Obituaries

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...

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...