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....
Mary Kay Brennan
May 5, 2017
Mary Kay Brennan nee Matthews, age 82, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 05, 2017. Mary Kay is survived by her granddaughters Lennette Jimenez and Bobbie Gonzalez, Great Grandchildren, Diego A. Jimenez, Jr., Alejandria C. Bustos, Alivia N. Bustos, and Alycia J. Bustos. She was preceded in death by her Daughter Roberta K. Schillo, her...
Edward M. Atzhorn
Apr 23, 2017
Edward M. Atzhorn, age 86, US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Sunday, April 23, 2017. Loving father of Carol (Garry) Chalmers and Edward (Jan) Atzhorn. Proud grandfather of Alexis Atzhorn. Devoted brother of Ralph (Mary Ann) Atzhorn. Cherished brother-in-law of Rosemary Atzhorn, Olga Atzhorn, Robert (Marijane) Guy, Sharon Guy, and Doug...
Mary "Cathy" C. Nowaczyk
Apr 15, 2017
Mary "Cathy" C. Nowaczyk nee Siecker, age 66, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 15, 2017. Beloved wife for 43 years to James "Jim" C. Nowaczyk. Loving mother of Jerome (Wanda) Nowaczyk and Paul (Angie) Nowaczyk. Devoted sister of Bruce (Beverly) Siecker, Abby (Barbara) Siecker, Scott (Paula) Siecker, and Laurie (Jeff) Fries. Proud grandmother of Jonathan...
Joan C. Atzhorn
Apr 8, 2017
Joan C. Atzhorn nee Guy, age 85, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Saturday, April 8, 2017. Beloved wife for 60 years to Edward M. Atzhorn. Loving mother of Carol (Garry) Chalmers and Edward (Jan) Atzhorn. Devoted sister of Robert (Marijane) Guy, Sharon Guy, and Douglas (Kathy) Guy. Proud grandmother of Alexis Atzhorn....
Herbert "Herb" Albert Verrill
Apr 3, 2017
Herbert "Herb" A. Verrill, age 88, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away peacefully Monday, April 03, 2017. Loving Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Everett Verrill and Lucienna Verrill nee Boucher, his siblings Harold "Frenchy" (late Pat) Verrill, Dorothy (late Jack) Walsh, and Lorraine (late Andy) Homner, and his...
Aaron Gabriel Demoff
Apr 1, 2017
Aaron G. Demoff, age 38, US Army Veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan, passed away suddenly Saturday, April 1, 2017. Loving son of Clifford A. and Linda J. Demoff nee Cole. Devoted brother of Susan (Mel) Gray, Julie (Bob) Larson, Cathy (Francisco) Granda, Mallory (David) Keller, and John (Fiancé Jennifer Hickerson) Demoff. Proud grandson of Jeanette Hoffman. Proud uncle...
