Obituaries

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...

Aug 25, 2023

Nancy J. Kravicz

Nee O'Rourke

Highland, IN

November 30, 1934 – August 25, 2023

Nancy Kravicz, age 88, of Highland entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday August 25, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter Lori (Kenneth) Younker; two sons: David and James Kravicz; three grandchildren:...

Aug 3, 2023

Regina L. Frunk

Hammond/Highland

August 28, 1922-August 3, 2023

Regina L. Frunk (nee Szafarczyk) 100 years old, formerly from Hammond and Highland, IN passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and went home to be with our Lord on 8/3/2023. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Edward S. Frunk in...

Aug 1, 2023

Jerry Williams

Hammond, IN

September 20, 1959 – August 1, 2023

Jerry Williams, age 63, of Hammond passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Tina Marie Williams (nee Frankovich); three children who will miss him dearly: Terresa (Fred)...

Jul 11, 2023

Michael Eugene Cookston

Wheatfield/Hammond

July 1, 1959-July 11, 2023

Michael Eugene Cookston, age 64 of Wheatfield  transitioned to the presence of his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 11, 2023.

Michael is survived by his loving wife 31 years, Cindy D. Cookston (nee Brakley); two sisters: Connie Cookston-Davis and Janet (Jon)...

Jul 11, 2023

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Jun 30, 2023

Robert E. Schallenkamp

"Bob"

Hammond, IN

July 11, 1939 – June 30, 2023

Robert E. Schallenkamp, age 83, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Friday, June 30, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Judith A. Schallenkamp (nee Dowling); three children:...

Jun 27, 2023

Lorraine Mosley

Nee Crutchfield

July 28, 1930-June 27, 2023

Lorraine Mosley was born to Robert Crutchfield, Sr. and Hester Counts in Hot Springs, Arkansas on July 28, 1930.  She was the third of five children. Lorraine grew up in a religious family where she learned to love the Lord. She passed away peacefully...

Jun 24, 2023

Roxann Barton

Hammond, IN

October 22, 1953 – June 24, 2023

Roxann Barton, age 69, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

She is survived by her loving significant other, Arthur Gross.; two sons: Joshua Crane and Adam Crane; grandson, Noah James Crane and...

May 29, 2023

Abraham Felix Santos Sr.

Jarrell TX/Hammond IN Abraham Felix Santos Sr., age 43, of Jarrell, Texas, formerly of Hammond went home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, May 29, 2023.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Dora Ilda Santos (nee Roa); eight children: Alejandra M. Santos, Abraham F. (Maria) Santos...

May 13, 2023

Regina Gail Westmoreland

(nee, Croft )

Hammond (Hessville) Regina G. Westmoreland, age 69, of Hammond went home to meet her Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 13, 2023.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 52 years, Roger Dale Westmoreland; one son, Nathaniel Westmoreland; one granddaughter, Ava Westmoreland; numerous nieces, nephews, in-laws,...