All Obituaries

Victoria P. Cox, age 80, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Victoria is survived by her daughters: Kimberly (David) Kissee, Tamara (Rick Guerrero) Cox, Tracy Cox and Christen (Steve) Disbrow; grandchildren: Amandalynn, Antonio, Jeremy, Jessica, Kristen, Branden and Tyler; special niece, BaBette; several great grandchildren, cousins, a niece and a nephew.  Victoria was preceded in passing by her life-long companion, Gene Alger; her parents:...

Carol "Totesie" Pahl, age 74, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Carol is survived by her children: Jeff (Donna) Bogert, Bremmen (Mary) Pahl, Deven (Amanda) Pahl, Nicole (David) Whorl; brother, Richard Hohalek; Nana to eight grandchildren: Carlee (Randy) Barajas, Damian Bogert, Waylon Bogert, Raina Cavanaugh, Jakob (Mikayla) Whorl, Justin Whorl, Jaydon Whorl and Jonah Whorl; Super Nana to great grandson...

Frances Hanes, nee Brehmer, age 94, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at home surrounded by family. Frances is survived by her children: Susan Fusner and Patrick (Pamela) Hanes; grandchildren: Courtney (Kevin) Hanes, Danyelle Hanes, Jeannie (Michael) Kun, Thomas "T.J." (Brittany) Fusner, Jr., Jennifer (Rich) Heuer and Carolyn Fusner; great grandchildren: Chloe, Calley, Brantlee, Madison, Julianna, Summer, Cody, Dale, Tommy, Tyler, Taylor, Sara and...

Lois June Bodamer, age 93, of Whiting, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. Lois was born June 10, 1928, to Herman and Laura (nee Trowe) Furstenburg, of Whiting.  Lois graduated from Whiting high School and was Nationally honored for her shorthand skills.  She worked for Standard Oil Company in the Administration and Engineering Departments.  She married Robert Bodamer (who is now deceased), and moved to Kouts, IN., and began working at McGill...

Daniel "Arthur" Becerra, age 91, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.  Daniel is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Juana B. Becerra (nee Barrera); his beloved and devoted children: Renette (Javier) Serna, Daniel (Rebecca) Becerra III, Jeanette (Charles) Cobb, Isabel (Tim) Kornas, Sergio (Yolanda) Rojas, Vincent (Maria) Becerra, Mary Ann (Gregory) Richards and Victor (Veronica) Rojas; proud and...

Daniel Stasko, age 76, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home. Daniel is survived by his wife, Sharon Stasko; one child; siblings: Linda (late Jim) Pollock, Dale (late Lee) Stasko; nephews: Little Joe (Marcia) Stasko and Stevie Pollock; brother-in-law: Dan Heninger; and his cat, Shadow.  Daniel was preceded in passing by his parents: Andrew and Rosemary Stasko; and his brothers: Joe Stasko and David Stasko. Daniel was born on July 11, 1945, in Hammond,...

On this day, January 8, 2021, Jack Bolanowski, prolific Jazz/Rock drummer, has become a member of the "Great Almightys' Rock and Roll All-Star Heaven Band". He is survived by the love of his life, Gladys Colón; children: Eric J. Bolanowski and Aaliyah R.C. Colón; Grandchildren: Hunter Bolanowski, Noah Bolanowski and Evan Bolanowski; Zowie the dog, Misha the cat, and Turtlie the turtle; his nephews and niece: Aristotle Galanos,...

Charles C. Hobbs, Jr., age 57, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  Charles is survived by his two sons: Justine (Natasha) Hobbs and Dylan Hobbs; grandchildren: Jayden Hobbs and Tyler Vega; sister, Jodeen Jensen; brother, Johnny (Jackie) Hobbs; nieces and nephews: Samantha Hobbs, Janet Hobbs, Cristina (Tom) Sleeper; aunt, Skeeter Ridinger; great nieces and nephews: Nathan and Elizabeth.  Charles was preceded in passing by his parents: Charles Sr. and Johanna...

Mary E. Jaceczko, age 61, of Chicago, IL., passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  Mary is survived by her special friend of 17 years, Daniel McGowan; Children: William Jaceczko, Kevin Jaceczko, Diana Jaceczko and Richard Jaceczko; siblings: JoAnne (Michael) McKee, John Jaceczko and Paul Jaceczko; nieces and nephews: Cameron, Kalyn, Kiley and Colin. Mary was born on October 8, 1960, to John and Diana in Hammond, IN.  She graduated from Bishop Noll Institute and then...

Maria De La Luz Mendez, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. Maria is survived by her children: Carmen (Michael) Urbanczyk, Delfina (Brandon) Bright and Virginia (Earnest) Fisher; sister, Virginia (late Basilio) Mariscal; grandchildren: Angel (Jeff) Backe, Nola (Jack) Stone, Sophia Fabela, Kristen (Steve) Devaney, Earnest Fisher III, Derrick Kotavasz and Julie (Mark) Upton; many great grandchildren.  She was preceded in passing by her husband, Antonio...