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Freddie York
Aug 3, 2013
Freddie York, age 82, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2013. Beloved Husband of the late Loretta York and longtime companion of the late Fleda Wright Loving Father of Mark (Debra) York, the late Michael York, and Susan (Bill) Ingram Proud Grandfather of 6. Dearest Great-Grandfather of 4. Devoted son of...
Harold "Popeye" V. Godbolt
Jul 15, 2013
Harold "Popeye" V. Godbolt, age 77, of Hammond, passed away Monday, July 15, 2013. Beloved Husband for 57 years to Kathleen "Kathy" Godbolt nee Mecyssine. Loving Father of Dwayne (late Cheryl) Godbolt of Hammond, IN, Douglas (Tami) Godbolt of Lowell, IN, and Doyle (Dawn) Godbolt of Hammond, IN. Cherished Brother of Fred (late Jean) Godbolt of Jacksonville, FL and...
Linda L. Sheets
Jul 8, 2013
Linda L. Sheets, of Hammond, passed away Monday, July 08, 2013. Beloved Wife of James "Jim" Huck. Loving Mother of Jamie Huck. Proud Grandma "Yaya" of Mackenzie Huck. Devoted Daughter of Marion Peterson nee Brandner and the late James Sheets. Cherished Sister of Gerald "Jerry" (Sharron) Sheets, William "Bill" Sheets, and Patricia "Patty" (Michael "Mick") Sheets-Sweeney. Dearest Sister-in-law of...
Orval "Gene Or Red" E. Bowker
Jul 6, 2013
Orval "Gene or Red" E. Bowker, age 72, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, of Hammond, passed away on Saturday, July 06, 2013. Beloved Husband of the late Sharon S. Bowker nee Sutton. Loving Father of Edward E. Bowker of Hammond, Howard E. Bowker of Hammond, and Twila D. (James) Dutcher. Proud Grandfather of James Bowker and Kaleb...
Larry H. Beeson
Jun 28, 2013
Larry H. Beeson, age 60, of Hammond, passed away Friday, June 28, 2013. Beloved husband of 29 years to Sherry L. Beeson nee Davis Devoted son of the late Glen C. and the late Shirley Beeson nee Smith Loving brother of Ronald Beeson, Mark (Ann) Beeson, Janet (Jim) Galbraith, and Linda Hunt. Dearest godfather of Samantha. Fond uncle of...
Evelyn J. Pridmore
Jun 13, 2013
Evelyn J. Pridmore nee Lee, age 82, late of LaPorte and formerly of Hammond, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2013. Cherished wife of late Joe Jot Pridmore. Loving mother of Sandra (Rod) Zech of Whiting, IN and Pamela (Tony) Kincius of LaPorte, IN. Beloved sister of the late Ethel (late Albert) Gilbert of Quinton, AL, the late Dorothy Wood...
Anna Maureen Leimbach
Jun 6, 2013
Anna Maureen Leimbach nee Current, age 87, late of New Lenox, IL and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Thursday, June 06, 2013. Beloved Wife for 57 years of the late Herbert R. Leimbach. Loving Mother of Rudy (Connie) Leimbach of Beaver Creek, OH, Michael (Mary Ann) Leimbach of St. John, IN, Marilyn (Steve Feia) Leimbach-Durham of Madison, WI...
George A. Benson
May 31, 2013
George A. Benson, age 57, of LaPorte, passed away Friday, May 31, 2013. Beloved Husband of Linda Mae Benson nee Jones. Devoted Son of Keith, SR and the late Kathryn Benson nee Horn. Loving Father of Gerald A. (Monica) Benson, Jerrilyn (John Carothers) Zoliner, and Jodie VanGundy. Cherished Brother of Craig (Janne) Benson, Keith (Janet) Benson, JR, Jan Benson,...
Darrell Ramos
May 30, 2013
Darrell Ramos, age 56, of Sauk Village, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2013. Loving Husband of Dianna Lynn Ramos nee Hunt. Beloved Son of Patricia and Paul Ramos, SR. Cherished Brother of Wesley Keith Ramos, Paul Ramos JR, Kathleen, Thalia, and Valerie. Devoted Brother-in-law of Kevin (Brenda) Kukuch Dearest Nephew of Virginia Tucker, Marjorie Henning of Kentucky, and Numerous...
Betty M. Greaney
May 22, 2013
Betty Mae Greaney nee Kline, age 92, of Dyer, IN and formerly of Mt. Greenwood, IL, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2013 surrounded by her family. Devoted Daughter of the late William and the late Reva Kline Beloved Wife of the late William J. Greaney. Loving Mother of Pam (Bob) Hrad, late John (Mary) Greaney, Tom (Carolyn) Greaney, and...
Michael Patrick O'Reilly, Sr
May 17, 2013
Michael P. O'Reilly, SR, age 84, US Naval Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Friday, May 17, 2013. Beloved Husband for 60 years to Eileen O'Reilly Loving Father of Michael P. (Jeanne) O'Reilly, JR, Louise (Jimmie) Williams, Susan Avery, Pam (Lino) Rios, and Patricia (Stanley) Calhoun. Proud Grandfather of 23 Dearest Great-Grandfather of 54 Preceded in death by...
Rita Ann Pecher
May 13, 2013
Rita Ann Pecher (nee Whitehead) age 76 of Sun City West, Arizona, passed away on May 13, 2013. Preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond Ball, she is survived by her husband, Wayne Pecher, her children Debbie (Henry) Rohling, of Schererville, IN, David (Jane) Ball, of Gosport, IN, Dana (Suzanne) Ball, of Scottsdale, AZ, Dan (Monica) Ball, of...
Mary J. Pettersen
May 11, 2013
Dr. Mary J. Pettersen nee Miller, age 84, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, May 11, 2013. She is survived by her son, Charles V. Pettersen; Sister-in-law, Marie Miller; Niece, Carol Ann (Profian) DeSuza; Nephews, Andrew Miller and Adam (Karen) Miller. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey S. and Opal G. Miller nee Becker; and her brother,...
David Edward Hebda
May 8, 2013
David Edward Hebda, age 33, of Demotte and formerly of Hammond, passed away suddenly Wednesday, May 8, 2013. Beloved Son of David (Kathleen) Hebda and Carolyn (David) Ruddach. Loving Father of Andrew Hebda, Kaylie Hebda, and the late Baby David J. Hebda. Cherished Brother of Patrick Krisko, Maegan (finance Kevin Flynn) Krisko, Shae Ruddach, and Nathan Ruddach. Dearest Former...
Carrie Jewel Miller
May 6, 2013
Carrie Jewel Miller nee Swindle, age 89, of Hammond, passed away Monday, May 06, 2013. Beloved Wife of the late James M. Miller. Loving Mother of Sandra "Sandy" (late Joe) Spraggins and Mary (Carl) Bodenhofer. Proud Grandmother of Carrie (Jason) Sovola, Michael (Malisa) Spraggins, Daniel (Shannon) Spraggins, Dawn (Kevin) Mann, and Sarah (Kevin) Nowaczyk. Dearest Great-Grandmother of Ashley and...
Marjorie "Marge" E. Smith
May 6, 2013
Marjorie "Marge" E. Smith nee Hendricks, age 89, of Calumet City, passed away Monday, May 06, 2013. Beloved Wife of the late Raymond J. Smith. Loving Mother of late Patricia M. (late Thomas) Hewitt, late Peggy E. (late Jerry) Kroll, Raymond M. (Susan) Smith, Donald T. Smith, Daniel K. (Diane McCallum) Smith, and Dorothy (Lee) Kuipers. Proud Grandmother of...
David A. Hertenstein
May 3, 2013
David A. Hertenstein, age 64, of Highland, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013. Beloved Husband for 33 years of Deborah A. Hertenstein nee Hauck. Loving Father of Jason (Arlyn) Hertenstein and Michelle (Lee) Smithey. Proud Grandfather of 6. Dave was a member of Union Local 41, Construction out of Northwest, Indiana for 25 years. He was also the owner...
Bonnie Jean Griffin
May 1, 2013
Bonnie Jean Griffin nee Mangerson, age 60, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2013. Beloved Wife of Robert B. Griffin Loving Mother of Robert Griffin, Michael (Jen) Griffin, and Dawn Griffin. Proud Grandmother of A.J. and Alexis Griffin and Mason and Jacob Alexander. Cherished Sister of Doris (Chuck) McGregor, Robert (Kathy) Mangerson, Bill (Debbie) Mangerson, Tom Mangerson, and...
Patricia "Pat" M. Hewitt
Apr 30, 2013
Patricia "Pat" M. Hewitt nee Smith, age 68, of Lynwood, IL and formerly of Calumet City, IL, passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2013. Beloved Wife for 41 years to the late Thomas P. Hewitt Loving Mother of Patrick (Teri Harms) Hewitt and Ryan (Christine) Hewitt Proud Daughter of Marjorie Smith and the late Raymond Smith Cherished Sister of Ray...
Maria Guadalupe Luna
Apr 26, 2013
Maria Guadalupe Lune nee Salinas, age 72, of Calumet City, IL, passed away Friday, April 26, 2013. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Monday, April 29, 2013 from 4 PM until 8 PM (Central Time) at LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond, IN. Funeral Service Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 9 AM from LaHAYNE FUNERAL...
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