Michael T. Sudac
Dec 28, 2017
Michael T. Sudac, age 84, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2017. He was born on February 3, 1933 to the late John and Rose Sudac in East Chicago, Indiana. In 1981, Michael retired from Inland Steel with 30 years of service. He enjoyed playing Pinochle, going to the casino and was a Member of the VFW Post 369. He...
Laura E Martinez
Dec 23, 2017
Laura E. Martinez (nee Boudreau), age 68, passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. She was born on February 18, 1949 to the late Edwin and Grace Boudreau in Chicago, Illinois. Laura enjoyed her puzzles, playing solitaire and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by two children: Daniel Sanford, Diane L. Sliwa; grandchildren: Kyle Sliwa, Alexis Sanford; sister,...
Paul Chartos
Dec 23, 2017
Paul Chartos, age 93 passed away Saturday, December 23, 2017. He was born to the late Balint and Mary Chartos on July 26, 1924. Paul was a lifelong Hammond resident. He proudly served his country in the Navy as a Ship Fitter. He was a police officer for the Hammond Police Department and retired in 1989 as Sergeant. He...
Frances B. Arens
Dec 17, 2017
Frances Barbara Arens, of 98, of Munster, Indiana and formerly of Hammond, Indiana passed away on Sunday, December 17, 2017. Loving sister of Rosemary (Lester) Meyer. Beloved aunt of Susan (Everett) Meyer Sandefur, Carole (Lonnie) Kent, Karen (Mark) Singleton, Linda (Chuck Pear) Meyer, and Karl (Rose) Meyer. Fond grand-aunt of Sophia Meyer, Victoria Meyer, Alec Meyer, Colin...
Betty S. Haskins
Dec 16, 2017
Betty S. Haskins nee Bartlett, of Hammond, Indiana and previously of Whiting, Indiana, passed away on December 16, 2017 at the age of 85. Betty is survived by her sons Barry and Bryan Haskins; sister Doris Midkiff and brothers Chuck and Cliff Bartlett; grandchildren Shane (Jill) Haskins, Cassie (Dustin) Greenya, Trent Haskins, Grant (Annie) Haskins, Allison, Katie, and...
James Robert Mcgaha
Dec 14, 2017
James R. McGaha, age 68, passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017. He was born in Huntsville, Alabama to Roy and Jessie McGaha on May 15, 1949. James retired from Inland Steel with over 30 years of service. He enjoyed drinking coffee and visiting with his friends at the Red Rooster Restaurant. He will truly be missed by all who...
Dennis M. Mcfarland
Dec 5, 2017
Dennis "Denny" M. McFarland, age 64, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam Era, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, December 05, 2017. Loving husband for 41 years to Marlene McFarland nee Baker. Cherished brother of Virginia "Jo" (late John) Palinca and Don McFarland. Proud Grandpa of Michael Keilman and step-grandpa of Devine Davis. Fond uncle and great-uncle to...
Jeannette J. Johnson
Dec 3, 2017
Jeannette J. Johnson, age 72, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 13, 1945 to the late Joseph and Sophie Jopek. Jeannette enjoyed playing Mario party on Wii and spending time with her grand and greatgrandchildren. She loved camping, teaching us to cook like her and being sarcastic! She will truly be...
Dorothy M. Dycus
Dec 2, 2017
Dorothy M. Dycus, age 99, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017. Born to the late Ray and Estella Rupert in East Chicago, Indiana on November 22, 1918. In her younger years, Dorothy worked for Citizens Federal Savings and Loan in Hammond for five years. Dorothy enjoyed traveling with her husband, cooking and spending time with her family. She is...
Leonard G. Ferry
Nov 29, 2017
Leonard G. Ferry, age 92, US Naval Veteran of World War II, of Hammond, passed away suddenly but peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Loving husband for 62 years to Ellen T. Ferry nee Reimer. Fond great-uncle to Kenny (Kylie) Borman and special friend to Cindy (late Randy) Marinaro. Preceded in death by his parents Anthony...
Johnny "John" Abell
Nov 28, 2017
Johnny "John" Abell, age 65, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Loving father of Julie A. Abell, Brian M. Abell, and Keith E. Abell. Cherished brother of Jerry (Pam) Abell and Gayla. Proud and devoted grandpa of Karen Abell, Abigail "Abby" Blashill-Abell, and Brandon M. Abell. Preceded in death by his wife Sharon K....
Josephine E. Mika
Nov 21, 2017
Josephine E. Mika nee Kolodziej, age 95, of Munster, Indiana, lifetime resident of the Calumet Region, passed away Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at Munster Community Hospital. She is survived by her nephew Lee Kolodziej (dear friend Peg Petersen), and beloved friend and longtime caregiver Darlene Cleveringa as well as multiple nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death...
Ruth Ann Sneed
Nov 15, 2017
Ruth A. Sneed nee Miller, age 75, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Loving mother of James (Peg) Crocker, Carl Crocker, Colleen (Tom) Ksiazek, Robert T. (Michael Morando) Sneed, Joe (Kim) Sneed, Dawn McCarthy, and Richie (Nancy) Sneed. Devoted sister of Marlene (late Raymond) Burkhardt, Raymond (Judy) Miller, Catherine Adams, Karen Tormey,...
Allen "Big D" D. Dixon
Nov 15, 2017
Allen "Big D" D. Dixon, age 43, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. Loving father of Monica "Monie" M. Dixon and Nicholas "Nick" D. Dixon. Beloved son of Allen J. Dixon. Cherished brother of Donna (Pablo) Sosa and James (Leela) Dixon. Devoted boyfriend of Phyllis Brown and her son Phillip Brown. Dearest brother-in-law...
Kathleen "Katy" Andres
Nov 8, 2017
Kathleen "Katy" Andres nee Keys, age 79, of Hammond, passed away surrounded by her family on Wednesday, November 8, 2017. Loving mother of Janet Andres, who was the light of her life. Proud grandma of Stephanie Andres and Michelle Andres. Dearest great-grandma of Alannah McDowell and Jayden Hunter. Beloved sister of Donald "Don" (Cathy) Keys. Special mother-in-law...
Doris J. Henderson
Oct 29, 2017
Doris J. Henderson, age 79, passed away Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born in Anderson, Indiana on May 3, 1938 to the late Kenneth and Martha Gift. Doris enjoyed animals and loved children. She was a collector of many things. Some of her hobbies included: gardening, knitting, crocheting, puzzles and watching NASCAR. She leaves to cherish her...
Valente Rosas-Negrete
Oct 23, 2017
Valente rosas-Negrete, de 82 años, de Chicago, falleció después de una valiente pelea con cancer el Lunes, 23 de Octubre de 2017 rodeado de su familia. Amado esposo de Consuelo Rosas Munoz. Amoroso padre de José (Josefina) Rosas, Rubén (Consuelo) Rosas, Refugio (Margarita) Rosas, Juan (Gloria) Rosas, María de los Ángeles (Isidro) Díaz, María de Jesús Rosas, Valente...
Joseph "Joe" A. Majoch, Jr.
Oct 14, 2017
Joseph "Joe" A. Majoch Jr., age 74, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017. Loving father of Bryan (Sherry) Majoch. Cherished brother-in-law of Frances Majoch. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his wife Doryne L. Majoch nee Milius, his parents Joseph A. Majoch, Sr, and...
Margaretha P. Motes
Oct 8, 2017
Margaretha Paulina Motes nee Hladek, age 97, of Merrillville, Indiana and formerly of Hammond, Indiana and Uvalde, Texas, passed away Sunday, October 8, 2017. Born in East Chicago, Indiana on July 6, 1920 to the late Andrew and Paula Hladek. Margaretha proudly served her country for two years during WWII in the U.S Marine Corps and earned the...
Kathleen Ann Petrak
Sep 29, 2017
Kathleen Ann Petrak, age 74, passed away Friday, September 29, 2017. Born on December 04, 1942 in East Chicago, Indiana to the late Matthew J. and Catherine F. Petrak. Kathleen retired from Conrail after 35 years of service. She enjoyed bingo and watching the Chicago White Sox and the Chicago Bears. Kathleen was a devoted Sister and Aunt....
