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Larry  Duane Potts,  Sr

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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Monday, July 02, 2018

Dorothy  M Kolodzie

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

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

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

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

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

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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