Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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)...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...