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Vivian May (Fedor)  Semesky

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

Raul Bravo

Sep 2, 2012

Raul Bravo "Chuckie"   "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

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

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;  several nieces...

Armando Flores

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

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

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

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

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

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,...

Junior Estel Branham

Junior Estel Branham

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...

Sylvia Anna Quiroz

Sylvia Anna Quiroz

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...

Marion J Cudzilo

Marion J Cudzilo

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...

Manuel Lyon

Manuel Lyon

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...

Freida J. (Zsiga)  Hotaling

Freida J. (Zsiga) Hotaling

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...

Ann M. (Piwowarczyk)  Mierzwa

Ann M. (Piwowarczyk) Mierzwa

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...

Raymond Carl Satterblom

Raymond Carl Satterblom

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...

Everet Rudolph Chapman

Everet Rudolph Chapman

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...

Fleda A. (Beal)  Wright

Fleda A. (Beal) Wright

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,...

Nadine Grace (Ahlborn)  Mccoy Borowski

Nadine Grace (Ahlborn) Mccoy Borowski

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...

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