Obituaries

Jan 16, 2022

Frances Hanes, nee Brehmer, age 94, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, at home surrounded by family.

Frances is survived by her children: Susan Fusner and Patrick (Pamela) Hanes; grandchildren: Courtney (Kevin) Hanes, Danyelle Hanes, Jeannie (Michael) Kun, Thomas "T.J." (Brittany) Fusner, Jr., Jennifer (Rich) Heuer and Carolyn Fusner; great grandchildren: Chloe, Calley,...

Jan 14, 2022

Carol "Totesie" Pahl, age 74, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, January 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her family.

Carol is survived by her children: Jeff (Donna) Bogert, Bremmen (Mary) Pahl, Deven (Amanda) Pahl, Nicole (David) Whorl; brother, Richard Hohalek; Nana to eight grandchildren: Carlee (Randy) Barajas, Damian Bogert, Waylon Bogert, Raina Cavanaugh, Jakob (Mikayla)...

Jan 13, 2022

Daniel "Arthur" Becerra, age 91, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home surrounded by his family.  Daniel is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Juana B. Becerra (nee Barrera); his beloved and devoted children: Renette (Javier) Serna, Daniel (Rebecca) Becerra III, Jeanette (Charles) Cobb, Isabel (Tim) Kornas, Sergio (Yolanda) Rojas, Vincent...

Jan 11, 2022

Victoria P. Cox, age 80, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Victoria is survived by her daughters: Kimberly (David) Kissee, Tamara (Rick Guerrero) Cox, Tracy Cox and Christen (Steve) Disbrow; grandchildren: Amandalynn, Antonio, Jeremy, Jessica, Kristen, Branden and Tyler; special niece, BaBette; several great grandchildren, cousins, a niece and a nephew.  Victoria was...

Jan 11, 2022

Daniel Stasko, age 76, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at home.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Sharon Stasko; one child; siblings: Linda (late Jim) Pollock, Dale (late Lee) Stasko; nephews: Little Joe (Marcia) Stasko and Stevie Pollock; brother-in-law: Dan Heninger; and his cat, Shadow.  Daniel was preceded in passing by his...

Jan 11, 2022

Lois June Bodamer, age 93, of Whiting, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Lois was born June 10, 1928, to Herman and Laura (nee Trowe) Furstenburg, of Whiting.  Lois graduated from Whiting high School and was Nationally honored for her shorthand skills.  She worked for Standard Oil Company in the Administration and Engineering Departments. ...

Jan 8, 2022

On this day, January 8, 2021, Jack Bolanowski, prolific Jazz/Rock drummer, has become a member of the "Great Almightys' Rock and Roll All-Star Heaven Band". He is survived by the love of his life, Gladys Colón; children: Eric J. Bolanowski and Aaliyah R.C. Colón; Grandchildren: Hunter Bolanowski, Noah Bolanowski and Evan Bolanowski; Zowie the dog, Misha the cat, and...

Dec 28, 2021

Mary E. Jaceczko, age 61, of Chicago, IL., passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  Mary is survived by her special friend of 17 years, Daniel McGowan; Children: William Jaceczko, Kevin Jaceczko, Diana Jaceczko and Richard Jaceczko; siblings: JoAnne (Michael) McKee, John Jaceczko and Paul Jaceczko; nieces and nephews: Cameron, Kalyn, Kiley and Colin.

Mary was born...

Dec 28, 2021

Charles C. Hobbs, Jr., age 57, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 28, 2021.  Charles is survived by his two sons: Justine (Natasha) Hobbs and Dylan Hobbs; grandchildren: Jayden Hobbs and Tyler Vega; sister, Jodeen Jensen; brother, Johnny (Jackie) Hobbs; nieces and nephews: Samantha Hobbs, Janet Hobbs, Cristina (Tom) Sleeper; aunt, Skeeter Ridinger; great nieces and nephews:...

Dec 14, 2021

Maria De La Luz Mendez, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021.

Maria is survived by her children: Carmen (Michael) Urbanczyk, Delfina (Brandon) Bright and Virginia (Earnest) Fisher; sister, Virginia (late Basilio) Mariscal; grandchildren: Angel (Jeff) Backe, Nola (Jack) Stone, Sophia Fabela, Kristen (Steve) Devaney, Earnest Fisher III, Derrick Kotavasz and Julie...

Dec 13, 2021

Timothy J. Mysiewicz, age 58, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, December 13, 2021.

Tim is survived by his wife, Lisa J Mysiewicz; children: Megan Crisp, Chad Mysiewicz and Nicole (Chris) Miller; grandchildren: Caden, Liam and Conor Miller; siblings: Scott (Pam) Mysiewicz and Sheryl Sago; many nieces and nephews; and his dogs: Apollo, Cesar and Luna. ...

Nov 30, 2021

Rosella M. Jillson, age 85, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Rosella is survived by her children: Kathy (Jack) Fields, David Jillson and Cindy (Joe Wilson) Call; granddaughters: Kelly (Fiancé, Jesse Cabello) Overy and Julie Overy; 3 great grandsons: Jose, Roman and Gabe; and great-great granddaughter, Eli.  She was preceded in passing by...

Nov 29, 2021

Neris Roberto Ventura, a loving and hard-working family man who immigrated to the United States from Honduras in the 1980s, passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones, on November 29, 2021.

He is survived by his wife, Juanita Ventura, and his children Nery, Carolina, Vanessa, Leslie, Mario, Genesis and Jonathan.

Neris, better known as...

Nov 27, 2021

Gary L. Nelson, age 79, of Calumet City, IL passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021, at home surrounded by family.

Gary is survived by his five children: Lori (Amy) Nelson, David (Doribell) Nelson, Amy (Jim) Kent, Paul (Valerie) Nelson and Joe (Roxanna) Nelson; his 10 grandchildren: Adam Dudley, Hannah Kent, David Kuipers, Daniel (Cheli) Kuipers, Sara...

Nov 26, 2021

Carlos Mora Calvo, age 62, of Hammond, IN passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at home.

Carlos is survived by his wife, Ma. Leticia Tapia Estrada; children: Claudia Mora, Janette Mora, Karla M. Mora, Berenice Mora, Luis E Mora and Jose Al Mora; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; 4 sisters and numerous nieces and nephews.

Nov 22, 2021

Edwin "Ed" Sanchez, age 66, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family.

Ed is survived by his partner of 41 years, Angel L Rodriguez, Jr.; sisters: Maria Sanchez and Blanca Rivera; brothers: Dirberto (Loida) Sanchez, Juan Vargas, David (Sonia) Sanchez and Eduardo Sanchez; numerous nieces and nephews;...

Nov 20, 2021

Sherri Lynn McGuff (nee Kress), age 71, of Jasper, Georgia, went to be with the Lord on November 20, 2021. She was born on March 5, 1950, to Benedict Kress and Elsie Kress (nee Tutacko) Wiewiora in Highland, Indiana. Sherri was a former resident of Ellijay, Georgia and Greenwood, Indiana. She was employed for many years with Indiana Bell...

Nov 20, 2021

William "Bill" Demantes, age 78, of Hammond, IN went to be with The Lord and Savior on Saturday, November 20, 2021.

Bill is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda Demantes; four sons: William Demantes, Jr. of Hammond, Todd (Holly) Demantes of Dyer, Kevin (Chrissy) Demantes of Schererville and Brian (Heather) Demantes of Highland; eight grandchildren...

Nov 16, 2021

Donnadeen "Dee" Elaine Neal Braxton, age 95, passed on to her eternal home on Monday, November 16, 2021. She was born to Sophia and Quince Neal in Dodge City, Kansas. After high school graduation, she and her parents moved to Florida in 1944 where Dee studied nursing at Tampa General Hospital as part of the U.S. Army Cadet Nurse...

Nov 11, 2021

Dana Hedrick, age 57 of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, November 11, 2021.

Dana is survived by her children: Jolyn (Kurtis Larkin) Hedrick and Jonathan (Lacee Minor) Hedrick; grandchildren: Keira Larkin, Gage Larkin, Rylee Hedrick, Haylee Hedrick and Ashden Minor; parents: Robert and Carol Medwetz; siblings: Lynette Clark and Joe (Lori) Medwetz; nieces and nephews: Vanessa...