Obituaries

Dec 28, 2023

Frank Josway 1934 –2023

Frank Josway, 89, of Hammond, passed away after an illness, on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Born in his family home on April 26, 1934, to Alexander and Anna (Bodie) Josway, he was the youngest of their four children. Frank graduated from Hammond High School, and later took courses at the local...

Dec 19, 2023

Michael Foldesi Jr.

East Chicago, IN

December 10, 1960-December 19, 2023

Michael Foldesi Jr. age 63 passed away at his home on Tuesday December 19, 2023.  He is survived by his loving mother, Yolanda M. Foldesi; several cousins, extended family and friends.

Preceded in death by his father, Michael Foldesi Sr....

Dec 18, 2023

Doris Marie (nee Walker) (Roach) Heft, 86, of Sparta, Georgia (formerly of Hammond, Indiana) departed for her heavenly home on December 18, 2023, following a motor vehicle accident not far from her home. She leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, and resilience that will forever be cherished by those who were fortunate enough to have known her.

Dec 18, 2023

Betty C. Liggett

Nee Thereau

Highland, IN/Chicago, IL

December 26, 1945 – December 18, 2023

Betty Liggett, age 77, of Highland entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, December 18, 2023.

Born & raised in Minneapolis, MN where she was the 3rd of 5 children born to...

Dec 17, 2023

Catherine Louise Haas

"Cathy" (nee Kossifos)

Hammond, IN

June 29, 1956 – December 17, 2023

Catherine Louise Haas, age 67, of Hammond passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2023.

She is survived by her husband of 43 1/2 years, John Haas, two daughters: Amanda (Daniel) Haas-Sanchez and Emily Haas;...

Nov 16, 2023

Pamela Lee Waugaman

(nee Musolf)

Hammond, IN

July 5, 1949 – November 16, 2023

Pamela Lee Waugman, age 72, of Hammond passed away at home on Thursday, November 16, 2023 while surrounded by those she loved.

She is survived by her loving children: Jack III, Dawn, Adam and Anthony...

Nov 9, 2023

David James Prieto

East Chicago, IN

August 24, 1979-November 9, 2023 David James Prieto, age 44, of East Chicago, was welcomed into the arms of God on Thursday, November 9, 2023. He is survived by his loving mother, Mary L. Prieto (Nee Regalado); brother, Paul Prieto Jr.; niece, Aaron Prieto and many dear friends.

Nov 6, 2023

Donald Richard Henderson

Hammond, IN

October 19, 1927 – November 6, 2023

Donald Henderson, age 96, of Hammond entered the gates of heaven on Monday, November 6, 2023.

He is survived by his daughters: Kathy (Richard) Farman and Joy (Bobby) Reba; 3 Grandchildren: Tonika, Eric and Amanda; great-grandchildren: Trenton, Taylor, Miranda,...

Oct 30, 2023

Larry Robert Dargewich

Hammond, IN

July 10, 1949 – October 30, 2023

Larry Robert Dargewich, age 74, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Monday, October 30, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Patricia Ann Dargewich (Patterson); two sons: Robert Dargewich and Scott (Jessica) Dargewich; grandchildren: Drew...

Oct 29, 2023

Joan Carolyn May

(nee Childress)

Hammond, IN

April 30, 1943 – October 29, 2023

Joan C. May, age 80, of Hammond passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, October 29, 2023.

She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Joseph A. May; daughter, Debra (Rick) Stempf; sons:...

Oct 14, 2023

Susan L. Murphy

"Sue"

Hammond

Susan L. Murphy, age 67, of Hammond, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 14, 2023. She is survived by three sisters: Annette and  Janet Murphy and Anna (Scott) Mackiewicz;  nieces and nephews: Jennifer, Michelle, Bobby, Nicole and Tyler; great nieces and nephews:...

Oct 10, 2023

Jon Kent Hinkel

Hammond, IN

March 8, 1940 – October 10, 2023

Jon Hinkel, age 83, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

He is survived by his sons: Timothy (Rosemary) Hinkel, Ryan (Jo) Hinkel and Brandon Hinkel; sister, Wanda Archer; grandchildren: Melody (Travis)...

Oct 10, 2023

Carlos Ray Higginbottom

Winamac, IN

July 26, 1952 – October 10, 2023

Carlos Ray Higginbottom, age 71, of Winamac, formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 10, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Carletta Higginbottom (nee Ahlfield); two children: Sarah (Jon) Beck and Craig...

Oct 8, 2023

Michael Alan Norton

Hammond, IN

June 21, 1995 – October 8, 2023

Michael Alan Norton, age 28, of Hammond passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 8, 2023.

He is survived by his father, Donald Crozier; daughters, Brooklyn Norton and Elliana Henderson; brother, Nathan (fiancée Lorraine) Norton; sister, Amber Norton; brother In-law,...

Oct 3, 2023

Anita Ardelean (nee Gherghin)

Anita Ardelean, age 92, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at home, on October 3, 2023.

Anita was born on November 27, 1930 to Rebecca and Nicholas Gherghin in East Chicago, Indiana. After Anita graduated from Washington High School in 1949, she started her first job as a secretary at Youngstown...

Sep 24, 2023

Carol Jo Medwetz

Nee Miller Hammond

October 19, 1938-September 24, 2023

Carol Jo Medwetz age 84 passed away at her home on Sunday September 24, 2023 while surrounded by her family. Carol is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Robert "Bob" W. Medwetz; daughter: Lynn Clark; one son, Joseph  (Laura) Medwetz;...

Sep 11, 2023

Richard Allen Young

Hessville

Richard A. Young, age 86, of Hammond, entered into the presence of the Lord on Monday, September 11, 2023.

He is survived by two daughters: Patricia Ellen (Shawn) Mowry and Diane Sue Sullivan; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Harold (Paula) Young several nieces; nephews and friends....

Sep 10, 2023

Joyce M. Wells

Nee Midkiff

Hammond, IN

July 15, 1951 – September 10, 2023

Joyce Wells, age 72, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, September 10, 2023.

She is survived by her children: Edward C. Wells, Melissa H. Wells and Nicole M. Wells; brother,...

Sep 7, 2023

James Raymond Matthews

"Jim"

Munster, IN

November 30, 1941 – September 7, 2023

James R. Matthews, age 81, of Munster passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Kathryn "Kathy" Matthews (nee Pudell); two daughters, Meghan Matthews and Morgan...

Aug 25, 2023

Janet Elaine Dezarn

Nee Pickering

Valparaiso, IN

January 23, 1955 – August 25, 2023

Janet Elaine Dezarn, age 68, of Valparaiso passed away peacefully on Friday August 25, 2023.

She is survived by her husband of 23 years, Lawrence Dezarn; five children: Kelly (Scott) Hendrickson, Jason (Miranda) Willison, Shawn...