Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...