All Obituaries

Marcella Irene Gercken was born February 3, 1943 in Hammond, Indiana.  She is preceded in passing by her parents, Rollin M. and Nema I. Schahfer.  She graduated from Hammond High School and Indiana University, where she won the Outstanding Band Woman Award.  She was President of Tau Beta Sigma, an honorary band sorority and President of District VII, Tau Beta Sigma. Marcella married Donald Jacob Gercken, (predeceased 2016) in 1968.  Marcella taught private...

Earl Edward Stazak 11/19/1971 - 4/10/21 Devoted husband and best friend of Jen (nee Barba) Stazak; Loving father of Ashley (Mike) Manley, Nicole, Allison (Rich Oliver), Carly and Peyton; Proud grandpa of Brendan, Conor, Elena, Benjamin and Axel; Caring son of Earl Stazak, Sr. and Sharon (nee Berndt) (Joe) Kania; Beloved brother to Lisa (Ramon) Venegas, Shelly Martinez, Joe (Nikki), Vickie (Jim) Frenden; Cherished son-in-law of Steve and Fran...

Jeffery A. Rigot, age 56 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Munster Med Inn. Jeffery is survived by his children: Ashley (Robert) Schindley, James (Brittany) Rigot, David (Trista) Rigot, Melanie (Eddie Leon) Rigot and Jordan Rigot; Fiancé, Debbie J. Tiller; Step-children: Wayne (Liz) Hughes and Rebecca Hughes; grandchildren: Andrew Hughes, Amaya Hughes, Anthony Hughes and Ava Hughes; former spouse, Denise Ross. Jeffery graduated from Griffith High...

Marvin L. Gillim Jr. "Len", age 79 of Hammond, IN., passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021. Marvin is survived by his children: Chris (Anitra) Gillim, Ken (Sherri) Gillim, Lori (Harold) McKinney; his grandchildren: Deanna Gillim, Christina (Chase) Patterson, Devin Gillim, Colin McKinney; his great grandchild, Keith Patterson; brothers: Terry (Cindy) Gillim, Don (Tina) Gillim; uncle and cousin to many.  Marvin was preceded in passing by his parents, Marvin Sr. and...

Janice D. Saksa, age 84 of Whiting, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021. Janice is survived by her daughters: Kim (Late Randal) Vaught and Kris Saksa; grandchildren: Kelly (Nikki) Maaskant and Derek Vaught; great granddaughter, Lily Maaskant; and her Four-legged companion, Lucas.  Janice was preceded in passing by her parents: George and Evelyn; and her brothers, Howard and Dennis. A Funeral service will be held on Friday, April 9, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. at LaHayne Funeral Home 6955...

Donna J. Sandlin, age 85, of Hammond, IN. passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation. Donna is survived by her children: Michael Ball, Mary (Michael Shapiro) Sandlin, Chris (Don) Kalina and Phillip Sandlin, Jr.; siblings: Dennis (Elaine) McKern, James (late Linda) McKern and Joseph McKern; grandchildren: Mikey (Heather) Ball, Jill (Chris) Cash, Shannon Ball, Vicki (Dan) Schwarten and Holly (Kevin) Novak; many great grandchildren and numerous nieces and...

Sandra J. Morris, age 81, of Hammond, IN., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation. Sandy is survived by her daughter, Gina M. Morris; grandchildren: Matthew Morris, Ryan (Kiana) Morris, Michelle (Reid) Bucher; great grandchildren; Mason and Charlie, daughter-in-law, Denise Morris; brother-in-law, Clifton (Sandy) Morris; nieces and nephews: Melinda (Brent) Fritzler, Aidan Fritzler and Timothy (Karen) Morris.  Sandy was preceded in passing...

Cyganowski, Sophia K. of Ridge, NY on March 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Bishop Daniel F. Cyganowski. Loving mother of Daniel R. Cyganowski, U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Melanie L. Cyganowski (Ret.) (Kenneth) and David M. (Kathryn) Cyganowski. Cherished grandmother of Claudia, Kelly, Megan, Daniel and David. Adored great grandmother of James. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian Burial, Sts. Philip and James RC Church, St. James, NY Wednesday 10:30 AM. Arrangements entrusted to the...

Richard George Flood, age 73, of Hammond, IN. passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2021.  He is survived by his brother, David Flood of Hammond, IN.  Richard was preceded in passing by his wife, Lynn (nee Catha); and his parents: George and Lois Flood. Dick was a 1965 graduate of Gavit High School.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.  He proudly served in the U.S. Signal Corp, where he was stationed in Southeast Asia in support of the Vietnam War. ...

Jackie Gootee O’Dea, age 68, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Pat Gootee; and nephew, Richard Eagle. Jackie is survived by her husband of 31 years, Jimmy O’Dea; her daughters: Shannon (Jason Weston) and Kelly O’Dea; son, Michael (Jessica) White; her “baby” sister, Shelly Woodrick (beloved brother in law Jack); and many loving...