Obituaries

Mar 10, 2024

Donnie Ray Belle

South Deering, Chicago, IL

August 12, 1962 – March 10, 2024

Donnie Ray Belle, age 61, of South Deering, entered into the presence of the Lord on Sunday, March 10, 2024, after a courageous battle against cancer.

He is survived by his birth mother, Frances Redsville; and beloved...

Feb 17, 2024

Stella Carrillo (nee Cervantes)

January 24, 1944 – February 17, 2024.

Stella Carrillo (nee Cervantes), age 80, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana February 17, 2024.

Born and raised in South Chicago, Stella graduated from St. Michaels High School (closed in 1968) on 83rd...

Jan 15, 2024

Lucy DeVries

nee Martinez

Hobart, IN

July 18, 1952 – January 15, 2024

Lucy DeVries, age 71, of Hobart passed from this life on Monday, January 15, 2024, at her residence.

She is survived by her brother, Joe (Mary) Martinez of Florissant, Mo; sister, Margaret (Charles) Dark of Hammond;...

Jan 14, 2024

Lucille Sutherland (Nee Emerson)

May 23, 1928 - January 14, 2024

Lucille Sutherland (Nee Emerson), age 95, formerly of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024 at the Brickyard Nursing Home in Portage, Indiana.

Lucille was born May 23, 1928, in Caldwell, TX to William Emerson and Nannie Lee (Vaughn) of...

Jan 10, 2024

Evelyn L. Howell

August 14, 1927-January 10, 2024

Evelyn L. Howell, age 96, passed away peacefully on Wed. January 10, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 34 years Ross H. Howell, and infant Melanie Rose Howell.  Evelyn was born in 1927 in LaPorte, Ind., and lived most of her life in...

Jan 10, 2024

John Edward Rock

Cedar Lake/Hammond, IN

September 26, 1950 – January 10, 2024

John Edward Rock, age 73, formerly of Hessville passed away while surrounded by his loving tribe on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.

He is survived by his high school sweet heart, wife of 55 years, Debbie Lynn Rock (nee...

Jan 9, 2024

Cheri Kay Rumsey

(Nee Mattingly)

Hobart/Hammond, IN

February 17, 1955-January 9, 2024

Cheri Kay Rumsey, age 68, originally of Hammond passed away suddenly on Tuesday morning January 9, 2024.

She is survived by her two sisters: Suzette (Chuck) Sterba and Bonnie (Jeff) Towne; and her son, Shawn Holstein; also,...

Jan 3, 2024

John R. Kulesa

Hammond

July 23, 1932-January 3, 2024

John R. Kulesa age 91, of Hammond passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 surrounded by his loved ones.

John is survived by his 3 children: Kevin (Kathy) Kulesa, Mary (Mark) Landry and Tim (Joleen) Kulesa; grandchildren: Michelle, Matthew, and Marinda Landry...

Dec 31, 2023

Robert Emmett Canning

"Bob"

Chicago, IL

September 6, 1938 – December 31, 2023

Robert E. Canning, age 85, of Chicago, entered into the presence of His Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 31, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Sandra J. Canning (nee Nevills);...

Dec 30, 2023

Joseph Marshall Romero

Hammond/Merrillville, IN

July 3, 1978 – December 30, 2023

Joseph Marshall Romero, age 45, of Merrillville formerly of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, December 30, 2023, after a long battle with lung cancer.

He is survived by his mother, Anita Louise Witkowski; two...

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:...