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Sarah Krygoski

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Patrick  J. Davis

Patrick J. Davis

Aug 22, 2012

Patrick "Pat" J. Davis, age 74, US Air Force Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2012 Cherished Husband of the Claire Davis nee Rourke Loving Father of Kathy Davis, Joe Davis, and Karen Davis Beloved Brother of Mike (Linda) Davis, late Tom (Rosanne) Davis, Russell (Alice) Davis, Sue Davis, and Linda (Scott) Rehberg Proud Grandfather of Shannon...

Bruno  J. Zabukas

Bruno J. Zabukas

Aug 19, 2012

Bruno J. Zabukas, age 76, US Army Veteran, of Tampa, FL and formerly of Munster, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2012. Loving Husband for 40 years to Yvonne M. Zabukas nee Boersma. Beloved Brother of Jonas (Gertrude) Zabukas and Laima (Alberto) Glavinskas. Cherished Uncle of Tomas (Alena) Glavinskas, Eduard (Katie) Glavinskas, Todas (Vanessa) Glavinskas, and Michael (Jennifer) Boersma. Dearest...

Charles "Chuck" A. Morris

Charles "Chuck" A. Morris

Aug 6, 2012

Charles "Chuck" A. Morris, age 75, US Army Veteran, passed away Monday, August 06, 2012. Cherished Husband for 55 years to Sandra "Sandy" J. Morris nee Rowe. Loving Father of Charles E. (Denise) Morris and Gina M. Morris. Beloved Brother of Clifton (Sandra) Morris. Proud Grandfather of Michelle (Reid Bucher) Morris Matthew Morris, and Ryan Morris. Dearest Great-Grandfather of...

John  W. Mihich,  Jr

John W. Mihich, Jr

Jul 31, 2012

John W. Mihich, JR, age 24, of Munster, passed away unexpectedly after a lifelong illness Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Beloved Son of John W. and Nancy J. (Lampitt) Mihich, SR. Loving Brother of Rachel E. Mihich, Sarah E. Mihich, and Martha M. Mihich. Special Friend of Dan (Peggy) Vidt, Ann (Andy) Delchambre and their kids Vincent and Micah Delchambre,...

Ben  S. Miller

Ben S. Miller

Jul 31, 2012

Ben S. Miller, age 90, US Army Veteran of WWII, passed away Tuesday, July 31, 2012. Cherished Husband of the late Alberta. Loving Father of Patsy Crawford of Florida, Roberta Cunningham of Indiana Leila Myrick of Texas, and Kay Dawson of Oregon. Devoted Step-Father of Linda (Trinny) Martinez, Larry (Mary) Price, Loretta Roberts, and Debbie (John) Flowers. Beloved Brother...

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