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Marjory R. Finneran Rogers
Jan 20, 2013
Marjory A. Finneran Rogers nee Righter, age 93, of Monticello, IL and formerly of Calumet City, IL and Hammond, IN, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 20, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Whiting to Clarence and Catherine Righter nee Scanlon and spent most of her life in the Calumet City area. Loving Mother of...
Luisa R. Rivera
Jan 10, 2013
Luisa R. Rivera, age 83, of Merrillville, passed away on January 10, 2013, peacefully surrounded by her family. Beloved Sister of Joe (late Eva May) Rivera, Virginia (late Frank) Cerros, late Reyes (Margarita) Rivera, and late Antonio (late Luz) Rivera Fond Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews She enjoyed the good times with Beth and her Mom Marilyn Weber...
David A. Galvin
Jan 8, 2013
David A. Galvin, age 72, US Army Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013. Beloved Husband for 37 years to Diane Galvin nee Baker. Loving Nephew, Uncle, and Cousin to many in Indiana, Illinois, California, and Hawaii. Loyal Friend to his cat Bandit. David was a member of the American Legion Allied Post 369 in East Chicago....
Ruth Walters
Dec 28, 2012
Ruth Walters, age 76, of Hammond and formerly of Lexington, Alabam, passed away Friday, December 28, 2012. Beloved Wife for 58 years to Marshall E. Walters. Loving Mother of Marsha (Paul) Fitzpatrick and Debra Walters. Cherished Sister of Levonne (late Gene) Dzik, late Reeder (Dorothy) Pettus, late Brian (late Dorothy) Pettus, late Edron Jennings, and late Edith (late Herbert)...
John Markulj
Dec 17, 2012
John Markulj, age 84, US Coast Guard Veteran of World War II, of Chicago, passed away Monday, December 18, 2012. Cherished Son of the late Petar D Markulj and the late Rose L. Markulj nee Karaula. Beloved Brother of the late Anne (late Tony) Gleiznis, the late Milivoj (late Lottie) Markulj, and the late Steffie (late John) Evak. Loving...
Sarah Krygoski
Dec 14, 2012
Sarah Krygoski nee Bain, US Naval "Wave" Veteran of WWII, age 93, of East Chicago, passed away Friday, December 14, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late Stanley J. Krygoski. Loving Mother of Beverly (Earl) Johnson, S. Dale (Marie) Krygoski, and the late Donna Krygoski. Proud Grandmother of Sherman Campbell, Matthew (Inna) Campbell, the late Robert Campbell, Jana (Kenny) Sowards,...
Wanda "Mamaw" Macon
Dec 7, 2012
Wanda L. "Mamaw" Macon nee Wood, age 52, of Hammond, passed away Friday, December 7, 2012 peacefully with her son at her side. Beloved Wife of Robert "Bobby" Macon. Loving Mother of Shane (Heidi) Wood. Proud Mamaw of Mikalah Wood and Christopher Mize. Devoted Sister of Margie (Gene) McMillion, Donald Wood, and late Sharon Writt Cherished Daughter of late...
Evelyn "Evy" D. Pratt
Nov 13, 2012
Evelyn "Evy" D. Pratt nee Schultz, age 89, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, November 13, 2012. Devoted wife of the late Lester H. Pratt. Loving mother of James L. Pratt and Cathy L. Pratt. Cherished by her Caregiver Maggie (John) Mathis and their children John, Jr and Delilah. Dearest daughter of the late Gustav and late Caroline nee Meincke....
Dorothy M. Mcconathy
Oct 27, 2012
Dorothy M. McConathy nee Drange, age 86, of Munster, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Howard E. McConathy. Loving mother of Tom (Linda) McConathy, Dave (Fran) McConathy, and Patti (Jeff) DeWier. Proud grandmother of Shaun (Tammy) and Kevin (Brooke) McConathy, and Leslie (Tommy) Sellers, Patrick and Matthew McConathy, and Chris and Megan DeWier, and...
Marylou A. Bergner
Oct 27, 2012
MaryLou Bergner nee Willig, age 85, of Highland, passed away Saturday, October 27, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Harry Bergner and the late Dudley Crook. Loving mother of Linda (Gary) Owens, John (Brenda) Crook, Ronald (Vicky) Crook, and Ginger (Marty) Wilbanks. Cherished sister of Donna (Gene) Brown. Proud grandmother of Gary, JR and Clint (Jennifer) Owens, Kim (Ryan)...
Rickey W. Wesley
Oct 17, 2012
Ricky W. Wesley, age 51, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, October 17, 2012. Service was entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.
Ron L. Holder
Oct 15, 2012
Ron Holder, age 67, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Monday, October 15, 2012. Loving Father of Monica (Bill) Senow of Aurora, IL, Christine (Billy) Mahoney of Rhome, TX, and Melody (Mark) Kuhrt. Beloved Brother of Rose (late Les) Bright, Susan (Carl) Kiminki, Barbara (David Evak) McVicker, Charles (Jeanie) Holder, Joseph Holder, and Irene (Jeff) Chandler. Proud Grandfather of 4....
Edna R. (Salmon) Pittman
Oct 10, 2012
Edna R. Pittman (Salmon) nee Bashaw, age 91, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012. Loving Mother of Kenneth (Jean) Salmon, Florence (Dave) Greenwell, Fred (Crystal) Salmon, Janet (Bob) Cogan, and Janice (Bob) Grose. Beloved Sister of LaVerne Meek. Proud Grandmother of Kathy (Rich), Philip, Kenny (Nikki), Cheryl (Mike), Marsha, Mike, Christina (Jesse), Jennifer (John), Robert Jr. (Tanya),...
Mary Lou Mybeck
Oct 9, 2012
Mary Lou Mybeck nee Irwin, age 84, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, October 09, 2012. Beloved Wife for 56 years to Robert "Bob" C. Mybeck. Loving Mother of Mark (Karen) Mybeck, and Marcia Mybeck. Cherished Sister of James (Jacqueline) Irwin. Fond Aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Proud friend to her pets Brandi and Pepper. Preceded in death by...
Addie L. Knauss
Sep 13, 2012
After giving love and being loved for 92 years Addie Lee Knauss of Hammond passed away on September 13th at the William J. Riley Memorial Residence. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years Lowell E. Knauss, parents and 7 siblings. She is survived by her daughter Sandy (Floyd) Mills, son Rev. Dr. Lowell T. (Laurie)...
Orval R. Crayne
Sep 13, 2012
Orval R. Crayne, age 69, US Naval Veteran, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2012. Funeral Service Thursday, October 4, 2012 at 11 AM at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Services are entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME at 219/ 845-3600.
Ana D. Torres
Aug 29, 2012
Ana D. Torres nee Laboy, age 62, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2012. Cherished Daughter of Maria nee Ortiz and late Alejandro Laboy Beloved Wife of Roberto M. Torres. Loving Mother of Ana (Angel) Torres - Figueroa, Roberto (Jazmin) Torres JR, Esmeralda (fiancé John Hardaway) Torres, Yolanda (fiancé Miguel Hernandez) Torres, and Beatriz (fiancé Victor Arroyo) Torres....
Lois E. Bell
Aug 29, 2012
Lois Bell of Hammond was a community activist and environmentalist long before the words made their way into the American lexicon. Lois died Wednesday at the age of 89 after a brief illness. She began her career as a social worker after graduation from the University of Michigan and never lost sight of the idealism that such a career...
Rita Spitzer
Aug 28, 2012
Rita Spitzer nee Jackson, age 77, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late Gerald D. Spitzer. Loving Mother of David (Carol) Spitzer, Deborah (Joseph) Sanchez, and Tom Spitzer. Cherished Sister of Sonia (Everett) Workman, Vera (Charles) Jeter, Cheryl (Tom) Knipe, and Bob (Shirley) Jackson. Proud Grandmother of Christopher Spitzer, Benjamin Spitzer, Kaeleigh Sanchez,...
Eldon F. Johnson
Aug 26, 2012
Eldon F. Johnson, age 73, US Army Veteran, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2012. Cherished Husband of the late Jettie Johnson Loving Brother of late Fred (late Betty) Johnson, late Max (Jean) Johnson, Delores (Walter) Novak, and Ray E. Johnson. Fond Uncle of many Nieces and Nephews. Services were entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. For...
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