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...
Rosemarie T. Ganz
Jan 12, 2017
Rosemarie T. Ganz nee Lucas, age 86, of Chicago, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017. Loving mother of Kathy (Thomas) Anton, Mark Ganz, Kym Ganz, Michelle (George) Arwood, David Ganz, and Lisa (Brian) Ganz-Lueck. Devoted sister of Margaret McCarthy. Beloved grandmother of Annie (Richard) Anton-Johnson, Ryan Ganz, Meghan Arwood, Matthew (Nicole)...
Tammy L. Farver
Jan 4, 2017
Tammy Lyn Farver, age 41, of Indianapolis, Indiana and formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away suddenly Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Loving daughter of Katherine J. Higgins. Beloved granddaughter of Betty J. Higgins nee O'Brien and late Walter M. Higgins. Devoted niece and friend to many. Tammy loved her cats. Her hobbies included belly dancing and art. She...
Robert "Bob" D. Kindle
Dec 31, 2016
Robert "Bob" Kindle, age 96, US Naval Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. Loving father of William L. (Susan) Kindle, Roy D. (Gail) Kindle, Helen Marie (Martin) Waechter, and Susan (Larry) Andrews. Proud grandfather of 14. Dearest great-grandfather of many. Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his...
Cora "Jeanie" Sherwood
Dec 24, 2016
Cora "Jean" Sherwood, born and raised in Chicago, Illinois she made her way to Indiana where she resided until she passed. She was hard working, strong, dedicated and independent. She was a very loving and wonderful mother and grandmother. She loved with and big heart and overcame every obstacle she faced. She was one of the most amazing people...
John Gamez
Dec 11, 2016
John Gamez, age 87, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Beloved husband of the late Alice A. Gamez, nee Vasquez whom together they shared 63 years of a good, devoted life. Loving father of Diana (John) Golarz, Betty Ann (Bill) Shantz, John (Carol) Gamez, JR, Theresa (Shane...
Thomas H. Tangerman
Dec 9, 2016
Thomas H. Tangerman, age 71, of Hammond, passed away Friday, December 09, 2016. Loving brother of Judith E. (Alan) Stoelting-Hittle. Proud uncle of Anna (John) Dailey, Gretchen (Matt) Wade, John Stoelting, and Dieter (Michelle) Stoelting. Dearest great-uncle of many. Preceded in death by his parents Walter Tangerman and Lillian Tangerman nee Rippe. Tom loved watching trains and...
Verna Dale Newman
Nov 22, 2016
Verna Dale Newman nee Sweeney, age 81, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 22, 2016. Beloved wife for 63 years to Robert "Bobby" W. Newman. Loving mother of Charles "Dennis" (Susan) Newman, Kerry (Debbie) Newman, and late Anthony "Tony" C. Newman. Devoted daughter of late Noah S. Sweeney and late Maude E. Sweeney nee Brasher. Beloved...
June A. Biestek
Nov 20, 2016
June A. Biestek nee Truhn , age 97, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2016 Loving mother of Dr. Arthur (Connie) Euler, Lawrence (Sally) Biestek, Marie (late Jose) Sanchez, and Eileen (late George) Tuttle. Beloved grandmother of Christina "Tina" Sanchez-Olejnik, Elizabeth (Jimmy) Kelley, Katherine Euler, Rebecca Biestek, Nicholas Tuttle, Natalie Tuttle, and Yolanda Buxbaum. Adoring great-grandmother...
Lynda L. Freeman
Nov 11, 2016
Lynda L. Freeman nee Ransom, age 75, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Friday, November 11, 2016. Loving mother of Dwayne (Lora) Williams and late Gregory "Hoss" Paulin. Proud grandmother of David (Felicia) Paulin, Dawn (Joe) Koontz, and Heather Hardee. Cherished sister of Clarence "Zeke" Ransom, John "Junior" Ransom, late Juanita (late Lawrence) Rhodes, and late Loretta (late...
Nicholas "Nick" D. Johnson
Oct 29, 2016
Nicholas "Nick" Johnson, age 37, of Hammond and formerly of Indianapolis, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 29, 2016. Beloved father of Isabella "Bella" Smelko, Gia Smelko, and Luke Johnson. Devoted son of Kim Johnson nee Popa and Mark Kertis. Loving brother of Julie Kertis. Proud uncle of Amelia and Adeline. Special friend of Estella Ramirez. Nick was...
Michael A. Pramuk
Oct 17, 2016
Michael A. Pramuk, age 63, of Valparaiso, passed away Monday, October 17, 2016. Beloved husband of Cynthia S. Pramuk nee Chamberlain. Loving father of Courtenay (Andrea) Pramuk, Jordan Pramuk, Rheannan (David) Denham, and the late Nathaniel (Cristina) Pramuk. Loving step-father of Chad (Kim) Ritter and Dana Ritter. Proud grandpa of Joseph Cherep, Lillian Pramuk, Madalyn Pramuk, and...
