All Obituaries

F. Mark Emery Roach "Frankie" or "Mark", age 61 of Anchorage, Alaska and formerly of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021. Survived by one son, Arnold J.(Elizabeth) Barthold and 3 grandchildren.  Also survived by his father, Francis C. Roach; sisters: Margaret E. Kuzmar and Sally F.(Kurt) Klitzke; nieces and nephews: Michael H. (Kerri) Kuzmar Jr., Jacqueline L. (Adam) Hutsler, David M. (Sonia) Kuzmar, Michael R....

Ralph O. Freeman, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Sharen Freeman nee Williams. Loving father of Lia (Joel) Calderone and Erica Freeman. Proud grandfather of Gretchen Calderone, Grave (Charlie Evans) Calderone, Kevin Calderone and Neal (Raquel) Calderone. Devoted brother of Wayne (Barbara) Freeman. Dearest friend of Joey Carlson. Preceded in death by his brother Eldon Freeman and his sisters Doris Gargula and Jeanette...

Presciliana "Chana" C. Valenzuela, age 93 of Merrillville, IN. passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at home. Presciliana is survived by her children: Armando (Gracie) Valenzuela, Raquel V. (Francisco) Zambrano and Alicia V.(Bill) Stolte; 14 grandchildren; 26 great Grandchildren; sister, Espy (Chuye) Hernandez; many nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law: Patty Valenzuela.  Presciliana was preceded in passing by her parents: Ireneo and Rita Casillas; her husband of 55...

Clifford "Cliff" A. Demoff, age 70 of Lowell, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2021. Clifford is survived by his wife, Linda J. Demoff (nee Cole); children: Susan (Brian) Carmona, Julie (Robert) Larson, Cathryn (Francisco) Granda, Mallory (David) Keller, John (Jennifer) Demoff; 19 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and one on the way; many nieces and nephews; dog, Darby.  Clifford was preceded in passing by his parents: William and Bessie Demoff; son, Aaron...

Brandee Kinney, age 22 of Plainfield, IN and formerly of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021 at home. Brandee is survived by her father, Luis Ayala; siblings: Anthony Kinney, Darrin (Jordan) Clemons, Emaniee Richardson, Anastasia Richardson, Jillian Richardson, Cyreenna Kinney-Ayala, Makaylla Kinney-Ayala, Angel Ayala and Alex Ayala; boyfriend, Markee Deloney; aunts: Lauren Kinney and Tiffany (Thomas) Giroux; fond aunt and cousin of many; dogs: Daisee and Xeena. ...

Luz I. Canales Pagan, age 70 of Rolling Prairie, IN (formerly of Hammond, IN) passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021. Luz in survived by her children: Julio (Lisa) Pagan, Luz Evelyn (Terry) West, David (Sondra) Pagan and Carol (C.I.) Hubbard; grandchildren: Alexandra Pagan, Julio Pagan III, Sarah Pagan, Isabella Pagan, Timothy West, Desiree Pagan, David Pagan Jr., Aidan Pagan, Steven Ledesma, Antonio Ledesma, Alexis Ledesma, Naomi Hubbard, Ava Hubbard and Christian Hubbard.  Luz...

Linda L. Owens, age 72 of Hammond, IN., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at home. Linda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary L. Owens; children: Gary L. Owens Jr. and Clint (Jennifer) Owens; grandchildren: Brittany Owens and Brady Owens; siblings: John (Brenda) Crook, Ron (Vicky) Crook and Ginger (Marty) Hybl; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews; many life-long friends and by her dog, White Lightning.  Linda was preceded in passing...

Clint Warren Briscoe, age 64 of Hammond, IN (formerly of Calumet City, IL) passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 after a battle with cancer. Clint is preceded in death by his parents: Calvin L. Briscoe and Ingrid F. Briscoe. Clint is survived by his siblings: Raymond (Lin) Briscoe, Heidi (Jose) Rosado, and Dawn Briscoe; nieces and nephews: Justin Briscoe, Thomas (Samantha) Kelleher, Eric (Julie) Kelleher, Kristin (John) Quilici, Alexis Rosado,...

Peggy Ann Mendoza, age 63, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. Peggy is survived by her husband, Salvador Mendoza; children: Jason (Tara) Mendoza and Zack Mendoza; grandchildren: Savanah Mendoza and Jorden Mendoza; many nieces and nephews; dogs: Petey and Chloe.  Peggy was preceded in passing by her parents: Leonard and Evelyn Collins; siblings: Linda Bogdan and Danny Collins. Peggy was a life-long resident of Hammond, where she met the love of her life,...

Marleene J. Pala, age 72, of Hammond, IN., formerly of South Deering, IL., passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 peacefully at home. Marleene is survived by her sons: Stephen (Michelle) Pala and Robert Madujano; grandchildren: Robert William (fiancée Amanda) Mandujano, Cassidy Richerme and Caitlyn Richerme; one great grandchild on the way; fond aunt of many.  Marleene was preceded in passing by her husband, Stephen Pala; brothers: John O'Neill and Kevin O'Neill;...