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Phillip Quiroz, Sr.

Phillip Quiroz, Sr.

Mar 6, 2012

Phillip Quiroz Sr., 74, of Chicago, IL passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2012. He is survived by wife Trudy. Six daughters:  Hope Ann Quiroz, Sally Ann Quiroz Hidalgo, Elizabeth Quiroz Morua, Phyllis Marie Quiroz, Ann Margaret Quiroz and Lois Marie Quiroz.  20 Grandchildren and 12 Great-grandchildren. Visitation at Bocken Funeral Home, 7042 Kennedy Avenue, Hammond, IN on Thursday, March 15,...

Elsa S. (Solis)  Hidalgo

Elsa S. (Solis) Hidalgo

Mar 1, 2012

Elsa S. Hidalgo (nee, Solis) Hammond Elsa S. Hidalgo, nee, Solis, age 52 of Hammond passsed away on Thursday, March 1, 2012 at St. Catherine Hospital in East Chicago. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Delia C. (Hipp)  Ramsey

Delia C. (Hipp) Ramsey

Feb 28, 2012

Delia "Dee"Ramsey (nee, Hipp) Hammond Delia C. Ramsey, age 79, of Hammond entered into the gates of heaven on Tuesday, February 28, 2012. She is survived by her son, Ed (Pamela) Ramsey of Highland; one granddaughter, Melanie Nicole Ramsey; sister-in-law, Jeanine K. Hipp of Highland; special nieces, Jill Vandervort, Cheryl Hipp and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by...

Michelle R. Miller

Michelle R. Miller

Feb 25, 2012

Michelle R. Miller "Shelly" Schererville/Hammond Michelle R. Miller, age 54 of Schererville, formerly of Hammond passed away after a lengthy illness on Saturday, February 25, 2012. She leaves to cherish her memory two loving sisters, Carol Jo (Robert) Medwetz of Hammond and Melissa (Paul) Keller of Schererville; six cherished nieces and nephews: Lynn Clark, Joe Medwetz, Dana Medwetz-Hedrick, Jeremy Koth,...

Dolores (Walczak)  Bobos

Dolores (Walczak) Bobos

Feb 21, 2012

Dolores Bobos (nee, Walczak) Hessville Dolores Bobos, age 82, of Hessville passed away peacefully on Monday, February 20, 2012. Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joseph; her parents, Barney and Victoria Walczak; brother, Bruno and sister, Barbara Ellis. She is survived by three children: Robert (Mary Kay) Bobos of Crown Point, Deborah (Pete) Kikalos of Ft. Wayne and Kenneth...

Billy Joe Shuck

Billy Joe Shuck

Feb 14, 2012

Billy Joe Shuck Chicago/Hammond Billy Joe Shuck, age 61, of Hammond passed away after a lengthy illness on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Linda Shuck ( nee, Suttle); 2 daughters: Stephanie Shuck and Crystal (Noel) Bello of Chicago: 2 sons: Eric and Rodney Shuck of Chicago ; 10...

Frank L. Wojno

Frank L. Wojno

Feb 9, 2012

Frank L. Wojno Hammond Frank L. Wojno, age 88 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 9, 2012 surrounded by his loving family. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 65 years, Lillian A. Wojno, (nee, Niezgoda); Children: Sandi (Larry) Street of Punta Gorda, FL, Ronald (Gayle) Wojno of Highland, Jim (Melanie) Wojno of New Lenox,...

Theresa (Tumbiolo)  Framstad

Theresa (Tumbiolo) Framstad

Feb 3, 2012

Theresa McDonald Framstad (nee Tumbiolo) Hammond/Lansing Theresa Framstad, age 85 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Friday February 3, 2012.. She is survived by her loving and devoted children;                                                                           Susan (Michael) Boyd Andy (Donna) McDonald Margaret (Jeff) Kolwicz And Tom (Gail) McDonald Grandchildren; Gwen (Rob) Ribar, Aimee (Bob) Schallenkamp, Kevin Boesch, Crystal and Tyler McDonald. Great Grandchildren; Lindsey and Morgan...

William Howard Robinson

William Howard Robinson

Jan 29, 2012

William Howard Robinson "Bill" Griffith William "Bill" Robinson, age 48, of Griffith, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, January 29, 2012. He is survived by his loving wife of 26 years, Char Robinson, (nee, Wise); daughter, Nicole Robinson; parents, Ronald and Mary Robinson; 3 sisters, Jo Boswell, Genece (Jerry) Gifford and Ann Robinson; many nieces, nephews, great nieces,...

Marilyn Edna (Anderson)  Kirby Thompson

Marilyn Edna (Anderson) Kirby Thompson

Jan 29, 2012

Marilyn Edna Kirby Thompson (nee, Anderson) Munster Marilyn Edna Kirby Thompson (nee, Anderson) age 75, of Munster entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2012. She is survived by Sterling (Edna) Kirby and her 3 children: David Kirby of Denver, CO; Dennis (Ruth) Kirby of Dallas, TX and Linda Kojich of Munster; son-in-law, John Kojich of...

Preston B. Orndorff

Preston B. Orndorff

Jan 28, 2012

Preston B. Orndorff Hammond Preston B. Orndorff, age 59 of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, January 28, 2012 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Louise Orndorff, (nee Renko); children: Tammy (Greg) Marshall, "Bob" Preston Orndorff, Jr., Lora (Kelly) Webb, Anthony (Melissa ) Stewart; Martin Orndorff; Tanya (Billy) Orndorff and Dora Orndorff; 16 grandchildren;...

Helen (Stanim)  Darnell

Helen (Stanim) Darnell

Jan 27, 2012

Helen Darnell (nee, Stanim) Schererville Helen Darnell, age 89 of Schererville, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 27, 2012 at the Riley Hospice in Munster. She is survived by her 2 grandsons: Ryan and Shaun Comer; one great grandchild, Megan Comer;  several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, George Darnell; daughter, Janet Comer;...

Blanca Nieves (Rodriguez)  Martinez

Blanca Nieves (Rodriguez) Martinez

Jan 26, 2012

Blanca Nieves Martinez (nee, Rodriguez) Hammond Blanca Nieves "Mima" Martinez, age 79 of Hammond, entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, January 26, 2012. She is survived by her loving daughters: Maria M. Ortega, Yolanda (Raul) Alonso and Blanca Nieves (Roberto) Cruz; grandchildren: Tomas Ortega, Tony (Alison) Ortega, Jr., Bori (Paul) Alonso-Sanchez, Lori (Billy) Aldrige and Roberto (Wendy) Cruz, III;...

Nick Sopp

Nick Sopp

Jan 18, 2012

Nick "Uncle Nick" Sopp Nick Sopp, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2012. He is survived by his daughter, Nickki (Dan) Evans of Hammond; 1 grandson, Larry Evans; many nieces and nephews, including: Ann Marie (Ed) Donahue, Barbara Golec, Richard Eelman, Donnie Palmer and John Lupo. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of 40...

Michael Charles Moreau

Michael Charles Moreau

Jan 17, 2012

Michael Charles Moreau "Mike" Hammond Michael Charles Moreau, age 59, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 17, 2012. He was born on September 17, 1952 Charles and Mary (nee, Brennan) Moreau in Chicago, IL and grew up in Dolton. Mike graduated from Thornridge High School in 1970 and became an expert tradesman in auto body repair. He was...

Kenneth Anthony Smith

Kenneth Anthony Smith

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...

Emma Jane (Brookman)  Waugaman

Emma Jane (Brookman) Waugaman

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...

Anne Cecilia (Furjel)  Kopanda Lessie

Anne Cecilia (Furjel) Kopanda Lessie

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...

Irene Ann (Papach)  Anderson

Irene Ann (Papach) Anderson

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...

Christopher Willie Manzella

Christopher Willie Manzella

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;...

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