Obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

Kathleen "Kathy" J. Godbolt (nee Mecyssine), age 84, of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022.

Kathleen is survived by her loving children: Dwayne (Elaine Balio) Godbolt of Hammond, IN., Douglas (Tami) Godbolt of Lowell, IN. and Doyle (Dawn) Godbolt of Hammond, IN.; proud grandmother of: David (Amy) Godbolt, Brittney (Robbie) Cruse, Kalyne (Tony) Lopez,...

Feb 12, 2022

Gerald R. Eichensehr, Sr., age 79, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Saturday, February 12, 2022.

Gerald is survived by his wife, Nancy D. Eichensehr (nee Augustyn); children: Maryann (Scott) Bowers, Marcie (Greg) Mokol, Shelly (Gary) Robinson and Mark Eichensehr; grandchildren: Diana (David) Cole, Victoria (Jason) Bultema, Melaina Blanchard, Hannah Blanchard, Olivia Bowers, Ty Bowers, Angie Lloyd,...

Feb 12, 2022

Roberto Maldonado Torres was born on June 7, 1951, to Juan Torres Saez and Epifania Maldonado Santos in Barranquitas, PR, where he was raised along with his brothers and sisters. In 1968, at the age of 17, he traveled to Chicago, Illinois where he met his beloved Ana Digna (Laboy). Roberto and Ana were married on April 4, 1969...

Feb 3, 2022

Walter "Wally" D. Schreurs, age 76, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, February 3, 2022.

Walter is survived by his wife of 25 years, Debra L. Schreurs (nee Gregory); children: Sherry Young, Kenneth (Jenn) Young, Annette (Brian) Wilcox and Richard Schreurs; grandchildren: Angel, Jazmine, Tory, Tony, JJ, Alexis, and one on their way, due July 2022. ...

Jan 23, 2022

Siebert "Gene" E. Culbertson, age 87, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022.

Gene is survived by his children: Paul Ray Culbertson, Cynthia (James) Thomas and Samantha (Jason) Blankenship; grandchildren: Joshua Culbertson, Jonathan (Julienne) Wagner, Jasmine Thomas, Michael Wagner, Emily Wagner, Noah Thomas, Brian Culbertson, Alex Culbertson, Jordan (Shyanne) Culbertson; great grandchildren: Lydian, Dezerus,...

Jan 20, 2022

Jose "Pepe" A. Matchain, Sr., age 63, of Hammond, IN, formerly of Chicago, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022.

Jose is survived by his children: Junior A. (Jennifer) Matchain and Jeanette A. Matchain; grandpa of: Francisco Matchain and Damien Matchain; siblings: Lorie Matchain, Carlos Matchain, Salo Matchian, Linda (Mario Perez) Matchain and Juan Matchain; Uncle to...

Jan 20, 2022

Freddie K. Russell, age 86, of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, after battling lingering health complications.

Freddie is survived by his beloved wife of 65 years, Sharon (nee Hudspeth); 4 devoted sons: Bobby (Dody) of Griffith, IN, Carl (Colleen) of Dyer, IN, Richard (Brenda) of Griffith, IN and Dennis (Mary) of Highland, IN; 6...

Jan 18, 2022

Michael J. "Mikey" Curcione, age 54, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at home surrounded by his family.

Michael is survived by his children: Kelly J. (Max) Spruth and Joey (Yessi) Curcione; mother, Stephanie Noble; sister, Gina Curcione; nieces: Shannon (Chris) Rodriguez and Stephanie (David Durham) Sasenberg; nephew, Luc Bindel. Michael was preceded in passing ...

Jan 18, 2022

Virginia Cameron, age 78, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at home surrounded by her family.

Virginia is survived by her children: Harvey (Shelly) Cameron, Jr. and Marsha Cameron; Nanny to grandchildren: Darrion, Davon, Michael, DeAndre, Christopher, Eric, Brian and Rashawn; great grandchildren: Kamorah, Luna, Sharvey, O'Shae, Bryce, Brentley, Eriana, Eric, Jayceon, Aaliyah...

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. ...