All Obituaries

Judith "Sugar" L. Batey, age 75, of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at home. Judith is survived by her daughter, Regina Rizzolo; son, Jamie Fox; Grandson, Anthony Michael Rizzolo; stepson, James A. Batey, Jr.  Judith was preceded in passing by her husband, James Alton Batey, Sr and son, Michael L. Batey. Judith was a member of ABATE of Indiana.  She graduated with an Associates Degree from Ivy Tech.  Judith spent the majority of her life as a...

Frank "Bubba' E. Koonce, Jr., age 20, of Hammond, IN. passed away suddenly on Monday, May 9, 2022, at home. Frank is survived by his parents: Frank E. Koonce, Sr and Lynn M. Koonce (nee Climer); brother, Dylan T. Koonce; sister, Kayla M. Koonce; grandparents: Tom and Brenda Climer and Cheryl Koonce; fiancé, Naiya Robinson-Stewart; aunt, Misty Stotlar (Nicholas Burgess); uncle, Everett (Ann) Koonce, Jr.; many great aunts, great uncles and cousins; his dogs: Harley...

Lorraine D. Dierking, age 74, of Hammond IN passed away on Monday May 16, 2022. Lorraine is survived by her children: Gina (fiancée Todd Warburton) Montealegre, Eric Montealegre, Edgar (Julie) Montealegre; grandchildren: Donald, Marissa and Stephanie; Brother, Edward (Carol) Dierking; several nieces and nephews.  Lorraine was preceded in passing by her parents: Edward and Stephanie Dierking; ex-husband, Gus Montealegre; brother, Charles (Florence) Dierking. Lorraine...

Norma L. Goff, Age 81, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, April 17, 2022. Norma is survived by her husband of 55 years, Chester Goff; brother, Richard (Pat) Burchett; nephew, Richard Burchett; niece, Kristy (Derek) Riley.  Norma was preceded in passing by her parents: Talmadge and Hazel Burchett and her brother, Gary Lee Burchett. Norma was born on September 10, 1940, in Portsmouth, Ohio to Talmadge and Hazel Burchett.  She graduated from Claude V. Courter Tech...

Barbara Ruth Anderson, age 92, of Valparaiso, IN and previously of Punta Gorda, FL, passed away on Friday, March 25, 2022, at Northwest Health-Porter.  Barbara was born in Pontiac, Michigan to Erwin and Carrie Bell Walls on April 28, 1929.  She came to Hammond, Indiana around 1941 and graduated from Hammond High School in 1947.  Barbara worked at LaSalle Steel for over 30 years and retired in 1985.  She moved to Florida, the sunshine state; there she enjoyed her...

Linda "Lynn" J. Birchell, age 73, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Lynn is survived by her children: Dawn (Scott) Kretchmer and Troy (Stacie) Birchell; grandchildren: Brandon (Bethany) Kretchmer, Cheyenne (fiancé, Ozzie Moreno) Kretchmer, Jacob Cruz, Joshua Birchell and Justyn Birchell; great grandchildren: Sophia Cruz and Gabbie Cruz; her dog, Misty and her cat, Algie.  Lynn was preceded in passing by her husband, Robert "Bob" E....

After a full life Jean M. David passed on February 15, 2022, at the age of 96. She was born on December 16, 1925, to Frank and Marie (Buchinski) Swierczak. Loving wife of the late George David, Jean is survived by her son Jeff David (Dianne) of Indianapolis, daughter Linda Casey (Don) of Concord, CA, and 4 grandchildren, Kris Tapper, Sharon DeCaro, Jessica David, and Dan David. Jean grew up in East Chicago and was valedictorian of her class at Washington High School. She attended the...

Kathleen "Kathy" J. Godbolt (nee Mecyssine), age 84, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022. Kathleen is survived by her loving children: Dwayne (Elaine Balio) Godbolt of Hammond, IN., Douglas (Tami) Godbolt of Lowell, IN. and Doyle (Dawn) Godbolt of Hammond, IN.; proud grandmother of: David (Amy) Godbolt, Brittney (Robbie) Cruse, Kalyne (Tony) Lopez, Adam Godbolt, Michael (Maranda) Godbolt and Melissa Godbolt; great grandmother to: Carly, Callie, Chase,...

Gerald R. Eichensehr, Sr., age 79, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022. Gerald is survived by his wife, Nancy D. Eichensehr (nee Augustyn); children: Maryann (Scott) Bowers, Marcie (Greg) Mokol, Shelly (Gary) Robinson and Mark Eichensehr; grandchildren: Diana (David) Cole, Victoria (Jason) Bultema, Melaina Blanchard, Hannah Blanchard, Olivia Bowers, Ty Bowers, Angie Lloyd, Holly (Brandon) Ogorek, Gerald "Rob" Eichensehr, III, Brandi (Rob) Gravel,...

Roberto Maldonado Torres was born on June 7, 1951, to Juan Torres Saez and Epifania Maldonado Santos in Barranquitas, PR, where he was raised along with his brothers and sisters. In 1968, at the age of 17, he traveled to Chicago, Illinois where he met his beloved Ana Digna (Laboy). Roberto and Ana were married on April 4, 1969 and began their lives together in Chicago. Early in his marriage Roberto opened his doors and heart to his wife’s siblings who were all in Puerto Rico.  He...