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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;...

Joan Marie (Hudzik)  Lipkovitch

Joan Marie (Hudzik) Lipkovitch

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...

Lorraine Dolores (Parren)  Boren

Lorraine Dolores (Parren) Boren

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,...

James Mechei

James Mechei

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...

Rosemary (St. Clair)  Opasik

Rosemary (St. Clair) Opasik

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...

Edward Stanley Frunk

Edward Stanley Frunk

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;...

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