Robert E. Trost
Jun 27, 2015
Robert E. Trost, age 74, US Army Veteran, of Hammond, Indiana, passed away Saturday, June 27, 2015. He is survived by his wife, Judith Trost nee Tangerman, his daughters, Bernadette Trost, Rebecca (Thomas Seguin) Trost, Jennifer Trost and one Son, Robert (Cindy Hernandez) Trost; Grandchildren: Matthew and Shaun Seguin, Antonia, Ava, and Casimir Hernandez-Trost, C. Celeste Hernandez, and...
Jenny A. Speaks
Jun 21, 2015
Jenny A. Speaks nee Kabaja, age 82, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, June 21, 2015. Loving mother of Keith David (Virginia) Speaks and Kevin Duane (Angela Conner) Speaks. Devoted sister of Robert L. Styka. Proud grandmother of David (Amy) Speaks, Kassia (Richard) White, and Ian (Juley) Tillman. Dearest great-grandmother of Adam Mehidi, Julian White, Dominic White, and Charlotte...
Mrs. Pamela "B" K. Bertalan
Jun 16, 2015
Pamela "Mrs. B" K. Bertalan nee Lane, age 60, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2015. Beloved wife for 40 years to Ronald L. Bertalan. Loving mother of Ian (Michele) Bertalan and Tracy (Derek) Hansen. Cherished daughter of Malvern S. Lane. Devoted sister of Debbie (Steve) Reichert. Proud grandmother of Jacey, Riley, Kylee, Zoe, and Cody. Fond...
Elaine R. Casiano
Jun 15, 2015
Elaine R. Casiano nee Woods, age 68, of Hammond, passed away Monday, June 15, 2015. Loving sister of Bonnie (Fred) Stan and Colleen (Bill) Whittaker. Proud aunt of Sherry Sparks, Melody (Larry) Kitchen, and Brandi (Mike) Young. Dearest great-aunt of Sarah Sparks and Alex Sparks. Preceded in death by her parents Roy and Easter Woods nee Buck and...
Thomas "Tom" E. Zaranka
Jun 13, 2015
Thomas "Tom" E. Zaranka, age 61, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2015. Beloved son of Eleanor E. Zaranka nee Barzda and late Dr. Edmund P. Zaranka. Loving brother of Nancy (late Michael) Woolery. Proud uncle of Kara (Marco) Leon and Ryan Woolery. Devoted nephew of Frances (late Joseph) Gambino and Phyllis (late Ronald) Wicinski. Cherished cousin...
Preston C. Wells, Jr
May 22, 2015
Preston C. Well, JR, age 75, of Hammond, passed away in his home on Friday, May 22, 2015.
Beloved husband of late Stephanie "Penny" R. Wells, nee Gaskey. Loving father of Gina Jones, Kevin Wells, Jennifer (Tony) Johnson, Christopher (Heather) Wells, Terry Wells, and the late Preston C. Wells, III. Proud grandfather of 30. Dearest...
Dorothy M. Fischer
May 19, 2015
Dorothy M. Fischer nee Eaton, age 83, of Crown Point and formerly of Hammond, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 19, 2015.
Beloved wife for 37 years to Robert "Bob" L, Fischer. Loving mother of Martin (late Patricia) Werth. Devoted sister of Charles (late Betty) Eaton and Beverley (late Bill) Brunner. Fond aunt...
Edward "Ed" F. Malloy
May 16, 2015
Edward F. Malloy, age 90, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, May 16, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 51 years Rose "Buttercup" Malloy. He is survived by his 7 beautiful children: Daniese (Jay Villagomez) Malloy, Edward Malloy, Daniel (Linda) Malloy, James (Cheri) Malloy, Debra Malloy, Thomas "Poncho"...
Joseph "Joe" Dentro
May 12, 2015
With great sadness and heavy hearts we share the unexpected passing of Joseph Dentro III of Hammond, IN, on Tuesday, May 12, 2015, at the age of 54 yrs. Joe was filled with love for his family, and they meant everything to him. Joe grew up in Calumet City. He graduated from TF North HS and was a...
Edward S. Kawecki
May 7, 2015
Edward S. Kawecki, age 92, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, May 07, 2015.
Beloved husband for 58 years of late Shirley J. Kawecki nee Widerberg. Loving father of Edward Scott Kawecki, Robin (Liz Menges) Kawecki and late Sandra Gail Westerfield. Cherished brother of late Vincent (late Theresa) Kawecki, late Henry (late Gloria) Kawicki, and late...
John A. Brock
May 6, 2015
John A. Brock, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 06, 2015. John Married Patricia Brock nee Pursley in 1958 and had 3 children; Cathy (Bill) Buckler, Johnny (late Bethany) Brock, and Gregory (Julie) Brock. In 1971, John married Donna Brock nee Hornyak and had another child; Tian (Brian) Miller and raised Donna's...
Betty "Momma Jo" J. Stempf
May 1, 2015
Betty "Momma Jo" Stempf nee Holcomb, age 70, of Hammond, IN, passed away Friday, May 01, 2015.
Loving mother of Evelyn (William) Stocker, SR. Beloved sister of Martha Jane Holcomb, Jesse Rayburn (Regina) Holcomb, and the late Jimmy Hearl (Sandra) Holcomb. Proud grandma of Amber Rose (Howard) Bacon and William Joseph Stocker, JR. Dearest great-grandma...
Janet "Mom" A. Flores
Apr 27, 2015
Janet "Mom" A. Flores nee Teeple, age 81, of Hammond, passed away Monday, April 27, 2015.
Beloved wife for 52 year to late Daniel M. Flores, Sr. Loving mother of Timothy (Evon) Flores, Regina (Ronald) Jones, Gregory (Darlene) Flores, Antonio (Millie) Flores, Mark (Amber) Flores, Scott (Eva) Flores, Daniel (Belem) Flores, Jr, Jodi (Mike) Fentress, Michelle (Mario)...
Leah A. Mckay
Apr 24, 2015
Leah A. McKay nee Richmond, age 78, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was a mother to Cathy (Albert) Littman, Debbie (Terry) Johnson, John (Cindy) McKay, and James McKay. A grandmother to Julie Starkey, Cathy (Albert) Littman, Michael (Maryann) McKay, Joshua McKay, and Jaime Starkey. A great-grandmother to Jeremy...
Lorette Lucas
Apr 22, 2015
Lorette Lucas, nee Walski, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2015. A lifelong resident of Hammond. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband Joe, siblings Esther, Irene, Fr. Jerry, and Leonard Walski, Alice Knapp. Her survivors include sons James (Lynn), Jack (Corinne), Jeff (Patty), daughter Jill, five grandchildren, one great-grandson, many nieces and nephews. Her adventures...
Patricia "Grandma Pat" S. Shreve
Apr 21, 2015
Patricia "Grandma Pat" S. Shreve nee Tegtman, age 89, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2015. Cherished wife of late Richard Shreve. Loving mother of Terry (Effie) Shreve of Portland, OR and Patricia (Jack) Brink of Whiting, IN, late Judith Shreve, and late Christi (Mike) Mascolino. Beloved sister of Jackie (late Robert) Fogarty, late Katie (late...
Paul D. Krizman
Apr 16, 2015
Paul D. Krizman, age 56, of Hammond, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, April 16, 2015. Beloved son of Kathleen M. Krizman nee Veith and preceded in death by his father Matthew P. Krizman. Loving brother of William (Fiancé Rebecca Dowling) Krizman, Mark (Deborah) Krizman, and Jane (Thomas) Biedron. Cherished uncle of Steven (Orawan) Krizman, Kimberly...
Dolores Theresa Hellems
Apr 14, 2015
Dolores Theresa Elizabeth Hellems nee Badaszewski, age 82, of Hammond, IN, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 14, 2015. She is survived by her loving children Robert "Buffalo Bob" (Janet) Hellems, Linda (Robert) Hellems-Trinkle, Cyndee (Phillip) Tanas, SR, and Theresa (Bruce Lang) Hellems, all of Hammond. Beloved grandmother of Jennifer Hellems, Michelle Hellems, Phillip (Stephenie) Tanas, JR,...
Mary Ann "Ma" Gonzalez
Apr 7, 2015
Mary Ann Gonzalez nee Butler, age 59, of Hobart, passed away on Tuesday, April 07, 2015 at St. Mary Medical Center in Hobart surrounded by those who loved her dearly. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was known best as "MA" to those that knew her. Cherished wife of Jose I. Gonzalez. Loving...
Carol J. Wagenblast
Apr 3, 2015
Carol J. Wagenblast nee Retzloff, age 84, of Hammond, passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, April 3, 2015. Loving Mother of Deborah S. (William) Howarth, Daniel B. (Adrienne Wagenblast, and Julie A. (Howard) Hurley. Proud Ahm of Michael (Erica) Howarth, Chelsea Wagenblast, Carly (Brandon) Cox, Jennifer (fiancé A. J. Van Haitsma) Hurley, and Amanda Hurley. Beloved...
