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Margarita Enriquez

Margarita Enriquez

Aug 29, 2020

Dios te viò cansada, Hizo lo que pensò mejor para ti; Puso Sus brazos alrededor de ti Y dijo, "Ven y descansa." Abriò arriba Sus rejas doradas En un dìa tan doloroso para nosotros Y con Sus brazos alrededor  de ti Suabemente te protegiò. Rompiò nuestros corazones al perderte No fuiste sola; Una parte de tus hijos se fuè...

Arlene M. (Scherette)  Yeager

Arlene M. (Scherette) Yeager

Aug 28, 2020

Arlene M. Yeager nee Scherette, age 88, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, August 28, 2020.

Beloved mother of Thomas "Tom" (Lillian Sajdyk) Yeager. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Terry Kenneth Yeager, her parents Leo and Cecilia Scherette, and her brothers Ronald and Gene (late Betty) Scherette.

Arlene...

Gregory S Spencer

Gregory S Spencer

Aug 25, 2020

Gregory S. Spencer, age 60, passed away August 25, 2020.  He is survived by his children; Rosie Reeves, Todd Martinez, Joseph(Gerri) Spencer and Amber York; His siblings; Linda Reeves, Jeff Spencer and Jesse Spencer; Several Grandchildren; and his best friend Zachary Scott Spencer.  Preceded in death by his parents Geneva(Donald) York, son Gregory, and his brother Dwayne.

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Ronald E. Newton

Ronald E. Newton

Aug 20, 2020

Ronald E. Newton, 79, passed away Thursday, August 20, 2020 at Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana. Ronald was born June 23, 1941 in Portsmouth, Ohio, the son of the late Burton Newton and Mary Newton nee Eba. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Delila "Liza" Newton nee Skeens. He was also preceded in death by his...

Beth Ann Carter

Beth Ann Carter

Aug 1, 2020

Beth Ann Carter age 75 of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday August 1, 2020.  She is survived by her sons; Brian Carter, Pierce Carter and Kirk Carter; brother, Mark Morrison;  beloved pets; Holly, Buddy and Harry Caray.  Preceded in death by her parents Edward and Evelyn Morrison and husband Charles D. Carter.

Funeral Services will be...

Sharon S Vanoppens

Sharon S Vanoppens

Jul 31, 2020

Sharon S. VanOppens passed away July 31, 2020.  She is survived by her two sons: Aaron VanOppens & Aiden VanOppens; Mother: Wendy VanOppens; Sister: Victoria (Joseph) VanOppens-Moscato; Brothers: William VanOppens II and Christopher VanOppens; Nieces & Nephews: Zoya VanOppens, Ashley Pacheco, Jospeh VanOppens & Vinnie VanOppens; Best friends: Sharon Sokol, Ellen McHenry & Christina Yost. She was preceded in...

Patrick Daniel Moore

Patrick Daniel Moore

Jul 26, 2020

Patrick Daniel Moore "Moose" was called home by our Lord July 26, 2020. He was surrounded by his daughter Bella and his wife Robin. Survived by his wife of 14 years Robin Behrens Moore, daughter Bella who was his whole world, Patrick Moore Jr. (Mary); Denise (Joe Brock); Nicole Moore; Jennifer Sorrels Smuckers his chair buddy and Molly brother...

Melissa A. Mcging

Melissa A. Mcging

Jul 6, 2020

Melissa A. McGing, age 36, of Whiting, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 06, 2020.

Melissa is survived by Zachary Gilhaus, the love of her life, her beloved son Jaxon Graciano, her loving mother Lisa McGing her devoted siblings Gregory (Kristen) McGing, Lindsey (Joey) Straub and Daniel McGing, her fond niece Kacie McGing, her special step-daughter...

Jeanette Feiertag

Jeanette Feiertag

Jun 18, 2020

Jeanette Feiertag died peacefully in her sleep on June 18, 2020, in DeKalb, Ill., having lived on this earth for 95 years and one day.

Jeanette was born June 17, 1925, at her home in Hammond, Ind., to Henry C. Meincke and Augusta (Wilkening) Meincke. Jeanette was the youngest of seven children, including Henry, twins Arthur and...

Patricia  J. Houk

Patricia J. Houk

Jun 16, 2020

Patricia J. Houk of Hammond, Indiana. passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020 at the age of 68.

Patty was born in Hammond, Indiana to the late Ivan and Betty Houk. She is survived by her two sons: Matthew (Melissa) Houk and Jay (Sylvia) Houk. Grandchildren: Christopher (Faith, Fiancée) Houk, Tyler and Serenity Houk. Sister: Debbie (Bill) Conover...

Margaret  "Margie" Spisak

Margaret "Margie" Spisak

Jun 5, 2020

Margaret Spisak, age 77 of Demotte passed away peacefully on Friday June 5, 2020.

Margaret was born in East Chicago, Indiana and was a graduate of George Washington High School. Margie worked at Indiana University and later at Inland Steel Company where she retired after 30 years of service. Margie was also a licensed cosmetologist.

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Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Bonn-Culver

Jacqueline "Jackie" R. Bonn-Culver

May 24, 2020

Jackie was born November 21, 1971 and departed her life Sunday, May 24, 2020 being only 48 years old.

Jackie's hometown was Burlington Wisconsin and lived in Hammond Indiana.

The daughter of late Leo Bonn and late Joan Steinhoff. She was united in the marriage on July 26,2010 to Daniel Culver.

Jackie is...

Paul "Paulie" J. Rickert

Paul "Paulie" J. Rickert

May 14, 2020

Paul "Paulie" J. Rickert, age 54, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, May 14, 2020.

Paulie was born on February 12th, 1966 in Chicago, IL to Virginia V. Rickert. He leaves behind his good friends Kathy Jo Poe, Patrick Poe along with their daughter Aarica Poe of Hammond, IN. Paul is also survived by his...

George "Jim", "Slim", "Papa Kizman

George "Jim", "Slim", "Papa Kizman

May 12, 2020

George "Jim" "Slim" "Papa" James Kizman came into the world Father's Day June 16, 1940 in Chicago IL. He was the second child of George James Kizman and Ann Mary (Paskus) Kizman. He went to be with the Lord on May 12, 2020 after a long courageous battle with cancer and other issues.

He was proud of...

Nikolaos  Petros Argyropoulos

Nikolaos Petros Argyropoulos

May 11, 2020

Nikolaos Petros Argyropoulos was born in Soulari, Arcadia, Greece on August 10, 1938 and passed away in Crown Point, Indiana on Monday, May 11, 2020. He was 81 years old.

He served conscription in Greece for 2 years. He enjoyed watching wrestling, war movies and soccer. He was from Hammond, Indiana and formerly of Hegewisch and was...

Elizabeth "Betsey" E. Hartigan

Elizabeth "Betsey" E. Hartigan

May 9, 2020

Elizabeth "Betsey" Hartigan nee Walker, age 90, a lifelong resident of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2020.

She is survived by a son David (Connie) of Boise, Idaho; grandchildren Tiffany and Jeffrey; sister-in-law Mary Hartigan of California, brother-in-law Terry (Eunice) Hartigan of California; several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband Wayne in...

Margie  R. Sweeney

Margie R. Sweeney

May 5, 2020

Margie R. Sweeney, age 87, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, May 05, 2020.

Margie was born on August 02, 1932 in Greenville, Kentucky to Noah Sweeney and Maude Sweeney nee Brasher. She will be deeply missed by his many friends and family. Burial was held at Evergreen Cemetery in Greenville, Kentucky.

Arrangements were...

Sherry  L. Beeson

Sherry L. Beeson

Apr 29, 2020

Sherry L. Beeson nee Davis, age 59, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 29 years, Larry Beeson, her parents Howard and Selma Davis, and her brothers, Howard Jr and Edward.

Sherry is survived by her devoted brothers and sisters; Walter Davis,...

Philip "Uncle Phil" A. Kotlowski

Philip "Uncle Phil" A. Kotlowski

Apr 27, 2020

Philip "Uncle Phil" A. Kotlowski, age 72, US Naval Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Monday, April 27, 2020.

Beloved husband for 52 years to Rose M. Kotlowski nee Potter. Loving father of Philip (Tracy) Kotlowski, Sand (Paul) Dziepak, Tim (Rhonda) Kotlowski, Don (Melody) Hall,...

Sharon  L. Nelson

Sharon L. Nelson

Apr 18, 2020

Sharon L. Nelson nee Schroeder, age 77, of Calumet City, Illinois, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2020. Beloved wife of Gary L. Nelson.

Loving mother of Lori (Amy) Nelson, David (Doribell) Nelson, Amy (Jim) Kent, Paul (Valerie) Nelson and Joe (Roxanna) Nelson. Proud grandmother of Adam Dudley, Hannah Kent, David (Karen) Kuipers, Daniel (Cheli) Kuipers, Sara (Mario)...

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