All Obituaries

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...

Edward Charles Knight, age 82, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2022.  Ed was born to Robert and Mildred (Drinkut) Knight on September 16, 1940, in Indianapolis, Indiana.  He graduated from Lawrence Central High School (Indianapolis), setting many track records.  After High School, he was briefly in the U.S. Navy (honorably discharged) and was offered a scholarship to Butler University for cross-country running.   Ed worked for the Indianapolis Star for 46...

William "Bill" McGhee, Jr., age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022. Bill is survived by his partner, Cheryl Raza; children: Telecia McGee, Denisho McGee, William McGee, III, Jondell McGhee, Kendell McGhee; stepdaughter, Katherine Frazier; grandchildren: Tina, Tazahra, Jeremiah, Heaven, Nevaeh, Ketcha and Sheldon, Jr.; sister, Patricia McGee-Holmes; cousins: Christine Johnson, Jesse Johnson, Michelle Johnson, Cordale, Lawrence and James; fond uncle...

Patricia "Patsy" Ann Earle, nee Stengel, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at home. Patricia is survived by her children: Barbara (Late Robert) Rardin, Kevin (Betty) Earle, Linda Parker, Jeffery Earle, Debbie (Rob) Bodza and Lloyd Earle, Jr.; sister, Mary Rose (late Edward); brother, Larry (Kitty) Stengel; 18 grandchildren; 17 Great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren and 1 on the way; many nieces and nephews, cousins; and many, many dear...

Joan M. Gutierrez (Bandemer) age 61, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at home with her loving husband at her side. Joan is survived by her husband, Anthony "Tony G." L. Gutierrez; children: Joseph Gutierrez and Ashley (Shaq) Gibson; grandchildren: Mia Fasula, Ella Fasula, Zoey Gutierrez, Joshua Robinson, Melody Robinson and Lincoln Gibson; loving sister of 8; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of Diane...

  JoAnne O’Rourke, age 88, was born and lived in Hammond, Indiana most of her life. She is survived by her two loving daughters: Debbie Jo O’Rourke and Terri Lynn Probus; four grandsons: Thomas Michael (Marcy) Probus, Edward Joseph (Monike) O’Rourke, Marcus David Probus and Timothy Harley O’Rourke; six great grandchildren: Cierra Nicole (Alex) Doss, Jordyn Elizabeth, Cierra Jade, Madysen Lee, Edward Joseph, Jr. and Edan Joseph; three great, great grandchildren:...

Virginia Vasquez, age 80, of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 2022. Virginia is survived by her sons: Raul Ruiz,Jr. and John Ruiz; three grandchildren; two great grandsons; her sister: Mary Holloway; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents: Alberto and Margaret Hernandez and ten brothers. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at LaHayne Funeral Home, Hammond, IN with Father Charles Mosley officiating....

Rosella M. Jillson, age 85, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022. Rosella is survived by her children: Kathy (Jack) Fields, David Jillson and Cindy (Joe Wilson) Call; granddaughters: Kelly (Fiancé, Jesse Cabello) Overy and Julie Overy; 3 great grandsons: Jose, Roman and Gabe; and great-great granddaughter, Eli.  She was preceded in passing by her parents: Gilbert and Johanna Schuitema; and her siblings: Jack, Bud, Ronnie and Ethel. A Funeral Service will be...

Diane Helton (nee Nordyke), age 87, a lifelong resident of Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022. She is survived by her son, Richard (Renae) Helton of Cedar Lake and daughter, Cathleen (Candy) Schultz of Hammond; three grandsons, Thomas (Erin) Swafford of Hobart, Derrick Helton of Cedar Lake and Douglas Helton of Crown Point; her sister, Judy Johnson of Gary and brother, Thomas (Susan) Nordyke of Virginia. Diane was also blessed with nine great-grandchildren: Jackson...