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Gloria J (Swets)  Burkart

Gloria J (Swets) Burkart

Jan 23, 2025

Gloria J. Burkart, age 75, of Cedar Lake, IN., passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Gloria is survived by her son, Shane Burkart (girlfriend, Dawn); grandchildren: Sebastian, Isaiah, Emily, Jenna and Daniel; sisters: Margie Balkis (Joe), Sally Swets, Janet Ramsey; niece/caretaker, Julie Montealegre; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents: John...

Timmy "Tim" R. Bias

Timmy "Tim" R. Bias

Jan 18, 2025

Timmy R. "Tim" Bias, age 63, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, January 18, 2025.

Tim is survived by his girlfriend, Lynn Pierce; Brother, Robert (Janet) Bias; sister, Flossie (John) Rachoy; several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: Marshall and Flossie Bias; brother, Roger Pauley; and his son, Chris.

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Marianne "Auntie M" Miles

Marianne "Auntie M" Miles

Jan 16, 2025

Marianne "Auntie M" Miles, age 67, of Portage, IN passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2025.

Marianne is survived by her sons: Robert (Lori) Pavlinac and Jon (Jen) Pavlinac; grandchildren: Michelle, Jonathan, Robbie and Evan; great-grandchildren: Brayden, Sedona, Madelyn, Arya and Salem; sister, Linda (Mike) Gift; nieces: Samantha (Tom) Forniciari, Stephanie Mangual and Tiffany Miles; nephews: Robert...

Linda L (Earl)  Demantes

Linda L (Earl) Demantes

Jan 12, 2025

Linda Lee (Earl) Demantes left his earth to meet her heavenly Father on Sunday, January 12, 2025.

She is survived by her four sons: William Demantes Jr. of Hammond, Todd (Holly) Demantes of Dyer, Kevin (Chrissy) Demantes of Schererville, and Brian (Heather) Demantes of Highland; 11 grandchildren who called her Mimi - Brendan, Valerie, Baylee, Jacob, Bella,...

Robert C. Grose

Robert C. Grose

Jan 5, 2025

Robert C. Grose, age 72, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2025.

Robert is survived by his wife of 52 years, Janice (Call) Grose; children: Christina (Jesse) Hernandez, Jennifer (John) Holland, Robert Grose Jr.; grandchildren: Lindsey (Logan) Rosing, Kathryn (Bradley Meisberger) Hernandez, Aidan Hernandez, Anna Holland and Rylee Grose; great grandchildren: Lincoln Rosing, Brooklyn...

Shannon T. Nunnally

Shannon T. Nunnally

Jan 1, 2025

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Nancy J. Addlesberger

Nancy J. Addlesberger

Jan 1, 2025

Nancy J. Addlesberger, age 82, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Nancy is survived by her son, Leroy (Cheryl Boatwright) Borders; sister, Sandra Block; niece, Cynthia (Bob) Kamm; and her 4-legged companion, Fluffy. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Frank and Lucille (Kmetz) Lubshina; and her husband, Jack Addlesberger.

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Charmaine "Tiny" S. (Cochran)  Brandon

Charmaine "Tiny" S. (Cochran) Brandon

Jan 1, 2025

Charmaine "Tiny" S. Brandon, age 80, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Charmaine is survived by her children: John (Bobbi) Brandon, Sr., Jeanna (Vince) Skierkiewicz; grandchildren: Andrew (Drake), John Jr., Vincent, Vanessa, Jacob, Joseph (Alyssa) and Trevor; great grandchildren: Carter, Grayson and Jackson; sister, Judy (Richard Sr.) Fezekas; niece and nephew, Tina and...

Antonia F. (Hernandez)  Ortiz

Antonia F. (Hernandez) Ortiz

Dec 30, 2024

Antonia F. Ortiz, age 91, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Antonia is survived by her daughters: Mary Perez, Guadalupe (David) Kish; grandchildren: Xavier, Trinidad, Caesar (Marti) and Daniel; great grandchildren: De'Syre, Raiden and Achilles; goddaughters: Tammy Hernandez and Frances H. Salinas; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded...

Maria Lozano

Maria Lozano

Dec 24, 2024

Maria E. Lozano, age 63, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Maria is survived by her sons: Anthony (Maranda) Torres and Roberto (Fiancé, Aalissa Drummond) Lozano; grandchildren: Anthony Jr., Brendan and Castiel; father, Escoto P. Lozano; sister, Sonia (Rene) Acosta; nieces and nephews: Bianca Morales, Sergio Almanza, Alejandro Acosta and Sammy Acosta.  She...

Diana L. (Cox)  Bradford

Diana L. (Cox) Bradford

Dec 23, 2024

Diana L. Bradford, age 61, of Demotte, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Diana is survived by her husband of 27 years, Terry Bradford; daughter, Audra Brooke Cervantes; mother, Brenda Cox; brother, Michael Cox; nephew, Nathan Cox; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.  She was preceded in passing by her father, George Cox; maternal grandmother, Bernadette...

Diane Angela Drost

Diane Angela Drost

Dec 12, 2024

Diane Angela Drost passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 70, on the morning of Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Munster Med-Inn.  She is survived by her twin brother, Thomas of Hammond; sister, Marilyn (Frank) Learman of Dyer; niece, Christa Drost and great niece, Autumn Drost, both of Henderson, NV; great niece, Amber (Devin) Miller of...

Kathy Lynn Culver

Kathy Lynn Culver

Dec 1, 2024

Kathy Lynn Culver, age 67, of Whiting, IN. passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Kathy is survived by her mother, Georgia Farabee; siblings: Tommy (Lisa Chen) Culver, Kenneth Culver, David Culver, Merri (Gary) Luce, Dorthea (Bryon) Higginbotham and Danny Culver; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy was a talented poet, writer and a proud...

Edelmira "Mila" Lozano

Edelmira "Mila" Lozano

Nov 30, 2024

Edelmira Lozano, aged 85, entered eternal rest on November 20, 2025.

Edelmira is survived by her daughter, Silvia (Luis) Rubalcaba (nee Lozano); her two sons: Ed (Toni) Lozano, and Ramon Jr. (Rosie) Lozano; her grandchildren: Angel (Bob Lee) Lozano, Eric (Erica) Gutierrez, Ramon III (Christi) Lozano, Danielle Rubalcaba, Rubi Rubalcaba; along with her great-grandchildren: Jolene Lozano, Mila...

Donald R Stahl

Donald R Stahl

Nov 24, 2024

Donald R. Stahl, age 66, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Donald is survived by his son, Eric (Kyana) Stahl, stepdaughter, Amanda (Thomas) Robinson; granddaughters: Joslyn Stahl and Abigail Blashill-Abell; nieces and nephews: Jake Stahl, Nick (Kim) Stahl, Liam Stahl, Megan Stahl; sister, Katherine Stahl; brother, Robert (Heather) Stahl; sister-in-law, Dianne Stahl.  Donald...

Patricia Ann Brock

Patricia Ann Brock

Nov 24, 2024

Patricia Ann Brock, age 77, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Sunday, November 24,2024

Patricia is survived by her children: Virginia (Emil) Mastandrea, Kimberly (Willis Martinez) Bond and Joyce (Terry) Hoeckendorff; grandchildren: Rachel (Robbie), Anthony, Allison (Shane), Renee, Hanah (Austin) and Nathan (Kat); great grandchildren: Mason, Silas and Wyatt.  She was preceded in passing by her parents:...

Keith David Speaks

Keith David Speaks

Nov 21, 2024

Keith David Speaks, age 72, of Highland, IN., passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Keith is survived by his wife, Virginia; children: David (Amy) Speaks and Kassia (Richard) White; grandchildren: Adam Mehidi, Julian White and Dominic White; brother, Kevin (Angela Conner) Speaks; numerous cousins.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: Keith and Jenny Speaks....

Eleanor May (Brumley)  Pomplin

Eleanor May (Brumley) Pomplin

Nov 21, 2024

Eleanor May Pomplin, age 97, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Susan (Lee) McIntire; grandchildren: Lauren, Alex and Benjamin; great grandchild, Sture; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents, William and Estelle Brumley;...

Juanita Hernandez

Juanita Hernandez

Nov 11, 2024

Juanita Hernandez, age 87, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Juanita is survived by her children: Frank (Cindy) Hernandez, Maryann Cavazos, Luis Hernandez and Rosa Rubio; grandchildren: Jessica, Erica, Jason, Sylvia, Julia, Matthew, Stephanie, Nathan, Isabelle, Benjamin, Emily, Melanie, Yasmine, Layla, Emma; great grandchildren: Alice, Alena, Angelo, Ceasar, Ethan, Natalie, Naomi; sister, Gloria...

Laura "Ashley" (Lanman)  Stevens

Laura "Ashley" (Lanman) Stevens

Nov 5, 2024

Laura "Ashley" Stevens, age 53, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Ashley is survived by her son, Michael Stevens; grandchildren: Natalie Stevens and Faith Stevens; cousins: Melissa Monestere and Jennifer Lanman; mother, Terry Schoettmer; sister, Christy Lanman.  She was preceded in passing by her father, George B. Lanman III; brother, Dusty Jones; aunts:...

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