Steven B. Tirtel
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)...
Rose Elizabeth (Chamberlain) Dezamko
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...
Manolis "Manny" Mamouzelos
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;  ...
Richard Carlton Kessler
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...
Rhonda Lynn (Watson) Novac
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...
James Gerald Mikula
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,...
Lynn R. Shephard
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...
Emmitt Felix Gardner
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,...
George R. "Bob" Hanson
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...
Jeffrey Gilman Gyure
May 19, 2012
Jeffrey Gilman Gyure "Jeff" Highland Jeffrey Gilman Gyure, age 40 of Highland, formerly of Hammond, passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, May 19, 2012. He is survived by his mother Therese Gyure (nee Spindler) Sister's Tracy and Kelly and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and dear friends. Preceded in death by his father Douglas Gilman Gyure,...
Elsie A. (Anderson) Johnson
May 18, 2012
Elsie A. Johnson Hammond Elsie A. Johnson, nee Anderson age 93, of Hammond, IN ,entered into the presences of her savior on Friday May 18,2012. She leaves to mourn her loss her loving Son Alvin (fiancée Lovena Lucito)Johnson of Hammond, Daughter in law Janel Johnson of Lockport, IL, Grandchildren Jennifer (Andy) Carr of Lockport, IL and David Johnson of Greenville,...
Manuel Rodriguez
May 16, 2012
Manuel Rodriguez (February 12, 1948-May 16, 2012) Hammond Manuel Rodriguez, the true patriarch of his family was welcomed into Heaven on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. Manuel was a 1966 graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School. He retired from Inland Steel after 25 years of service. He was a longtime Hammond resident that was well traveled. His true legacy lives...
Clarence "Tat" David Wiersbe
May 16, 2012
Clarence David Wiersbe "Tat" Hammond Clarence "Tat" David Wiersbe, age 86 of  Hammond passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 16, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 27 years, Charlotte (nee, Lindbergh); Brother, Dr. Warren (Betty) Wiersbe of Lincoln, Nebraska; Nieces and nephews: Corinne (Duane) Fritz, Dale (Beth) Wiersbe, Dean...
Evelyn C. (Dewberry) Bevill
May 15, 2012
Evelyn C. Bevill (nee, Dewberry) Hammond Evelyn C. Bevill, age 80 of Hessville passed away peacefully at her residence, after a brief illness on Tuesday, May 15, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory her three sons: Thomas D. (Sharon) Bevill of Griffith, Marty W. (Donna) Bevill of Hammond and James M. Bevill also of Hammond; 5 grandchildren: Jamie (Robbie)...
Gracie Ryanne Koenig
May 13, 2012
Precious Baby Gracie Ryanne Koenig "Angel" Our precious angel Gracie Ryanne Koenig, age 11 months entered into the gates of heaven and into the waiting arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 13, 2012. She is survived by her adoring parents, Kenneth Bell and Sarah Koenig and step-father, Greg Pritchett; loving brother and sister, Austin Koenig and Genesis Pritchett; devoted grandmother,...
Virginia (Webb) Pixler
May 13, 2012
Virginia "Bobbie" Pixler (nee, Webb) Highland Virginia "Bobbie" Pixler, age 77 of Highland passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 13, 2012. She is survived by her sister: Louise Christopher and  several nieces and nephews of North Carolina. Preceded in death by her parents, John and Callie Webb.Husband Leonard Pixler and son Carl Pixler. Bobbie was a faithful member of Bethel...
Edward James Mushinski
May 8, 2012
Edward James Mushinski Sahuarita, Arizona Edward James Mushinski, age 89 of Sahuarita, AZ, formerly of Hessville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 8, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Peggy (Ray) Rygiel of Sahuarita AZ ,formerly of Valparaiso; sister, Marianne Story of San Ramon, CA ; also survived by Jeanette Smith of Camarilla, CA; Donnie (Evelyn) Crady of New...
Gregoria (Barboza) Leyva
May 1, 2012
Gregoria Leyva (nee, Barboza-Moreno) East Chicago/Indiana Harbor Gregoria Leyva, age 97, of East Chicago, Harbor section, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May l, 2012. Gregoria was born on April 24, 1915 in San Luis Potosi, Mexico. She leaves behind her dearest friend, Carmen Vazuez, a vast spiritual family and a host of loving friends. Gregoria was a devoted Jehovah's Witness...
Joseph John Melion
Apr 26, 2012
Joseph "Indian Joe" Melion Hammond Joseph Melion, age 78, of Hammond passed away peacefully at his residence on Thursday, April 26, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife of 48 years, Ann (nee, Abston) Melion; two sons, Michael J. Melion and Anthony J. Melion; 2 brothers, Walter Melion and Clarence (Wanda) Melion; 1 sister, Mary Sue Stinson; several nieces...
