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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...
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...
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