Obituaries

Jan 11, 2012

Kenneth Anthony Smith "Tony" Hammond Kenneth "Tony" Smith, age 37 of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 11, 2012. He is survived by his parents, Andrew Harold Smith, Sr. and Jewel Boyer; 3 brothers: Andrew Smith, Jr., Stephen Smith and Jeffery (Mary) Smith; 3 sisters: Darlene (Bill) Stout, Melissa Smith and Cynthia (Jason) Hinojosa; 13 nieces and nephews; 8...

Jan 11, 2012

Emma Jane Waugaman (nee, Brookman) Hessville Emma Jane (nee, Brookman) Waugaman, age 88, of Hessville entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, January 11, 2012. She is survived by her 4 children: Jane Martin, Rita (Dennis) Roper, Carrie Maxberry and Patrick (Maurine) Waugaman; 19 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and 9 great- great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and dear friends. The...

Jan 8, 2012

Anne C. Kopanda Lessie (nee, Furjel) Hessville Anne C. (nee, Furjel) Kopanda Lessie, age 89, of Hessville, was called home to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, January 8, 2012. She is survived by 2 sons, Thomas (Terri) Kopanda and David (Gail Repay) Kopanda; husband, Ernest Lessie; many grandchildren and great grandchildren including, Kristian (Lauren Davis) Kopanda, Keith Kopanda...

Jan 7, 2012

Irene Ann Anderson (nee, Papach) Hammond Irene Ann Anderson, age 94, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2012. She is survived by her three daughters; Sharon Mikulich, Carolyn (Gene) Keister and Gail (Jim) Wilson. Daughter In law Sandy Anderson, Seven grandchildren; John Grant Mikulich, Brian (Pam) Keister, Brandon (Viktoria)Keister, Lanna (Brent) Frazier, Jennifer (Nick) Aullman, Sarah Wilson...

Jan 3, 2012

Christopher Willie Manzella "Chris" Hammond Christopher Willie Manzella, age 22, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Chris was the beloved son of Jeffrey and Sandra (nee, Rouse) Manzella; devoted brother of Nicholas, Nathan, Jacob and late, Michael; loving grandson of maternal grandparents, Willie Taylor and Patricia Rodriguez; paternal grandparents, Anthony Manzella and the late, Katherine Manzella;...

Jan 3, 2012

Joan Marie Lipkovitch (nee, Hudzik) Hessville Joan Marie Lipkovitch, age 68, of Hessville passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, January 3, 2012. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa Lipkovitch; son, Lawrence (Suzette) Lipkovitch; 2 grandchildren, Logan and Savannah Lipkovitch; mother, Ann Hudzik; 2 sisters, Lauren (Tim) Brown and Kathleen (Mourad) Hosni; several nieces and nephews . Preceded...

Jan 1, 2012

Lorraine Dolores Boren (nee, Parren) Hessville Lorraine Dolores Boren, age 83 of Hessville, went home to be with the Lord on the first day of the new year, Sunday, January 1, 2012. She is survived by 5 children: Connie (Bob) Emery, Kenneth (Joan) Boren, Bruce (Amy) Boren, Lorie (Joe) Minor and Lorna (Barry) Moore; grandchildren: Matt (Vicki) Emery, Amber Groeling,...

Dec 16, 2011

James Mechei James Mechei, age 95 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 16, 2011. He is survived by his sister, Ethel Sampias and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 62 years, Stella Mechei (nee, Kosier); loving daughter, Dr. Martha J. Mechei; parents, Frank and Theresa Mechei; brother, Phillip Mechei and...

Dec 13, 2011

Rosemary Opasik (nee, St. Clair) Hammond A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Rosemary Opasik will be held on Saturday, February 4, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Timothy's Episcopal Church, 1115 N. Cline Avenue, Griffith, IN with Fr. Frank Wartham officiating. Rosemary was born on April 1, 1937 and passed away on December 13, 2011. She was the...

Dec 11, 2011

Edward Stanley Frunk Highland/Hammond Edward Stanley Frunk, age 90, of Highland, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 11, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 69 happy years, Regina Leona (nee, Szafarczyk) Frunk; daughter, Kathleen (Joseph) Warzecha and one son, David (Betty) Frunk; 4 grandchildren: Ann (Eric) Fetzer, Steven and Julie Warzecha and Stephanie Frunk;...

Dec 9, 2011

Owen F. Carrico Hessville Owen F. Carrico age 98 of Hessville, went home to Heaven  on Friday, December 9, 2011 while surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his one son Owen (June) Carrico Jr. of Lowell; one daughter Mabel (Late Ray) Boardway of Schererville; six grandchildren; Jill (Joel) Brandush, David (Lisa) Carrico, Tom L. Carrico, Julie (Peter)...

Nov 19, 2011

Walker Morris Hembree Hammond Walker Morris Hembree age 81 of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, November 19, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years Joyce Lee Hembree (nee Bozarth) 2 Daughters Brenda (Joseph) Szydlowski Sr. of Carmel, IN and Sharon (John) Cutka of Griffith, IN 5 grandchildren; Joseph (Susan)...

Nov 17, 2011

Lora Faye Pondo (nee, Miller) Hammond Lora Faye Pondo, age 73, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2011. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward Pondo; son, Thomas Pondo; 2 daughters: Linda O'Connor and Barbara Blade; 6 grandsons: Travis and Craig Kowal, Malcolm O'Connor, Ryan, Adam and Zane Blade; 4 sisters: Sue Guthrie, Judy...

Nov 12, 2011

Margaret Anne Gurski (nee, Paymaster) Hammond Margaret Anne Gurski, age 79, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 12, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Rose King of Munster; 3 grandsons: Thomas Rindoks, Robert Medwetz and Eric King all of Munster; sister, Rosemary Skidmore and brother, William Paymaster; numerous nieces and nephews; caregiver, Barb Frances. Preceded in...

Nov 7, 2011

Nancy Thompson, 71, from Hammond, IN passed away Monday November 7th, 2011. She is survived by 7 sons; Richard Daly (California), James Daly (Wisconsin), Larry Gregory (Nancy) (Hobart,IN), Robert Gregory (Chesterton, IN), Robert Woodward (Hammond,IN), Chuck Thompson (Dawn) (Hammond, IN), and Justin Thompson (Melissa) (Hammond, IN). She is also survived by 4 daughters; Sheryl Carver (Bill) (Gary, IN), Jan Ozgur...

Nov 7, 2011

Clementina Cadena (Nee Gallegos) Highland/Gary Clementina Cadena, age 76 of Highland, formerly of Gary passed away peacefully on Monday November 7, 2011 to join her beloved husband, Manuel. She is survived by her 5 loving children: Alfred (Iris) Cadena of East Chicago; Alicia (Carlos) Pantoja of Highland; Arturo Cadena of Gary; Adan (Hope) Cadena of Gary and Abel (Laura) Cadena...

Nov 3, 2011

David Victor Schaade Hammond David Victor Schaade, age 86, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 3, 2011. He is survived by his 2 sons, Paul (Sharon) Schaade and Mark (Cheri) Schaade; 5 grandchildren: Christa (Jason) Waln, Jonathan Schaade, Elizabeth, Robin and Matthew Schaade; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 45 years, Arlene...

Nov 2, 2011

Jason Michael Rogers "Smurff" Elkhorn, WI Jason Michael Rogers, age 34 of Elkhorn, WI, formerly of Hessville, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2011. He is survived by his fiancée, Stephanie Antrim; 3 children: Cheyenne Antrim, Kaylee and Jason Michael Rogers, Jr.; parents, Erwin and Shirley Rogers; maternal grandmother, Madeline Farmer; 3 brothers: Greg, Brian and Nicholas (Nicole) Rogers;...

Oct 30, 2011

Delois Ann Elms "Lois", age 68, of Hobart, was called home to be with her heavenly father on Sunday October 30,2011 while surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by 2 sisters Freda (Billy) McCugh of Hobart, and Linda Elms of Hobart. Sister in law Phyllis Elms of Hessville. Numerous loving nieces, nephews, great nieces, nephews and friends. Preceded...

Oct 25, 2011

Ruby G. Hobbic

(nee, Speck)

Griffith

Ruby G. Hobbic, age 100, of Griffith, formerly of Hammond passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by 1 daughter, Mary (Virgil) Van Der Wey of...