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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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...
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