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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...
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.
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