Obituaries

May 21, 2011

Phyllis D. Hill (Nee,Lanham) Hammond Phyllis D. Hill, age 77 of Hammond entered into Heaven's gates peacefully on Saturday, May 21, 2011. Phyllis is survived by her loving husband of 60 years Harold "Chuck" Hill. 3 Sons: Harold "Tom" (Janet) Hill of Henderson Nevada, Glen Hill of Mt. Vernon,IN and Donald Hill of Schererville. 2 Daughters: Karen (Charles) Jones...

May 14, 2011

John R. "Bob" Grzeczka Hammond

John R. "Bob" Grzeczka age 74, of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 14, 2011. He is survived by his 4 daughters: Diana Grzeczka; Debi (Dale) Duffy; Janet (Darryl) Climer and Linda (Scott) Grzeczka; 9 grandchildren: David (Michelle) Grzeczka; Edith (Trevor)Davis; Tony, Matthew and Casey Climer; Samantha and Lukas Vigliotti; Alannah...

May 13, 2011

Frederick "Fred" G. Opat, age 80, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 13, 2011.

He is survived by 3 sons:

Michael (Nancy) Opat of Michigan City;

Daniel (Tracy) Opat of Munster and Patrick Opat of Hessville;

one daughter, Michele (Darrell) Huebner...

May 6, 2011

Mary Hluska (nee, Karczmar) Hessville

Mary Hluska, age 92, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2011. She is survived by her four loving children: Mary Margaret (John) Carr, Jane Anne (Ronald) Schlechtweg, John Edward (Denise) Hluska and Rosemary Hluska. Six grandchildren: Rachel, Kim, Michael, Jill, Kristopher and Kimberly. Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends....

May 6, 2011

Stella Mechei age 97, of Munster formerly of the Hessville, section of Hammond passed away peacefully on Friday, May 6, 2011.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 62 years, James;

one sister-in-law: Grace Irene Kosier of Valparaiso and many...

May 1, 2011

Olga  (nee, Golubic) Novosel, age 93, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 1, 2011.

She is survived by her loving children:

Mary Ruth Hunt of Lakewood, OH and Robert Novosel of Hammond;

2 grandchildren: Laura (Gary) Hill of South Orange, NJ and Jill Solberg...

May 1, 2011

Sharon Kay Merhalski

Gary

Sharon Kay (Wall) Merhalski, age 62, of Gary graduated to her heavenly home on Sunday morning,May 1, 2011.

She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Peter;

one daughter, Kristina (Andrew) Auclair of Flint, MI;

Apr 25, 2011

Darline G. (Nowicki) Seligman, age 78, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 25, 2011.

She is survived by three loving Children;

Kathleen (Dan) Schell of St. John,

Charles (Carolyn) Seligman of Munster and

Pamela Seligman of Hammond;

Grandchildren:...

Apr 24, 2011

Herta G. (nee, Rodig) Holt age 86, of Hessville, passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.

She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn (Jose) Arroyo of Hammond;

2 grandchildren: Lisa M. and Aaron L. Arroyo;

Apr 22, 2011

Etta Kate Sutton, age 68, of Hammond passed away on Friday, April 22, 2011 at Porter Memorial Hospital in Valparaiso.

She is survived by her loving husband of 41 years, Curtis;

6 children: Dwight (Wanda) Tomlinson, Sherry (Randy) Tomlinson, Rickie (Sandra) Sutton, Linda, Anthony and Gregory Sutton; many grandchildren...

Apr 15, 2011

Larry Phillip Middleton

Hobart

Larry P. Middleton, age 66, of Hobart, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 15, 2011 at his residence. He is survived by his loving wife...

Apr 12, 2011

Clyde Roger  "Waddy" Fowler age 96, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his two sons: Terry Fowler of Prescott, AZ and Roger Fowler of Hammond;

grandson, Steven Fowler of Hammond;

Apr 12, 2011

Elsie Marie (Witte) Simmons age 82, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on April 12, 2011. She was born on May 21, 1928 in rural Carroll Co., Missouri, the daughter of the late John and Lena (Steffens) Witte. Elsie was educated in the Norborne, MO area, graduating from Norborne High School in 1946. She...

Apr 10, 2011

James L. Baker, age 81, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10, 2011 at his residence.

He is survived by his 2 grandchildren: Megan Guthrie and Michael Dawson; one great grandson, Brenden Guthrie;

numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife of...

Apr 8, 2011

Mary Lou Williams "Lou" (nee, Cole) Hammond

Mary Lou Williams, age 85 of Hammond, was called home to be with her Lord and savior on Friday April 8,2011. Mary Lou is survived by her loving husband of 65 years Clint E. Williams. Two sons Jimmy (Denise) Williams of IL and David (Wendy) Williams...

Mar 29, 2011

Joan R. McKinney, age 79 of Hammond, went home to be with Jesus and is happily playing the piano, waiting for all her loved ones to join her. Her greatest joy was knowing Jesus Christ as her personal savior. She left her earthly home on Tuesday, March 29, 2011 surrounded by her loving family.

Joan...

Mar 25, 2011

Dylan Joseph Vega Hammond "Our Angel"

Dylan Joseph Vega, age 7, of Hammond, entered into Heaven's gates on Friday, March 25, 2011. He is survived by his loving family; His Loving and devoted mother, Natasha Vega Baby Brother, Tyler Vega Grandparents, Guadalulpe & Irene Vega (Nee Ledema). Great Grandparents Baltazar & Esther Ledesma, and Eva Vega. Uncles,...

Mar 25, 2011

Jacquelyn Sue Carr "Jacquie" Hessville

Jacquelyn Sue Carr, age 61, of Hessville passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011. She is survived by her only son, Christopher Sikich of Philadelphia, PA and many dear friends. Preceded in death by her parents, Alvin and Jeanette Carr. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Jacquie Carr will...

Mar 24, 2011

Bobby L. Kinney

Greencastle/Hammond

Bobby L. Kinney, Sr. age 70, of Greencastle, IN formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 24, 2011 surrounded by his loving family.

He is survived by his two sons: Bobby Kinney, Jr. of Rockville,...

Mar 21, 2011

Martha M. Komar (nee, Bastasich) Valparaiso/Hammond

Martha M. Komar, age 91, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Monday, March 21, 2011. She is survived by her 5 children: Frank R. (Jane) Komar of Evansville, IN; Ronald J. Komar of Midland, TX; Rick (Jean) Komar of East Chicago, IN; James(Yvette) Komar of Schererville and Mary...