Mary E Parker
Jun 1, 2018
Mary E. Parker, age 65, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Jerry Parker; children: Michelle (Tony) Melgoza, Tonia (Eugenio) Vazquez, Joe (Elizabeth) Hurley, Jose Hurley; 20 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and many brothers, sister, nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her daughter, Cheryl Hunt and her parents, Louis and Marjorie...
Michael Sanders
Jun 1, 2018
Michael "Mickey" Sanders
Of Crown Point, Indiana
Formerly of Hammond, Indiana
September 27, 1928 – May 31, 2018
Michael was born to an immigrant family from Hungary. He graduated from Hammond High School in 1945 and enlisted in the Marine Corps 1946. He received an honorable discharge in 1948. He was...
Michael "Mike" C. Giba
May 29, 2018
Michael "Mike" C. Giba, age 69 of Hammond, IN, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, May 29, 2018. Loving Husband of Sherry Giba nee Pinkham. Beloved Father of David M. Giba, Linda M. Giba, Melissa (Fiancé Riann Schwabe) Montgomery, Heather (Robert) Martin, and Kyle Montgomery. Devoted Son of Michael Giba. Brother of Tony (Donna) Giba. Proud...
Sharon Sue Mauch
May 16, 2018
Sharon S. Mauch, age 72, lost her second battle with cancer on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. Sharon always said that being a mother was her one true calling. After the exhaustion of raising 5 children, Sharon decided to go work for American Sale, where for 2 decades she was known for her festive Christmas tree decorating. Sharon was a...
Gertrude "Trudy" A. Magliocca
May 4, 2018
Gertrude "Trudy" A. Magliocca nee Klisurich, age 78, of Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, May 4, 2018. Very loving wife and friend for 60 years to Joseph J. Magliocca. Beloved mother of Frank J. (Jim Emslander) Magliocca, Theresa (Jake Jaceczko) Magliocca, and Paula Hammersley. Devoted sister of George J. (Kristin S.) Klisurich...
Michael "Mike" R. Wegner
Apr 29, 2018
Michael "Mike" R. Wegner, age 28, of Homer Glen, Illinois, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Beloved son of Randy and Amy Wegner. Loving brother of Tiffany Wegner and Cody Wegner. Dearest grandson of Pamela Ray and Brad and Joyce Henke. Cherished nephew of Henry and Crystal Slusher, Greg and Melissa Rodriguez, Troy and Anita Skarzynski,...
Ray E. Johnson
Apr 5, 2018
Ray E. Johnson, age 78, US Army Veteran, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Thursday, April 05, 2018. Proud Uncle of many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by his Parents Fred Johnson Sr. and Julia P. Johnson nee Royer; his Siblings Fred Johnson, Max Johnson, Delores Novak, and F. Eldon Johnson. Funeral Service were entrusted to LaHayne Funeral Home...
Timothy "Tim" J. Keilman
Mar 31, 2018
Timothy "Tim" J. Keilman, age 55, of Gary, passed away suddenly, Saturday, March 31, 2018. Loving father of Timothy R. (Jaimee) Keilman, Kimberly A. Keilman, and Matthew W. Keilman. Beloved brother of Robert "Tom" (Mary) Keilman, Anthony "Tony" Keilman, Lisa M. Keilman, and Michael "Mike" (Crystal) Keilman. Proud grandfather of Michael Robert Keilman and Chase Alexander Keilman. Fond Uncle...
Harvey David Unruh
Mar 19, 2018
Harvey D. Unruh, age 55, US Naval Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Monday, March 19, 2018. Loving Father of David H. Unruh. Cherished Brother of Jerry (Toby) Hayden, Linda Gambino, Gloria (Roger) Waddel, James Unruh, Sharon (Todd) Ruggles, Raymond (Terri) Unruh, and Bruce (Susan) Unruh. Proud Uncle of many Nieces and Nephews.
Preceded in death...
Floyd A Deen
Mar 14, 2018
Floyd A. Deen, age 83, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Funeral Services will take place Monday, March 19, 2018 11:00 a.m. at LaHayne Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will take place at St. John-St. Joseph cemetery of Hammond, Indiana....
Shirley A. Hayes
Mar 14, 2018
Shirley A. Hayes nee Harland, age 67, of Gary and formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Wednesday, March 14, 2018. Loving Mother of Michelle Jimenez, Tabitha Beck, Suebrina (fiancé Teofilo DeLeon, Jr.) Beck, Billyjean (fiancé Leo Barba) Hayes, and Sarajean Hayes. Proud Grandmother of Michael Gutierrez, Joshua Joseph, Christina Joseph, Desmond Rainey,...
Lena M Buie
Mar 11, 2018
Lena M. Buie, age 69, passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018. A Memorial Service will take place on Thursday, March 22, 2018 4:00 p.m. at LaHayne Funeral Home. Friends are invited to visit with the family on Thursday, March 22, 2018 from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service.
SERVICES Family GatheringThursday, March 22, 2018 2:00...
Frances B. Krajack
Mar 7, 2018
Frances B. Krajack nee Klumbis, age 98, of Bridgeview, IL and formerly of Clarendon Hills, IL and Gary, IN, passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018. Beloved wife of the late John S. Krajack and loving mother of the late Bernadette Krajack. Family and friends are invited to meet on Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 10 AM until...
Michael J Cwiklinski
Mar 6, 2018
Michael J. Cwiklinski, age 69, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018. He was born to the late Vince and Genevieve Cwiklinski on January 12, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana. After 20 years of service Michael retired in 1994 from EJ&E Railroad. As an avid Chicago Cubs fan, he rejoiced at the 2016 victory! Go Cubs Go! He enjoyed hunting, fishing...
Baby Arabella Samara Mata
Feb 28, 2018
Baby Arabella Samara Mata, age 2 months, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly Wednesday, February 28, 2018. Beloved daughter of Rachel S. Szwed and Nico Mata, Sr. Loving sister of Gregory Mata, Nico Mata, Jr., and Isaiah Mata. Cherished granddaughter of Sylvanna L. Castellano and Gustavo Mata, and Olympia Salas and Jamie Szwed.
When God...
Verna L Rush
Feb 27, 2018
Verna L Rush, age 97, of Crown Point, Indiana passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 27, 2018. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 52 years, John Rush. Left to cherish her memory is loving brother, Warren Stawitcke, Sr; caring grandchildren, Don (Lynette) Barrell, John (Michele) Barrell and Mitzie (Patrick) O'Connor; 10 great grandchildren; many...
Wincle S. Hudson
Feb 26, 2018
Wincle Jay Hudson passed away peacefully on Monday, February 26, 2018. Wincle was born on April 30, 1917 to the late Luther and Elva Stribling in Carthage, Mississippi. She is preceded in death by her husband Rufus Hudson Sr.; 2 brothers: Eugene Stribling and F.C. Jones, 1 sisters: Bessie Langdon, 4 stepsister: Annie B. Gillie, Lubertha Fort,...
Frank A. Drost
Feb 23, 2018
Frank A. Drost , age 92, a Whiting resident since 1971, formerly of East Chicago, passed away peacefully at Munster Med-Inn. He is survived by three children: daughter, Marilyn (Frank) Learman, Diane Drost, son Thomas. Brother: Robert (Ilene) Drozd. Sister-in-law Mila (late Frank) Wilk. Granddaughter: Christa Drost of Henderson, NV and great granddaughters: Amber and Autumn Drost-Samson....
Everett H. Towle, Jr.
Feb 21, 2018
Everett H. Towle, Jr, age 66, of Burnham, Illinois and formerly of Gary, Indiana went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. Loving Father of Amy (Shane) Heath and Sarah (Jason) Yott. Cherished Brother of Betty (late Russell) Wegner, Jim (Cheri) Towle, and Gary (Michele) Towle. Proud Grandpa of Kaitlyn Heath, Shayna Heath, Amia...
David Kaczorowski
Feb 17, 2018
David Kaczorowski, age 68, of Gary, Indiana, passed away Saturday, February 17, 2018. Loving Brother of Catherine "Cathy" (Jeffery) Smith. Fond Uncle of Victor Parra, Christina Parra, and Michelle Smith. Dearest Great-Uncle of Anthony Parra and 7 other Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews. Preceded in death by his Parents the late George Kaczorowski and the late Harriet Kaczorowski nee...
