Obituaries

May 7, 2023

Harriet Irene Hedrick Kuebler

Nee Daily

Harriet Irene Hedrick Kuebler  age 94 of West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, May 7 2023 surrounded by her family at home. She was born June 22, 1928 in Robinson, Illinois to Leonard and Minnie (nee Faught) Daily.  She married Nelson Frazier Hedrick on June...

May 5, 2023

Michaelene D. Liss

Nee Rakoczy

Hammond, IN

March 23, 1948-May 5, 2023

Michaelene D. Liss, age 75, of Hammond entered eternal life on Friday, May 5, 2023.

She is survived by her daughter, Jennifer Liss; three grandchildren: William Clements III, Catherine Clements and Ashley Pazdzuira; great granddaughter, Julionna Clements;...

May 4, 2023

George J. Vitullo

Hammond

May 2, 1942-May 4, 2023

George John Vitullo, age 81, of Hammond, entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2023.

He is survived by three children: George David (Amy) Vitullo, Irene Elizabeth Vitullo, Ken (Shirley) Vitullo; five grandchildren: Amanda Vitullo, Jessica Garrett, Jason Vitullo, Kenneth and...

May 2, 2023

Richard Edward Dill

Hammond, IN

January 12, 1953-May 2, 2023

Richard E. Dill, age 70, of Hammond entered eternal life on Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Kimberly Dill; two stepchildren: Chris (Nikki) Norton and Monica (Doug) Kooy; five grandchildren: Chloe, Sara, Haylee,...

Apr 15, 2023

Connie Mae Earl

Nee Harrison

Hammond, IN

September 30, 1951-April 15, 2023

Connie Mae Earl, age 71, of Hammond entered eternal life on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

She is survived by her longtime companion Nick Kordich; two children: daughter Kimberly (Pedro Baez) Hensley and son, Michael (Sarah) Earl; five...

Apr 12, 2023

Lynn E. Peters

Hammond, IN

October 06, 1946 – April 12, 2023

Lynn Peters, age 76, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023.

He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Linda J. Peters (Nee Vezmar); four daughters: Rebekah Caldwell, Sarah Peters, Ruth...

Apr 11, 2023

Judyth L. Gillis

Nee Corbin

Hammond, IN

December 19, 1943 – April 11, 2023

Judyth L. Gillis, age 79, of Hammond peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023 after a long illness.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Bob Gillis; son, Bobby (Emily) Gillis;...

Apr 10, 2023

Pamela Sue Slaven

Nee Anderson

Hammond, IN

May 26, 1954-April 10, 2023

Pamela S. Slaven, age 68, of Hammond entered eternal life on Monday, April 10, 2023.

She is survived by two children: daughter and best friend, Sherry Klut and son, Steve (Natalie) Slaven; nine grandchildren: Jason "Pookie" Higgason,...

Apr 4, 2023

Lorraine A. Robinson

Nee Kronland

Hammond, IN

September 23, 1936 – April 4, 2023

Lorraine A. Robinson, age 86, of Hammond peacefully passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

She is survived by her son, Donald Scott Robinson; grandchildren: Billy and Brian Thorley and Shannon (Mike), Sherri (Jim) and...

Mar 29, 2023

Douglas Allen Solberg

Hammond, IN

March 3, 1960 – March 29, 2023

Douglas A. Solberg, age 63, of Hammond peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

He is survived by his five siblings: Sharon DeVries, Ronald (Linda) Solberg, Roseanne Bohanan, Roy (Bobbi) Boston and Lorraine (Paul) Kostka as...

Mar 17, 2023

Arturo L. Sanchez

"Art"

Hammond

April 21,1973-March 17, 2023

Arturo L. Sanchez, age 49, of Hammond, was suddenly called home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023. He is survived by his six siblings: Odessa (George) Garcia, Armando (Lupe) Sanchez Jr., Pete (Juanita) Sanchez, Sandra (Jaime) Jimenez, Thelma...

Mar 8, 2023

Andrew D. Kras

Hammond, IN

May 30, 1956 – March 8, 2023

Andrew D. Kras, age 66, of Hammond peacefully passed away at home on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 while surrounded by his loved ones.

He is survived by his son Randy Kras, brother, Hank (Judy) Kras, sisters: Karol Pelczar, Mary...

Mar 3, 2023

Glenn E. Houchin

October 5, 1948 — March 3, 2023

Glenn E. Houchin, age 74, of Hammond passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 3, 2023 in his home. He is survived by his siblings, Jenny (late Larry) Nicpon, James Houchin, Linda (Tom) Eaton, Maggie Houchin, Kerry (late Jimbo) Pettit and Cindy Gordon, numerous nieces, nephews,...

Feb 27, 2023

Michele Renae Spence

Nee Peeples

Hammond

Michele Renae Spence was born on August 1st, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois to the union of John Leflore Peeples and Esmine Mae Peeples.

Michele received her high school diploma in 1988 and continued her education at Sawyer and Purdue University college, she pursued a career...

Feb 21, 2023

Nathan Shea Hogan

"Nate"

February 26, 1975 — February 21, 2023

Nathan S. Hogan, age 47, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.  He is survived by his mother, Sandi Hogan; two beloved children: Odhran McDaid and his mother Joanne McDaid; and Kaylie Dowd and her...

Feb 14, 2023

Judith Ann Edens

nee Gorak

Hammond, IN

January 19, 1939 – February 14, 2023

Judith A. Edens, age 84, of Hammond entered the presence of the Lord on Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

She is survived by her 2 daughters: Sandra (John) Reid and Paula (Kevin) Callahan; 3 sons: James...

Feb 9, 2023

Debra Louise Rossi

Nee Rootes

Hammond, IN

June 21, 1952 – February 9, 2023

Debra L. Rossi, age 70, of Hammond entered into the presence of the Lord on Thursday, February 9, 2023.

She is survived by her loving husband of 53 years, Robert R. Rossi Sr.; three sons:...

Feb 1, 2023

Janice E. Turner

(née Casey)

On Wednesday, February 1, 2023, Janice E. (Casey) Turner, loving wife, mother, and Nana, passed away at the age of 65 surrounded by family. Janice was born in Hammond, IN on May 16, 1957 to Guy and Laverne (Thackston) Casey. She married John on March 13, 1977; they raised one...

Feb 1, 2023

Dennis " Denny" Danko

October 26, 1940-February 1, 2023

Dennis Danko, age 82 of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Pamela Danko (nee Reinert), his children Joe Danko, Laura (Steve) Powell, Barbara Garland, Bill (Catherine) Danko,...

Jan 26, 2023

William John Gay

Merrillville/Hammond

June 23, 1926-January 26, 2023

William J. Gay, age 96 of Merrillville formerly of Hammond passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 26, 2023.

William is survived by his loving wife of 76 years, Patricia R. Gay (nee Neff); one son, William T. (D.D. Landry) Gay of Las...