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...
Bryan R. Kasper
Jul 31, 2017
Bryan R. Kasper, age 63, of Hammond, passed away peaceful at his home Monday, July 31, 2017. Loving brother of Patricia "Pat" (late John) Kasper-Brock and Paulette (David) Kasper-Davis. Beloved uncle of Virginia (Emil) Mastandrea, Kimberly (Willie Martinez) Bond, Joyce Bane, Larry (Tina Tucker) Bond, Michelle (Brian) Snowden, Robert Davis. Fond great-uncle of 9. Dear friend to...
Alfred "Al" Albert Geurts, Jr
Jul 31, 2017
Alfred "Al" "Bud" A. Geurts, Jr., Age 90, of Hammond, Indiana passed away and joined our heavenly Father on Monday, July 31, 2017 at Community Hospital Munster, IN. Born July 12, 1927 in Hammond, Indiana; son of Alfred and Clara (Hansen) Geurts. A native of Hammond, Indiana, attended Clark High School and a member of Woodmar United Methodist...
Porfirio "Pete" Garcia
Jul 18, 2017
Porfirio "Pete" Garcia, age 71, US Marine Corps Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hessville, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 18, 2017 after suffering from illnesses associated with Agent Orange exposure. Pete is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Barbara Garcia nee Oliver; children Steven, Joseph, and Jazmine; siblings Apolonio (Carol) Garcia, JR, Joe Frank Garcia,...
Charles "Charlie" A. Harvey
Jul 17, 2017
Charles "Charlie" A. Harvey, age 66, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away suddenly in the comfort of his home on Monday, July 17, 2017. "Charlie", to all who knew him, can only be described by the many titles he earned during his all too short lifetime and the memories he left behind...
James "Jim" A. Eckles
Jul 12, 2017
James "Jim" A. Eckles, age 64, US Naval Veteran of the Viet Nam War, passed away suddenly Wednesday, July 12, 2017. Beloved son of Necia I. Wilson nee Klein and the late James L. Eckles. Loving brother of Steve (Cindy) Eckles and Carol (Fiancé Wayne Secor) Hough-Fike. Fond uncle of Matthew Eckles, Angela (Jeff) Gang, Robert Rudnicki, and...
Noah K. Inman
Jul 8, 2017
Noah King Inman, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2017. Beloved Son of Stanley Burczyk (Shannon Burczyk nee Boyle). Devoted Grandson of Michael (Julie) Boyle, Joan Burczyk, Deborah (Eric) Rhyne, and Stanley (Kathy) Burczyk. Proud Great Grandson of Mannus Boyle and Wilma Yorke. Fond Nephew of Sarah (Matthew) Daniels, Kaleigh (Ryan Rios) Boyle, Kimberly (Edgar) Gonzalez....
Carol M. Sibley
Jun 30, 2017
Carol M. Sibley nee Brown, age 86, of Westville and formerly of Hammond passed away Friday, June 30, 2017. Loving mother of David (Shirley) Brown, Jim Sibley, Brenda (Doug) Duvall, Ron (Chris) Sibley, Sandy (Danny) Krieter, and Judy Sibley. Proud grandmother of 17. Dearest great-grandmother of many. Preceded in death by her husband Herbert J. Sibley, Sr.,...
Thalia Rodriguez
Jun 8, 2017
Thalia Rodriguez, age 20, of Whiting, passed away Friday, February 19, 2016. Loving spouse of Melissa D. Rodriguez nee Peschke. Beloved "Dada" of Rhylie Sheets. Cherished daughter of Christina Almaraz nee Rodriguez. Devoted sister of Janessa Pena, Isaiah Almaraz, and Isabella Almaraz. Proud Granddaughter. Fond niece and cousin of many. Preceded in death by her father Jose...
Duane A. Burke
Jun 4, 2017
Duane A. Burke, age 67, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2017. Loving father of Kimberly A. Holland, David A. (Kelly) Burke, Daniel D. Burke, and Mark E. Burke. Proud Grandpa of Alicia Burke, Zachary Burke, Mason Burke, and Olivia Holland. Brother of George "Butch" Burke. Fond uncle and cousin of many. Preceded in death by...
Harlin R. Butler
May 26, 2017
Harlin R. Butler, age 86, of Yuma, Tennesse and formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Friday, May 26, 2017. Loving father of Marilyn (Tony) White, Debbie (Darrell) Lusk, Cindy (Bob) Wojciechowski, Wanda (Ken) Rodda, and Ronda (Jim) Wilkes. Proud Po of numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Devoted father in law of Miles Wilkes. Fond uncle of many...
Eleanor E. Zaranka
May 26, 2017
Eleanor Emily Zaranka nee Barzda, 90 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 26th 2017 in Bloomington, Indiana. Eleanor was the wife of late Dr. Edmund Zaranka, mother of Nancy (late Michael) Woolery and late Tom Zaranka, grandmother of Kara (Marco) Leon and Ryan Woolery, sister of Frances (late Joseph) Gambino, Phyllis (late Ronald) Wicinski, and...
Dorothy Edna Bodenhofer
May 20, 2017
Dorothy Edna Bodenhofer nee Peterson, age 97, former resident of Highland and Hammond, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2017 at Wittenberg Village Nursing Home in Crown Point, Indiana. She was born in the house her father built on February 10, 1920 to Charles and Signe Peterson. She graduated from Hammond High School and married Raymond C....
Kevin "Coach" "Kess" J. Kessler
May 18, 2017
Kevin "Coach" "Kess" J. Kessler, age 61, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Thursday, May 18, 2017. Beloved brother of Karen (late Tom) Donahue.Devoted uncle of J. T. (Charity) Donahue and Josh (Dana) Donahue. Proud great-uncle of Payton Donahue and Abby Donahue. Son of John W. Kessler. Preceded in death by his mother Martha J. Kessler nee Novak...
Lawrence "Larry" L. Zuver
May 10, 2017
Lawrence "Larry" Zuver, 67, of Lansing, IL was called to peace and passed away suddenly on Wednesday May 10, 2017 in Hammond, IN. He was born November 27, 1949 to Charles and Dorothy Zuver Sr. in Meadville, PA. He spent most of his life living in Lansing, IL. Larry is survived by his daughter Amanda (Scott) Sumrall....
