Rosemarie T. Ganz nee Lucas, age 86, of Chicago, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Loving mother of Kathy (Thomas) Anton, Mark Ganz, Kym Ganz, Michelle (George) Arwood, David Ganz, and Lisa (Brian) Ganz-Lueck. Devoted sister of Margaret McCarthy. Beloved grandmother of Annie (Richard) Anton-Johnson, Ryan Ganz, Meghan Arwood, Matthew (Nicole) Arwood, and Tatiana Ganz. Cherished G.G. of Reagan Johnson and Thomas Johnson. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Eligio J. Ganz, her parents William and Ann Lucas. her siblings Florence Morrisey, William Lucas, Joseph Lucas, Jean Popp, Rita Belchine, Edward Lucas, and James Lucas. Rosemarie was a homemaker who loved her family intensely. She enjoyed Bingo and fine dining. Rosemarie loved live theater. She was a huge Cub's fan. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Family and Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home , 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Funeral Service Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:15 AM from LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7140 Arizona Ave., Hammond, IN for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM with Rev. Charles A. Mosely, Pastor officiating. Interment to follow at St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pioneer Center for Human Service out of McHenry, IL on behalf of Charles Belchine, her nephew. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.

Family and Friends are invited to meet with the family on Sunday, January 15, 2017 from 3:00 PM until 8:00 PM at LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Funeral Service Monday, January 16, 2017 at 10:15 AM from LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME to Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 7140 Arizona Ave., Hammond, IN for Mass of Christian Burial at 11 AM with Rev. Charles A. Mosely, Pastor officiating. Interment to follow at St. John Cemetery, Hammond, IN.