Obituaries

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...

Apr 4, 2021

Janice D. Saksa, age 84 of Whiting, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Janice is survived by her daughters: Kim (Late Randal) Vaught and Kris Saksa; grandchildren: Kelly (Nikki) Maaskant and Derek Vaught; great granddaughter, Lily Maaskant; and her Four-legged companion, Lucas.  Janice was preceded in passing by her parents: George and Evelyn; and her brothers,...

Apr 1, 2021

Donna J. Sandlin, age 85, of Hammond, IN. passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Donna is survived by her children: Michael Ball, Mary (Michael Shapiro) Sandlin, Chris (Don) Kalina and Phillip Sandlin, Jr.; siblings: Dennis (Elaine) McKern, James (late Linda) McKern and Joseph McKern; grandchildren: Mikey (Heather) Ball, Jill (Chris) Cash, Shannon...

Mar 31, 2021

Sandra J. Morris, age 81, of Hammond, IN., passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at Dyer Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Sandy is survived by her daughter, Gina M. Morris; grandchildren: Matthew Morris, Ryan (Kiana) Morris, Michelle (Reid) Bucher; great grandchildren; Mason and Charlie, daughter-in-law, Denise Morris; brother-in-law, Clifton (Sandy) Morris; nieces and nephews: Melinda (Brent) Fritzler, Aidan Fritzler...

Mar 26, 2021

F. Mark Emery Roach "Frankie" or "Mark", age 61 of Anchorage, Alaska and formerly of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully on Friday, March 26, 2021.

Survived by one son, Arnold J.(Elizabeth) Barthold and 3 grandchildren.  Also survived by his father, Francis C. Roach; sisters: Margaret E. Kuzmar and Sally F.(Kurt) Klitzke; nieces and nephews: Michael H. (Kerri)...

Mar 18, 2021

Cyganowski, Sophia K. of Ridge, NY on March 18, 2021. Beloved wife of the late Bishop Daniel F. Cyganowski. Loving mother of Daniel R. Cyganowski, U.S. Chief Bankruptcy Judge, Melanie L. Cyganowski (Ret.) (Kenneth) and David M. (Kathryn) Cyganowski. Cherished grandmother of Claudia, Kelly, Megan, Daniel and David. Adored great grandmother of James. Celebration of the Liturgy of Christian...