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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...
Harold E. Banks
Jun 21, 2016
Harold E. Banks, age 90, US Army Veteran of World War II, of Merrillville, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Loving father of Shirley M. (James) Carnahan, Carol A. (Michael) Walz, and Robert E. (Karen) Banks. Devoted brother of Thelma Miller, Martha Bravi, and Ted "Sonny" Banks. Proud grandfather of 5. Dearest great-grandfather of 5 Fond uncle...
Alberta Flora Staton
Jun 21, 2016
Alberta F. Staton nee Meyer, age 87, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, June 21, 2016. Beloved wife of late James R. "Bob" Staton Loving mother of late Donald "Don" L" Staton. Cherished aunt of Virgil (Pat) Miller and many other loving nieces and nephews. Alberta was born in Metropolis, IL on May 1, 1929. She was very...
Ronald "Ron" M. Gould
May 27, 2016
Ronald "Ron" M. Gould, age 69, US Marine Corps Veteran and POW of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away Friday, May 27, 2016. Loving husband for 46 years to Diane E. Gould nee Sorenson. Beloved father of Susan (Mike) Novak and Randy Gould. Fond brother to 2 sisters. Devoted son-in-law of Louise Sorenson. Cherished brother-in-law of...
Gloria M. Novosel
May 24, 2016
Gloria Novosel nee Thurnau, age 85, of Perryville, Maryland and formerly of Highland, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Loving mother of Mark A. Novosel. Proud grandma of Sharon Novosel and Raymond Novosel. Cherished sister of June Brauer. Fond aunt of many nieses and nephews. Dear friend to many. Preceded in death by her husband John...
William "Billy" J. Eveland
May 24, 2016
William "Billy" J. Eveland, age 73, US Naval Veteran, of Hammond, IN passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2016. Beloved brother of Robert (Karen) Eveland, JR, Beverly Ann (Ruth) Eveland, Guy (Sharon) Eveland, and Sherry (Greg) Lesnik. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Billy loved playing pool and poker. He was also a huge Chicago Cubs and...
Thomas "Tom" A. Mangerson
May 18, 2016
Thomas "Tom" A. Mangerson, age 54, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Loving brother of Doris (Chuck) McGregor. Robert (Kathy) Mangerson, JR, Bill (Debbie) Mangerson, and Kim (Jackie) Mangerson. Devoted brother-in-law of Bob Griffin Fond uncle of Bobby Griffin, Dawn Griffin, Mike Griffin, Brian Mangerson, and Brianna Mangerson. Lifelong friend of Keith Kulczyk. Preceded in...
Donald "Turkey" J. Jostes
Apr 28, 2016
Donald "Turkey" J. Jostes, age 67, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016. Beloved husband for 38 years to Pamela A. Jostes nee Matthews. Loving father of Tami (Carl) Para. Cherished son of Margaret A. Jostes nee O'Brien. Devoted brother of Dennis (Linda) Jostes and Carol (Roger) Moore. Proud...
Claudia I. Thielman
Apr 24, 2016
Claudia I. Thielman, age 81, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2016. Beloved daughter of late Elmer and late Iona Thielman nee Allison. Loving sister of late Joan "Joanie" L. Thielman. Cherished aunt Tom (Pat) Trost and late Bob (late Judy) Trost. Beloved niece of late Lillian (late Harry) Trost. Fond cousin of Jeanie (late Wally)...
Darnell C. Ingram
Apr 20, 2016
Darnell C. Ingram, age 51, of Michigan City, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2016. Beloved husband for 28 years of Donna L. Ingram nee Clark. Loving father of Jessica Lyn Ingram, Juliana Rose (John) Ingram Roby, Christopher David Ingram, Angel Noel Ingram, and Hannah Michelle Ingram. Cherished son of Jessie J. Ingram nee Downey and the late...
June Evans
Apr 17, 2016
June Evans, age 50, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Sunday, April 17, 2016. Loving Mother of Christopher Evans, Anthony Balsam, Daniel Tucker, and Kearstin Tucker. Cherished wife of Daniel Evans, SR. Beloved Daughter Mary M. Evans nee Cortez. Proud Grandmother of Liam Balsam. Devoted Sister of Bryan (Raeanna Reyes) Evans, Candida Evans, Nicole Mrdalj, and Theresa...
Robert "Bob" G. Gluth
Apr 9, 2016
Robert "Bob" G. Gluth, age 93, US Naval Veteran of World War II, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. Beloved husband for 71 years to Wanda Gluth nee Carver. Loving father of Shari (Dan) Broviak and Richard L. (Debbie) Gluth. Devoted brother of Henry (Joyce) Gluth. Proud grandfather of Shaun Boyan, Erik Boyan, Trica (Joe)...
James "Papa Hall" Leonard Hall, Sr
Apr 6, 2016
James "Papa Hall" L. Hall, SR, age 77, of Hammond and formerly of Nashville, Detroit, and Chicago, passed away Wednesday, April 06, 2016. Beloved father of Deborah Ann (George) Trennin, James Leonard (Michelle) Hall, JR, Karen Lynn Hall, Stacy Lynn Hall, LeeAnn Lynn Hall, Jason Coleman (Toni) Hall. Cherished brother of Patricia Ann (Marvin) Ebaugh and Kenneth...
Donald "Don" F. Gretz
Apr 1, 2016
Donald "Don" F. Gretz, age 75, US Army Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Friday, April 1, 2016. Beloved son of the late Frank J. and the late Grace M. Gretz nee Elkins. Loving brother of Carol (Ronald) Smith, Joann (William) Hoover, and the late Dale Gretz. Fond uncle of many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Don retired from Inland...
Alicia "Licha" G. Lozano
Mar 31, 2016
Alicia "Licha" G. Lozano nee Garza, passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016. Beloved Wife for 66 years to late Guadalupe "Lupe" Lozano. Loving Mother of Myrna (Carl) Ortiz, Angel (Maria) Lozano, Gloria (Tom) Smith, Anita Lozano, and late Reynol Lozano. Cherished Sister of late Concepcion (late Roman) Gonzalez. Proud Grandmother of 8 and Great-Grandmother of 9. Fond...
Thomas A. Hamilton
Mar 31, 2016
Thomas A. McKeon-Hamilton, age 69, of Griffith, IN and formerly of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, March 31, 2016 after a battle with cancer. Loving Father of Prudence (Brian) Moseley of Highland, IN. Tanya Hamilton of Griffith, IN, and Nicole Hamilton of Lake Station, IN. Proud Papa of Chad Moseley, Corey Moseley, Alexis Moldovan, and Blake Moldovan....
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