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Ramona Vargas-Zamano
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, MarÃa Dolores (Manuel), Moises (Francisca),MarÃa 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,...
Johnny Reese
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 RodrÃguez; his beloved grandparents Richard and Betty Cimaroli; aunts, uncles, cousins and friends, as well as his cat Cleo....
Dorothy F. Guerrero
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...
Julia Olenik
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,...
Bernice E. Williams
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...
Marsha L. Mika
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...
Shirley E. Carter
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...
Jessie J. Ingram
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...
James "J.R." R. Kelley
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...
Barbara "Barb" J. Baughman
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)...
Harold Rufus Hull, Jr
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...
Raymond "Ray" Rosales, Jr
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...
Donald "Don" E. Geib
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...
Lois June Spotten
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...
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...
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