Obituaries

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...

Sep 22, 2021

Frederick "Ricky" Williams, age 55 of Chicago, IL passed away on Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at home.

FREDERICK BURL WILLIAMS was born on January 27,1966 in Chicago, Illinois to the union of Fred and Bernice Patton, both proceeding him in death. He was the second youngest of 11 siblings. Four proceeded him in death: Bertha, Beverly, Deborah...

Sep 7, 2021

Clifford "Cliff" A. Demoff, age 70 of Lowell, IN passed away on Tuesday, September 8, 2021.

Clifford is survived by his wife, Linda J. Demoff (nee Cole); children: Susan (Brian) Carmona, Julie (Robert) Larson, Cathryn (Francisco) Granda, Mallory (David) Keller, John (Jennifer) Demoff; 19 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and one on the way; many nieces and nephews;...

Sep 6, 2021

Brandee Kinney, age 22 of Plainfield, IN and formerly of Hammond, IN passed away suddenly on September 6, 2021 at home.

Brandee is survived by her father, Luis Ayala; siblings: Anthony Kinney, Darrin (Jordan) Clemons, Emaniee Richardson, Anastasia Richardson, Jillian Richardson, Cyreenna Kinney-Ayala, Makaylla Kinney-Ayala, Angel Ayala and Alex Ayala; boyfriend, Markee Deloney; aunts: Lauren Kinney and...

Sep 5, 2021

Luz I. Canales Pagan, age 70 of Rolling Prairie, IN (formerly of Hammond, IN) passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021.

Luz in survived by her children: Julio (Lisa) Pagan, Luz Evelyn (Terry) West, David (Sondra) Pagan and Carol (C.I.) Hubbard; grandchildren: Alexandra Pagan, Julio Pagan III, Sarah Pagan, Isabella Pagan, Timothy West, Desiree Pagan, David Pagan...

Sep 1, 2021

Linda L. Owens, age 72 of Hammond, IN., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at home.

Linda is survived by her husband of 54 years, Gary L. Owens; children: Gary L. Owens Jr. and Clint (Jennifer) Owens; grandchildren: Brittany Owens and Brady Owens; siblings: John (Brenda) Crook, Ron (Vicky) Crook and Ginger (Marty) Hybl; numerous nieces,...

Aug 29, 2021

Presciliana "Chana" C. Valenzuela, age 93 of Merrillville, IN. passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at home.

Presciliana is survived by her children: Armando (Gracie) Valenzuela, Raquel V. (Francisco) Zambrano and Alicia V.(Bill) Stolte; 14 grandchildren; 26 great Grandchildren; sister, Espy (Chuye) Hernandez; many nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law: Patty Valenzuela.  Presciliana was preceded in passing by...

Aug 29, 2021

Clint Warren Briscoe, age 64 of Hammond, IN (formerly of Calumet City, IL) passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 after a battle with cancer.

Clint is preceded in death by his parents: Calvin L. Briscoe and Ingrid F. Briscoe. Clint is survived by his siblings: Raymond (Lin) Briscoe, Heidi (Jose) Rosado, and Dawn Briscoe; nieces and...

Aug 4, 2021

Marleene J. Pala, age 72, of Hammond, IN., formerly of South Deering, IL., passed away on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 peacefully at home.

Marleene is survived by her sons: Stephen (Michelle) Pala and Robert Madujano; grandchildren: Robert William (fiancée Amanda) Mandujano, Cassidy Richerme and Caitlyn Richerme; one great grandchild on the way; fond aunt of many.  Marleene...

Jul 27, 2021

Norma R. Riddle, age 91, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021.

Norma is survived by her children: Jeffrey Riddle, Robert (Karyn) Riddle and Candy (Charles) McLaughlin; grandchildren: Cassie (Joey) Marburger, Jeffrey Miskovich, Phillip (Katelyn) McLaughlin, John McLaughlin, Collin Riddle and Andy Riddle; great-grandchildren: Charles, Olsen and Faye.  She was preceded in passing by...

Jul 24, 2021

Peggy Ann Mendoza, age 63, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021.

Peggy is survived by her husband, Salvador Mendoza; children: Jason (Tara) Mendoza and Zack Mendoza; grandchildren: Savanah Mendoza and Jorden Mendoza; many nieces and nephews; dogs: Petey and Chloe.  Peggy was preceded in passing by her parents: Leonard and Evelyn Collins; siblings:...

Jul 10, 2021

Joann Wehmer, age 94 of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021.

Joann is survived by her children: Pamela (Tom) Scherer and Charles (Adrianne) Wehmer; grandchildren: Tiffany Scherer, Kira (Sahaj) Tietion, Elizabeth (Bill) Aguilera and Morgan Wehmer; Great-grandchildren: Brayden, Mason and Layla; numerous nieces and nephews.  Joann was preceded in passing by her parents: Delbert...

Jul 9, 2021

Jack E. "Zippy" Wilson age 93 of Hammond, passed away on Friday July 9, 2021. He is survived by his children Deborah (Richard) Gluth and Thomas (Paula) Wilson; grandchildren Tricia (Joe) Nappo, Rick (Renee) Gluth, Christopher (Jessica) Gluth, Brianna (John) Eder, and Thomas Wilson; great grandchildren Katelyn, Tristan, Makhia, Logan, and Brooklyn; several nieces and nephews and by his...

Jul 7, 2021

Helen A. Peron, age 90, of Hammond, IN. passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Nancy (Steve Jr.) Koroluk; grandchildren: Daniel Parus, Andrew Parus and Steve (Jacki Davis) Koroluk III; great-grandchildren: Christopher Koroluk and Michaela Reynolds; niece, Sister Anne Hyzy.  She was preceded in passing by her parents: Stephan and Stella...

Jul 7, 2021

Adalberto Magana was born on May 11, 1984 in Patzcuaro, Michoacán, Mexico.  He lost his battle to stomach cancer and passed away peacefully on July 7, 2021 at 10:30 PM, at the age of 37 surrounded by his loving family.

Adal was a loving husband to Gabriela Garcia; a great father to Alexa and Aliyah Magana; a...