All Obituaries

Gloria E. Demeter age 69 of Whiting, Indiana, passed away on Thursday September 22, 2022. She is survived by her daughters: Nicole (Phil) Topor, Kimberly (Matthew) Danielson, and Pamela (Robert) Robinson; grandchildren: Ariel, Lucas, Justin, Leah, and Jason; her siblings: Edward (Dannielle) Roszkowski, Regina (Mark) Cassoday, and Mary Jane (William) Daly; several nieces and nephews, and by her fur babies: BamBam, Pebbles, and Missy. Gloria was preceded in death by her parents, Stanley and...

Dennis "Dewie" Johnson, Jr., age 52, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2022.   Dewie is survived by his father, Dennis Johnson, Sr.; Mother, Loretta (James) Goldyn; sisters: Beth (Jeremy) Faught, Jena (Matt) Morris and Amy (Ben) Moses; aunts and uncles; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins; and his best friend, Stephan "Bos" Griffin.  He was preceded in passing by his grandparents: Loretta and Edward Zurawiec, Jolan and Clyde...

James "Jimmy" Earl O'Dea, age 74, of Hammond, IN, went to join the love of his life Jackie O’Dea on Friday, September 16, 2022. Jim was a proud Marine whose life was forever changed and molded by his time spent in Vietnam. Jim continued to show his respect for his fellow soldiers by serving as commander of VFW post 9982 in Griffith Indiana for over a decade. He was a lifelong member of the VFW and American Legion along with other local clubs and organizations....

Timothy J. Weston, age 43, of Whiting, Indiana passed away on Friday, September 16, 2022 at home. Timothy is survived by his wife, Stephenie Weston; his parents: Robin Weston, James Fink; children: David Pulley, Amanda Weston, Brianna Weston, Christopher Weston, Angelina Garivay and Philip Tanas; siblings: Jason Weston, Shawn Weston, Tiffany Miles and Stephanie Mangual; numerous nieces and nephews.  timothy was preceded in passing by his brother, Bobby Weston. Timothy was an employee...

Steven P. Syring, age 64, of Munster, IN, passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at home. Steven is survived by his mother, Helen Syring (nee Bobalik); and his best friends for over 30 years: Jonathon (Diane) Gleason.  He was preceded in passing by his father, Kurt Syring. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 12:00 PM with Pastor Donald Stock of St. Paul Lutheran Church officiating at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue,...

John J. Grubich, age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at home.   John is survived by his children: John W. (Erica) Grubich, Dawn (Steven) Davis; siblings: Steve G. Grubich, Toni Rae Howard, Stella (Late Terry) Wahler; twelve grandchildren: Anthony (Ashley) Grubich, Charles Pipitone, Chad Dunham, Andrew (Britney) Coffelt, John White, Nolan White, Isabelle Pipitone, Ryder Davis, Rowan Davis, Regan Davis, Oakland Davis and Brandon Pipitone; great...

Mark W. Daily, Sr., age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022. Mark is survived by his children: Mark (Erin) Daily, Jr. and Matthew (Julie Heinrichs) Daily; grandchildren: Thomas, Isabella, Jack, Nora and Lincoln; Fiancée, Barb Regina; Sister, Mickey (Clive) Daily-Mattice.  Mark was preceded in passing by his parents: Donald and Dianne (nee Wurtz) Daily; daughter, Kayla Cook, and by granddaughter, Nevaeh. A Memorial Service will be held at...

Arturo "Art" S. Diaz, age 77, of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022. Arturo is survived by his daughters: Linda (Louis) Hodges, Josephine (Isabel) IV Martinez, Christine Mancha and Irene (Charles) Diaz-Cruz; siblings: Janie Diaz, Jesse (Anna) Diaz and Rudy Diaz; sister-in-law, Laura Diaz; 14 grandchildren: Toccara "Cara" (Keith), Charles (Marrisa), Marcus (Kala), Freddy (Amelia), Zackary (Lori), Crystal (Ruben), Joel (Ashley), Jazmin, Isabel,...

Raven Washington, age 31, of Gary, IN, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 29, 2022. Raven is survived by her son, Thomas Smith, Jr.; Her parents: Denise and Rodney Washington; and her brother, Rodney Wahington, Jr. A Memorial Visitation will take place on Thursday, August 18, 2022 from 4:00-8:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue Hammond, IN 46324. For questions regarding Services, please call LaHayne Funeral Home at 219/845-3600.

Kathleen "Kathy" M. Holmes nee Demas, age 72, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. She is survived by her husband, Ralph W. Holmes; son, Christopher Holmes; siblings: Donna Excell-Steffel, Carolyn Slade nee Excell, Ellen Excell, Heather Washburn nee Hunter, Debra Mangerson nee Demas, and Peggy Excell; aunt of many nieces and nephews; numerous family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents: Donald W. Demas and Delores T. Excell nee...