Obituaries

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...

Jul 5, 2021

Melva Jean M. Carlson, age 87 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021.

Melva is survived by her Children: Karl (Char) Carlson, Roxane VanTil, Glen (Lois) Carlson, Dawn (Clifford) Haring, Jr. and Bonnie (James) Bruce; 7 Grandchildren, 8 Great-Grandchildren and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren; sister, Joan Summers; many nieces and nephews.  Melva was preceded in passing...

Jul 5, 2021

Carolyn J. Lovin, born September 20, 1970, of East Chicago, Indiana passed away on Monday, July 5, 2021 at the age of 50. Carolyn was preceded in passing by her parents: Leonard and Mary Ann Lovin; and her son, Jeremy Lovin-Guerrero. She was a loving mother and grandmother who is survived by her two sons: Jacob (Jennifer) Lovin and...

Jul 5, 2021

Norma D. Mueller (nee Konow) was born to Otto and Lydia Konow on March 19, 1929 in Calumet City, Illinois. She married Arthur Eggebrecht at Ascension Lutheran Church in Landover, MD in 1949.

A keen typist and stenographer, Norma took a secretarial course in high school, graduated with honors, and had a record-breaking shorthand of 160 wpm....

Jun 27, 2021

Elwood Eugene Alger, age 76, of Hammond, IN. passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Gene is survived by his long-time companion of over 40 years, Victoria "Pauline" Cox; sons: Brian Alger and Neal (Marilia) Alger; grandchildren: Leandro Alger and Nina Alger; step-daughters: Kim (Dave) Kissee, Tamara "Tammy" Cox, Tracy Cox and...

Jun 26, 2021

Agnes E. Jones, age 90, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021.

Agnes is survived by her children: Betty (Victor) Segally, William (Linda) Jones, John (Martha) Jones and Bonita Jones-Smulski; 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; brothers: Hershel (Bobbi) Cole, William (Jeanette) Cole, Vinson (Sue) Cole; several nieces and nephews; caring aide,...

Jun 18, 2021

David J. Grubesic, age 61, of Hammond, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021.

David is survived by his son, David Grubesic; grandchildren: Makayla Grubesic and Aiden Kirgis;  siblings: Marianne (John) Schriver, Carolyn (Brian) Brogdon, Donna Pattri and Joe Grubesic.

David was preceded in passing by his parents, Joseph and Betty Grubesic; and his cat, ...

Jun 13, 2021

Randall Lee Bennett, age 71 of Highland, Indiana passed away peacefully while tending to his garden on June 13, 2021.  Randall was born in Hammond, and a graduate of Clark High School.  After a brief stint in the Navy he owned several businesses in Hammond and the surrounding areas.

Randall is survived by his spouse, Adam Kalinowski;...

May 30, 2021

Daniel L. Kelley, age 69, of Crete, IL., passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Daniel is survived by his children: Jason Kelley and Lisa M. Kelley; grandchildren: Calista Kelley, Ava Kelley, Jaiden Kelley and Jaxon Wisnewski; siblings: Linda Summers, Barbara Glass, Mike Kelley, William Kelley and Kim (Harper) Graves; Mother-in-law and Father-in-law: Flossie and Darrel Clark;...

May 29, 2021

William "Bill" Ellis Luchene, age 64, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021.

Bill was preceded in passing by his parents: Clayton and Mildred Luchene; his brother, James Paul Luchene; his father-in-law and mother-in-law: Basil and Shirley Durbin; brother-in-laws, Kenneth Durbin and Joseph Sowles; his grandmothers: Lois Hayes and Sarah Elizabeth Durbin. He was...

May 14, 2021

William H. Ruff, age 75, of Valparaiso, Indiana, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021.

William is survived by his sister, Debby Ruff; and his cousins: Kathleen (Timothy) Rudis and family, and the Bernard Oakes family.

William is preceded in death by his brother Walter P. Ruff Jr who passed away April 28, 2021 at...

Apr 24, 2021

Johnella Mae Pearson, age 91, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

Johnella is survived by her children: Mary (John) Hall, Annie Ruth Pearson, John Pearson, Deborah Pearson, Annette Pearson, Marietta Pearson, David Pearson, Timothy Harper and Latricia Harper (Elliot) Staples; 29 grandchildren, 53 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren; siblings: Cora Mae Mann,...

Apr 11, 2021

Marcella Irene Gercken was born February 3, 1943 in Hammond, Indiana.  She is preceded in passing by her parents, Rollin M. and Nema I. Schahfer.  She graduated from Hammond High School and Indiana University, where she won the Outstanding Band Woman Award.  She was President of Tau Beta Sigma, an honorary band sorority and President of District VII, Tau...

Apr 10, 2021

Earl Edward Stazak 11/19/1971 - 4/10/21

Devoted husband and best friend of Jen (nee Barba) Stazak; Loving father of Ashley (Mike) Manley, Nicole, Allison (Rich Oliver), Carly and Peyton; Proud grandpa of Brendan, Conor, Elena, Benjamin and Axel; Caring son of Earl Stazak, Sr. and Sharon (nee Berndt) (Joe) Kania; Beloved brother to Lisa (Ramon) Venegas, Shelly...

Apr 8, 2021

Jeffery A. Rigot, age 56 of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Thursday, April 8, 2021 at Munster Med Inn.

Jeffery is survived by his children: Ashley (Robert) Schindley, James (Brittany) Rigot, David (Trista) Rigot, Melanie (Eddie Leon) Rigot and Jordan Rigot; Fiancé, Debbie J. Tiller; Step-children: Wayne (Liz) Hughes and Rebecca Hughes; grandchildren: Andrew Hughes, Amaya Hughes,...

Apr 7, 2021

Marvin L. Gillim Jr. "Len", age 79 of Hammond, IN., passed away on Wednesday, April 7, 2021.

Marvin is survived by his children: Chris (Anitra) Gillim, Ken (Sherri) Gillim, Lori (Harold) McKinney; his grandchildren: Deanna Gillim, Christina (Chase) Patterson, Devin Gillim, Colin McKinney; his great grandchild, Keith Patterson; brothers: Terry (Cindy) Gillim, Don (Tina) Gillim; uncle and...