Obituaries

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...

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, ...