Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Aug 15, 2013

Jerry "Dean" Erps, Sr, age 52, of Whiting, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Former Husband of Linda Lear. Loving Father of Patricia (Dave) Shannon, Gabby Lear, Tiffany Lear, and the late Dino Erps, Jr. Devoted Brother of Rene Howears and Lynn Holt. Beloved Son of the late Joy Leneave. Fond Uncle of Jessice, Kyle, Christopher, Tommy, Carlos,...

Aug 15, 2013

Stephanie "Penny" R. Wells nee Gaskey, age 62, of Hammond, passed away in her home on Thursday, August 15, 2013. Beloved Wife of Preston C. Wells, Jr. Loving Mother of Gina Jones Kevin Wells, Jennifer (Tony) Johnson, Christopher (Heather) Wells Terry Wells, and the late Preston C. Wells, III. Proud Grandmother of 30. Dearest Great-Grandmother of 8. Devoted Sister...

Aug 15, 2013

Frank "Papa" H. Eggers, III, age 56, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, August 15, 2013. Beloved Husband of Maryann Eggers nee Hawrylak. Loving Father of Frank H. (Sara) Eggers, IV, John (Danielle) Eggers, Natasha Eggers, and Vanessa Eggers. Cherished Brother of Margie (John) Novak, Patty Eggers, Mary Lou (Walter) Olenhaus, and Alice...

Aug 8, 2013

Arliss M. DeCamp nee Stevenson, age 91, of Beecher, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, Calumet City, and Watseka, IL, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013.

Beloved Wife for 58 years to the late Robert DeCamp, Sr. Loving Mother of Karen (Art) Reato of Lead, SD, Susan (Nelson) Belicek of Schererville, IN, and Robert (Trinita) DeCamp, Jr...

Aug 7, 2013

Robert M. Weston "Bobby", age 40, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2013. Loving Father of Michelle Dingman and Courtney Weston. Devoted Son of Robin Weston and the late Robert Weston. Beloved fiancé of Stephanie Preda and her daughter Angelina. Cherished Brother of Shawn Weston, Jason Weston, Tim Weston, Tiffany Miles, Stephanie Miles, and Mariah Baumgardner and the...