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Patricia "Patti" Dawn Kasper

Patricia "Patti" Dawn Kasper

Oct 19, 2014

Patricia Dawn "Patti" Kasper nee Grekoff, age 65, of Hammond, passed away, Sunday, October 19, 2014.

Cherished wife of the late William Kasper. Loving mother to Kyle Kasperof Hammond, IN. Proud sister of Karen Clark of Jacksonville, FL and Jan (Richard) Pagoria of Elon, NC. Beloved sister in-law of Linda Grekoff of Kingman, IN. Fond aunt of...

Ernest "Skip" E. Coleman

Ernest "Skip" E. Coleman

Oct 17, 2014

Ernest "Skip" E. Coleman, age 64, of Hammond, passed away Friday, October 17, 2014.

Devoted son of the late Joseph and the late Mildred Coleman nee Maroc. Loving brother of Louise "Joy" (Stewart) Powell, Mary Jo (Tim) Peters, Joseph Coleman, and Teena Farmer. Beloved nephew, uncle, and cousin to many.

Skip loved tending...

Ciria  M. Soto

Ciria M. Soto

Oct 16, 2014

Ciria M. Soto nee Medina, of Gary, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, October 16, 2014.

Beloved wife of the late Francisco Soto. Loving mother of the late Francisco Soto, Jr., Dora Cruz, Oralia Soto, Grace (Tony) Moreno, and Joel Soto. Cherished sister of Bertha (Mike) Vargas and the late Isaac (the late...

Elsie  May Cadwalader

Elsie May Cadwalader

Sep 16, 2014

Elsie May Cadwalader, 96, born November 8, 1917 to Edward F. and Flora (Bundy) Spurgeon in Aix, Indiana. She passed on September 16, 2014. Survived by sons Jerry (Faith) Cadwalader, James (Sandra) Cadwalader, grandchildren Michael (Marielle) Cadwalader, Paige (Scott) Ryan, Wende (Enrique) Cadwalader, Cy (Christina) Cadwalader and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Eileen Spurgeon, PHD...

Michael "Mike" M. Payonk

Michael "Mike" M. Payonk

Sep 15, 2014

Michael "Mike" M. Payonk SR, age 87, US Naval Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014.

Beloved father of Michael (Mary) Payonk JR of Hammond and Jeffery (Peggy)Payonk of Hammond. Proud grandpa Nicole (Mike Holly) Bierman of Griffith, Natalie (Jason) Sessions of Champaign-Urbana, IL, Geoffery (Jennifer) Payonk of Hammond, and Jill (Brian) Sherwood of Lowell....

Donald "Casey" P. Beyer

Donald "Casey" P. Beyer

Sep 14, 2014

Donald "Casey" P. Beyer, age 81, of Hammond, passed away peacefully in his home on Sunday, September 14, 2014. Preceded in death by his wife of 55 years Jeannie nee Shadley. Devoted father of Eileen (John) Parkerson, Marie (late Kevin) Dugan, and Kimberly (Bryon) Butala. Proud grandfather of Eric (Nicole) Parkerson, Andrew (Bianca) Parkerson, Paul (Lisa) Dugan, Matthew...

Rosemary Theis

Rosemary Theis

Sep 8, 2014

Rosemary Theis nee Mancino, age 73, of Hammond, passed away Monday, September 08, 2014. Beloved wife for 51 years to John C. Theis Jr. Loving mother of late John C. Theis III and Mary Jane (Jerry) Poracky. Cherished sister of Patricia (Dennis) Lang, Jeanie (David) DeHaven, Gary (Anita) Posey, David (Dr. LaLah) Posey, Michael Posey, and late James...

Hayleaf "Leafy" T. Musial

Hayleaf "Leafy" T. Musial

Aug 28, 2014

Hayleaf "Leafy" T. Musial, age 25, passed away peacefully at home with her family on Thursday, August 28, 2014. Beloved daughter of Warren L. and Beth Gleason nee Pearson, and Mike and Cindy Lorentzen. Loving sister of Kris Callahan, Jessica Visef, Melissa Musial, Valerie Musial, and Dakota Token. Cherished granddaugher of Keith (Evelyn) Lorentzen and the late Marge...

Erick  A. Norton

Erick A. Norton

Aug 24, 2014

Erick A. Norton, age 41 of Hammond, passed away at home on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Beloved son of the late Leonard Norton and the late Joann L. Norton nee Chronowski. Cherished brother of Karen S. Norton, Donna J. Norton, and Judith A. Vanham. Proud uncle of Amber (Anthony) Waugaman, Michael Norton, Nathan Norton, and many other nieces...

Maxie "Grama" B. Jones

Maxie "Grama" B. Jones

Aug 23, 2014

Maxie "Grama" Jones nee Barrowman, age 93, of Hammond, passed away peacefully in her sleep, Saturday, August 23, 2014. The daughter of Charles and Allie (Brickey) Barrowman, Maxie was the last surviving child of thirteen. Born in Banner Virginia, July 27, 1921. Maxie soon married Clarence B. Jones and together they had two children. Donald Alexander and Roberta...

Bradford "Brad" Al Truhn

Bradford "Brad" Al Truhn

Aug 3, 2014

Bradford "Brad" Al Truhn, age 63, of Crown Point, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014. Beloved son of Emma A. Truhn. Loving brother of Allen H.(Mary) Truhn. Fond uncle to Jeffrey A. (Charity) Truhn, Michael D. (Brenda) Schwegman, Vanessa M. Schwegman and great uncle to Hunter, Tanner, Adrian, and Dylan. Cherished nephew to June Biestak Devoted cousin to...

Lucille  E. Bell

Lucille E. Bell

Jul 10, 2014

Lucille E. Bell nee Fenzel, age 90, of Hammond, passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2014 at the Residences At Deer Creek in Schererville. Lucille was the wife of the late Howard R. Bell, Jr. whom she married on July 5, 1952. Howard preceded her in death on July 16, 1975. She is survived by her daughters and...

Charles "Tugboat" F. Donovan

Charles "Tugboat" F. Donovan

Jul 1, 2014

Charles "Tugboat" F. Donovan, age 75, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014. Cherished Son of late Edward C. Donovan, late Margaret Donovan nee Brady, and late Margaret Donovan nee Doolin. Loving Brother of Richard (Judith) Donovan and late Thomas Donovan. Beloved Brother-in-law of Olga (late Edward) Donovan. Proud Uncle of Daniel Donovan, Bridget Donovan, Vincent Donovan,...

Richard "Rick" J. Harter

Richard "Rick" J. Harter

Jun 18, 2014

Richard "Rick" J. Harter, age 59, US Army Veteran, of Gary, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2014. Beloved son of Paula (Robert) Champion nee Martinez and the late Richard Martinez. Loving husband of the late Shirley Harter nee Dykstra. Devoted father of Shawnne (Jeff) Oxley, Richard (Cynthia) Harter, and Melissa (Dan) Mata. Cherished brother of Joaquin (Kelly) Martinez,...

Maxie "Max" R. Stiefel

Maxie "Max" R. Stiefel

Jun 8, 2014

Max Stiefel, age 59, beloved son of late Hershel Naymon and late Vima Mae nee Lands went home to be with The Lord on Sunday, June 08, 2014. Leaving behind wife of 33 years, Verna. Loving Brothers: Hershel (Judy) and Charles (Yvonne) and in-laws: Viola (Richard), Anna (John), Carolyn (Jim), and late Don. Fond Uncle of Billy (Mary), Michelle...

Thomas  A. Eggebrecht

Thomas A. Eggebrecht

Jun 6, 2014

Eggebrecht, Thomas, 57, of South Elgin, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday, June 6,2014.

Tom is the beloved son of Norma Mueller and the late Arthur Eggebrecht. He is survived by former wife Linda; stepson Patrick; stepdaughter Danielle Luce and her husband Adam, grandchildren AnnaMae and Payton; sister Deborah Kimmel and her husband...

Walter Grudzien,  Sr

Walter Grudzien, Sr

Jun 3, 2014

Walter Grudzien, SR, age 91, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, June 3, 2014. Beloved Husband for 58 year of late Mary Grudzien nee Adamus. Loving Father of late Gregory (Kathryn) Grudzien, Walter (Joyce) Grudzien, JR, Gerald Grudzien, and Rosemary (late Dennis) White. Proud Grandfather of Noel Marie (Rick) Burks, Nick Grudzien, Sara (Adam)...

Eva  S. Borgman

Eva S. Borgman

Jun 1, 2014

Eve Borgman, a woman of dignity, laughter, devotion, adventure. Born July 10, 1921, joined her parents, brothers, husband Ray, grandson Justin and best friend Lillian in peace on June 1, 2014. Her loving spirit and abiding love of family will be treasured by those whose lives she touched. Cherished Mother of Amy Borgman, Laura and Peter McGee, and Barb...

Susan  E. Harvey

Susan E. Harvey

May 26, 2014

Susan E. Harvey nee Wiley, age 63, of Hammond, passed away Monday, May 26, 2014. Beloved wife of Charles A. Harvey and her canine baby Trixie. Loving mother of Paula Kazmer, Kristie (Bobby) Koartge, Ronnie (Brenda) Uylaki,Jeff Uylaki, and Jason Uylaki. Devoted sister of Larry (Gerri) Wiley and Robert (Carolyn) Wiley. Cherish sister-in-law of Kathryn Wiley. Proud grandmother...

Julian "Lou" J. Wojtena

Julian "Lou" J. Wojtena

May 25, 2014

Julian "Lou" J. Wojtena, age 93, of Bryant, Arkansas and formerly of Hammond, IN, US Marine Corps Veteran of the WWII, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2014. Beloved Husband of late Jean L. Wojtena nee Pokorski. Loving Father of George (Tammy) Budzinski of Austin, TX and Cynthia (Scott) Isslieb of Bryant, AR and Father-in-law of late Mark Gootee....

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