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Jessie R. Grubich
May 22, 2014
Jessie R. Grubich nee Fiscus, age 85, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. Beloved wife of late Tony Grubich. Loving mother of Chuck (Jo) Bell, Margo Mack, Toni Howard, Stella Wahler, John Grubich, and Steve Grubich. Devoted sister of Lloyd Fiscus, Betty Lemmons, and Pauline Martin. Proud grandmother of Shawnee, Ricky, David, Kenny, Tammy, Julie, John, Dawn,...
Walter "Danny" Barr
May 20, 2014
Walter "Danny" Barr, age 76, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Beloved Husband of 38 years of Roberta "Bobbi" Jones-Barr. Loving Father of Kim (Dave) Koryczan, Cynthia (Frank) Hernandez, Cherie (Robert) Batista, and Shelly Bell. Proud Grandfather of Katie Koryczan, Jenny Koryczan, Rory Batista, Lake (Sean) Iverson, Simone (Matt...
Betty C. Hlavacek
May 20, 2014
Betty C. Hlavacek nee Chen'ault, age 89, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014. Loving wife for 60 years of the late Joseph Hlavacek. Survived by her son Ramon Hlavacek. Proud grandmother of Sarah (fiancé Patrick Metzger) Hlavacek, Rebecca (fiancé Daniel Litwicki) Hlavacek; and her daughter-in-law Barbara Hlavacek. Fond aunt of Pete (Renee) Drasic and many other nieces...
Nicholas G. Luketic
May 14, 2014
Nicholas G. Luketic, age 89, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Hessville, IN, passed away surrounded by his family on Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Cherished Husband for 65 years to Virginia Ruth Luketic. Devoted Father of Laura Frink, Barrett (Chris Corum) Luketic, Nicki Jusko, Paula (Ty) Stakes, Brett Luketic, and Rachel Van Syckel. Beloved Popaw of 14 Grandchildren and...
Annette M. Millsaps
May 14, 2014
Annette M. Millsaps nee McQueen, age 54, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 14, 2014. Loving mother of Thomas (Melissa) Millsaps and Jason Millsaps. Proud grandmother of Alycia Millsaps, Marissa Jones, Dalton Jones, and Chanse Jones. Beloved daughter of Darlene (Merrill) Norris and late Thomas McQueen. Dearest sister of Patricia "Patty" Noah, Kimberly "Kim" Moore, and Richard "Rich"...
Charles "Charlie" Vasquez
May 13, 2014
Charles "Charlie" Vasquez, age 73, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2014. He is survived by brothers Raul (Josephine) Vasquez of Hammond, IN, Ruben (Carmen) Vasquez of East Chicago, IN and Frank (Mary) Vasquez of Hammond, IN. Brother-in-law Lloyd Vines (late Sylvia) of Hammond, IN. Aunts: Esperanza (late Jack) Husk of Munster, IN. Mary (late Joe) Barba...
Danny L. Collins
May 11, 2014
Danny L. Collins, age 61, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2014. Loving Father of Valerie L. Collins and Ryan D. Collins. Proud Grandfather of Olivia Collins, Cholie Collins, Gianna Collins, and Taylor Collins. Devoted Brother of Peggy (Sal) Mendoza. Former Husband of Christina M. Collins nee Gutierrez. Beloved Son of late Leonard and late Evelyn Collins...
Deborah J. Kingdollar
May 11, 2014
Deborah J. Kingdollar, age 57, of Lake Village, passed away suddenly Sunday, May 2014. Loving mother of Michael J. Kingdollar. Beloved daughter of Donna M. Kingdollar nee Bushong and the late Wilford A. Kingdollar. Devoted sister of Dale Kingdollar, Robert "Robbie Kingdolllar, and the late Joseph Kingdollar. Proud Grandmother of Brandon Kingdollar. Fomer wife of Michael (Ron Schinzel)...
Mary N. Morelli
May 6, 2014
Mary N. Morelli nee Armani, age 86, of Hammond, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 6, 2014. Beloved wife of the late Marino "John" Morelli. Loving mother of David Morelli of Highland, IN and Lisa (Bret) Wiersbe of Griffith, IN. Proud grandmother of Nathan Anthony Morelli and Jacob Ryan Morelli. Cherished sister of Vasco Armani and the late Norma Armani....
Myrtle "Grams" Strong
Apr 30, 2014
Myrtle "Grams" Strong nee Foy, age 88, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014. Myrtle accepted the Lord at an early age and most recently worshipped at the Hammond Baptist Church in Hammond, IN. She will be deeply missed by her entire family which consists of a host of many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Friends are invited to...
Jennifer J. Reynolds
Apr 16, 2014
Jennifer J. Reynolds nee Mason, age 52, of Phoenix, AZ and formerly of Hammond, IN, was called to her eternal home on Wednesday, April 16, 2014. Loving Mother of Eric Reynolds, Ryan (Alexia) Reynolds, and Bryce (Tracey) Reynolds. Beloved Daughter of Jean Wright nee Brummett and late Harry J. Mason. Devoted Sister of Harry (Lori) Mason, Daniel (Sandy) Mason,...
Eileen L. O'Reilly
Apr 14, 2014
Eileen L. O'Reilly, age 82, of Hammond, passed away Monday, April 14, 2014. Beloved Wife for more than 60 years to the late Michael P. O'Reilly, SR. Loving Mother of Michael P. (Jeanne) O'Reilly, JR, Louise Williams, Susan O'Reilly-Avery, Pam (Lino) Rios, and Patricia (Stanley) Calhoun. Devoted Sister of Harriet "Dolly" Sellers, Allen Taylor, and Don Taylor. Proud Nani...
Michael P. Miles
Apr 3, 2014
Michael P. Miles, age 54, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, April 03, 2014. Loving Father of Tiffany Miles, Stephine Miles, and his boy Shawn Weston. Beloved Son of Lila Miles nee Mair and late Fred Miles. Devoted Brother of Marianne Miles, Linda (Mike) Gift, and late Alice Lynn Miles. Proud Grandfather of Emmanuel Rios, Julian Rios, Arielle Rios, Mikayla...
Gary A. Chickie Cichocki
Apr 2, 2014
Gary "Chickie" A. Cichocki, age 56, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, April 02, 2014. Loving Husband for 33 years to Diane L, Cichocki nee Blount. Beloved Father of Kimberly (Ian) Gaspar, Kelly (Joe) Matijevich, and Nathan Cichocki. Proud Grandfather of Cydney Gaspar, and Noah Gaspar. Devoted Brother of 1 Brother and 4 Sisters. Fond Uncle and Cousin to many....
Virginia Ann Deweese
Mar 25, 2014
Virginia A. Deweese nee Hendrix, age 73, of Hammond and former of Memphis, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014. Loving Wife for 44 years to Charles H. Deweese. Preceded in death by her Parents Bill and Gertrude Sharp. Beloved Mother of Barbara (Johnny) Roper of Florida, David (Susan) Deweese of South Carolina, Martha (Mike) Bailey of South Carolina,...
Luis "Rock" Aguilera
Mar 21, 2014
Luis "Rock" Aguilera, age 83, US Marine Corps Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Friday, March 21, 2014. Loving Husband for 58 years to Elvira "Vera" Aguilera nee Pena. Beloved Father of David (Diane) Aguilera, Lisa (Randall) Kuchik, and Ruthann Aguilera. Proud Grandfather of Alexandra (Jon) Smith, Natalie Kuchik, Olivia Kuchik, Veronica Vasquez, Victoria (Jay) Ayers,...
Joyce Whitehead
Mar 9, 2014
Joyce Whitehead nee Fredianelli, age 72, of New Tazewell, TN and formerly of Hammond, IN was born February 20, 1942 and passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Forester's Local # 1107; bartender at Porter's Tap and American Legion Post 232 in Hammond and bowled with Guys and Dolls in the Plaza...
Roberta J. Calia
Mar 6, 2014
Roberta J. Calia nee Shank, age 73, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014. Roberta will be remembered as a much loved sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a retired Inside Sales Representative from Philips and enjoyed reading, playing electronic games, crafting, and spending time with her family and friends. She was preceded in death by...
Konstantinos "Constanti" "Costa" "Gus" D. Theodoropoulos
Mar 3, 2014
Theodoropoulos, Costa, "Gus", 79 of Munster, formerly of Neochori; Tripoli, Greece. Passed away peacefully after a long battle with many illnesses, on Monday night March 3rd, with family at his side. Devoted and Beloved Husband of Mantina nee (Choros), for 54 years. Loving father of Dimitrios (Theresa), Panagiota Papadatos, and Maria (Dean) Manasses. Proud and loving Pappou of 9....
Anthony "Tony" C. Newman
Feb 18, 2014
Anthony "Tony" C. Newman, age 56, or Hammond, passed away suddenly Tuesday, February 18, 2014. There was a private Graveside Service on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens in Schererville, IN. Services and Arrangements were entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at...
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