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Larry Duane Potts, Sr
Sep 30, 2018
With his loving arms, our Father reunited Larry Duane Potts, Senior with his Mother Allie Evylee Potts and his Father Barrett Barnet Potts. Larry had 4 brothers, Ray Potts, Garry Potts, Kenneth Potts, Randy Potts, and 2 sisters, Sharon Mnatko and Rhonda Manish. He leaves behind his ex-wife Minnie Trump, his daughter Kristie Potts, his son Larry Potts,...
Sergio K. Rodriguez
Sep 13, 2018
Sergio K. Rodriguez, age 38, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 13, 2018. Beloved Partner of Tyron Kimbrough. Loving Son of Cynthia M. (Tomas) LeBron. Devoted Brother of Sonia Trinidad, Roberto LeBron, Cynthia (Kurt) Sumner, Megan (Larry) Mayes, Miranda (Trisha Alvarez) LeBron, Raquel (Tai) Crump, Aaliyah LeBron, and Serena Ortiz. Fond Uncle of John,...
Tom Osmon
Sep 9, 2018
Thomas "Tom" B. Osmon, age 76, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hammond, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2018. He was the beloved husband of Barbara, the devoted father of Bill, the dear brother of Gloria Burk of Merritt Island, FL. He was preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Geneva Osmon, In Laws Glen and Mildred Seaman, and nephew...
Ruth Ann Dinga
Sep 4, 2018
Ruth Ann Dinga nee Moore, age 76, of Merrillville and formerly of Munster, passed away Tuesday, September 4, 2018. Loving mother of Deedee Brooks and Crissy (Walter) Spasevski. Proud grandma of Alexa Spasevski, Aleece Spasevski, and Shane Brooks. Fond aunt. Preceded in death by her husband of 38 years Edward D. Dinga, her parents Chester and Pearl Moore,...
Grant "G" L. Blashill
Aug 27, 2018
Grant Lester Blashill, lovingly known as "G" to his family, was born November 1st, 1955. He passed away August 27, 2018 after a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Avis. He is survived by his brothers Ronald (late Donna), Robert (Diane) and Roger (Cathleen), his sister Roberta (Tommie), and several nieces and...
Ruth Elizabeth Beilby
Aug 11, 2018
Ruth Elizabeth Beilby, age 94, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018. She was born to the late Dewey "Jack" Crowder and Laura Peterson on July 24, 1924 in Covington, Indiana. Ruth retired from Carson Pirie Scott & Co. in August of 1987 after 29 years of service. She leaves to cherish her memory two children: Laurvilla (Charles) Jeffrey of...
Betty J Chartos
Aug 4, 2018
Betty Chartos Of Hammond, Indiana Betty Chartos, age 85, passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018. She was born in Beardstown, IL and lived most of her life in Hammond, IN. Betty is survived by her daughters: Dawn Miklusak and Teresa Chartos (Tom Ferguson); cherished granddaughter, Megan (Logan) Mitchell; great-grandchildren: Allison and Matthew Mitchell; loving sisters: Jan Anderson, Nancy (Carroll) Lovekamp,...
Maxine Luptak
Jul 31, 2018
Maxine Luptak nee Coppage, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 31, 2018. Maxine loved her family and her friends. She'd wake up early to get her housework done and then look forward to relaxing on the couch talking to her sisters for hours until the phone battery went dead…then after all the daily news and old...
Kiara Danielle Murphy
Jul 31, 2018
Kiara Danielle Murphy, age 22, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 in Fort Wayne, Indiana. She leaves behind her loving parents Sharmaine R. Davis nee McGhee and Chris Davis There will be a Celebration of her life on Saturday, August 11, 2018 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM and also from 1:00 PM until 3:00...
Concepcion Guerrero
Jul 16, 2018
Concepcion "Connie" Guerrero, age 93, of Gary, passed away peacefully Monday, July 16, 2018. Loving mother of Diane Franco, Lilia Guerrero, Maryellen (Felix) Sendejas, Rose Mary Guerrero, and her daughter in her heart, Linda Rodriguez. Beloved sister of Raul (late Ernestine) Alvarado and Robert (late Betty) Alvarado. Proud grandmother of 13. Dearest great-grandmother of 19. Fond aunt of numerous...
Marian L Dufresne
Jul 15, 2018
Marian L. Dufresne, age 92, passed away Sunday, July 15, 2018. She is survived by her children: John Robert (Debbie) Dufresne, James A (Barbara) Dufresne, Paul Raymond Dufresne; grandchildren: Taylor and Zane Dufresne, Jill (Todd) Potrykus, Rob Dufresne, Kevin (Amanda) Watson, Michael Watson; greatgrandchildren: Kayla and Hunter Potrykus, Cortney, Blake, Leila and Paige Watson; beloved lifelong friend, Mary LeVan....
Jayne Gyure
Jul 9, 2018
Jayne Gyure nee Fritz, of Farmington Hills, MI and formerly of Hammond, IN, age 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 9, 2018. Loving mother of R. Scott (Laura) Gyure and Dale Allen (Jan) Gyure. Cherished sister of Charles (Carolyn) Fritz. Proud grandmother of Vanessa (Jeremy) Hershman, Sarah Gyure, Daniel J. (Lauren) Gyure, Matthew Gyure and Jeffrey Gyure. Preceded...
Kathren "Kay" Ida Hansen
Jul 7, 2018
Kathren "Kay" I. Hansen nee Hard, of Calumet City, IL, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 7, 2018. Beloved wife for 60 years to Wayne Hansen. Loving mother of Diane (Terry) Baker and David (Susan) Hansen. Cherished sister of Daniel (Linda) Hard. Proud grandmother of Shane (Dianna) Baker and Connor Baker. Dearest...
Jennifer L. Najera
Jul 2, 2018
Jennifer L. Najera nee Hayes, age 56, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 02, 2018 Private arrangements were entrusted to LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana. For further information in regards to arrangements, please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 219/ 845-3600.
SERVICES PrivateMonday, July 02, 2018
Dorothy M Kolodzie
Jun 29, 2018
Dorothy M Kolodziej, age 92, passed away Friday, June 29, 2018. She is survived by her daughter, Sandy Kolodziej-Gonzalez; daughter-in-law, Valerie Kolodziej; grandchildren: Christopher (Julie DiDomenico) Kolodziej, Michael (Rachel) Kolodziej, Danny (Dr. Alexandra Arges) Kolodziej, Mark (Monica Fonseca) Gonzalez; great-granddaughter, Amelia Kolodziej. Preceded in death by her son, Dan Kolodziej. A Memorial Gathering will take place on Saturday, July...
Evelyn Grace Lunsford
Jun 27, 2018
Evelyn G. Lunsford nee Bennett, age 79, of Hammond, IN, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Loving mother of Margaret A. King and Carolyn S. Elders. Beloved sister of Kent Schalkle, Kerry (Sharon) Schalkle, Peggy Schalkle, and Joe Schalkle. Proud grandma of Jason Lunsford, Eve (Gerald) Noble, Timothy Ian Elders, and Benjamin Elders. Dearest great-grandma of 15. Fond aunt...
Edward Woodrow Lewis
Jun 24, 2018
Edward Woodrow Lewis, age 82, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Shelby Lewis; son, Steven Lewis; daughter in law, Kelli Lewis; grandchildren: Erik (Brei) Lewis, Megan Lewis, Jaci (Dominick Franze) Lewis, Samantha and Aaron Lewis; great grandchildren: Tyler Matthews, Carson and Ellie Lewis, Wesley Redding; sisters: Elizabeth and Evelyn of...
Jeremy J. Morris
Jun 19, 2018
Jeremy J. Morris, age 32, US Army Veteran of the Iraq War, of Munster, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 19, 2018. Loving husband and best friend of Laura Nelly Morris nee Campos. Beloved son of Richard J. Morris and Sandra A. Morris nee Stripling. Devoted brother of Eric Morris and Monica Morris. Cherished son-in-law of Jesse and Rosa...
Beatriz Acosta-Garza
Jun 15, 2018
Beatriz Acosta-Garza, age 94, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018. She is survived by her children: Martin Acosta, Reno (Sonia) Acosta, Maria (David) Reyes, Jose (Marisa) Acosta; grandchildren: Alex Acosta, Sammy Acosta, Sarita Reyes, David Adam Reyes, Brandon Acosta, Ariana Biaz, David Biaz; brother, Jose Alfredo Canchola; sisters: Zenaida Barrera and Alicia Hernandez; and by many nieces, nephews and extended...
Sandra J Harnisch
Jun 6, 2018
Sandra J. Harnisch nee Twiggs, age 69, of Middleburg, FL and formerly of Chicago, IL, passed away Wednesday, June 6, 2018.Devoted mother of William "Billy" J. (Becky) Harnisch, Jr.Proud grandmother of 4.Dearest great-grandmother of 2. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Loyal friend to her dog Mini. Preceded in death by her husband William J. Harnisch, Sr, her...
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