Obituaries

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...

Mar 11, 2021

Richard George Flood, age 73, of Hammond, IN. passed away peacefully at home on March 11, 2021.  He is survived by his brother, David Flood of Hammond, IN.  Richard was preceded in passing by his wife, Lynn (nee Catha); and his parents: George and Lois Flood.

Dick was a 1965 graduate of Gavit High School.  He was...

Feb 27, 2021

Jackie Gootee O'Dea, age 68, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021 surrounded by loved ones. She is preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Pat Gootee; and nephew, Richard Eagle. Jackie is survived by her husband of 31 years, Jimmy O'Dea; her daughters: Shannon (Jason Weston) and Kelly O'Dea; son, Michael (Jessica) White; her...

Feb 26, 2021

William "Bill" E. Schriver of Hammond, IN. passed away peacefully at home on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Bill is survived by his mother, Marie E. Matthews; Brothers: Michael Schriver and John Schriver; children: Anzimee, Billy and Leah.  William was preceded in passing by his Father, William E. Schriver, Sr.; brother, Fred Schriver; sister, Carol Schriver.

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Feb 26, 2021

Alice Trembczynski passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Alice seemed to beat the odds against her many times. In recent years she has battled many infections and illnesses, and sometimes the odds were dire, but she pulled through them.

Alice was a graduate of East Chicago Roosevelt High School, class of 1969. She was...

Feb 22, 2021

Donna F. Sanders, age 91, of Crown Point IN., formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 22, 2021.  She is survived by her children: Michael D. (Shari) Sanders of South Bend, IN., Sandra K. (Gene) Donato of Tampa, FL., Mark S. (Diane) Sanders of Valparaiso, IN. and Susan J. (Ted) Greer of Crown Point, IN.;...

Feb 20, 2021

Mary C. Hobbs, age 60 of Hammond, IN passed away Saturday, February 20, 2021.

Mary is survived by her siblings: Johnny (Jackie) Hobbs, Jodeen "Jo Jo" (late Tom) Jensen and Charles Hobbs, Jr.; nieces and nephews: Samantha Hobbs, Janet Hobbs, Christina (Tom) Sleeper, Justin (Natasha) Hobbs and Dylan Hobbs; great nieces and nephews: Jayden Hobbs, Tyler Vega,...