Obituaries

Dec 29, 2019

Lawrence "Larry" P. Miller, age 79, of Hammond, Indiana and formerly of Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

Beloved husband for 52 years to Roberta "Bobbie" Miller nee Stillman. Loving father of Melanie (Howard) Miller-Silver. Proud grandfather of Stephen Silver and David Silver.

He was preceded in death by his parents...

Dec 24, 2019

Edna O. Kucsera nee Reato, age 89, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 24, 2019.

Loving mother of Michele Rosario. Beloved sister of Mary (Randy) Darrow. Proud grandmother of Michael Rosario and Marcus Rosario. Fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years Robert...

Dec 18, 2019

Audry J. Morris nee Self, age 86, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

She was born in Terre Haute on August 9, 1933 to the late Gwen and James Self. In 1953, she married her loving husband, Harry. Audry loved her family. She was a member of the Woodmar United Methodist Church. Audry worked at...

Dec 7, 2019

Dolores J. Smaron (nee Antkowiak) passed peacefully the morning of December 7, 2019 without pain, without fear, and surrounded by love. She ended her life the same way she lived it: on her own terms.

Born February 17, 1924, Dolores was a lifelong resident of Northwest Indiana. A graduate of Clark High School, she briefly attended Indiana...

Dec 4, 2019

Richard "Adam" Swafford, born August 12, 1982 in Savanna, Illinois, passed away unexpectedly on December 04, 2019.

Adam leaves behind his son Johnnas, his daughter Skylar, his wife Kelly, his mother Candy Schultz, his father Tom (Loraine) Swafford, his brother Thomas (Erin) Swafford, his sister Candace Subelka-Kelly, his grandmother Diane Helton, and many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles...

Nov 9, 2019

Eugene "Gene" J. Anderson, age 89, US Naval Veteran of the Korean War, of Chicago Ridge, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 9, 2019.

Loving uncle of Paul Lorenz, Jocelyn (Mary Hayes) Lorenz, Claudia (Kent) Chu, Eric (Jacqueline) Lorenz, Carl (Tammy) Lorenz, Kurt (Faye) Lorenz and Jonathan (Cynthia) Lorenz. He was...

Nov 6, 2019

Ramona Vargas-Zamano, edad 60, residente de Illinois, falleció el 6 de Noviembre del 2019 después de una dura batalla con cancer.

Adorada madre de Juana (Valente), Maricela, María Dolores (Manuel), Moises (Francisca),María Guadalupe(Sergio), Cesar (Ana). Abuelita de Valentina, Bianca, Kasandra, Alondra, Rafael, Evangelina, Raymond, Jesus, Anayeli, Juan, Owaldo, Azul, Eimi, Jonhatan, Mateo, Israel, Isaias, Abril, Juan, Moises,...

Nov 5, 2019

Johnny Reese, age 24, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, November 05, 2019.

He is survived by his loving mother Sandra Reese nee Cimaroli and by the man that raised him as his own son, Carlos Rodríguez; his beloved grandparents Richard and Betty Cimaroli; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, as well as his cat Cleo....

Oct 21, 2019

Dorothy F. Guerrero nee Davis, age 86, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2019.

Loving mother of Billy (Deana) Davis, Murrel (Kim) Donaldson, Patsy Gardner, Luther Gardner, Gregory (Joyce) Gardner, Timmy (Son-Hui) Gardner and Ava Gardner. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded...

Oct 10, 2019

Julia Olenik nee Belovich, age 96, of Dyer, IN, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 10, 2019.

Loving mother of Donald (Linda) Olenik and Karen (Mike) Fano. Devoted sister of Joseph (late Bernice) Belovich. Proud grandmother of Donny (Lana) Olenik, Brian (Julie) Olenik, Jeff (Michelle) Olenik, Mike (Colleen) Fano and Nick Fano. Dearest great-grandmother of 13. Fond aunt,...

Sep 27, 2019

Bernice E. Williams nee Allen, age 98, of Whiting, IN, passed away peacefully Friday, September 27, 2019.

Loving mother of Sharen (Ralph) Freeman. Devoted sister of Carol Vitale. Cherished mother-in-law of Priscilla Williams and Gloria Williams. Proud grandmother of Lisa (Joel) Calderone, Dawn Soltis, Brian Williams, Kristine (Brian) Bonchik, Erica Freeman, Jason Williams, Marie Williams, and Mariah...

Sep 26, 2019

Marsha L. Mika nee Ryband, age 70, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully by her husband's side on Thursday, September 26, 2019.

Beloved wife for 49 years and 8 months to Ron Mika. Loving mother of Kathleen Caruso, Ronald J. (Amanda) Mika and Ken (Diana) Mika. Proud grandmother of Ralph and Randall Caruso, Lillian Joy and...

Sep 21, 2019

Shirley E. Carter nee Byrd, age 83, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Loving mother of Rickey L. Novak. Cherished sister of Roberta Gasparini. Proud grandmother of Jennifer (Luis Vargas) Novak, Michelle Novak, James (Carmen) Novak, Tina (Jason Lyndsey) Duran and Samantha (Jarrael) Duran Henry. Dearest great-grandmother of...

Sep 13, 2019

Jessie J. Ingram nee Downey, age 79, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Friday, September 13, 2019.

Loving mother of David A. Ingram of Kipling, North Carolina and Joseph S. Ingram, III of Benton, Louisiana. Devoted sister of Milton (Edna) Downey, JR and Hazel (Abraham) Hubbard. Proud grandmother of 7 and dearest great-grandmother of 6. Fond...

Aug 28, 2019

James "J.R." R. Kelley, age 81, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 28, surrounded by his family.

Beloved husband for 60 years to E. Louise Kelley nee Brown. Loving father of Mary Kelley, Rodney (Pamela) Kelley, Pamela (David) Kelley-Stewart and Rebecca Jane Kelley. Proud grandfather of 9. Dearest great-grandfather of 2 with 1 on...

Aug 14, 2019

Barbara "Barb" J. Baughman nee Shavey, age 84, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 14, 2019.

Loving mother of Deborah (Frank) Glanowski, Pamela Campbell, Kevin (Ray) Campbell and Sheila (Craig) Gibbs. Cherished sister of Audrey Wheeler, Dolly Vavrek, Butch (Shali) Shavey, John Shavey and Fred (Kathy) Shavey. Proud Grandmother of Erica (Rich) Fisher, Phil (Jen)...

Aug 13, 2019

Harold Rufus Hull, Jr, age 79, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on the evening of Tuesday, August 13, surrounded by his family.

He is survived by his tow loving children, Michael Hull and Elizabeth Hull, his three grandchildren, Natori Hull, Michael Hull and Hazel Hull, as well as many nieces and nephews.

He is...

Aug 11, 2019

Raymond "Ray" Rosales JR, passed away on August 11, 2019 while surrounded by those who love him most.

Ray is proceeded in death by his parents, Raymond Rosales SR and Micaela Valdevinos and his beautiful daughter Ramona Rosales.

Ray is survived by his loving and caring wife, Linda Ann Rosales of 37 years and his...

Jul 28, 2019

Donald E. Geib, age 77, of Calumet City, IL, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 28, 2019.

Beloved husband for 45 years to Elfrieda "Chris" Geib nee Mayr. Loving father of Karl Geib. Cherished brother of Harry (Mary) Hassen. Proud grandfather of 4. Dearest great-grandfather of 6. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

He...

Jul 27, 2019

Lois J. Spotten nee Berdine, age 90, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

Loving mother of Jeffrey "Jeff" (Vicki) Spotten, Randall "Randy" (Kris) Spotten and Scott Spotten. Cherished sister of Ronnie (Margene) Berdine. Proud grandmother of Brett (Sarah) Spotten, DJ Spotten and Christina (Tom) Jewell. Dearest great-grandmother of Hailey, Scarlet, Luca and...