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....
Lonnie "Jerry" J. Gartin
Sep 28, 2017
Lonnie "Jerry" Gartin, age 64, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 28, 2017. Devoted father of Jeroam "Jerry" Roberts, Carl Roberts, and Wayne (Jackie) Roberts. Devoted brother of Sammy, Norma Jean and Laura. Proud "Pops" of Corissa Graves, Serenity Roberts, Jordan Roberts, Evan Robets, Tyrion Roberts, Cody Roberts, Devin Roberts, Julia Roberts, and Shai Roberts. Dearest...
Israel Cortez
Sep 21, 2017
Israel Cortez, age 25, of East Chicago, Indiana, passed away after a courageous fight on Thursday, September 21, 2017 surrounded by his family and God. Beloved husband of Leilani Cortez Alarcon. Loving father of Saori Cortez and Matteo Cortez. Devoted son of Javier Cortes and Gabriela Cortes Armenta. Cherished brother of Jazmin (Omar) Cortes and Javier (Liz)...
Ellen Louise Rigg
Sep 20, 2017
Ellen Louise Rigg (nee Shade), 72, of Whiting, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017. She was born July 16, 1945 in East Chicago, the daughter of Edward and Emma Shade and is survived by her loving husband of 50+ years Marvin Rigg; three children: Christopher Rigg (Kim Nixon of Texas, Erin (Frederico) Dehoyos of Whiting and Kevin Rigg...
Dolores E. Vezer
Sep 16, 2017
Dolores E. Vezer, age 77, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 with her loving daughter by her side. She was born to the late William and Mary Graves on May 24, 1940 in Hammond, Indiana. For many years Dolores work for Active Security at Hammond Water Company. She leaves to cherish her memory, three children: Bill (Julie) Vezer,...
Albert "Al" G. Emond
Sep 15, 2017
Albert "Al the People's Pal" G. Emond, Sr., age 89, US Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Friday, September 15, 2017. Beloved Husband for 64 years to Barbara "Bobbie" M. Emond nee Matovina. Loving Father of Cathy (Barry) Roach, Albert (Mona) Emond, Jr., David Emond, Jeffrey (Cindy) Emond, and Janet (Moose) Pawloski....
Robert E. Sneed
Sep 4, 2017
Robert E. Sneed, age 80, US Naval Veteran, of Hammond, passed away suddenly at home on Monday, September 4, 2017. Beloved husband for 51 years to Ruth Ann Sneed nee Miller. Loving father of James (Peg) Crocker, Carl Crocker, Colleen (Tom) Ksiazek, Robert T. (Michael Morando) Sneed, Joe (Kim) Sneed, Dawn McCarthy, and Richie (Nancy) Sneed. Devoted brother...
Randy "Rat" A. Tretter
Aug 30, 2017
Randy "Rat" A. Tretter, age 55, US Air Force Veteran, of Hammond, passed away suddenly at his home on Wednesday, August 30, 2017. Loving father of Kayla (fiancé Ladarero Mitchell) Barrentine and Sara Tretter. Beloved son of Shirley A. Fusko nee Ziembicki. Devoted brother of David (Angie) Tretter, Terry (Mollyann) Tretter, and Rosemary (Michael) Alvarez. Proud grandfather...
Helen J. Legel
Aug 29, 2017
Helen "Busha" J. Legel nee Pachowicz, age 83, of Hammond, passed away peacefully in her home on Tuesday, August 29, 2017. Helen was a devoted wife of 53 years to the late Robert S. Legel and a cherished mother to 9. She was also a sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, aunt, and friend to many. Helen lived in Illinois,...
Barbara A. Lackey
Aug 27, 2017
Barbara A. Lackey, age 60, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, August 27, 2017. Beloved wife for 40 years to Jim Lackey. Loving mother of Matt Lackey and DiDemi Lackey. Cherished daughter of Agnes Jones nee Cole. Devoted sister of Betty (Victor) Segally, William (Linda) Jones, John (Martha) Jones,...
Helen Louise Haager
Aug 21, 2017
Helen L. Haager nee Wiederman, age 96, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Monday, August 21, 2017. Loving mother of Nancy (Dennis) Ratliff, Carol Dunn, and Sandra (John) Goebel. Cherished sister of Robert (Lois) Wiederman. Proud grandmother of 15, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother of many, and great-great-great-grandmother of 2. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews, and mother–in-law of Rhonda Haager....
Betty I. Craig
Aug 19, 2017
Betty I. Craig nee Buck, age 87, of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away Friday, August 19, 2017. Beloved wife of Robert H. Craig. Loving mother of Lyle Craig and Amy Craig. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her siblings Virginia (Stanley) Narug, Easter (Roy) Woods, Warren (Winifred) Buck, and Bernard (Betty) Buck....
Shaquell Lin Winchester, Jr.
Aug 14, 2017
Baby Shaquell L. Winchester, Jr., of Hammond, passed away suddenly Monday, August 14, 2017. Beloved son of Royalenne Wilson-Winchester and Shaquell L. Winchester, Sr. A Private Service will be entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, Indiana with a private interment. For further information, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.
Betty J. Fisher
Aug 5, 2017
Betty J. Fisher nee Richwine, age 92, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, August 05, 2017. Beloved sister of Mary (late Merle "Tom") Gaynor and Richard (Janice) Richwine. Loving aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Karl "Dick" Fisher, her parents Watson Richwine and Muriel Richwine nee Heaston, and...
