All Obituaries

Thomas E. Sherry, age 65, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Thomas is survived by his children: Thomas W. Sherry and Crystal Toddrovich; grandson, Tyler; brother, Jeff (Linda) Sherry; sister, Debbie Ryan; nephews: Kye, Keith, Johnny and Justin.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: Thomas and Eleanor "Lee" Sherry. Thomas was a retired Electrician with IBEW #134, and a member of the NRA.  He was a very passionate golfer.  He loved...

Mark E. Entrop, age 65, of Griffith, IN, passed away on Thursday, June 2, 2022. Mark is survived by Nieces: Krista Entrop and Karyn Governale; sister-in-law, Roberta Entrop; his close cousin, Carol (Ken Kawa) Skweres and several other cousins. Mark was preceded in passing by his parents: James and Adeline Entrop; his brother, Paul and his infant brother. Mark retired from Amtrak after many years of service.  He was an avid reader and he loved trains.  He will be...

Jo Ann Pauley, daughter of Clifford and Grace (nee Tooley) Pauley, born August 29, 1946, in Aurora, Illinois, went home to be with the Lord on June 13, 2022, at the age of 75. She received training at the John F. Kennedy workshop.  Jo Ann worked almost 30 years at Aurora Cord and Cable (ALTEX) and about 14 years at Jewel-Osco. Jo Ann was a very accomplished knitter and an animal lover, especially her pet birds.  Her favorite times were those spent with her extended family and...

Helen S. O'Mara, age 81, of Hammond, IN went to Heaven on Saturday, June 11, 2022. Helen was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert "Bob" T. O'Mara; beloved mother, Clara Craig; sister, Carol Costas; and brother, Gerald Craig.  Helen leaves behind her brother, Hershel (Noreen) Craig; and sister, Linda Lewandowski; 5 nieces and nephews, and many great nieces and nephews. Helen loved flowers, travelling and spending time with her family.  She also...

Iyla Cora Sue Garcia-Barerra was born asleep on June 16, 2022. Iyla is survived by her parents, Ashley Garcia-Barerra (nee Culver) and Michael Garcia-Barerra. Private burial will be held at Elmwood Cemetery, Hammond, IN.

Ann Elizabeth Sieving - Erickson, 80, passed away May 31, 2022. Ann Elizabeth Sieving was born on March 31, 1942, in Ft. Wayne, Indiana, to Eldor Christian Sieving, and Martha Albertina (Wuerffel) Sieving. Eldor was the principal at St. Paul's Lutheran School. Ann was born on the Tuesday of Holy Week, so, rather than be at the hospital, her father stayed at church to rehearse the children's choir for Easter. The family moved to Winfield Kansas in 1951, and Ann grew up playing the...

Keith E. Alexander, age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. Keith is survived by his sister: Rebecca "Becky" (late William) Bailey; nieces: Amy Alexander, Candace (Gus) Kouros, Ashley Alexander, Trisha Kouros, and numerous others; nephews: Eric Alexander, Dylan (Lizzie) Alexander, Sean Pinson and numerous others; sisters-in-law: Kay Deal and Sharon Saylor; brother-in-law, Bruce Spanier.  Keith was preceded in...

Judith "Sugar" L. Batey, age 75, of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at home. Judith is survived by her daughter, Regina Rizzolo; son, Jamie Fox; Grandson, Anthony Michael Rizzolo; stepson, James A. Batey, Jr.  Judith was preceded in passing by her husband, James Alton Batey, Sr and son, Michael L. Batey. Judith was a member of ABATE of Indiana.  She graduated with an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech.  Judith spent the majority of her life as a...

Frank "Bubba' E. Koonce, Jr., age 20, of Hammond, IN. passed away suddenly on Monday, May 9, 2022, at home. Frank is survived by his parents: Frank E. Koonce, Sr and Lynn M. Koonce (nee Climer); brother, Dylan T. Koonce; sister, Kayla M. Koonce; grandparents: Tom and Brenda Climer and Cheryl Koonce; fiancé, Naiya Robinson-Stewart; aunt, Misty Stotlar (Nicholas Burgess); uncle, Everett (Ann) Koonce, Jr.; many great aunts, great uncles and cousins; his dogs: Harley...

Lorraine D. Dierking, age 74, of Hammond IN passed away on Monday May 16, 2022. Lorraine is survived by her children: Gina (fiancée Todd Warburton) Montealegre, Eric Montealegre, Edgar (Julie) Montealegre; grandchildren: Donald, Marissa and Stephanie; Brother, Edward (Carol) Dierking; several nieces and nephews.  Lorraine was preceded in passing by her parents: Edward and Stephanie Dierking; ex-husband, Gus Montealegre; brother, Charles (Florence) Dierking. Lorraine...