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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...
Frank D. Nowak
Mar 4, 2019
Frank D. Nowak passed away peacefully at the age of 88 at Brentwood North Heathcare Center in Riverwoods, Illinois on March 4, 2019. Frank had been struggling with dementia and after-effects of a stroke. He was born in East Chicago, Indiana in 1931 and was a lifelong resident of the Hammond/Whiting area.
Left to remember that "Nowak"...
Pamela J Santana
Feb 24, 2019
Pamela Jean Santana
(nee Craft)
Of Hammond, Indiana
Formerly of East Chicago, Indiana
Pamela Jean Santana, age 64, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 24, 2019 with her family by her side. She was born to the late Melvin and Ramona Craft on October 30, 1954. She is survived...
Karen B. Vancurine
Feb 11, 2019
Karen B. VanCurine nee Qualls, age 74, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 11, 2019.
Mother of Darlene VanCurine, Charlene Weber, Orbie C. VanCurine, III and Geraldine Statham. Sister of Deborah Woodford, Theresa Walls and Larry Qualls. Grandmother of 10 and Great-Grandma of 9. Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews.
Karen looks...
Vernon Russell Dowd
Jan 30, 2019
Vernon R. Dowd, age 84, US Army Veteran, passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Beloved father of Mary (Anthony "Tony" Lannin) Andrews and Harry Dowd. Proud grandpa of James Foster, Christina McCord, David Andrew and Kathleen Andrews, Timothy, Brian, Harley, Jody, Peter and William. Dearest great-grandpa of Bentley Andrews, Ada Andrews, Darnell Lyn Conner, JR and Donna...
Roger Charles John Jachna, Sr
Jan 30, 2019
!!PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN VENUE FROM LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME TO KISH FUNERAL HOME!!
Roger Charles John Jachna, SR, age 80, of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 30, 2019.
Beloved husband for 33 ½ years to Ruth Bahe-Jachna, former husband of Jean Umgelder. Loving father of Bonnie (Mike) Troncozo, Roger (Jeanne) Jachna, JR...
George F. "Snake" Sims
Jan 19, 2019
George "Snake" F. Sims, age 69, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019.
Beloved father of Tabatha (Don) Bianchini, Vanessa (Daniel) Barton, Nicole Wise, and Craig Sims. Devoted brother of Frances (Robert) Saunders and Patricia (Richard) Gumler. Proud grandfather of 13. "Bestest" friend of Marie Sanchez. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
Preceded...
Juan A. Enriquez
Jan 17, 2019
JUAN ANTONIO ENRIQUEZ NEVAREZ "DON JUANITO ENRIQUEZ"
Mayo 6 1931. Enero 17 2019
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James C. "Old Man River" Nowaczyk
Jan 13, 2019
James C. Nowaczyk, age 78, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Loving father of Jerome (Wanda) Nowaczyk and Paul (Angie) Nowaczyk. Devoted brother of Pat (Duke) Evans. Proud grandfather of Jon (Natalie) Nowaczyk, Nick (Holly) Nowaczyk, Christina Nowaczyk, Alicia (Justin) Duffield, Nicole (Dave) Shultz, and Katelin (Zach) Holt. Cherished father-in-law of Katie Nowaczyk. Dearest great-grandfather...
Rose "Rosie" Soto
Jan 2, 2019
Rose "Rosie" Soto nee Rubalcaba, age 77, of Hammond and formerly of East Chicago, passed away Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Rosie is survived by her loving partner of 38 years of Jerry Jaroscak, her daughters Roberta Sherry Ramirez; Thomas Ramirez, Regina Carla Soto; Dennis O'Keefe and his son Shawn (Jessica) and their daughter Paton Ryan, her grandchildren...
Jose Guadalupe Oblea
Dec 24, 2018
Jose Guadalupe Oblea Sr., age 57, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife, Maricela Oblea; father, Pedro Oblea; children: Jose Guadalupe Oblea Jr., Pedro Oblea, Amanda Oblea, Maria (Shane) Covarrubias; grandchildren: Celeste, Carlos, Jessica, Cameron, Mia; greatgrandchildren: Lailani and Myla; siblings: Vincente, Angelita, Daniel, Sergio, Serafin, Teresa, Leticia, Francisco, Fausto, Roberto and many...
Nancy J Rippe
Dec 24, 2018
Nancy J. Rippe
Of Lake Station, IN
Formerly of Hammond, IN
Nancy J. Rippe, age 64, passed away on Monday, December 24, 2018. She is survived by one sister, Linda Green; two nieces: Nicole and Megan; two aunts: Norma Riddle and Marilyn Gauthier; and many cousins. Preceded in death by her parents: Alta...
Carol Ann Mills
Dec 23, 2018
Carol Ann Mills
(nee Ahrendt)
Of Hammond, Indiana
Carol Ann Mills, age 74, passed away Sunday, December 23, 2018 with her loving husband by her side. Born to the late Versa and Walter Ahrendt on April 6, 1944 in Hammond, Indiana. She leaves to cherish her memory: her husband, Carl Arthur Mills; three...
Rita M Getts
Dec 19, 2018
Rita M. Getts, age 85, passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018. She was born on March 19, 1933 to the late Andrew and Marie Chirby. Rita enjoyed reading, shopping and traveling. She was a proud sports mom always cheering for her children. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons: Larry (Karen) Getts, Gary (Margaret) Getts; Grandchildren: William (Emily)...
Julio Cesar Santos, Sr
Dec 13, 2018
Julio Cesar Santos, Sr, age 87, of Munster and formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Loving father of Julio C. (Elizabeth) Santos, Jr of Texas, Diana (Modesto) Garza of Texas, Ruben (Anna) Santos of Lowell, Indiana, Sandra (William) Bach of Portage, Indiana, Sonya (Carlos) Santos-Cespedes of Park Ridge, Illinois. Proud grandfather of...
Goldie B White
Dec 9, 2018
Goldie B. White, age 90 of Hammond, IN passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018. She was the beloved wife of 60 years of the late David H. White, Jr. She was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Mate; mother, Barbara Kovacs (Mate); brother, Dan and sister Irene.
Goldie was born in Indiana Harbor, IN to...
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