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...
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...
