Allen G. Walker
Dec 15, 2015
Allen G. Walker, age 60, US Marine Corps Veteran, of Hammond, passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday, December 15, 2015. Loving father of Dustin Walker and Kristopher (Neeley Stephan) Walker. Devoted brother of Jim (Carolyn) Walker, Gary (Shirley) Walker, Kenny Walker, Pat (Ed) Hall, and Debra (Chelley) Walker. Proud grandfather of Jamarian Whitaker, Brooklynne Walker,...
Anthony "Tony" R. Zaruba
Dec 13, 2015
Anthony R. "Tony" Zaruba, 68 of Calumet City, Illinois, passed away Sunday December 13th at Ingalls Hospital peacefully with family at his side. Beloved and devoted husband of Estelle nee Ktistou for 48 years. Loving and proud father of Donna. Dear papa of Ricky. Fond brother, brother-in-law, and uncle of many. Visitation Thursday December 17thth 3:00 PM...
Glenola A. Kunnemann
Dec 13, 2015
Glenola A. Kunnemann, age 91, of Hammond, passed away peacefully Sunday, December 13, 2015. Cherished sister of Alden (Beth) Kunnemann, Arlo (Elva) Kunnemann, and Dorothy (Arnold) Jones. Loving aunt of Debra (Scott) Sims, Cindy (Jim) Taylor, Elaine (Dan) Frickey, Mitzi McGlynchey, Shirley Husman, Frank Kunnemann, Mark (Randi) Kunnemann, Douglas (Becki) Kunnemann, and Carol Jones. Beloved great-aunt 19. Proud...
Frederick "Fred" E. Pomplin
Dec 7, 2015
Frederick E. Pomplin, age 91, US Army Air Force Veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 07, 2015. Devoted husband for 70 years to Eleanor Pomplin nee Brumley. Beloved father Susan (Lee) McIntire. Proud grandfather of Lauren Napheys, Alex Napheys, and Benjamin McIntire. Cherished brother of Fern (late Orvel) Stephenson and Gertrude (Robert)...
Wanda Duplaga
Dec 1, 2015
Wanda Duplaga nee Lampa, age 97, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, December 01, 2015. Loving mother of Ronald (Amy) Duplaga. Proud grandmother of John Duplaga, Jennifer Duplaga, and Lynn (Daniel) Martz. Dearest great-grandmother of Scout Duplaga, Sarah Duplaga, Gavin Martz, and Christopher Martz. Preceded in death by her husband Anthony "Tony" Duplaga, her daughter...
Johnny Lee Spears
Nov 28, 2015
Johnny Lee Spears, age 70, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, November 28, 2015. Beloved husband of Dorothy A. Spears nee Bailey. Loving father of Timothy Spears, Mark (Vickie) Spears, Erika Spears, Kenan Spears, Mia Spears, Javin Spears, Lamar Spears, and Sabrina and Sean. Devoted brother of Marie Jackson. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 05, 2015...
Wanda D. Walker
Nov 25, 2015
Wanda D. Walker nee Hall, age 57, of East Chicago, passed away suddenly at her home on Wednesday, November 25, 2015. Loving mother of Dustin Walker and Kristopher (Neeley Stephan) Walker. Devoted sister of Donald Hall, Sandy (Roger) Koartge, and Neal Hall. Proud grandmother of Jamarian Whitaker, Brooklynn Walker, Aivery Walker, Milana Walker, Kristopher Walker, Celeste Walker,...
Wendy Jo Haskell
Nov 24, 2015
Wendy Jo Haskell, age 57, of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Loving mother of Melissa (Brandon) Norton and Christina Shelton. Devoted sister of Richard (Marilyn Zanco) Haskell, Shirley (late Bruce) Boswinkle, Robert (Mary Jo) Haskell, Marylin (Michael) Dubrick, and Lora (Michael) Hussey. Proud grandmother of Auron, Ayden, and Talon Norton, and...
Virginia Ann O'Leary
Nov 20, 2015
Virginia Ann O'Leary nee Chandler, age 78, US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Friday, November 20, 2015. Loving mother of David (Beverley) Holeman, Richard (Jenny Jarvey) Holeman, and Debra (David) Harding. Proud grandmother of Derrick (Caitlin) Holeman, Christopher (Stephanie) Holeman, Elizabeth Harding, and Kathryn "Katie" (David) Simmonetti. Dearest great-grandmother of Hayden Holeman....
Monica "Mo" L. Marcum
Nov 4, 2015
Monica "Mo" L. Marcum nee Hayes, age 59, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4, 2015. Cherished wife of Paul A. Marcum, SR. Loving mother of Ruth Peach, William, (Ezzy) Peach, and Paul Marcum, JR Beloved daughter of Franklin D. and Lynette Hayes nee Smith. Devoted sister of Franklin R. (Teresa) Hayes and Tina Boksa....
Walter R. Kucharski
Oct 26, 2015
Walter R. Kucharski, age 90, US Naval Veteran of World War II, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 26, 2015. Loving father of Walter E. Kucharski, Deborah (Gerald) Cash, Joseph (Pam) Kucharski, and Jennifer (Gregory) Hudspeth. Proud grandpa of Daniel Cash, Amanda Cash, Sydney Hudspeth, and Cameron Hudspeth. He was preceded in death by his wife of 66...
David F. Zaikis
Oct 22, 2015
David F. Zaikis, age 67, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 22, 2015. Loving brother of Hunter L. Rogan, Ervin (Mary) Zaikis, Susan Petersen, Michael Zaikis, and William Zaikis. Devoted uncle of Shawna Rogan, Kristin Petersen, and Clinton (Emily) Zaikis. Cherished great-uncle of Evan Zaikis and 1 on the way. Preceded in death by his...
Randall "Randy" A. Dorociak
Oct 21, 2015
Randall "Randy" Allen Dorociak, age 66, of Elora, Tennessee and formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at Lincoln Medical Center. He was born on January 04, 1949 in Hammond, Indiana to the late Frank and late Dorothy Clark Dorociak. Randy is survived by his wife Carol Ann Dorociak and his extended family and...
George M. Cook
Oct 20, 2015
George Morley Cook, age 79, went to meet Jesus on October 20, 2015, surrounded by his loving family at Rush Hospital in Chicago. He was born in Ottawa, Canada on February 7, 1936. George is survived by his wife Suzanne Cook nee Wilhelm of 39 years, daughters Cindy (Allen) Coup of Mt. Carmel, TN, Tracey (Richard) Gagnon of...
Sharon L. Lee
Oct 18, 2015
Sharon L. Lee nee Genovesi, age 59, of Merrillville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 18, 2015. Beloved wife for 39 years to Michael P. Lee. Loving mother of Paul Michael Lee. Devoted daughter of Stephane (Henry Kleefisch nee Drozd. Cherished sister of James (Julie) Genovesi and Darlene (Edward) Seyk. Dearest sister-in-law of Mark T. (Maureen Luchene) Lee....
Mary A. Urick, Cs
Oct 15, 2015
Mary Alyce Urick, CS entered eternal life on October 15, 2015. She was born on February 7, 1918 in Los Angeles, California, the daughter of Pearl Clinton Ensley and Marie Hancock Ensley. Shortly thereafter her brother Joseph was born. Their father passed away when she was four years old. Marie was remarried to E.T. Beattie, lovingly referred...
Roland J. Brogdon
Oct 12, 2015
Roland J. Brogdon, age 77, US Air Force Veteran, of Schererville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, October 12, 2015. Beloved husband for 59 years to Sarah M. Brogdon nee Carver. Loving father of Sherry (Kenneth) Weaver, William (Jill) Brogdon, Sandra (Tim) Weaver, Teresa (late Jeffery) Chapman, and Phillip (Tina) Brogdon. Devoted brother of...
John L. Sorensen
Oct 11, 2015
John L. Sorensen, age 84, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Sunday, October 11, 2015. Beloved husband for 46 years to Betty Jean Sorensen nee Sprecher. Loving father of Valerie (Craig) Finch, John (Bonnie) Sorensen, JR, Rick (Jane) Sorensen, Ted (Linda) Sorensen, and Dean (Diane) Sorensen. Proud grandpa of 9 and dearest...
Martha E. Garate
Oct 2, 2015
Martha E. Garate, age 57, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully Friday, October 2, 2015. Private Funeral Arrangements entrusted with LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME , 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. For information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.
Martha E. Garate, age 57, of East Chicago, passed away peacefully Friday, October 2,...
Kevin A. Hric
Sep 24, 2015
Kevin A. Hric, age 50, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Beloved son of Barbara J. (Robert) Leinweber nee Smiedzinski and his paternal father Ronald A. Hric. Loving brother of Kandi (Jeffrey) Gutierrez and William (Melissa Medrano) Leinweber. Proud uncle of Kyle and Jeremy Gutierrez, and Acelin and Logan Leinweber. Dearest cousin of Harold...
