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...
Bette Jane Schindler
Sep 14, 2015
Bette J. Schindler nee Hedeen, age 89, of Munster, passed away Monday, September 14, 2015. Loving mother of Holly (Steven) Strains. Proud grandmother of Heather (Mike) Wieser and Katie (Tret) Robertson. Dearest great-grandmother of Elyse Robertson. Preceded in death by her loving husband Vernon "Vern" E. Schindler and her parents, Chester A. Hedeen and Emma L. Hedeen nee...
Rebecca S. Kucharski
Sep 13, 2015
Rebecca S. Kucharski, age 63, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2015. Beloved daughter of Walter R. Kucharski. Loving sister of Walter E. Kucharski, Deborah (Gerald) Cash, Joseph (Pam) Kucharski, and Jennifer (Gregory) Hudspeth. Proud aunt of Daniel Cash, Amanda Cash, Sydney Hudspeth, and Cameron Hudspeth. She was preceded in death by her mother Eunice A. Kucharski...
Sara R. Beard
Sep 10, 2015
Sara R. Beard nee Taylor, age 96, of Hammond, made the transition to heaven surrounded by her loving family at her home on Thursday, September 10, 2015. Beloved aunt of Shirley (Charles) Parsons, Lois Ritchie, Rebecca (David) Markwood, Danny Jones, Charles Jeffery (Sandy) Parsons, and Terry (Leah) Jones. Preceded in death by her husband, N. B. Beard, her...
Alice E. Kalina
Sep 1, 2015
Alice E. Kalina nee Artim, age 73, of Hammond, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, September 01, 2015. Loving mother of Donald (Chris) Kalina. Beloved sister of Carol (Norm) Wilson. Cherished aunt of Debbie (Dave) Beck and many other nieces and nephews. Special friend to Debbie and Jeff Kochis. Preceded in death by her husband...
Matthew P. Cimaroli
Aug 29, 2015
Matthew P. Cimaroli, age 60, of Griffith, passed away suddenly Saturday, August 29, 2015.
Loving son of Betty and Richard Cimaroli. Beloved brother of Victoria, Debbie, Caroline, Sandra, and Michael. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Matthew's life will be held on Thursday, September 3, 2015 from 4 PM until...
Paul V. Clutter
Aug 25, 2015
Paul V. Clutter, age 90, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015. Beloved husband for 65 years to Marcella E. Clutter nee Portman. Loving father of Kevin P. Clutter. Fond uncle of Betty Jo Huss and many other nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Arthur and Maude Clutter nee...
Carmen V. Jackman
Aug 9, 2015
Carmen Jackman nee Valenzuela, age 59, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2015. Loving mother of Amanda L. (Jorge) Jackman and Randall J. (Gabriela) Jackman. Beloved daughter of Presciliana Valenzuela nee Casillas. Devoted sister of Armando (Gracie) Valenzuela, Raquel (Francisco) Zambrano, Victor (Patricia) Valenzuela, and Alicia (Bill) Stolte. Proud grandmother of Lilliana Jackman, Laila Jackman, Lynnette Jackman,...
Katherine "Katsy" A. Freyman
Jul 23, 2015
Katherine "Katsy" Freyman nee Boglarsky, age 89, of Calumet City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 23, 2015. Loving wife for 65 years to late William J. Freyman. Beloved mother of William C. (Sarah) Freyman of Egg Harbor, WI, John M. (Kathy) Freyman of Bloomington, IL, and Paul T. Freyman of Calumet City, IL....
Lucille C. Schubert
Jul 21, 2015
Lucille C. Schubert nee Jakubowicz, age 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2015.
Lucille is survived by many nieces, nephews, and godchildren who she loved dearly. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years Theodore "Ted" Schubert; her parents Dominic and Catherine Jakubowicz nee Pers, and her brothers Edward, Walter,...
Eunice A. Kucharski
Jul 18, 2015
Eunice A. Kucharski nee Radford, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2015. Beloved wife for 66 years to Walter R. Kucharski. Loving mother of Rebecca Kucharski, Walter E. Kucharski, Deborah (Gerald) Cash, Joseph (Pam) Kucharski, and Jennifer (Gregory) Hudspeth. Proud grandma of Daniel Cash, Amanda Cash, Sydney Hudspeth, and Cameron Hudspeth. She was preceded in death by...
Diane L. Galvin
Jul 18, 2015
Diane L. Galvin nee Baker, age 75, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2015. Beloved wife for 37 years to the late David A. Galvin. Loving godmother of David Sivak. Cherished aunt of Melissa (Jay) Walston, Pamela (Thomas) Lewis, Russell (Shannon) Baker, and William (Rachel) Baker. Fond great-aunt of many others. Diane was preceded in death by...
Louise M. Leimbach
Jul 8, 2015
Louise M. Leimbach nee Whitehead, age 88, of Colon, Michigan, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Wednesday, July 08, 2015. She was born on March 9, 1927 in Tuttle, North Dakota and was the oldest of 12 children born to Charles and Emma Whitehead. In 1946, she married the love of her life, Arthur, who carried her picture...
Robert C. Toth, Sr
Jul 3, 2015
Robert "Bob" C. Toth, SR, age 87, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of East Chicago, passed away Friday, July 03, 2015. Beloved husband for 62 years to Carol J. Toth nee Kerner. Loving father of Sally (Donald) Johnson, Robert (Janet) Toth, JR, Jeffrey (late Tammara) Toth, and Wendy (Richard M. Kula) Toth. Proud grandpa of Bernice (fiancé...
