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...
Robert J. Dufresne
Oct 13, 2016
Robert J. Dufresne, age 90, US Naval Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2016. Beloved husband for 62 years of Marian L. Dufresne nee Bolin. Loving father of John Robert (Debbie) Dufresne, James A. (Barbara) Dufresne, and Paul Raymond Dufresne. Proud grandfather of Taylor Dufresne, Zane Dufresne, Jill (Todd) Potrykus, Rob (Beata) Dufresne,...
Ronald "Ron" Lee Armentrout
Oct 8, 2016
Ronald "Ron" L. Armentrout, age 70, US Naval Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 08, 2016. Loving husband for 36 years to Desiree B. Armentrout nee Thomas. Beloved father of Ron Yoder, Bryon Yoder, and Nathan Yoder. Devoted brother of Larry (Gail "Gay") Armentrout, Linda (late Jim) Warrington, and Jerry Armentrout....
Lee "Old Dog" Martin
Oct 3, 2016
Lee "Old Dog" Martin, age 60, of Portage and formerly of the Hammond area, passed away suddenly Monday, October 3, 2016. Loving Father of Denise D. (Jason) Osborne and Marvin L. (Nikita) Martin. Proud Papa Lee of many. Lee loved listening to his "oldies", fishing, and enjoying a cold one with family and friends. Friends are invited...
Raymond "Ray" Henry Zacny
Sep 30, 2016
Raymond "Ray" H. Zacny, age 91, US Air Force Veteran of WWII and the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. Beloved husband for 62 years to Dorothy Marie Zacny nee Humpfer. Loving father of Dan Zacny, Chris (Sonja) Zacny, Kathleen Wible, and Karen Zacny. Proud grandfather of Christopher (Sam) Zacny, Jane Zacny, Cassie Zacny, Elizabeth...
Grace E. Harbour
Sep 26, 2016
Grace E. Harbour nee Lewis, age 84, of Hammond, passed away Monday, September 26, 2016. Loving wife of late William Harbour Beloved sister of Norma (late Finley) Wells, late Judith Cline, late Dave Lewis, late Marion "Speed" Lewis, and late Donald Lewis. Devoted step-mother of Vic Harbour and Sally Gabor. Proud step-grandmother and step-great-grandmother. Fond aunt of...
Marshall E. Walters
Sep 24, 2016
Marshall E. Walters, age 86, US Air Force Veteran, of Lowell, formerly of Hammond, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. Beloved husband for 58 years to the late Nora "Ruth" Walters nee Pettus. Loving father of Debra (Dave) Niezgoda and Marsha (Paul) Fitzpatrick. Cherished brother of Willie (Linda) Walters of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, Margie (the late Terry) Perry...
Barbara A. Adams
Aug 28, 2016
Barbara A. Adams nee Hood, age 88, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, August 28, 2016. Loving mother of Linda (Steve) Batey and Nancy (Les) Arnold. Beloved grandmother of Jorie (Chris Olejnik) Furman, Josh (Victoria) Arnold, Jenna Arnold, Steven "Danny" (Mavis) Batey, and Charles Batey. Proud great-grandmother of Bryce Furman, Hunter Batey, Caiden Batey, and Brody Olejnik. Fond aunt of...
Irvin W. Arrenholz, Jr.
Aug 25, 2016
Irvin "Bud" W. Arrenholz, Jr., age 89, US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, IN passed Thursday, August 25, 2016. Beloved husband for 65 years of Beverly J. Arrenholz nee Wells. Loving father of Steven E. Arrenholz and Alan W. Arrenholz. Proud grandfather of Jason (Jennifer) Arrenholz, Emily (Michael) Zelevitz. Dearest great-grandfather of 7. Fond uncle...
Donald E. Neal Jr.
Aug 21, 2016
Donald E. Neal, Jr., age 26, of Hammond, IN, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 21, 2016. He was the loving son of Mildred McAllister, devoted father of Damien Alexander Neal, cherished fiancée of Amy Ayala and beloved brother of William R. McAllister. Dearest grandson to Dorothy J. McAllister and fond nephew of Martha McAllister, Paul E. McAllister,...
Steven "Steve" M. Russell
Aug 13, 2016
Steven "Steve" M. Russell, age 55, of Hammond, Indiana passed suddenly Saturday, August 13, 2016. Loving son of Freddie K. Russell and Sharon R. Russell nee Hudspeth of Hammond, Indiana. Beloved brother of Bobby (Dody) Russell of Griffith, Indiana, Carl (Colleen) Russell of Dyer, Indiana, Richard (Brenda) Russell of Griffith, Indiana, and Dennis (Mary) Russell of Highland,...
Lucille Panchisin
Aug 7, 2016
Lucille Panchisin nee Ferro, age 89, of Muncie and formerly of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 07, 2016. Loving mother of Gail (Norm) Gayda of Muncie, Indiana and Linda (Dave) Gnass of Florida. Proud grandmother of Leanne (Rich) Sinks, Lynne (Jeff) Clapman, Melanie Gnass, and Erin Gnass. Dearest great-grandmother of Dylan Sinks, Lauren Sinks, Allison Sinks,...
Naomi Inez Brown
Jul 31, 2016
Naomi "Kitty" I. Brown nee Kittell, age 84, of Munster, joined her Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2016. Beloved wife of Michael D. Connell Loving mother of Susan (John) Hancock. Devoted sister of Leon (Charlene) Kittell, Glada (Johnnie) Crews, and Glenna Patz. Proud grandmother Amanda (Tommy) Adams, Paul (Valen) Adams, and Cody (Kayla) Adams. Dearest great-grandmother of Amber Leicht...
Andy Panchisin
Jul 15, 2016
Andy Panchisin, age 94, US Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II, of Muncie and formerly of Hammond, passed away surrounded by his family on Friday, July 15, 2016. Beloved husband for 70 years to Lucille Panchisin nee Ferro. Loving father of Gail (Norm) Gayda of Muncie, Indiana and Linda (Dave) Gnass of Florida. Devoted brother...
Paula B. Guerrero
Jul 9, 2016
Paula B. Guerrero nee Bermudez, age 84, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, July 9, 2016. Loving mother of Ambrose (Terry) Garza, Roy (Sandra) Guerrero, and Margarita Alcantar. Beloved sister of Adela B. "Lala" Barrientos. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Cherished aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Roque Bermudez and Margarita...
