Antonio Mendez, Sr.
Jan 9, 2015
Antonio Mendez, Sr., age 83, of Hammond, passed away peacefully Friday, January 9, 2014.
Beloved husband for 60 years of Maria Mendez nee Guerrero. Loving father of Carmen (Michael) Urbanczyk, Antonio (Zarahi) Mendez, Jr., Delfina (Brandon) Bright, and Virginia (Earnest) Fisher. Devoted brother of Benita Mendez, late Isidro Mendez, and late Julio Mendez. Proud grandpa...
Wilma S. Fisher
Jan 9, 2015
Wilma S. Fisher nee Stoeckel, age 89, of Warsaw, IN and formerly of Calumet City IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 9, 2015.
Beloved wife of the late James Fisher, Sr. Loving mother of Anna (Charles) Kruse, the late Joyce (Rodd) Rasmussen, Catherine (Sam Gladstein) Fisher, and James (Nancy) Fisher, Jr. Proud grandmother of...
Lila M. Miles
Jan 8, 2015
Lila M. Miles nee Mair, age 81, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2015.
Loving mother of Linda (Michael) Gift and Marianne Miles. Devoted sister of Lois Sako. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother of many. Fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by her parents Ray and Mildred Mair nee Gilbertson; her...
Michael "Mikey" A. Scott, Jr.
Jan 2, 2015
Michael "Mikey" A. Scott, Jr., age 38, of Hammond, passed away Friday, January 02, 2015.
Mikey loved to go to the boat with family and friends and was a diehard Cubs fan. Mikey was a jokester who loved a good joke and prank. He was loved by many and will be missed by more.
William A. Erb
Dec 30, 2014
William A. Erb, age 100, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, December 30, 2014 with his family by his side. He was born on November 16, 1914 in Hammond, IN to Joseph and Viola Erb nee Wilson.
Loving father of David (Pam) Erb, Linda (Walter) Wozniak, Elizabeth Michel, and Thomas (Nancy) Erb. Proud grandfather of 16....
Ronald C. Beeson
Dec 26, 2014
Ronald C. Beeson, age 63, US Naval Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Friday, December 26, 2014. Beloved Son of the late Glen C. and the late Shirley Beeson nee Smith. Ron was preceded in death by his wife Kathy L. Beeson nee Fabris. Dear Brother of Mark (Ann) Beeson, Janet (Jim) Galbraith, Linda Hunt, and the late Larry...
Shirley A. Ingalls
Dec 4, 2014
Shirley Borner Ingalls, nee Penoyer age 60, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Thursday, December 4, 2014. Loving mother of Jennifer (Rich) Maddamma-Markowicz, and Crystal Borner. Beloved sister of Terry and Bobby Penoyer. Proud grandmother of the late Brandon Markowicz. Cherished daughter of the late William Penoyer and the late Helen Penoyer nee Grabs. She leaves behind special...
Cruz "Chito" Urena
Nov 22, 2014
Cruz "Chito" Urena, age 36, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, November 22, 2014.
Vincent W. E. Smith
Nov 10, 2014
Vincent W. E. Smith, age 85, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Monday, November 10, 2014. He was born in Orange, New Jersey and lived in Hammond most of his life.
Beloved father of Raymond E. (Mary Murphy) Smith, David "Dave" W. (Joyce) Smith. John E. (Kathy) Smith, and Richard...
Frances Victoria Czuba
Nov 6, 2014
Frances V. Czuba nee Marcinkowski, age 94, of Hammond and formally of South Chicago, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2014.
Cherished daughter of the late John and the late Victoria Marcinkowski nee Majewski. Beloved wife for 54 years of the late Henry Czuba. Loving mother of Mark Czuba, Victoria (Curt) Cummings and the late Jeffrey...
James "Jim" F. Whitaker, Jr
Oct 29, 2014
James "Jim" F. Whitaker, Jr, age 74, of Schaumburg, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. Loving husband for 52 years to Patsy D. Whitaker nee Elliott. Devoted father of Debbie and Jay Svitko, Diane and Doug Wenzel, Janet and William Green, and James "Jimbo" and Kim...
Robert Henry Rohling
Oct 24, 2014
Robert H. Rohling, age 58, of Schererville, passed away Friday, October 24, 2014.
Beloved husband for 33 years to Debbie L. Rohling nee Ball. Loving father to Brittny (fiancé Sean Olson) Rohling and Evan Rohling. Devoted brother to Kathy (Steve) Harrell of Columbia, SC and William (Sue) Rohling of Highland, IN. Proud grandfather to Ella Olson. Fond...
Gerald R. Jones
Oct 20, 2014
Gerald R. Jones, age 89, US Marine Corps Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Monday, October 20, 2014. Beloved husband for 61 years to the late Ramona Jones nee DeLore. Loving father of Linda (the late George) Benson, Proud grandpa of Jerrilyn Zoliner, Jodi Franklin, and Gerald Benson. Treasured great-grandpa of 3. Close friend of Jon Carothers. Preceded...
Gus Montealegre
Oct 20, 2014
Gus Montealegre, age 68, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Monday, October 20, 2014. He is survived by his children, Gina Montealegre, Eric Montealegre and Edgar (Julie) Montealegre; his mother Ofelia Thomas: his grandchildren Stephanie Haynes, Donald Grinker and Marissa Montealegre; and former husband of Lorraine Dierking and Lynda Montealegre. He is preceded in death by his father...
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
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
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
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
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
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...
