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William "Bill" Lannin

William "Bill" Lannin

Jan 29, 2011

William W. Lannin

"Bill"

Hammond

William W. "Bill" Lannin, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011. He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Julia "Judy" Mathews and seven children – the 7 "Cs", Carolyn "Carol" (David) Moore, Munster; Constance "Connie" Lannin, Hammond; Dr. W. Craig (Dr....

Edward Ray Long

Edward Ray Long

Jan 29, 2011

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS SERVICES HAVE BEEN CHANGED TO FRIDAY FEBRUARY 4,2011

Edward Ray Long Hammond Edward Ray Long, age 43, of Hammond, IN passed away at his home on January 28, 2011. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving wife Emmie (Ignowski), Son Jacob, Daughter Katherine"Bug", Mother Nancy and Two furry kids Dottie and Abbie....

Wendell "Jay" Gray

Wendell "Jay" Gray

Jan 28, 2011

Wendell "Jay" Gray Sr. Hessville Wendell "Jay" Gray, age 61, of Hessville, IN passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 28, 2011. He is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years Carolyn A. Gray (Wethington), Daughter Tammie (Mike) Philipps, Son Wendell (Nikki) Gray Jr., three Grandchildren Jacob and Becky Jablonski, and Alex Gray. One brother Charles...

Eula Mae (Wright)  Bean

Eula Mae (Wright) Bean

Jan 28, 2011

Eula Mae Bean (Nee, Wright) Hammond Eula Mae Bean, age 81 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Friday, January 29, 2011 at the Riley Residence in Munster. She is survived by her five children; Garry (Rebecca) Bean, Norma (Randy) Running, Chuck Bean, Dorothy Gill and Patricia Smith. She is Grandmother of 15 and Great Grandmother of 39 and one...

Vaughn Gordon Barker

Vaughn Gordon Barker

Jan 25, 2011

Vaughn Gordon Barker, age 87, of Highland passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2011.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 67 years, Mary F. (nee, Martin) Barker;

2 sons, Rickey (Sandra) Barker of Littleton, CO and

William Barker of Highland;

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Margaret Florence Harrison (Bienko)

Margaret Florence Harrison (Bienko)

Jan 24, 2011

Margaret Florence Harrison (Bienko) Hammond

Margaret Florence Harrison (Bienko), age 84, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 24, 2011. She is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Joan (Tim) Slota of Bloomington, IN; 3 grandchildren, Benjamin (Jenny) Slota of Fishers, IN, Jason Slota of San Francisco, CA and Megan (Mike) Ripley of Bloomington, IN; 5 great...

Ronald Paul Hlista

Ronald Paul Hlista

Jan 24, 2011

Ronald Paul Hlista, age 68 of Munster, passed away at his residence on Monday January 24, 2010. He is survived by four sons, Laurence (Donna) Hlista of Munster, Christopher (Gayle) Hlista of Hammond, Jeffrey (Linda) Hlista of Oak Lawn, IL and David Hlista of Hammond; 5 grandchildren, Bryce, Michael, Jennifer, Amber and Susie Preceded in death by...

Daniel Lee Young

Daniel Lee Young

Jan 23, 2011

Daniel Lee Young, age 49 of Hessville, passed away suddenly at his residence on Sunday, January 23, 2011.

He is survived by his son, Evan Young and daughter,

Emma Young both of Munster;

mother, Wilma (Bob) Young Griffin of Hessville;

2 brothers, Vernal...

Violet F. (Thomas)  Drummond

Violet F. (Thomas) Drummond

Jan 13, 2011

Violet F. Drummond age, 89 of Valparaiso, formerly of Hessville left us peacefully on Thursday, January 13, 2011.

She is survived by one son, Richard (Judith) Drummond of Valparaiso; 2 daughters, Janice (Alex) Marek of Calumet Township and Brenda Drummond of Valparaiso

9 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and one...

Elaine C. (Campbell)  Evanich

Elaine C. (Campbell) Evanich

Jan 12, 2011

Elaine C. Evanich, age 76 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

She is survived by 2 sons, Brian Evanich and Warren L. Evanich; 3 grandchildren, Eric Erin, Christine Claire and Warren Randall Evanich

2 sisters, Christine Koontz and Ruth Ann...

David Bruce Douglass

David Bruce Douglass

Jan 12, 2011

David Bruce Douglass, age 51 of Portage formerly of Hammond, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Wednesday, January 12, 2011.

He is survived by his father, Merle D. Douglass

1 sister, Sherry J. Douglass

loving companion, Judy Kirkland

Lottie M. (Grabowski)  Bryk

Lottie M. (Grabowski) Bryk

Jan 10, 2011

Lottie M. Bryk, age 86 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 10, 2011.

She is survived by 3 daughters: Louise Sterett,

Kathleen LaPine and

JoAnna (Tom) Bryk Roach

2 nephews: Mark and Tom Grabowski

Mary Louise (Dziezak)  Dziadon

Mary Louise (Dziezak) Dziadon

Jan 8, 2011

Mary Louise Dziadon (nee, Dziezak)) Hammond Mary Louise Dziadon, age 90 of Hammond passed away peacefully early Saturday morning January 8, 2011. She is survived by her 5 loving Children Gregory (Lori) Dziadon of Lorain, OH William Dziadon of Hammond, IN David (Ruth) Dziadon of Las Vegas, NV Michael Dziadon of Highland, IN Marilyn (David) Leeth of Chesterton, IN...

Billie Sue (Burgess)  Blue

Billie Sue (Burgess) Blue

Jan 2, 2011

Billie Sue Blue, age 64 of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2011.

She is survived by her husband; Charles E. Blue

one daughter; Candy Umbarger

7 grandchildren: Kayleigh Blue, Dylan and Amber Apgar, David Umbarger, III, Alexandria and Hannah Umbarger

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Rosalie (Gouwens)  Nagy

Rosalie (Gouwens) Nagy

Jan 2, 2011

Rosalie Nagy loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left us peacefully on Sunday, January 2, 2011. Born on January 7, 1940 in Ann Arbor, MI she was 70 years of age.

She is survived by her husband of 52 years, Joseph Nagy, Sr. of the Hessville section of...

Geraldine Alta (Mcgovern)  Dunbar

Geraldine Alta (Mcgovern) Dunbar

Dec 30, 2010

Geraldine Alta Dunbar

Merrilliville/Hammond

Geraldine Alta Dunbar age 70 of Merrillville went home to heaven on Thursday December 30, 2010.

Two son's Bruce Marsack and Jeff Marsack, Daughters in law and Grandchildren.

Her wish for private service's will honored.

Walter B. Cieslak

Walter B. Cieslak

Dec 19, 2010

Walter B. Cieslak, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2010 in Kenosha, WI. Walter was born in East Chicago, IN and was a graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School. He was a U. S. Navy veteran and served during WWII. He married Irene Joan Koziol on May 1, 1942 and spent...

Louie M. (Samples)  Scott

Louie M. (Samples) Scott

Dec 19, 2010

Louie M. Scott, age 94 of Jasper, IN formerly of Highland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 19, 2010.

She is survived by one daughter; Madeline (Kelly) Sharp of Troy, IN

One son; John Paul (Missy) Scott of French Lick, IN

Many grandchildren, great grandchildren and...

Donna J. (Lundewall)  Kimmel

Donna J. (Lundewall) Kimmel

Dec 18, 2010

Donna J. Kimmel (nee, Lundewall/Panunzio) Hammond Donna J. Kimmell, age 62 of Hammond passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 18, 2010 at the Riley Residence in Munster. She is survived by Her loving Husband of 10 years Jay P.Kimmel. Two Daughters: Debbie (fiancé Jason Hrivnak) Gensel and Dawn (Shawn) Kreczmer. 5 Grandchildren: Derek, Destiny and Danny Gensel and Nicholas...

Helen R. (Jensen)  Pokrajac

Helen R. (Jensen) Pokrajac

Dec 17, 2010

Helen R. Pokrajac (nee, Jensen) Hammond Helen R. Pokrajac, age 88 of Hessville was called home to Heaven on Friday, December 17, 2010.. She is survived by her devoted husband of 66 wonderful Years Joe Pokrajac. 1 Daughter Beth (Jethro) Summers of Hessville 2 Sons James (Kathleen)Pokrajac of Griffith and Robert Pokrajac of Hammond. 4 Grandchildren Amy...

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