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...
Thomas "Tom" A. Higginbotham
Mar 30, 2017
Thomas "Tom" A. Higginbotham, age 71, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, March 30. Loving father of Thomas Higginbotham, Virgil "Ray" (Arvilla) Higginbotham, Bryon (Dorothy) Higginbotham, Scott (Vickie) Higginbotham, Mary (David) Barrientes, and Kenneth (Andrea) Parr. Proud grandfather of Dana, Leeann, Thomas, Anthony, Richard (Barbara), David, Jennifer, Wanda, Breanne, Walter, Justin (Britney), Bryon, Jr., Marc, Kaylee, Greg (Esti),...
Phillip Tanas, Sr.
Mar 20, 2017
Phillip Tanas, Sr., age 59, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Monday, March 20, 2017. Loving husband for 35 years to Cynthia "Cyndee" Tanas nee Hellems. Devoted father of Phillip (Stephenie) Tanas, Jr. and Destiny Tanas. Beloved son of James (Linda) Tanis. Cherished brother of James Patrick (late Mary) Tanas, Deborah Tanas, Robert "Bobby" Tanas, and Thomas "Tommy" (Michelle) Tanas....
Chris J. Lambos
Mar 18, 2017
Chris Lambos, age 65, of Chicago, IL, formerly of Hillsdale, Michigan passed away peacefully on March 18th 2017. Chris is survived by his sons, sister and many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents. Chris was an avid woodworker, fisherman and a great cook. There wasn't a dish that Chris would make that wasn't enjoyed...
Mark "Bandana Mark" S. Alexander
Mar 18, 2017
Mark S. Alexander, 57, of Hammond, IN, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017. He was born May 12, 1959, the son of the late Jewell Alexander Sr. and the late Flora Alexander. Mr. Alexander was also proceeded in death by his brother, Jewell Lee Alexander Jr. He is survived by his loving wife, of 37 years, Glenda C....
Orbie C. Vancurine
Mar 13, 2017
Orbie C. VanCurine, age 76, US Naval Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Monday, March 13, 2017. Father of Charlene (Wayne) Weber, Darlene VanCurine, Orbie C. VanCurine, and Geraldine Statham. Grandfather of 10. Great-Grandfather of 7 Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews
Preceded in death by his parents and Siblings. Funeral Arrangements were private and entrusted...
Nella Mae Beckman
Mar 11, 2017
Nella Mae Beckman, age 87, of Munster, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 11, 2017. Loving cousin and aunt to many.
Preceded in death by her beloved parents Raymond Beckman and Ann Beckman nee Van Willigan. Nella Mae retired after many years working for Hughes Aircraft out of California. When anyone would ask her what...
Douglas E. Smith
Mar 9, 2017
Douglas E. Smith, age 76, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, March 09, 2017. He is survived by his daughters, Victoria (Thomas) Solon, Michelle Berumen, and Lori Ann (Mark) Thursby. Grandchildren, Hannah and Paige Solon, Nicole Dongu, Ryan (Fiancé Rachel) Berumen, Daniel (Fiancé Kelly) Berumen. Great Grandchildren, Makayla, Madison, and Savannah, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He...
Judy A. Lawrence
Feb 10, 2017
Judy A. Lawrence nee Ament, age 66, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, February 10, 2017. Beloved wife for 49 years to Joseph A. Lawrence, SR. Loving mother of Penny Lawrence, Vincent Lawrence, and Joseph (Danielle) Lawrence, JR. Devoted sister of Les (Diane) Griggs, Ron (Mari) Griggs, Don (Ann Marie) Dulla, Edward...
Valerie Brentlinger
Jan 29, 2017
Valerie Brentlinger nee Olund, age 83, of Highland, passed away Sunday, January 29, 2017. Beloved sister-in-law of Phyllis B. Patterson and Ellyn Lou Foard. Loving aunt of Donn (Susan) Patterson, Tim (Linda) Patterson, Leslie (David) Deal, and Deborah (Allyn) Sell. Cherished great-aunt of Nikki Hubbard, Amy Deal, Amanda Nothstine, Lauren Sell, and Ashley Patterson. Fond cousin of...
