All Obituaries

Michelle M. Jamroz, age 41, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023. Michelle is survived by her daughter, Ava; mother, Mary Kelley; father, John Jamroz; brother, Kevin (Elizabeth McBride) Jamroz; nephew, Robert McBride; grandmother, Louise Kelley; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.  She was preceded in passing by her maternal grandfather, James Kelley; and her paternal grandparents: John and Loretta Jamroz.  A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April...

Florence Mulholland, age 98, of Hammond IN, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023, at home. Florence is survived by her children: Mari Beth (Tim Govenor) Mulholland, Maureen (Roy) Alfonso, Kristin Mulholland, Joseph (Julia) Mulholland, Jr., Martin (Deborah) Mulholland; grandchildren: Robert III, Alexandra, Mia, Jasmine, Stephanie, Adam, Caitlin, Brendan, Timothy, Christopher; great grandchildren: Enrique, Wiishkobe, Jacqueline, Jackson, Nammi, Robert IV, James, Clara; and...

Chester G. Goff, age 76, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2023. Chester is survived by his brother-in law, Richard (Pat) Burchett; nephew, Richard Burchett and niece, Kristy (Derek) Riley; and many dear friends.  He was preceded in passing by his beloved wife, Norma L. Goff. On May 22, 1966, he married the love of his life, Norma.  Together they enjoyed travelling the entire US including Alaska and also visited Canada.  They spent many years...

Larry L. Bond, Jr., age 48, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Larry is survived by his sisters: Virginia (Emil) Mastandrea, Kimberly Bond (Willie Martinez), Joyce (Terry) Hoeckendorff; nieces and nephews: Rachel, Anthony, Allison, Renee, Hanah and Nathan; and his mother, Patricia Brock.  Larry was preceded in passing by his father, Larry L. Bond, Sr. Larry was a former maintenance man at Belvidere Apartments in Hammond.  He was an avid Cubs fan.  Larry...

Rebecca J. Bailey, age 65, of Munster, formerly of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. A Funeral Service will be held at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955 Southeastern Avenue Hammond, IN 46324 on Wednesday April 12, 2023 at 12:00PM with Pastor Chris Steffan officiating.  Cremation will follow the services.  Friends are invited to visit with the family at LaHayne Funeral Home at 11:00 am until the time of service at Noon. Rebecca is survived by her nieces: Amy...

Mitchell Reneé McFerren, fondly known as Mitch, was born on January 7, 1958 in Cincinnati, OH.  Soon after, he settled in Chicago, IL.  He was the first of three children born to the union of Lora and Eugene McFerren (both parents preceded him in death).  He received his formal education at Hirsch Metropolitan high School.  He symbolized his dedication to Jehovah God at an early age.  In October 1976 he married Angela Reneé Carroll (preceded in...

Anthony J. “Tony” Kotlowski, age 73, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023. He is survived by his siblings: Ada (Ron) Landwehr, John Kotlowski, and Regina (Elmer “Jr.”) Shreve; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; and by his sister-in-law, Rosie Kotlowski. Tony was preceded in death by his parents, Philip and Sandra; twin brother, Tommy; wife, Barbara; brother, Philip and by his sister, Kathy. Funeral services...

Bryon Lee Higginbotham, Jr. "Obie" (dad's favorite child) passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023. Bryon is survived by his parents: Bryon Sr. and Dorothea Higginbotham; two brothers: Justin (Britney) Culver and Marc Higginbotham; one sister, Kaylee (Tim) Higginbotham; 3 beautiful daughters: Rachel, Lilliana and Natalie Higginbotham; long-loving girlfriend, Kanesha Lowe; mother and father-in-law: Michelle and Tony Lowe; adopted grandma, Roberta Lowe; brother-in-law, Thomas...

Seferina R. Saenz, age 82, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2023, at her home. She is survived by her children: Connie (Pete) Moore, Gloria (Aureliano Zazueta) Gonzales, Becky Saenz, Angie (Paul Graska) Saenz, Jose’ (JoAnn) Saenz and Dolores (Rafael) Ruiz; grandchildren: Petie, Christopher, Christina, Kari, Joshua, Nick, Carolina, Anthony, Darci, Andrew, Angelica, Celina, Desiree, and Brianna; sister, Pauline Guerro; and by her brothers, Sam Garza and Isaac...

Stella Guzman, age 63, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, January 2, 2023. Stella is survived by her sisters: Rosalinda (Vidal) Garza and Carol Cavazos; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Santiago and Evinia Guzman; siblings: Norma Flores and Gloria Guzman; and infant sister, Sylvia Guzman. A Funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023, at 10:00 AM at LaHayne Funeral Home located at 6955...