Obituaries

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...

Nov 8, 2021

Donald "Donnie" Hall, age 68 of Merrillville, IN passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Donald was preceded in passing by his parents: John Hall, Jr. and Mildred Hall nee Adams; siblings: Sandra "Sissy" Koartge, Ron "Ronnie" Hall, Matthew "Neal" Hall and Wanda Walker.

Donald is survived by his children: Lisa (Shawn Castino) Hall and...

Nov 8, 2021

Myrtle A. Nabors, age 101 of Homer Glen, IL, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, November 8, 2021.

Myrtle was born November 23, 1919 in Hammond, Indiana to Albert Venzke and Elizabeth (nee Schultz) Venzke.  She attended St. Paul's Lutheran School in Hammond and graduated from Hammond High in 1938.

Myrtle was preceded...

Nov 7, 2021

Eloy Melero, age 52 of Calumet City, IL. passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021.

Eloy is survived by his wife, Dora H. Melero nee Herrera; children: Eloy Melero and Cynthia Melero; siblings: Mario Melero, Leonides (Emilia) Melero, Frank (Theresa) Melero, Eliazar Melero, Carmen (Albert) Negrete, Rosa (Luis) Melero-Garcia and Araseli (Alejandro) Lopez; mother, Leonor Melero nee...

Oct 31, 2021

Salvador Luna Salazar, age 84 of Chicago/Hegewisch passed away on Sunday, October 31, 2021.

Salvador is survived by his wife, Manuela Cortes Diaz; children: Luz Maria (Harold) Hayes, Felipa Huels, Salvador (Lilliana) Luna, Jr., Lou (Armida) Luna, Lety (Mike) Huels, Imelda (Miguel) Pimentel, Jose Luis (Michelle) Luna, Juan Luis (Lupe) Luna, Ruben (Cynthia) Luna and Raul (Veronica)...

Oct 20, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Haney, age 60 of Hammond, IN passed away on Wednesday, October 20, 2021.

Jeffrey is survived by his mother, Sue Haney; sisters: Rhonda (Michael) Evans and Kim Haney; twin nephews: Jim Evans and Ron Evans; niece, Stephanie.  Jeffrey was preceded in passing by his father, Ronald Haney.

A Graveside service will be held...