All Obituaries

James "Jim" E.  Riley, age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Beloved husband of 47 years to Sylvia K. Riley nee Stemper. Devoted father of James (Lauren) Riley II and Kevin (Desiree) Riley. Proud grandfather of Naomie Riley, Sarah Riley and Brittany Riley. Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Friend to his dogs Smokey and Harley. Preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sisters. Jim was known to many as...

Curtis W. Gullett, age 92 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021.  Curtis is survived by his children: Sue Holland, Deborah (Robert) Comley, Sue (Gary) Helton, Leah (Jeff) Thornley and Sheila (Craig) Gibbs; siblings: Fern Oaks and Peg (Hubert) Ware; longtime companion, Bobette McCall; and his dog, Peanut. Curtis was a Grandfather and a  great-grandfather to many, and also an uncle to numerous nieces and nephews.  Curtis was...

Otis Eugene Howard, age 60 of Hammond, IN. passed away on January 7, 2021.  Otis is survived by his children: Otis L. (fiancé Gitaura Wade) Granberry, Edgard E. Howard, Aradine (Tyion) Grayson, Osha Rogers and Darrius Coleman; his special children; Gejuan Howard, Quanee A. Granberry and Chanel Coleman; his siblings: Milton Howard, Frank Howard, Willie Howard and Janette Howard Carlton; 16 Grandchildren, many nieces and nephews and his dog companion, Brutis.  Otis was...

Dana W. O'Neal-Best, age 57 of Hammond, Indiana passed away December 25, 2020 in Hobart, Indiana. God sent out an S.O.S. looking for one of his best creations to return home. So, on December 25, 2020, in the earliest hours of Christmas morning, Dana O'Neal-Best answered that call to leave her vessel here on earth and start a new adventure in heaven. She may be gone but Dana will never be forgotten. She is survived by Virginia, her mother; her 3...

Ann M. Frangello, age 69 of Knox, IN passed away December 25, 2020 in Munster, IN. Ann is survived by her son, Dale A. (Elvyra) Hindson; grandchildren: Jessica Hindson, Aaron Hindson, Tabitha Hindson, Joshua (Pam) Hindson, and Emma Hindson; siblings: Joyce (David) Smith, Janene (Joe) Rossi, Ralph (Beverly) Mulvihill and Lindsay Kilpatrick; nieces and nephews: Eric Smith, Daniel Smith, Tony Rossi, Jamie Dunn, Mike Mulvihill, Melissa Schultz; and her dear friend, Janice...

Dean "Scott" Bates, age 54, passed away in his home Saturday, December 19, 2020 in Hammond, Indiana.  Left to cherish his memory are his mother, Shirley J. Bates nee Moran; his siblings, Diane (Dan) Hodge of Rensselaer, Indiana, Dawn Bates of Colorado, Chad Bates of Hammond, Indiana; uncle, George Bates; aunt, Sandra (late Fred) Urbanski; nieces and nephews, Jennifer, Katrina, Christina and Jessie; great nieces, Nevaeh, Paityn and Kylee.  Scott was preceded...

Timothy Danzell McHenry “Timmy the Tooth” aged 25, passed away December 19, 2020. Timothy leaves behind his loving mother, Donna (Johnathan); sisters: Whitney (Richard), Tonyla and Ashley; brothers: Eric (Vanessa), Tevin; father, Anthony; brothers: Antoine, Tony, Shawn, John, Deanthony, Christian and Cameron; grandmothers, Barbara (Albert) and Leola; Grandfather, Frank (Minnie); his fiancé, Deshanae and their son, Aydien; his son, Elijah and his mother Alexis; and a...

Aaron F. Fuerte, age 33 of East Chicago, IN passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2020. Aaron is survived by his parents, Alfonso Fuerte of East Chicago, IN. and his mother, Aida Fuerte nee Galvan of Austin, TX.; siblings: Melissa Galvan, Daniel (Crystle) Galvan and Jesse Fuerte; many Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends; and his dog companion, Max. Aaron Graduated from Stratford High School and later Graduated from Calumet College of St. Joseph.  He enjoyed hanging with family and...

John Kennerk, age 74 of Lynwood, IL passed away December 10, 2020.  John is survived by his wife of 46 years, Anne Kennerk nee Creevy; children Cathy (Allen) Forbes, Jack (Molly) Kennerk, Phillip (Amy) Kennerk and Steve Kennerk; siblings, Judy (late Pete) Finke, Harry (Linda) Kennerk, Hannah (late Dick) Wilson, Steve (Carol) Kennerk, Dan (Sally) Kennerk and Tom Kennerk; grandchildren, Tripp Forbes, Donovan Forbes, Maryanne Forbes; many nieces, nephews and brother-in-law to...

Arnold “Arnie” Michael Zingo, Age 81 of Hammond, U.S. Army Veteran, passed away Wednesday December 2, 2020.  He is survived by his children; Mark B. Zingo of Henderson, NV, Barbara (Sean) Blashill of Valparaiso, IN and Brian M. (Ashley) Zingo of Granger, IN; his sister, Sharon (late Paul) Klus; his grandchildren: Megan Zingo, Michael Zingo, Carter Blashill, Kennedy Blashill, Olivia Zingo and one grandson on the way; his former spouse, Margaret Donovan. He was preceded in...