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Bob Ray "Bud" Carlson
Apr 13, 2020
Bob Ray "Bud" Carlson, age 89, US Army National Guard Veteran, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 13, 2020.
Beloved husband for 67 years to Melva Jean Carlson nee Purkey. Loving father of Karl R. (Char) Carlson, Roxane VanTil, Glen E. (Lois) Carlson, Dawn L. (Clifford) Haring and Bonnie J. (James) Bruce. Devoted brother...
Barbara "Bobbie" M. Emond
Apr 6, 2020
Barbara "Bobbie" M. Emond nee Matovina, age 87, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 06, 2020.
Proud mother of Cathy (Barry) Roach, Albert (Mona) Emond Jr, David Emond, and twins Jeffrey (Cindy) Emond and Janet (Moose) Pawloski who shared the same birthday with their mother. Proud gandma of 4 and great-grandma of 4. Fond aunt...
Marilyn M. Wleklinski
Apr 4, 2020
Marilyn M. Wleklinski, age 82, of South Holland, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 04, 2020. Interment will be private at Holy Cross Cemetery, Calumet City, Illinois. Arrangements will be private and entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana 46324. For further information, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.
Claire A. Davis
Apr 4, 2020
Claire A. Davis nee Rourke, age 81, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 04, 2020.
Loving mother of Kathy Davis, Joe Davis and Karen Davis. Cherished sister of Kay (late Mark) Tuttle. Loving and proud grandmother of Shannon Davis, Kori Davis and Skylar Davis. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews.
Preceded in...
Richard T. Brambert, Sr
Mar 28, 2020
Richard "Dick" Brambert, Sr., 78, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on March 28, 2020, after years of battling COPD.
Richard was born in South Bend, Indiana on July 23, 1941. He was a Navy veteran, stationed in Italy. After serving, he was an electrician for Inland Steel and Deitrich Industries for many years before retiring in his...
Timothy J. Petrak
Mar 23, 2020
Timothy J. Petrak, age 61, of Whiting, IN passed away on Monday March 23, 2020.
He is survived by his sister-in-law Yvonne Petrak, his niece Anastasia (Bryan) Cole, his great nieces and nephews Jasmine, Alyssa, Bry, Chaz, Jaden and Austin.
Friends are invited to meet with the family at LaHAYNE FUNERLA HOME , 6955 Southeastern...
Richard F. Simnick Sr
Mar 23, 2020
Richard F. Simnick Sr was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 21, 1933 to Raymond and Lucille Simnick and passed away on Monday, March 23, 2020 in Rensselaer, Indiana. He was 86 years old.
Richard is survived by his wife of 30 plus years, Dawn B. Simnick Whitcomb; his children Richard Simnick, Raymond (Diane) Simnick, Robert Simnick,...
Arleen E. Houston
Mar 17, 2020
Arleen Elizabeth Houston nee Koch, devoted daughter of the late Elizabeth "Betty" Urbanski nee Mazon, passed away on March 17, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was 76 years old. She was the mother of two daughters, Aidan Elizabeth Wagner nee Houston and Olivia Margaret (J Vincent) Groesche nee Houston, and a loving grandmother to her five grandchildren, Alexandra,...
Carolyn J. Dykiel
Mar 10, 2020
Carolyn nee Graban Dykiel age 95 of Munster, Indiana passed away on Tuesday March 10, 2020. She is survived by her three children: Victor (Joan) of West Lafayette, Indiana, Dr. Tom (Terese) of Corydon, Indiana and Nancy (Robert) Kintner of Munster, Indiana; granddaughter Jennifer Eberly (Robert) of West Lafayette, Indiana; three grandsons, Dr. Tom (Dr. Christy) of Georgetown, Indiana,...
Carlos Xavier Puente
Mar 6, 2020
Carlos X. Puente age 68 lifelong resident of Whiting, Indiana passed away on Friday March 6, 2020.
He is survived by his siblings; Rose (late John) Perez, Joe L. Puente, Richard Puente, Eva Puente and James Puente and numerous nieces and nephews; and his four-legged feline companion Blackie.
Preceded in death by his parents Joaquin...
Ronald "Ronnie" J. Parsanko
Mar 4, 2020
Ronald "Ronnie" J. Parsanko, age 65, of St. John, passed away Wednesday, March 4, 2020.
He was born in East Chicago on June 23, 1954 to Irene Bozek and the late Anthony Parsanko. In 1983, he married his loving wife, Gayle.
Ronnie loved his family. He worked for 43 years at Inland/ArcelorMittal. Ronnie loved golf,...
Dorothy B. Nallenweg
Feb 22, 2020
Dorothy B. Nallenweg nee Malinowski, age 84, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
She follows in death her husband Richard, her parents Frank and Bernice, and her brother Edward.
She is survived by her 3 children Jan (Michael) Babbitt, Dennis (Terri) Nallenweg and Richard (Ronda) Nallenweg along with 8 grandchildren...
John Karol Werner
Feb 12, 2020
John K. Werner, age 89, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of East Chicago, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Cherished husband for 53 years to Maria M. Werner nee Neumann, the love of his life. Loving father "Tatus" of Victor Werner, Christopher (Jen Rogers) Werner and Konrad (Lyndsay Malmloff) Werner. Beloved brother...
Ronnie Lee Mccarty
Feb 7, 2020
Ronnie Lee McCarty was born on November 18, 1964 and passed away on February 7, 2020. He was 55 years old.
He was employed for several years by the City of Hammond, as well as Roadway Express in Chicago Heights, IL. He enjoyed deer hunting, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and attending KISS concerts.
Ronnie...
Richard D. Steele
Jan 23, 2020
Richard D. Steele, age 50, of Whiting, passed peacefully on Thursday, January 23, 2020.
Loving father of Amber R. Steele. Richard was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Marion Steele.
Richard was a member of UAW Local 551. He enjoyed traveling, Star Wars, HEAVY METAL, long rides on his motorcycle, always working on...
Michael Steven Kutansky
Jan 22, 2020
Michael Steven Kutansky passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Wednesday morning in his Munster, IN home.
He is survived by brother Nikki (Dian) Kutansky, daughter Amy (Brandon) Hulse, son Bret (Kristine) Kutansky, daughter Bethany Kutansky, grandchildren Emma and Katie Hulse, Roy Kutansky, nephew Ryan (Susie) Kutansky, niece Keri Kutansky, nephew Kevin...
Joseph J. Magliocca
Jan 21, 2020
Joseph J. Magliocca, age 80, US Airforce Veteran of the Vietnam area, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Tuesday, January 21, 2020.
Beloved father of Frank J. (Jim Emslander) Magliocca, Theresa (Jake Jaceczko) Magliocca and Paula Hammersley. Proud grandfather of William (Brooke) Grabowski, Aaron Renel and Eve Hammersley. Dearest great-grandfather of Breanna and Bethany Grabowski, and Steven, Sophia...
Glenn W. Carlson
Jan 18, 2020
Glenn W. Carlson, age 87, US Army Veteran, of Munster, IN, passed peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Loving husband for 44 years of Rita E. Carlson nee Hofmiller. Devoted father of Susan (Jeff) Rodeck of Chesterton, IN. Proud grandpa of Joseph "Joey" B. Rodeck. Brother-in-law of Patricia Hofmiller. Fond uncle and cousin of many.
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Dunn D. Carol
Jan 9, 2020
Carol D. Dunn nee Haager, age 80, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, January 9, 2020.
Loving mother of Pam (Mark) Fedor, Donna (Wendy) Dunn and Brian (Debbie) Dunn, and step-mother of Edward (Joan) Dunn and Wanda (Pat) O'Hara. Cherished sister of Sandra (John) Goebel and Nancy (Dennis) Ratliff. Proud grandma of Alicia (Vic) Benson, Kristin (Mike) Evans,...
John R. Stevens, Sr.
Jan 7, 2020
John R. Stevens, Sr., age 88, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020.
Loving father of Mary Hinds, Rich (Vicky) Stevens, Tom Stevens, Gerrie Richardson, John Stevens, Jr., Andrew Stevens, Bill Stevens, Bob (Elaine) Stevens, Joe (Michelle) Stevens and Janet Keith. Cherished brother of Eunice (late Tom) Goddard and...
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