Obituaries

Jan 1, 2025

Nancy J. Addlesberger, age 82, of Whiting, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Nancy is survived by her son, Leroy (Cheryl Boatwright) Borders; sister, Sandra Block; niece, Cynthia (Bob) Kamm; and her 4-legged companion, Fluffy. She was preceded in passing by her parents: Frank and Lucille (Kmetz) Lubshina; and her husband, Jack Addlesberger.

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Jan 1, 2025

Charmaine "Tiny" S. Brandon, age 80, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025.

Charmaine is survived by her children: John (Bobbi) Brandon, Sr., Jeanna (Vince) Skierkiewicz; grandchildren: Andrew (Drake), John Jr., Vincent, Vanessa, Jacob, Joseph (Alyssa) and Trevor; great grandchildren: Carter, Grayson and Jackson; sister, Judy (Richard Sr.) Fezekas; niece and nephew, Tina and...

Dec 30, 2024

Antonia F. Ortiz, age 91, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024.

Antonia is survived by her daughters: Mary Perez, Guadalupe (David) Kish; grandchildren: Xavier, Trinidad, Caesar (Marti) and Daniel; great grandchildren: De'Syre, Raiden and Achilles; goddaughters: Tammy Hernandez and Frances H. Salinas; numerous nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.  She was preceded...

Dec 24, 2024

Maria E. Lozano, age 63, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Maria is survived by her sons: Anthony (Maranda) Torres and Roberto (Fiancé, Aalissa Drummond) Lozano; grandchildren: Anthony Jr., Brendan and Castiel; father, Escoto P. Lozano; sister, Sonia (Rene) Acosta; nieces and nephews: Bianca Morales, Sergio Almanza, Alejandro Acosta and Sammy Acosta.  She...

Dec 23, 2024

Diana L. Bradford, age 61, of Demotte, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2024.

Diana is survived by her husband of 27 years, Terry Bradford; daughter, Audra Brooke Cervantes; mother, Brenda Cox; brother, Michael Cox; nephew, Nathan Cox; and several cousins, aunts and uncles.  She was preceded in passing by her father, George Cox; maternal grandmother, Bernadette...

Dec 12, 2024

Diane Angela Drost passed away peacefully in her sleep, at the age of 70, on the morning of Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Munster Med-Inn.  She is survived by her twin brother, Thomas of Hammond; sister, Marilyn (Frank) Learman of Dyer; niece, Christa Drost and great niece, Autumn Drost, both of Henderson, NV; great niece, Amber (Devin) Miller of...

Dec 1, 2024

Kathy Lynn Culver, age 67, of Whiting, IN. passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024.

Kathy is survived by her mother, Georgia Farabee; siblings: Tommy (Lisa Chen) Culver, Kenneth Culver, David Culver, Merri (Gary) Luce, Dorthea (Bryon) Higginbotham and Danny Culver; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Kathy was a talented poet, writer and a proud...

Nov 30, 2024

Edelmira Lozano, aged 85, entered eternal rest on November 20, 2025.

Edelmira is survived by her daughter, Silvia (Luis) Rubalcaba (nee Lozano); her two sons: Ed (Toni) Lozano, and Ramon Jr. (Rosie) Lozano; her grandchildren: Angel (Bob Lee) Lozano, Eric (Erica) Gutierrez, Ramon III (Christi) Lozano, Danielle Rubalcaba, Rubi Rubalcaba; along with her great-grandchildren: Jolene Lozano, Mila...

Nov 24, 2024

Donald R. Stahl, age 66, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

Donald is survived by his son, Eric (Kyana) Stahl, stepdaughter, Amanda (Thomas) Robinson; granddaughters: Joslyn Stahl and Abigail Blashill-Abell; nieces and nephews: Jake Stahl, Nick (Kim) Stahl, Liam Stahl, Megan Stahl; sister, Katherine Stahl; brother, Robert (Heather) Stahl; sister-in-law, Dianne Stahl.  Donald...

Nov 24, 2024

Patricia Ann Brock, age 77, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Sunday, November 24,2024

Patricia is survived by her children: Virginia (Emil) Mastandrea, Kimberly (Willis Martinez) Bond and Joyce (Terry) Hoeckendorff; grandchildren: Rachel (Robbie), Anthony, Allison (Shane), Renee, Hanah (Austin) and Nathan (Kat); great grandchildren: Mason, Silas and Wyatt.  She was preceded in passing by her parents:...

Nov 21, 2024

Keith David Speaks, age 72, of Highland, IN., passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Keith is survived by his wife, Virginia; children: David (Amy) Speaks and Kassia (Richard) White; grandchildren: Adam Mehidi, Julian White and Dominic White; brother, Kevin (Angela Conner) Speaks; numerous cousins.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: Keith and Jenny Speaks....

Nov 21, 2024

Eleanor May Pomplin, age 97, of Denver, Colorado, formerly of Hammond, Indiana, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 21, 2024.

Eleanor is survived by her daughter, Susan (Lee) McIntire; grandchildren: Lauren, Alex and Benjamin; great grandchild, Sture; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in passing by her parents, William and Estelle Brumley;...

Nov 11, 2024

Juanita Hernandez, age 87, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024.

Juanita is survived by her children: Frank (Cindy) Hernandez, Maryann Cavazos, Luis Hernandez and Rosa Rubio; grandchildren: Jessica, Erica, Jason, Sylvia, Julia, Matthew, Stephanie, Nathan, Isabelle, Benjamin, Emily, Melanie, Yasmine, Layla, Emma; great grandchildren: Alice, Alena, Angelo, Ceasar, Ethan, Natalie, Naomi; sister, Gloria...

Nov 5, 2024

Laura "Ashley" Stevens, age 53, of Hammond, IN passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

Ashley is survived by her son, Michael Stevens; grandchildren: Natalie Stevens and Faith Stevens; cousins: Melissa Monestere and Jennifer Lanman; mother, Terry Schoettmer; sister, Christy Lanman.  She was preceded in passing by her father, George B. Lanman III; brother, Dusty Jones; aunts:...

Nov 3, 2024

Adeline "Inie" Weilmuenster (nee Schuhrke) age 92, passed away on November 3, 2024. Adeline lived in Calumet City, IL and was born in Whiting, IN.  She was a homemaker.  Family and friends were important to her, and she cherished them.

Adeline had a great sense of humor, was kind and was a good soul.   She loved sports,...

Oct 14, 2024

Daniel Ray Farley, of Crown Point, IN, formerly of East Chicago, age 63, passed away on Monday, October 14, 2024.

Daniel is survived by his wife, Marites O. Farley; son, Daniel (Casi) Farley; stepdaughters: Sweet Katherine O. Pesidas, Darrah Fy O. Pesidas and Hannah Patricia O. Pesidas; grandson, Damian; aunt, Betty (William) McMillin; niece, Megan Farley; nephew,...

Oct 8, 2024

Frank Roy Kucera, age 79, of Lake Village, IN., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Frank is survived by his children: Jeffery (Tracy) Kucera, Tracy (Jeffery) Tuttle and Stephen Kucera; grandchildren: Wesley Kucera, Ariel (David) Kittle, Averi (Scott) Plumber; great grandchildren: Rori, Kane and Evelyn.  Frank was preceded in passing by his parents: Frank and Ann...

Oct 8, 2024

Jessie M. Yonker "Peanut", age 66, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Tuesday, October 8, 2024.

Jessie is survived by her mother, Helen Villarreal; siblings: Silvia (David) Salazar, Mary Ann (Thomas) Quinn, Monica Villarreal, Hector (Julia) Villarreal, Jr., Maria (Larry) Bell, Louis (Julie) Villarreal, Henry Villarreal, Juan (Adrienne) Villarreal and Amy (Lucas) Lasche; many nieces and nephews,...

Sep 25, 2024

Wandalee "Mamaw" Gluth, age 98, of Hammond, IN., passed away on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Wanda is survived by her children: Sharon (Dan) Broviak and Rick (Debbie) Gluth; 8 grandchildren and multiple great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in passing by her husband, Robert Gluth; and her sons: Robert and Daniel.

Wanda...

Sep 8, 2024

Dorothy Ann Dalton, age 88, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Dorothy is survived by her daughter, Kathleen (Jeff) Ossanna; grandsons: Matthew Ossanna, Jason (Brooke) Ossanna and Joshua (Jennifer) Ossanna; great grandchildren: Liam and Isabella; sister, Patricia Cieslak; brother, David (Burdee) Piniak; several nieces and nephews.  Dorothy was preceded in passing by her parents: Joseph and...