Carmen Jackman nee Valenzuela, age 59, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015.

Loving mother of Amanda L. (Jorge) Jackman and Randall J. (Gabriela) Jackman. Beloved daughter of Presciliana Valenzuela nee Casillas. Devoted sister of Armando (Gracie) Valenzuela, Raquel (Francisco) Zambrano, Victor (Patricia) Valenzuela, and Alicia (Bill) Stolte. Proud grandmother of Lilliana Jackman, Laila Jackman, Lynnette Jackman, and Daniela Carmen Jackman. Wife of Randy Jackman. Fond aunt and cousin to many. Preceded in death by her daughter Prescilla Jackman, her father Miguel Valenzuela, and her brother Jose Luis Valenzuela.

In her younger days, Carmen enjoyed dancing. She enjoyed her many dinners with her mother-in-law Bonnie. What she enjoyed most of all, was spending time with her family. She was loved by many and will be missed by more.

Family and friends are invited to meet with the family for a celebration of Carmen's life on Wednesday, August 12, 2015 from 3 PM until 8 PM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Funeral Service Thursday, August 13, 2015 at 11 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME. Interment at St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.