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Harold  E. Banks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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....

Margaret  Lucille Shinkle

Margaret Lucille Shinkle

Mar 30, 2016

Margaret L. Shinkle nee Newman, age 87, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, March 30, 2016. Loving wife for 59 years to late George F. Shinkle. Beloved mother of Ronald (Patti Taylor) Shinkle, Wayne (Linda nee Dittrich) Shinkle, SR, Troy (Susan Kelley) Shinkle and, the late Linda Hillman. Cherished daughter of late Vernon U. Newman and late Alma...

Donald "Don" L. Staton

Donald "Don" L. Staton

Mar 27, 2016

Donald "Don" L. Staton, age 66, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016. Beloved son of Alberta F. Staton nee Meyer. Fond cousin to many. Preceded in death by his father Robert Staton. Friends are invited to celebrate Don's life on Thursday, March 31, 2016 from 11 AM until time of Service at 12 Noon with...

Donald "Don" J. Gercken

Donald "Don" J. Gercken

Mar 17, 2016

Donald "Don" Jacob Gercken, age 78, US Army Veteran, of Crown Point, IN, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Lake Wales, FL Regional Medical Center. Donald was born in Manteno, IL. He is survived by wife Marcella Irene Gercken nee Schahfer of 47 years, his foster son Dr. Paul L. Linn, his siblings William C. (late...

Judith "Judy" Ann Noel

Judith "Judy" Ann Noel

Mar 12, 2016

Judith "Judy" A. Noel, age 74, of Munster, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 12, 2016. Devoted sister of William (Kathy) Noel, II. Proud aunt of Daphne (John) Jaffe and Candace (Brian) Golec. Dearest great-aunt of Breanna Jaffe, Johnny Jaffe, and Brian Golec. Fond niece of numerous aunts and uncles. Beloved cousin to many. Preceded in death by...

David  J. Mote

David J. Mote

Mar 8, 2016

David J. Mote, age 92, US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, of Fenton, MI and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 08, 2016. Loving father of Ronald "Ron" Mote and Cynthia "Cindy" (Michael "Mike") Cole. Proud grandpa of Brett Cole and Lauren Cole. Fond uncle of many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews. Preceded in death by...

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