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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...
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...
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