Obituaries

Juan A. Enriquez

Jan 17, 2019

JUAN ANTONIO ENRIQUEZ NEVAREZ "DON JUANITO ENRIQUEZ"

Mayo 6 1931. Enero 17 2019

(MARGARITA )

Hijo:FEDERICO UNZUETA VALDEZ Nieto:RAMIRO UNZUETA Nieta:OLIVIA UNZUETA

Hijo:Lamberto Enriquez Nieta:Cristina Nieto:Juan Bisnietos: Kaylee, Adrian Nieta:Victoria Bisnietos: Anayhi, Nathaniel

Hijo:Camilo Nieto:Paco Nieta:Leticia Bisnieta: Cynthia, Luz Abigail Tataranieto: Gabriel Eduardo Jr

Hijo: Cristóbal Nieta:Yuridia...

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...

Robert "Bobby" W. Newman

Dec 6, 2018

Robert "Bobby" W. Newman, age 90, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Thursday, December 6, 2018.

Loving father of Charles "Dennis" (Susan) Newman, Kerry (Debbie) Newman. Proud grandfather of Brett (Elizabeth) Newman, Julie Newman, Jason (Carrie) Newman, Jessica (Frank) Przyblo, Olivia Newman, and Grace Newman. Dearest great-grandfather of Caroline Newman. Cherished uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Beloved...

Brooklynn Rae Rodriguez

Dec 4, 2018

Private Funeral Service were entrusted to LaHayne Funeral Home , 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana 46324. For further information please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 1-219-845-3600.

SERVICES

Private Service

Deborah L. Bullard

Dec 1, 2018

Deborah L. Bullard nee Proctor, age 67, of Hammond, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 1, 2018. Beloved wife of Gary K. Bullard. Loving mother of Laura (Phil) Cline and Melissa Zamojski. Devoted sister of Randall (Ellen) Proctor. Loving grandmother of Madison Nowicki, Blake Nowicki, and Nolan Zamojski. Fond aunt of Sean and Sarah Proctor. Lifelong friend to Karen...

Ann B. Gaspar

Nov 24, 2018

Ann B. Gaspar nee Murzyn, age 100, of Munster and formerly of Whiting, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 24, 2018. Loving mother of Cynthia (Ronald) Romac, Ronald (Barbara) Gaspar, and Larry (Debbie) Gaspar, and son-in-law Chuck (Laura) Cahill. Beloved sister of Patricia Gacek. Proud grandmother of 14 and dearest great-grandmother of many. Fond aunt of numerous nieces and...

Maricela Gutierrez Vargas

Nov 8, 2018

Maricela Gutierrez Vargas, edad 39, residente de California, falleció repentinamente el Jueves, 8 de Noviembre 2018. Adorada madre de Rafael Valadez, Evangelina Valadez, y Raymond Valadez. Adorada hija de Ramona Vargas. Hermana de Juana (Valente) Rosas, María Dolores (Manuel) Mendoza, María Guadalupe (Sergio) Gutiérrez, Moisés (Francisca) Gutiérrez, y Cesar (Ana) Gutiérrez. Tia de Valentina, Bianca, Kasandra, Alondra, Jesus,...

Lucille M. Klein

Nov 5, 2018

Lucille M. Klein nee Dywan, age 97, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 5, 2018. Loving mother of Sandra L. (late Phillip) Hodonos of Fort Myers, Florida, Maralyn (late Daniel) Gaza of East Chicago, Indiana, and Noreen M. Gilham of Highland, Indiana. Proud grandmother of 8 and great-grandmother of 7. Cherished sister-in-law...

Dennis H. Terry

Nov 1, 2018

Standout Hammond citizen Dennis Harold Terry passed away peacefully on the morning of November 1, 2018. In his 66 years, Dennis committed to a lifetime of Hammond activism, first as a community organizer, then rising to numerous leadership positions in civic organizations and government. He is survived by his wife Carol, daughter Christina (Jordan), stepson James (Julie), grandson...

Robert "Bob" Harold Craig

Oct 26, 2018

Robert "Bob" H. Craig, age 89, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 26, 2018. Loving father of Lyle R. Craig and Amy B. Craig. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his beloved wife Betty I. Craig nee Buck, his parents Clarence and Grace Craig,...

Michael "Mike" Giba

Oct 18, 2018

Michael "Mike" Giba, age 97, US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, of Highland, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, October 18, 2018. Beloved Father of Anthony "Tony" (Donna) Giba. Loving Brother of Helen Gumkowski. Proud Grandfather of Jennifer Giba, Jacob Giba, David Giba, and Linda Giba. Dearest Great-Grandfather of Hanna Giba and Brianne Giba....

Terry "Kenny" Kenneth Yeager

Oct 14, 2018

Terry "Kenny" Yeager, age 86, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away peacefully Sunday, October 14, 2018. Loving husband for 63 years to Arlene M. Yeager nee Scherette. Beloved father of Thomas "Tom" Yeager and his companion Lillian Sajdyk. He was preceded in death by his parents, Van K. Yeager and Doris Yeager nee...

Eva B. Gluth

Oct 11, 2018

Eva B. Gluth nee Giometti, age 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018. Eva is survived by her nephew, James (Karen) Jocha of Beecher, Illinois, loving cousins, Albert (Carole) Barelli, Louis Fata, and Fred (Sheron) Fata, many second cousins, extended family, and dear friends. Preceded in death by her "true love" and husband of 23 years,...