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Baby Gisselle Reed
Jul 15, 2019
Baby Gisselle Reed was born into heaven on Monday, July 15, 2019. She leaves behind her mommy Emily V. Erenberg and her daddy Anthony D. Reed. Funeral Services were entrusted to the LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana 46324. For further information regarding arrangements, please contact the LaHayne Funeral Home at 1-219-845-3600.
No Service Monday, July...Steve A Demoff
Jul 10, 2019
Steve A. Demoff, age 71, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2019 with his loving family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Jodie Mae Demoff (Jewett); children: Brian (Alicyn) Demoff, Stephanie Demoff, Anna Sherron, Danielle (Ryan) Kornaus; grandchildren: Jake, Brandon, Lauren, Layla; one brother, Clifford (Linda) Demoff. Preceded in death by his parents: Betty and William Demoff...
Alma Engle
Jun 21, 2019
Alma E. Engle nee Krause, age 101, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2019 with her family by her side.
Alma was born on February 23, 1918 in Hammer, SD to Michael and Emma Krause. Alma is survived by her loving son Chuck (Pamela) Hendricks. She is the proud grandmother of Jodi (Mike)...
Yvonne "Bonnie" Demas
Jun 18, 2019
Yvonne "Bonnie" Demas, age 82, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 18, 2019. She is survived by her children: daughter, Debra (William) Mangerson, stepdaughter, Kathleen (Ralph) Holmes; grandchildren: Brianna Mangerson and Christopher Holmes; sister, Sherrian (Michael) Lingo; brother in-law and sister in-law, Chris and Linda Demas; and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her husband of 43...
Marilyn K. Painter-Dash
Jun 17, 2019
Marilyn K. Painter-Dash nee Rogers, formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 with her family by her side.
Marilyn was born May 21, 1942 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Millard J. Rogers and Fayetta G. Rogers nee Hancock.
Marilyn is survived by her loving children Deborah "Debbie" L. (Peter) Krukowski of Lake...
Sharon K. Schalkle
May 25, 2019
Sharon Kay Schalkle nee Cantrell. Devoted wife, mother and grandmother passed away on May 25, 2019 in Hammond IN with her family by her side.
Sharon was born April 20, 1953 in East Chicago IN to Manse Fred Cantrell and Betty Kay Cantrell nee Roberts. Sharon worked for Merry Maids for many years.
Sharon is...
Barbara Lynn Osmon
May 23, 2019
Barbara "Barb" L. Osmon nee Seaman, age 73, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hammond, passed away Thursday, May 23, 2019.
She was the beloved wife of the late Thomas "Tom" B. Osmon and the devoted mother of Bill Osmon.
On June 12, 1965 in Hammond, IN, she married Tom Osmon with whom they celebrated 53...
April Star Tomlinson
May 18, 2019
April Star Tomlinson, age 39, of Rolla, MO and formerly of Hammond, passed away where she resided on Saturday, May 18, 2019.
Loving mother of Jorge Barajas of Berwyn, IL, Joshua Romano of Berwyn, IL, and Preston Shanks of Owensville, MO. Beloved sister of Erica Argentine of Arlington Heights, IL. Proud aunt of Nicolet Argentine. Fond niece...
Harry S Morris
May 18, 2019
Harry S. Morris, age 89, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019. He was born in Steff, Kentucky on September 29, 1929 to the late Lucille and Clifford Morris. Harry proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps and was honorably discharged in 1952 after six years of service. The following year he married his loving wife, Audry....
Merry Kathleen Copp
May 4, 2019
"Kathy"
Merry Kathleen Copp (Ross)
Merry Kathleen Copp, age 75, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019. She was born to the late Wilma and Herbert Ross on April 21, 1944 in Hammond, Indiana. Merry was a Hammond High Graduate, Class of 1962. Merry enjoyed arts and crafts, as well as going to the Hammond Civic...
George C. Lawson
Apr 27, 2019
George C. Lawson, age 88, of Whiting, IN, passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Sebo's Nursing and Rehabilition Center, in Hobart, where he was a resident for 3 years.
He was the husband of late Patricia Lawson nee Brown, father of Wanda (Pablo) Unate and late Charlie L. Lawson, pawpaw of Michael Unate, and brother of...
Harold P. Shevchenko
Apr 22, 2019
Harold P. Shevchenko, age 91 of Hammond, passed peacefully on Monday, April 22, 2019.
Cherished husband and sweetheart of Delores J. Shevchenko nee Thomas. Beloved father of Gerald (Chris) Shevchenko, Joanne (Randy) Eenigenburg, and Joy (Martin Carter) Chnupa. Loving brother of Melvin (Betty) Shevchenko and Iris Gifford. Proud grandfather of Drew (Melinda) Eenigenburg, Dan (Katie) Eenigenburg, Dale...
Howard L. Gift
Apr 21, 2019
Howard L. Gift, age 74, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 21, 2019.
Services were private and intrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana 46324.
For further information, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.
Private Services Sunday, April 21, 2019 Email DetailsEmma Alma Truhn
Apr 14, 2019
Emma A. Truhn nee Koartge, age 100, of Westville and formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019.
Loving mother of Allen H. (Mary L.) Truhn of Westville, IN. Proud grandmother of Jeffrey (Charity) Truhn and step-grandmother of Vanessa Schwegman and Michael (Brenda) Schwegman. Devoted great-grandmother of Hunter and Tanner Truhn and step-great-grandmother of...
Robert "Bob" "Grumpy" C. Mybeck
Apr 11, 2019
Robert "Bob" C. Mybeck aka "Grumpy", age 90, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2019.
Loving father of Mark (Karen) Mybeck and Marcia Mybeck. Devoted brother-in-law of Mary Lou Mybeck. Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Proud friend to his pets Brandi and Pepper.
Preceded in death by his wife of 56 years,...
Lois Lee Abner
Apr 4, 2019
Lois "Lee" Abner (nee Smith), age 95, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was born March 23, 1924 in Centertown, Kentucky, the daughter of Roseanna (Phillips) and James Smith. At 18 Lee went to work at a steel mill in Evansville, Indiana and became a welder. She really liked to work, but gave it up to become a...
Joanna "Joan" C. Wychocki
Mar 27, 2019
Joanna "Joan" C. Wychocki nee Lambos, age 73, of South Chicago and formerly of the Eastside, passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 27, 2019.
Beloved wife of the late Kenneth for 40 years. Loving mother of the late Gloria (Barry) Meisner, Jackie (Stephen) Chojnicki and Adam Wychocki. Cherished grandmother of Aiden Wychocki, Mackenzie Wychocki, Jacob Wychocki, Matthew Fotschky,...
Ramona "Mona" Rosales
Mar 23, 2019
Ramona "Mona" Rosales, age 49, of Hammond, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 23, 2019.
Loving mother of Whitney S. Frazier and Alondra S. (Jesse) Reynoso, JR. Beloved daughter of Raymond (Linda) Rosales and late Brenda Elizabeth Kritikos nee Edmond. Proud grandmother of Aminah E. Weddington, Jesse R. Reynoso, III, Raylynn Ramona Reynoso, and Annalise Elizabeth Sanchez.
...Kristi Jo Markward
Mar 20, 2019
Kristi Jo Markward (Hogan)
Of Hammond, Indiana
Kristi Jo Markward, age 63, passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2019. Kristi was born in East Chicago, Indiana on October 22, 1955 to the late M.D and Billie Jean Hogan. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching Jeopardy. Most of all Kristi loved spending time with her...
Linda M. Beck
Mar 12, 2019
Linda M. Beck nee Meier, age 58, of Lowell and formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Beloved wife for 37 years of Terry L. Beck. Loving mother of Nicole L. (Daniel) Bensinger and Terry L. (Mary) Beck, II. Devoted daughter of Edward F. Meier and the...
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