Obituaries

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...

Oct 18, 2021

Sandy "Nana" came into the world on January 28, 1944 in Aurora, IL.  She was the third child of Clifford Guy Pauley and Grace Bertha Pauley (nee Tooley).  She went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 18, 2021 after a battle with cancer.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, George James Kizman. ...

Oct 14, 2021

Barbara A. Braddy, age 80 of Hammond, IN passed away on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at home.

Barbara is survived by her children: Jo Lynn ( Charlie) Baggerly, Lonnie Braddy and Susan (Darrin) Kooiker; brother, Robert (Bonnie) Murphy; grandchildren: Michael Rousseau, Amanda (Dustin) Stone, Jessica (Kyle) Wood, Kyle Kooiker and Paige Kooiker; great grandchildren: Mason Wood, Anabell...

Oct 8, 2021

Colleen Grant, age 35 of East Chicago, IN passed away on Friday October 8, 2021.

Colleen is survived by her daughters: Ayrianna and Jasmin Cerros; Mother, Brenda Kumps (nee Zaworski) of Hebron, IN; sister, Jeannie (nee Betz) (Jimmy) Visvardis of Minooka, IL; brother, Richard (London) Betz of Chicago, IL; childrens father, Jerry Cerros; many nieces and nephews....

Oct 7, 2021

Jose Figueroa, age 34, formerly of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Thursday, October 7, 2021.

Jose is survived by his wife, Joanna M. Figueroa (nee Young); children: Alyssa Garcia, Sophia Figueroa and Jose Figueroa, Jr.; Mother, Maria A. Figueroa; sister, Araceli Figueroa.  Jose was preceded in passing by his father, Jose L. Figueroa, Jr. and his Tío, ...

Oct 4, 2021

Jean A. Johnson nee Colvin of Hammond, IN. passed away on Monday, October 4, 2021 at home.

Jean is survived by her children: Linda (Herman) Cawthron, Max Johnson, Jr. and Julia (Mark) Hendricks; 13 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren with 1 on the way; siblings: Fred (Laurie) Colvin and Christine Waldrod; many nieces and...

Sep 23, 2021

Ralph O. Freeman, age 90, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 23, 2021. Beloved husband of Sharen Freeman nee Williams. Loving father of Lisa (Joel) Calderone and Erica Freeman. Proud grandfather of Gretchen Calderone, Grace (Charlie Evans) Calderone, Kevin Calderone and Neil (Raquel) Calderone. Devoted brother of Wayne (Barbara) Freeman. Dearest friend of...