Obituaries

Oct 23, 2011

Dean B. Hardesty

Dean B. Hardesty, age 68 of Hammond passed away on Sunday October 23, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 20 years, Martha A. Hardesty, (nee, Casey);

one daughter, Dawn (Danny) Johnson;...

Oct 22, 2011

Edward A. Marzec

Hammond

Edward A. Marzec, age 88, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

He is survived by his daughter, Carol Marzec and one son, Ed Marzec both of Hammond;

2 grandchildren: Jason and Michelle Feder;

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Oct 22, 2011

Frances McCree (nee, Kras)

Hessville

Frances "Aunt Fifi" McCree, age 86 of Hessville, entered into the gates of heaven on Saturday, October 22, 2011.

She is survived by 2 sons, Dennis (Peggy) McCree of Logan, UT and Robert (Donna Fitzgerald) McCree of Palm Springs, CA;

Oct 17, 2011

Virginia M. Littig

Hammond

Virginia Mary Littig,( Nee Zaleski) age 82 of Hammond, passed away after a lengthy illness on, Monday, October 17, 2011. She is survived by her 3 son's; Edward M. (Susan) Littig, Michael Littig and John (Michelle) Littig. 7 grandchildren Joey, Casey, Brandy, Shannon, William, Jonathon and Joshua. Numerous great grandchildren, friends...

Oct 15, 2011

Raymond E. Grimmer "Ray" Hammond Raymond E. Grimmer, age 77 of Hessville passed away peacefully Saturday October 15, 2011. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 56 years. Gerry Grimmer (Nee Freckelton) One daughter Cindy (Tom) Canner 3 Grandchildren; Julie (Darin) Bensinger, Scott and Matthew Canner 1great Grandchild Lily Bensinger 1Sister Mary Margaret Shumack 1 Brother...

Oct 14, 2011

Bertha "Marie" George (nee, Shackleford) Hammond Bertha Marie George, age 83, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Friday, October 14, 2011 while visiting in Tuscaloosa, AL. She is survived by 4 daughters; Gerry (Robert)Wagner of Villa Park, IL, Judy (Doyle) Goins of Chesterton, IN, Sylvia Hayes of St. Augustine, FL and Connie (Garry) Brackett of Panama City, FL. 3 sons;...

Oct 13, 2011

Arthur Alan Hart Warren OH/ Griffith ________________________________________ Arthur Alan Hart, age 78 of Warren passed away peacefully into eternal rest on October 13, 2011 at White Oak Manor in Warren. He was born on February 27, 1933 in Chicago, IL the son of the late Arthur and Bethel Irene (Bruce) Hart. He married his first wife, Charlotte Hills on...

Oct 10, 2011

Susan "Susie" Marie Martinez (nee, Falls) Hammond Susan Marie Martinez, age 56, of Hammond passed away after a lengthy illness on Monday, October 10, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 39 years, Pedro J. Martinez; Daughter, Jennifer M. Martinez; 2 brothers and 2 sisters; many nieces, nephews and sisters and brothers-in-law; her faithful companion,...

Oct 7, 2011

Phyllis Jean Newman (nee, Villadsen) Hessville

Phyllis Jean Newman age 83, of Hessville passed away suddenly on Friday, October 7, 2011 after a brief illness. She is survived by her 4 loving children: Jeff (Lana) Newman of Calumet City, IL Pamela (Richard) Henry of Hammond Debbie (Brian) Conner of Hammond Richard Newman of Hammond 9 grandchildren: 7...

Oct 6, 2011

Philomena Sickles (nee, Martone)

Hammond

Philomena Sickles, age 89 of Hammond, entered the gates of heaven on Thursday, October 6, 2011.

She is survived by her son, Donald (Sylvia) Sickles of Hobart;

daughter, Rebecca (Michael) Lively of Hammond;

5 grandchildren:...

Sep 11, 2011

Emory George Herring Hessville Emory George Herring, age 72, of Hessville, passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at St. Margaret Mercy Hospital in Dyer. He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years Shirley J. Herring (Nee Lynn). Two sons; John Herring and Jeff (Sophia) Herring. Three Daughters; Catherine (Joe) Piech, Jody (Mark) Narantic and Jerri Wagner....

Sep 6, 2011

Samantha Jo Ortiz "Mantha" Hammond

Samantha Jo Ortiz, age 21, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at her home. She is survived by her son, Omari Henderson; mother, Luz M. Ortiz; companion, Willie Henderson; 2 sisters: Alma Ortiz and Elizabeth (Jessie) Casas; 4 brothers: Jose, Louis III (Laura) and Michael Oritz and Angel...

Sep 5, 2011

Cheryl Lynn Farris

Hammond

Cheryl Lynn Farris, age 62 of Hammond, entered the gates of Heaven on Monday, September 5, 2011.

She is survived by her loving sister, Cynthia Nagel;

2 nieces, Holly Campbell and Jennifer Campbell;

many cousins and...

Sep 4, 2011

Dorothy M. Lannin "Granny" (nee, Krumm) Hammond Dorothy M. Lannin, age 88 of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on Sunday, September 4, 2011. She is survived by her grandson Jon (fiancée April Patterson) Lannin. Great grandchildren: Cecelia Utter, Timothy Lannin, Max and Destiny Burress. Nieces Mary Lou Graves and Gayle (Larry) Mitchell. Daughter Eugina Wells and her...

Sep 1, 2011

Wanda Ivette Trinidad East Chicago

Wanda Ivette Trinidad, age 34 of East Chicago, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 1, 2011. She is survived by one son, Richard Trinidad; father, Luis Angel Trinidad; 4 sisters: Damaries Figueroa, Michelle (George) Garcia, Glendaly Roman and Elizabeth Trinidad; 1 brother, Luis Angel Trinidad, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....

Aug 23, 2011

Michele Detvay

Hammond

Michele Detvay, age 55 of Hammond, entered Heaven's gates and into the arms of Jesus on, Tuesday, August 23, 2011.

She is survived by her loving mother, June Detvay of Trenton,...

Aug 23, 2011

Lois Grace Blessing (nee, McCausland ) Hammond Lois Grace Blessing, age 88 of Hammond, entered the gates of Heaven on Tuesday, August 23, 2011. She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Warren G. Blessing; daughter, Carol Thompson of Oxford, MI; son, Robert (Gayle) Blessing of Griffith; 4 grandchildren: Denise McMaken, Elizabeth (Eric) Schultz, Dr. Robert (Kristin)...

Aug 21, 2011

Edward "Ed" John Malatinka Hammond

Edward "Ed" John Malatinka, age 48 of Hammond, passed away suddenly on, Sunday, August 21, 2011. He is survived by his loving wife of 23 years Terri E. Malatinka (Nee Morey). 2 children; Rachel and Eddie Malatinka. Mother Jo Ann (Lorenzo) Munoz 1 brother: Greg Malatinka 1 sister Michelle (Brian) Dedelow Nephew...

Aug 20, 2011

Marjorie "Marge" Virginia Treen (nee, Lutz) Hammond Marjorie "Marge" Virginia Treen, age 84 of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on, Saturday, August 20, 2011. She is survived by her 2 daughters, Jo Anne (Gary) Herrenbruck of Griffith and Susan (Edward) Neve of LaPorte, IN 5 grandchildren: Elizabeth (Wes) Roush, Joel (Emily) Neve, Jacob (Adrienne) Herrenbruck, Paul Neve...

Aug 19, 2011

Elizabeth "Bettye" R. Segraves (nee, Goss)

Chicago/Hessville

Elizabeth "Bettye" R. Segraves, age 86 of Chicago, formerly of Hessville, entered into the gates of heaven on, Friday, August 19, 2011.

She is survived by her...