Obituaries

Aug 10, 2012

Junior Estel Branham Hammond Junior Estel Branham, age 76, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, August 10, 2012. He is survived by 5 sisters Janet Owens, Dorothy Herbst, Jessie Higdon, Marylou (Tommy) Stines and Linda Branham. Many nieces, nephews great nieces, nephews and great great nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his  Parents Estel...

Aug 7, 2012

Sylvia Anna Quiroz East Chicago, IN Sylvia Anna Quiroz, age 34 of East Chicago, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 7, 2012. She is survived by her fiancée Arturo Vargas and 6 loving children; Bianca J. , Rosemary A., Destiny A., Christian J. and Ashley N. Quiroz and D'Angelo J. Vargas Two future grand babies on the way. Mother...

Aug 6, 2012

Marion John Cudzilo Hammond Marion John Cudzilo, age 85 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, August 6, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his devoted wife of 60 years, Sophie (nee, Nowak) Cudzilo; 2 sons: David (Cheryle) Cudzilo and Chris (Karen) Cudzilo; 2 daughters: Sue (Mark) Pierce and Mary Ann (Mike) Sobczak; 6 grandchildren: Matthew...

Aug 5, 2012

Manuel Lyon Hammond Manuel Lyon, age 84, of Hammond passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday, August 6, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 61 years, Liselotte  (nee, Fuchs) Lyon; 2 sons, Norbert (Barbara) Lyon and Mark (Jennifer) Lyon; 4 grandchildren, 1 step-grandchild and 2 great grandchildren; 2 sisters: Imolee Salyer and...

Aug 3, 2012

Freida J. Hotaling (nee, Zsiga) Hammond Freida J. Hotaling, age 94 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday August 3, 2012. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Arlene (Richard) Roth and Margaret (Douglas) Bergs; 2 grandchildren, Michelle  Bergs and Patrick (Patti)Bergs; 3 great grandchildren, Kiana Klein, Cameron and Cheyenne Foor. Preceded in death by her beloved husband's Gaza Astolaz...

Aug 1, 2012

Ann M. Mierzwa "Honey" (nee, Piwowarczyk ) Hessville Ann M. Mierzwa, age 92, of Hessville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 1, 2012. Ann was preceded in death by her loving husband, Frank Mierzwa in 1980. She is survived by her sister, Dorothy (late, Chester) Dominik; beloved aunt of many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews; Special friends, Pat...

Jul 27, 2012

Raymond Carl Satterblom Indianapolis/Highland Raymond Carl Satterblom, age 93, was met in Heaven on Friday, July 27, 2012 by his Savior, Jesus Christ.  Left on earth to join him at a later time are his wife of 70 years,  Arlene Forster Satterblom, his children, Sharon Payne (Kurt) Calaway of Greenwood, IN, Sheryl Ginaven Sprague of Crown Point, Audrey Satterblom of...

Jul 23, 2012

Everet Rudolph Chapman "Doc" "Chappy" Whiting/Hammond Everet Rudolph Chapman, age 86 of Whiting, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, July 23, 2012. He is survived by one daughter, Leta (companion, Paul Maloney)Chapman-Martin; 4 grandchildren: Scott Martin, Christopher Martin, Amy Koza and Matthew Chapman; several nieces, nephews and dear friends and his companion, his dog "Babe". Preceded in death...

Jul 18, 2012

Fleda A. Wright (nee, Beal) Hammond Fleda A. Wright, age 90 of Hammond passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday, July 18, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory her two sons: Don Wright and Jeffery (Barb) Wright; Close friend, Freddie York; 11 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 2 brothers, Bob (Iris) Hinderlter and Richard (Lee) Hinderlter; one sister,...

Jul 16, 2012

Nadine Grace McCoy Borowski (nee, Ahlborn) Hammond Nadine Grace McCoy Borowski, age 84, of Hammond, passed away peacefully to be with her Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012 . She is survived by her daughter, Bethann (Michael) Holubiak and son, Mark (Sarah) McCoy;  Step-ddaughter, Julie (Jim) Genovesi; 8 grandchildren: Aaron (Jessica) Holubiak, Amanda (Jason) Alkire, Andrew and Adam Holubiak; Theresa...

Jul 7, 2012

Steven B. Tirtel "Steve" Hammond Steven B. Tirtel, age 34 of Hammond, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 7, 2012. He is survived by his father Steven G. Tirtel of Hammond, Sister Tara N. Tirtel of Hammond and niece Charleigh Grace Tokarz. Aunts; Glenda (Carlos) Barnes, Fran Burkett and Sherry (Eric) Conkright. Uncles; Dennis, David, Paul (Evelyn)...

Jul 1, 2012

Rose Elizabeth Dezamko (nee, Chamberlain) Donaldson/Hessville Rose Elizabeth Dezamko, age 96, of Donaldson, IN, formerly of Hessville passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 1, 2012. She is survived by one daughter, Roseanne Palmer; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; 1 brother, Anthony (Virginia) Chamberlain; 2 sisters-in-law, Betty and Ida Chamberlain; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Preceded in death by her...

Jun 22, 2012

Manolis Mamouzelos "Manny" Baroda, MI/Hammond Manolis Mamouzelos "Manny" age 49 of Baroda, Michigan, formerly of Hammond , passed away peacefully at his home while surrounded by his loving family on Friday June 22,2012 after battling pancreatic cancer. He is survived by his wife of 19 years,  Ruth Mamouzelos (Nee Budnik ); 3 Daughters: Hollie (Gabriel) Sanchez, Alexia and Gabriella Mamouzelos;  ...

Jun 20, 2012

Richard Carlton Kessler "Dick" Highland Richard Carlton Kessler, age 75 of Highland, went home to Heaven on Wednesday, June 20, 2012.. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years,  Donna Marie Kessler (Nee Corman); Children: Richard Kessler, Nanette (Ed) Betustak, Scott (Kelly) Kessler and Michele Kessler;  daughter-in-law, Janet Keys; 17 wonderful grandchildren: Andrew, Sophie, Samuel, Adam and Sarah...

Jun 19, 2012

Rhonda Lynn Novac (nee, Watson) Hammond Rhonda Lynn Novac Nee Watson, age 59, passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 19, 2012 at her home. Rhonda was born on February 3rd,1953 in Anchorage, Alaska to Ron and Shirley Watson (Both deceased). Rhonda grew up in Hammond where she graduated from Donald E. Gavit High School in 1971. While she was employed...

Jun 15, 2012

James Gerald Mikula Munster James "Jim" Gerald Mikula, age 68 of Munster, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 15, 2012 at his home. He is survived by one son, Joseph (Christine) Mikula of Dyer; 3 daughters: Justine (Scott) Paulin of Antioch, CA, Judith (Martin) Morales of Hammond and Theresa Mikula of Rapid City, SD; 4 grandchildren: Julia and Joshua Morales,...

Jun 9, 2012

Lynn R. Shephard Sikeston, MO/Hammond Lynn R. Shephard, age 93, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. Lynn was born on July 11, 1918 in Hammond where he made his home for 65 years before moving to Arkansas in 1986, and then Missouri in 1996. He was a laboratory...

Jun 6, 2012

Emmitt Felix Gardner "Felix" Hillsboro, TN/Hammond Emmitt Felix Gardner, age 96, of Hillsboro, TN, formerly of Hessville passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 6, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 73 years, Lucille Gardner, nee, Darnell; 1 daughter, Betty (John) Dimitri of Hillsboro, TN; 1 granddaughter, Tracie Dimitri of Hillsboro, TN; 2 grandsons: Emmitt Dimitri of Hammond,...

May 26, 2012

George R. Hanson "Bob" Hammond/ Wheaton George R. "Bob" Hanson, age 80, of Hammond passed away peacefully at Wynscape Skilled Nursing Facility in Wheaton, IL on Saturday May 26, 2012. He is survived by his children; Patricia Hanson of Yorkville, IL and Tom Hanson of Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 52 years Madeline...

May 20, 2012