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...
Rosemary (Koch) Thomas
Apr 17, 2012
Rosemary "Rose" Thomas (nee, Koch) Hessville Rosemary Thomas, age 75, of Hessville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 17, 2012. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 49 years, Kenneth L. Thomas; parents, John and Evelyn Koch and one brother, James Koch. She is survived by two daughters, Patricia (Michael) Ferguson of Hammond and Ann Marie (fiancé, John Kuhn)...
Mason Thomas Keilman-Smith
Apr 10, 2012
Mason Thomas Keilman-Smith "Our Precious Angel" Sweet Baby Mason Thomas Keilman-Smith, of Hammond, entered into Heaven's gates and into the arms of Jesus on Tuesday, April 10, 2012. He is survived by his loving parents, Jennifer Keilman and Adam Smith; "big" brother, Steven Keilman; Grandparents: Janet and Jon Colgrove and Jeff and Jody Smith; Uncles: John, Jim, Tim and Landon...
Eric William Strege
Apr 8, 2012
Eric William Strege Hammond Eric William Strege, age 57, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 8, 2012. He is survived by his 3 brothers: Phillip (Grace) Strege of Las Vegas, NV, Gregory (Roberta) Strege of Merrillville, IN and Raymond (Lisa) Strege of South Bend, IN; Several nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends. Preceded in death by his parents,...
Jennifer Ann Guinn
Apr 7, 2012
Jennifer Ann Guinn Hammond Jennifer Ann Guinn, age 31, of Hammond, passed away tragically on Saturday, April 7, 2012. She is survived by 2 children, Brianna and Christina Anderson; parents, Willis and Anna Fulkerson; 2 sisters, Becky (Robert) Sutherland and Julie Elliot; maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Stassin; several nieces,  nephews, cousins and many dear friends. Funeral Services will be held on...
Alfonso Garcia
Apr 7, 2012
Alfonso Garcia Jr Chicago, IL Alfonso Garcia Jr age 79 of Chicago passed away peacefully on Saturday April 7, 2012. Loving husband of 44 years to Elsa Garcia (Nee Sanchez). Devoted father of Bob (Lupe) Garcia, Monica (Omar) Macias, Rick, Alfonso III, and David Garcia and Celina (Kevin) O'Brien. Fond grandfather of 10. Brother of Frank, Johnny, Mary, Carmen and...
Patricia A. (Rudiatis) Vlaisavich
Apr 3, 2012
Patricia A. Vlaisavich (nee, Rudiatis) Plymouth/Hessville Patricia A. Vlaisavich, age 79, of Plymouth, formerly of Hessville, was called home to be with her heavenly father on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. She is survived by her son, Vincent (Cheri) Vlaisavich of Florence, KY and daughter, Deborah (Phillip) Sherwood of Argos, IN 10 Grandchildren: Nicole (Shawn) Fergison, Ryan and David Sherwood, Sara...
Gwendolyn Clarice (Pryor) Pudell
Apr 1, 2012
Gwendolyn Clarice Pudell (nee, Pryor) Munster/Highland Gwendolyn "Gwen" C. Pudell, age 93, of Munster, formerly of Highland, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, April 1, 2012 . She is survived by one daughter, Kathy (Jim) Matthews of Munster; 2 granddaughters: Meghan (Jim) Reef of Bloomington, IN and Morgan (Stephen) Sleeper of LaPorte, IN; 3 great grandchildren: Aidan and...
Jesus "Jesse" Martinez
Mar 29, 2012
Jesus "Jesse" Martinez Highland/Hammond Jesus Martinez, age 88, of Highland, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 29, 2012. He is survived by one daughter, Herlinda Oviedo of Hammond; 2 grandchildren, Jesse (Lazette) Oviedo of Hammond and Silvia Oviedo of Hammond; 7 great grandchildren: Jesse Jr., Jacob, Jonathan, Joshua, Gabriel, Rosie and Jazmine; 2 brothers, Santiago and Encarnacion;...
Margaret Elizabeth (Mcdonald) Kolwicz
Mar 26, 2012
Margaret Elizabeth Kolwicz (nee, McDonald) Whiting Margaret "Marge" Elizabeth Kolwicz, age 57 of Whiting, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 26, 2012 surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her beloved husband of 23 years, Jeffrey Kolwicz; daughter, Aimee (Bob) Schallenkamp of Hobart; son, Kevin Boesch of Valparaiso; 2 grandchildren, Lindsey and Morgan Schallenkamp; mother-in-law, Lillian Kolwicz of...
Larry Allen Yuknovis
Mar 20, 2012
Larry Allen Yuknovis Hammond Larry Allen Yuknovis, age 58, of Hammond passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. He is survived by his beloved wife, Robin (nee, Mann) Yuknovis; 1 son, Jason (Penny) Mann of Valparaiso; 2 daughters: Angela (fiancée, Shawn) Yuknovis of Phoenix, AZ and Sara (fiancée, David) Schriver of Hammond;...
George Albert Kender
Mar 17, 2012
George Albert Kender Calumet Township/Hessville George Albert Kender, age 52, of Calumet Township, formerly of Hessville passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his beloved wife of 12 years, Dawn Kender, (nee, Delong); one son, Mike Kender of Bedford, IN, and his mother, Judy Kender; 2 grandchildren, Jackson Bradley and Logan McKay...
Tara N. Mikkelsen
Mar 17, 2012
Tara N. Mikkelsen Hammond Tara N. Mikkelsen, age 27, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 17, 2012. She is survived by her loving son; Dustin Johnson; Parents, Rhonda Mikkelsen and George Harmon and step father Marco Rodriguez; step grandparents Jose (Irene) Rodriguez; brothers: George Mikkelsen and Jeremiah Harmon; nephew, Wyatt Harmon and many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear...
Joseph Zulaski
Mar 15, 2012
Joseph Zulaski "Joe" Hammond Joseph Zulaski, age 95, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, March 15, 2012. He is survived by his children, June "Babe" (John) Best and Joseph (Rosie) Zulaski; 5 grandchildren: Debra Zoppetti, Johnny (Nora) Best, Eddie Zamarron, Robert Zulaski and Ryan (Blanca) Zulaski; 5 great grandchildren: Speed Best, Joe (Faith) Best, Nick...
George Norman Bewley, Sr.
Mar 13, 2012
George Norman Bewley, Sr. Hammond George Norman Bewley, Sr., age 95 of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012. He is survived by sons, George (Linda) Bewley, Jr. of Ft. Wayne, IN and Tom (Nancy) Bewley of Houston, TX; daughter, Donna Bewley of Hammond; 3 grandchildren: Jodi, Kevin and Laura; 2 great grandchildren, Eva and Owen; brother, Larry (Charlene)...
Charles D. Lynch
Mar 8, 2012
Charles D. Lynch "Chuck" Hammond, IN Charles D. "Chuck" Lynch, 66, of Hammond passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at his residence. Preceded in death by his parents William &Â Â Mildred Lynch. Friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation for Chuck from 7:00 PM until 9:00 PM on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy...
