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Silas E. Jones
Feb 12, 2014
Silas E. Jones, age 88, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2014. Beloved husband for 65 years to Agnes E. Jones nee Cole. Loving father of Betty (Victor) Segally, William (Linda) Jones, Barbara (James) Lackey, John (Martha) Jones, and Bonita Smulski Devoted brother of Lola Mae Terry Proud grandpa of 9. Treasured great-grandpa...
Scott Philip Thompson
Feb 12, 2014
Scott died at home on February 12, 2014, after a long illness-he was 58 years old. Born in Berwyn, Illinois, he grew up in nearby Stickney, the son of Rupert and Mildred Thompson , with big sisters Carol and Gail. He is survived by his wife Karen, mother Mildred and sisters Carol and Gail, brothers-in-law John, Eric, Brian and...
Lisa A. Misner
Feb 7, 2014
Lisa A. Misner nee Whitten, age 50, of Hammond, passed away Friday, February 7, 2014. Loving mother of Hillary Misner, BreAnne Misner, and Nikky Misner. Funeral Service was private and entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.
Fred H. Kerner
Feb 6, 2014
Fred H. Kerner, age 82, US Air Force Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Friday, February 6, 2014. Beloved husband for 60 years to Joan M. Kerner nee Foster. Loving father of late Fred (Karen) Kerner, JR, Daniel (Connie) Kerner, Kenneth (Carol) Kerner, Ronald Kerner, Douglas (Donna) Kerner, David (Cheryl) Kerner Devoted brother of Arlene (late...
Robert J. Brock
Jan 30, 2014
Robert J. Brock, age 88, US Marine Corp Veteran, of Crown Point and formerly of Hammond, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2014. Cherished son of late Percival and Nora Brock nee Boudreau. Beloved husband of late Evelyn Brock. Loving father of Nancy Gould, late Paul Brock, Michael (Linda) Brock, and Joseph (Denise) Brock. Devoted brother of Jane King, late...
Renee E. Benninghoff
Jan 30, 2014
Renee E. Benninghoff, age 63, of Hammond, was called to her eternal home surrounded by her family on Thursday, January 30, 2014. She was preceded in death by her parents Hilton and Irene as well as 3 brothers.She is survived by her 3 children, 8 grandchildren, and the love of her life, Jerry as well numerous siblings and nieces...
James Cecil Barton
Jan 21, 2014
James Cecil Barton was born on October 17th, 1930 in Possum Holler in Swain County, North Carolina. As a young child, he lived in North Carolina and Tennessee and survived the Great Depression. In 1937 at age 7 he moved to Chicago where he saw his first street car and electric lights. He was raised in Chicago and lived...
Robert P. Hofmiller
Jan 19, 2014
Robert P. Hofmiller, age 79, US Army Veteran, of Munster, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2014. Beloved husband for 49 years to Patricia R. Hofmiller nee Mongeau. Cherished brother of Rita (Glenn) Carlson. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Robert graduated from Purdue University with a BA in Electrical Engineering. He retired after many years with Hammond Valve...
Lisa M. Jendreas
Jan 18, 2014
Lisa M. Carlisle Jendreas nee Mihalich, age 45, of Schererville, passed away suddenly Saturday, January 18, 2014. Loving mother of Jessica Carlisle, Courtney Carlisle, Brittney Carlisle, and James Carlisle. Beloved daughter of George "Marty"and Janice Mihalich nee Sobilo. Cherished sister of Robert (Stephanie) Mihalich Proud grandmother of Hailey Vibanco, Evelyn Carlisle, and Cali Carlisle. Fond aunt of many nieces...
Walter J. Jakubas
Jan 12, 2014
Walter Joseph Henry Jakubas, JR, age 99, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2014. Devoted Son of the late Wladptors "Walter" Joseph Jakubas I and the late Francis Jakubas nee Jendrzejewska Beloved Husband of the late Helen Jakubas nee Podgorski and the late Lydia L. Jakubas nee Luebcke. Loving Father of Bernice "Bunny" (Richard "Dick") Goodlander of Merrillville...
Fred P. Schriver
Jan 11, 2014
Fred P. Schriver, age 63, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2014. Beloved son of Marie E. Matthews nee Clausen and late William E. Schriver, SR. He was a father and brother. Services will be private and are entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. For further information, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600...
Anthony "Tony" S. Frunk
Jan 10, 2014
Anthony "Tony" S. Frunk, age 94, US Army of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Friday, January 10, 2014. Beloved Husband of the late Frances M. Frunk nee Kaszak. Loving Father of Marilyn "Lyn" (Ron) Golumbeck, Lawrence (Regina) Frunk, and Dennis (Larrie) Frunk. Proud Grandfather of 10. Dearest Great-Grandfather of 8. Fond Uncle of many Nieces and Nephews. Cherished Brother....
Kenneth "Ky" J. Sadler
Jan 3, 2014
Kenneth "KY" J. Sadler, age 76, of Hammond, passed away Friday, January 3, 2014. Beloved Husband for 52 years to late Dolores "Dee" J. Sadler nee Ford. Loving Father of Sherry Zaremba and Kevin (Susan) Sadler Cherished Brother of Ron Sadler. Proud Grandfather of Craig and Eric Zaremba and Shelby and Abigail Sadler. Dearest Great-Grandfather of Erica, River, and...
Rosemary Townsley
Jan 3, 2014
Rosemary Townsley nee Fagan, age 87, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 3, 2014. Beloved daughter of late Charles and late Barbara Fagan. Cherished wife of late James Orville Townsley. Loving mother of Barbara (Randy) Colwell, James (Cynthia) Hamersley, Cynthia Alfaro, Sharon (Richard) Rarick, and Richard (Celia) Townsley. Devoted sister of late Charles "Sonny" (Virginia Ferguson) Fagan....
George Karnafel
Jan 1, 2014
George Karnafel, age 91, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away peacefully with family at his side on Wednesday, January 1, 2014. Proud uncle of numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Cherished brother of late William Karnafel, late Peter (late Rose) Karnafel, late Metro (late Ethel) Karnafel, late John Karnafel, late Ann (late Walter) Czerwonka, late Mary...
Elaine I. Borsits
Dec 29, 2013
Elaine I. Borsits nee Kenize, age 84, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Louis J. Borsits SR. Loving mother of David (Louise) Borsits and Louis Borsits JR. Proud grandmother of David Borsits JR. Proceeded in death by her sisters. Elaine enjoyed her puzzles, knitting, and crocheting. She really loved her time spent...
Elvira G. Sandoval
Dec 25, 2013
Elvira G. Sandoval nee Garcia, age 79, of Whiting and formerly of Chicago, passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 25, 2013. Beloved wife of late Ramiro Sandoval T. Loving mother of Ramiro Sandoval JR and Laura (Edward) Patzsch Proud grandmother of Alexandria Patzsch and Emily Patzsch. Cherished sister of late Virginia (late Isauro) Quiroga, Alicia (Jose Maria) Flores, Antonia (Raymundo)...
Ruth V. Debruyn
Dec 22, 2013
Ruth V. DeBruyn nee Day, age 95, of Hammond, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2013 Beloved wife of the late Paul DeBruyn Loving mother of the late Patti (James) Lamott of Munster, IN Proud grandmother of Amy Lamott of Lafayette, IN and Karen (Adam) Lamott Schiffer of Westfield, IN. Dearest great-grandmother of Alex Schiffer and Jacob Schiffer...
Orlando G. Rosa
Dec 16, 2013
Orlando G. Rosa, age 45, of Hammond, passed away suddenly in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Treasured son of the late Herminia Rosa and the late Ernesto Gonzalez. Beloved husband of Marie A. Rosa nee Montanez-Alvarez. Loving father of Sarah M. Nunez. Cherished brother of Rafael Gonzalez, Maria "Rosita" (Samuel) Ruiz, SR, James Gonzales, Carlos Claudio, Eddie Claudio, and Robert...
James T. Dycus
Dec 10, 2013
James T. Dycus, age 96, US Navy SeaBees Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Tuesday, December 10, 2013. Beloved Husband for 73 years of Dorothy M. Dycus nee Rupert. Loving Father of Margaret Dale (Larry) Lane of Griffith, IN and Jane (Richard) Foster of ShowLow, AZ. Cherished Brother of Catherine Dycus...
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