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...
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,...
