lottie Mae White (nee, Abbott) Hammond Lottie Mae White, age 92, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 3, 2012. She is survived by 8 children: Helen Parks of Largo, FL, Jewel (Conner)Shea of Griffith, James (Alice) White of Hobart, Audrey( Tom) Tatum of Hammond, Cathryn White of Little Rock, AK, Ralph White of Peru, IL, Alice (Bob) Stephens...

Julia (Mathews)  Lannin

Julia (Mathews) Lannin

Dec 1, 2012

Julia Lannin "Judy" (nee, Mathews) Hammond Julia "Judy"Lannin, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 1, 2012. She joins in heaven  her beloved husband of 67 years, William W. "Bill" Lannin and parents, Frank and Anne Mathews  She is survived by seven children – the 7 "Cs": Carolyn "Carol" (David) Moore, Munster; Constance Lannin,  Hammond; Dr....

Donna Lee (Goodwine)  Adkins

Donna Lee (Goodwine) Adkins

Nov 27, 2012

Donna Lee Adkins (nee, Goodwine) Hessville Donna Lee Adkins, age 75, of Hessville, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, November 27, 2012. She is survived by her 3 children: Dan Adkins, Sheila Adkins and James (Helen) Adkins 5 grandchildren: Erica (Ron) Reilly, Ryan (Kim) Adkins, Brandy (Jason) Hutcheson, Amber (Brad) Vollrath and Brittany...

Charles Oscar Shike

Charles Oscar Shike

Nov 20, 2012

Charles Oscar Shike "Bud" "Chuck" Highland/Hammond Charles O. Shike, age 82 of Highland, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, November 20, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Julia "Fran" Shike (nee, Doolen); Children: David (Darlene) Shike of Munster Doreen (Lyle) Dankenbring of Palm City, FL Dana (Andrew) Qunell of Munster...

Thomas Kenneth Spayer

Thomas Kenneth Spayer

Nov 17, 2012

Thomas Kenneth Spayer "Tom" Hessville Thomas Kenneth Spayer, age 85 of the Hessville section of Hammond passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 17, 2012. He is survived by; 2 daughters: Linda (Peter) Corich of Highland and Laura (Donald) Feges of Hammond.  Grandchildren: Adam and Carrie Feges and Great Granddaughter Chloe Januszewski. Sister Eileen (late John) Cofal...

Irene Alice (Doppler)  Christy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

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