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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...
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
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
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
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
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...
June E. Rose
Jul 26, 2012
June E. Rose nee Harder, age 88, of Hammond, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 26, 2012. Loving mother of David A. Rose. Beloved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Cherished god-mother or second mother of many others. Preceded in death by her husband of 60 plus years, Arnold Rose, parents William J. and Erna Harder,...
Helen L. Sabo
Jul 25, 2012
Helen L. Sabo nee Repka, age 92, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2012. Cherished wife of the late Joseph S. Sabo. Loving mother of Andrea (Robert) Andrzejewski of Rensselaer, IN Kenneth (Anella) Sabo of Holiday, FL, Linda (Michael) White of Griffith, IN, and the late Joseph J. Sabo. Proud grandmother of David (Anna) Creviston, Rhonda (Mark) Evans,...
Beatrice "Bea" Kasper
Jul 13, 2012
Beatrice "Bea" M. Kasper nee Shreve, age 89, of Hammond, passed away Friday, July 13, 2012. Cherished wife for 63 years to the late Robert Kasper. Loving mother of Patricia "Pat" (John) Kasper-Brock, Bryan Kasper, and Paulette (David) Kasper-Davis. Beloved sister. Proud grandmother of Virginia (Emil) Mastandrea, Kimberly (Willie Martinez) Bond, Joyce (Matt Milligan) Bane, Larry Bond, Michelle Reynolds,...
Ronald "Ron" E. Schneider
Jul 3, 2012
Ronald "Ron" E. Schneider, age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 3, 2012. Devoted son of Jacqueline J. Chase nee Signs and late Raymond Chase. Cherished husband of the late Pamela Schneider nee Hunter. Loving father of Kelly O'Connor and Matt Schneider. Beloved brother Laura Chase, the late Albert Schneider, and the late Michael Schneider. Proud grandfather of Sammy, Jaden,...
Bernadine "Bernie" E. Zaikis
Jun 29, 2012
Bernadine "Bernie" E. Zaikis nee Wolfgang, age 84, of Hammond, passed away Friday, June 29, 2012. Cherished wife of the late Frank G. Zaikis. Loving mother of David Zaikis, Ervin (Mary) Zaikis, Susan Peterson. Michael Zaikis, and William (fiancée Tammy Gastaut) Zaikis. Beloved sister of Roger Wolfgang. Proud grandmother of Clinton (Emily) Zaikis and Kristin Peterson Dearest great-grandmother of...
James "Jim" H. O'Neal
Jun 26, 2012
James "Jim" H. O'Neal, age 86, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Schererville, formerly of Hammond and Lansing, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2012. Cherished husband for 63 years to Florence A. O'Neal nee Nauracy. Loving father of late James Michael O'Neal, Patricia (Warren) Brown, and Pamela (Steven) Guzior. Proud grandfather of Jimmy Brown, Ryan Brown, Ashley Brown, Austin...
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