Obituaries

Aug 8, 2011

Victor Joseph Szanyi, Jr. "Vic" Hammond

Victor Joseph Szanyi, Jr., age 68 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 9, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Kimberly S. (nee, Campbell) Szanyi of Hammond; 3 children: Victor J. (Kelly) Szanyi, III of Countryside, IL, Monica A. Szanyi of Hammond and Anne M....

Aug 8, 2011

Kristopher M. Stately

"Kris"

Hammond

Kristopher M. Stately, age 23, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 8, 2011.

He is survived by his parents: Alvin C. Stately of Whiting and Cynthia Brothers of Hammond; brothers: Colby and Richard Stately; sisters: Alicia...

Aug 1, 2011

Scott Allen Philips

Hammond

Scott Allen Philips, age 44 of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 1, 2011.

He is survived by his parents, Robert C. (Faye) Philips of Hammond;

2 brothers, James (Cathy) Philips of Lowell and

Jul 22, 2011

Darlene F. "Dee" Varshal (nee, Smith) Hammond

Darlene F. Varshal, age 71 of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on, Friday, July 22, 2011. She is survived by one son, Dean J. Varshal of Hammond. 1 brother: William (Janet) Smith of Plymouth, IN. 1 sister In law Joan Smith, St. John, IN Nephews Edward and Kenneth...

Jul 15, 2011

Nancy Ann Patton (nee, Matson) Westville/ Hessville Nancy A. Patton age74 , of Westville, formerly of Hessville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 15, 2011 at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso. She is survived by her 5 children: Raymond F. (Lisa) Patton, III of Henderson, NV; Kimberly F. (Anthony) Ladwig of Winamac, IN; Glenn M. Patton of Valparaiso; Anthony...

Jul 9, 2011

Robert Warren Ingram "Bobby" Highland

Robert Warren Ingram "Bobby" age 39 passed away suddenly on Saturday July 9,2011 at St. Catherine Hospital. Bobby is survived by his best friend and mother of his children Helen Ingram and three loving children Cody, Reese and Zachary. Parents Chuck (Joyce) Ingram and Roberta (Mike) Martin. Maternal grandparents Oma (Opa) Barrett....

Jul 7, 2011

Spc. John D. Chrzanowski Hessville

John D. Chrzanowski, age 22, of Hessville, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 7, 2011. He is survived by his loving son, Jayden Chrzanowski;devoted parents, Linda Marie Chrzanowski and Scott Lee Miller. Sister, Stephanie Cox; niece, Shyanne Spangler and Jayden's mother, Jodi Triezenberg. Grandmother, Dorothy Chrzanowski and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, family...

Jul 6, 2011

Judith Mae Gray

(nee, Brakley)

Hessville

Judith Mae Gray, age 64 of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. Judy was born on February 3, 1947 in Hammond and made her home in the Hessville section.

Jun 29, 2011

Becky Hassellof Portage, IN

Becky Jo (Spencer) Hassellof ,age 60, of Portage, joined her Heavenly Father Wednesday, June 29, 2011. Becky died peacefully at home with her husband of 38 years holding her hand. She battled the bulbar form of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis—ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) —for nearly three years. She is survived by her husband, Don...

Jun 18, 2011

Maxine Ellen Stromberg (nee, Ogle) Hammond

Maxine Ellen Stromberg, age 84 of Hammond, entered into the gates of heaven on, Saturday, June 18, 2011. She is survived by one son, Rev. Larry (Christina) Stromberg of Lino Lakes, MN; 4 grandchildren: Kirk Stromberg; Erica (Brendan) Tighe; John and Katherine Stromberg; 1 great grandchild Avery Michael Tighe...

Jun 16, 2011

Irene Wiggins (nee, Greer)

Hammond

Irene (Greer) Wiggins, age 98 of Hammond, entered the gates of heaven on, Friday, June 16, 2011.

She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews, including Charlene (Charles) Law and Spencer (Carol) Greer.

Preceded in death...

Jun 15, 2011

The will be no services at this time.

Jun 14, 2011

Jay P. Kimmel

Hammond

Jay P. Kimmel, age 74, of Hammond, went to his heavenly home on his birthday, Tuesday, June 14, 2011 after years of suffering.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Donna J. (nee, Petroskey) Kimmel;

5...

Jun 13, 2011

John Leonard Blank, III

Merrillville

John L. Blank, III, age 52, of Merrillville passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011.

He is survived by his loving wife of 21 years, Laura (nee, Hessling) Blank of Merrillville;

2 sons, Andrew John and Mark Blank...

Jun 10, 2011

James "Tom" Thomas Bevill

James "Tom" Thomas Bevill, age 84, of Hessville away peacefully at his home on Friday, June 10, 2011.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 62 years, Evelyn;

3 sons: Thomas D. (Sharon) Bevill of Griffith;

Marty W. (Donna)...

Jun 3, 2011

SGT James Bryan Medwetz H.P.D. Hammond/Merrillville Sgt. James Bryan Medwetz age 51 passed away suddenly on Friday June 3, 2011 at St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center. Jim is survived by his two loving children Amber and James and their mother Jennifer. Parents Robert W. "Bob" (Carol Jo) Medwetz. Two sisters Lynn Clark and Dana Medwetz. One brother Joseph Medwetz....

Jun 1, 2011

Sandria Leigh Ross

"Cyndi"

(nee, Floyd )

Gary

Sandria "Cyndi" Leigh Ross, age 48 of Gary passed away on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 at Methodist Hospital.

She is survived by her loving husband of 10 years,...

May 25, 2011

Steven P. Jackson

Hammond

Steven P. Jackson, age 40 of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 25, 2011.

He is survived by his mother, Linda J. Jackson and his father, Frederick E....

May 22, 2011

Precious Baby

Seth Benjamin Petreikis

of Dyer, Indiana

Our "Little Fighter" has lost his lifelong battle.

Sweet Seth Benjamin Petreikis, age 10 months, entered Heaven's gates and into the arms of Jesus on Sunday, May 22, 2011.

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May 21, 2011

Gerald W. Fuller age 92, of Highland, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2011.

He is survived by his 2 loving sons, Glen Edward (Joanne) Fuller and Robert Dale Fuller both of Highland;

6 dear grandchildren:...