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...
Richard M. Ambrozy
Dec 6, 2013
Richard M. Ambrozy, age 85, of Hammond and formerly of Whiting, passed away suddenly Friday, December 6, 2013. Beloved father of Cynthia M. (the late Daniel) DenHartog. Gloria Oparka, and Sherry Hepp. Loving brother of Mary Ann (the late Edward) Pupsiewicz Proud papa of many Fond uncle to many nieces and nephews Richard retired after over 30 years with...
Leana Rose Housty
Dec 4, 2013
Leana Rose Housty nee Dishaw, age 83, of Hammond "Hessville", passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2013 in her home with her loving sons and closet friends. Beloved wife for 48 years to the late Julius Housty Loving mother of Kathleen (Lawrence) Jackson of Sacramento, CA, Mark (Rose Gough) Housty of Portage, IN, and Brian (Susanne) Housty of Vancouver, WA,...
Merle "Bea" L. Cerda
Nov 29, 2013
Merle "Bea" L. Cerda nee Vicari, age 73, of Hammond, passed away Friday, November 29, 2013. Beloved wife of 50 years of Robert Cerda. Loving mother of David (Christopher) Cerda, Denise (John) Shumaker, and Danielle (Rick) Almanza. Beloved grandmother of Sebastian, Ethan, Jillian, Gianna, Samantha, Madison, Ricky, Lucky, Lucien, Bella and London. Beloved sister of Kathleen Koss, and sister-in-law...
Janet M. Koney
Nov 18, 2013
Janet M. Koney, age 70, of Hammond and former of Whiting, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. Beloved Daughter of the late Carl Koney and the late Elizabeth Koney nee Hanyicska. Loving Sister of the late Betty Koney. Dear Friend of the late G. W. Davis Services will be Monday, November 25, 2013 at 11 AM at LaHAYNE FUNERAL...
John P. Gawron
Nov 13, 2013
John Peter Gawron, age 28, of Hammond, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, November 13, 2013. Loving son of Bonnie J. (Jim) Bruce and David W. Gawron. Beloved brother of Robert R. (Melody) Welch and Gloria J. Gawron. Proud grandson of Bob Ray and Melva J. Carlson, Thaddeus J, and Gloria J. Gawron, and Alice M. Bruce. Fond nephew and...
Karen L. Ward
Nov 10, 2013
Karen L. Ward nee Bermingham, age 64, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. Cherished wife of David M. Ward. Loving mother Dawn Marie (fiancé Paul Navarro) Bridgmon, Tina Marie (Joseph) Fleming, and the late David Wcislak, JR. Beloved sister Joyce (Michael) Ewing, Lori McKinney, Timothy (Christine) McKinney, the late Bobby (Karen) McKinney, the late Jimmy (Sharon) Bermingham,...
Mary Ann Wood
Nov 8, 2013
Mary Ann Wood nee Gateka, age 69, of Griffith, passed away Friday, November 8, 2013. Loving mother of Denise Ann (Hubert) Weaver of Hammond, IN, Steven Craig (Amy) Wood of Baxley, GA, and Susan Lynn Montez of Paragould, AR. Beloved sister of Barbara Jean Hicks of Longview, LA. Proud grandmother of Tiffany (Anthony), Brandon, Jennifer (Gerrett), Justin, Vanessa, and...
Lewis "Nick" E. Ray
Nov 5, 2013
Lewis "Nick" E. Ray, age 72, US Army Veteran, of Griffith, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2013. Beloved husband for 30 year to Pamela S. Ray nee Griffin. Loving father of Henry (Crystal) Slusher, Melissa (Greg) Rodriguez, Amy (Randy) Wegner, Anita (Troy) Skarzynski, and Daryl Slusher and 4 children from a previous marriage. Cherished brother of Wayne Ray, Sue...
Kathryn Nadine Knautz
Nov 3, 2013
Kathryn N. Knautz nee Peach, age 86, of Hammond, passed away November 03, 2013. Loving mother of Harold "Jack" (Carol) Catt, Larry (Donna) Catt, Vicki (Donald) Haines, Denver (Caroline) Catt, and Nancy (Michael) Scott. Cherished sister of Leon (Vonnie) Peach and preceded in death by Josephine Alexander, Maxine Chandler, Ella Fields, Denven Peach, Norma Warner, and Banerva Dawkins. Proud...
Donna "Rara" L. Blashill
Oct 26, 2013
Donna L. "Rara" Blashill nee Lyons, age 68, US Army Captain of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away, Saturday, October 26, 2013. Cherished wife for 43 years to Ron Blashill. Loving mother of Sean (Barb) Blashill, Kristi Blashill, and Heather (Wayne) Kabrud. Beloved sister of Linda (Larry) Leonard and the late Donald (Norma) Lyons. Proud Rara of Carter...
Christopher W. Hauff
Oct 18, 2013
Christopher W. Hauff, age 55, US Marine Corps Veteran, of Hammond and Alsip, passed away Friday, October 18, 2013. Cherished son of Jeanne E. Hauff nee Farmer and the late William E. Hauff. Loving father of William C. Hauff and Wayde E. Hauff. Devoted brother of Cynthia Cavanaugh and Kristina Usher Beloved companion of Jacqueline "Jackie" Hickey and her...
Arlene M. Petho
Oct 17, 2013
Arlene M. Petho nee Waggle, age 71, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, October 17, 2013. Cherished wife of the late Alex S. Petho Loving mother of Alex Petho, Steve (Pam) Petho, Joey (Cheryl) Petho. Beloved daughter of Violet "Vi" Nightlinger and the late Clifford Waggle. Devoted step-daughter of the late Orville Nightlinger. Dearest sister of Sherry (Greg) Shipley. Proud...
Virginia "Ginny" Rose Hubbard
Oct 14, 2013
Virginia "Ginny" Rose Hubbard nee Schubach, age 58, of Hammond, passed away Monday, October 14, 2013. Beloved Wife for 14 years to Michael E. Hubbard Loving Mother of Joni (Paul) Galbreath and Keith (Mandi) Clapp. Step-Mother of Shannon (fiancé Joe Melendez) Hubbard Michael (Aloma) Hubbard, the late Matthew Hubbard, and Jon (Julia) Hubbard. Treasured Sister of the late Laura...
Michael "Firestone Mike" J. Zither
Sep 25, 2013
Michael "Firestone Mike" J. Zither, age 58, US Army Veteran, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Wednesday, September 25, 2013. Beloved Husband of the late Theresa Lynn Zither nee Harris. Loving Father of Yvette Lynn (fiancé Brian Richard) Zither. Cherished Brother of Diane Whitlock. Fond Uncle to many Nieces and Nephews. Mike was a huge Bears and White Sox Fan....
Angelo A. Santucci
Sep 19, 2013
Angelo A. Santucci, age 28, of Hobart, passed away suddenly Thursday, September 19, 2013. Beloved Husband of Sonia E. Santucci nee Reyes Loving Papa of Melody Eve Santucci and Leonardo Anthony Santucci. Devoted Son of Elizabeth "Liz" Sulls and Charles Santucci Loving brother of Gabe Limas, Chuck Palmer, Theresa (Fabian) Huitron, Danny Palmer, Destiny Santucci, Monica Santucci, and Erica...
