Obituaries
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Jeffery "Jeff" S. Trinka
Apr 7, 2012
Jeffery "Jeff" S. Trinka, age 40, of Valparaiso and formerly of Hammond, passed away tragically in Center Township, Porter County, IN early Saturday morning, April 7, 2012 in his home. Loving son of Brenda J. (Jerry Eurley) Trinka nee Whitcomb of Las Vegas, NV and his father Ricky Stryjewski of Lansing, IL. Cherished brother of Loretta Becko of Indianapolis,...
Larry W. Nelson, Sr
Mar 27, 2012
Larry W. Nelson, Sr, age 71, US Marine Corps Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2012. Beloved husband for 44 years to the late Shirley V. Nelson nee Brietenbach. Loving father of Larry (Katherine) Nelson, II Michael Nelson, and Tracy (Ricky) Wilcox. Cherished brother of Becky (Don) Arnett and Edward (Vicky) Nelson. Proud Grandfather of Samantha Wilcox...
Emil "Bob" Stolberg, Jr
Mar 26, 2012
Emil "Bob" R. Stolberg, JR, age 90, of Munster, passed away Monday, March 26, 2012 Beloved husband of the late Leona Stolberg. Loving father of the late Mathilda "Bunny" (late James) Nolan late Guy (Dorothy "June") Webber. Preceded in death by his brothers and sisters. Proud grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather of many. Fond uncle of numerous nieces and nephews....
Donald "Don" Wehmer
Mar 23, 2012
Donald Wehmer, age 85, US Naval Veteran of World War II, of Hammond, passed away Friday, March 23, 2012. Beloved husband of Joann Wehmer nee Krontz. Loving father of Pamela (Tom) Scherer of Fort Wayne, Indiana and Charles "Chuck" (Adriann) Wehmer of Highland, Indiana Proud Grandfather of Elizabeth (Bill) Aguilera, Morgan Wehmer, Tiffany Scherer, and Kira (Sahaj) Tietion. Dearest...
David W. French
Mar 16, 2012
David W. French, age 55, US Army Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Friday, March 16, 2012. Memorial Service, Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 11:30 AM at the American Legion Calumet Memorial Post No. 330, 950 Legion Dr. Calumet City, IL with Father Victor Miranda officiating. Service was entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. For further information...
Ronald W. Scott
Mar 4, 2012
Ronald W. Scott, age 54, US Army Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, March 04, 2012. Cherished son the late Kenneth and late Lillian Scott. Loving brother. Fond uncle. Dear friend of Mike Villarreal. Ronald worked at Hammond Fence. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Arrangements entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond....
Michael "Mike" L. Grubich
Mar 2, 2012
Michael "Mike" L. Grubich, age 55, of Hammond, passed away Friday, March 2, 2012. Cherished son of Jessie Grubich nee Fissus and late Tony Grubich. Proud father of Nicole Wells. Loving brother of Margo Mack, Toni Howard, Stella Whaler, late Nick Grubich, late Paul (Margie) Grubich, John Grubich, and Steve Grubich. Beloved fiancé of Janet Larimore. Dearest grandfather of...
Pearl D. Wagner
Feb 18, 2012
Pearl D. Wagner nee Burchardt, age 88, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, February 18, 2012. Cherished wife for 52 years to the late Lee J. Wagner, Jr. Loving mother of Carol (Bob) Miszewski, Sharon (Larry) Marszalek, Lee J. (Angie) Wagner, III. Beloved sister of Dolores (Joe) Janisch. Proud grandmother of Robert (Mickie) and Eric Miszewski, and Brian, Anthony (Sara),...
Joan L. Thielman
Feb 12, 2012
Joan "Joanie" L. Thielman, age 75, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2012. Beloved daughter of the late Elmer and the late Iona (nee Allison) Thielman. Loving sister of Claudia Thielman. Cherished cousins Bob (Judy) Trost, Tom (Pat) Trost, and numerous other cousins. Fond niece of the late Lillian (late Harry) Trost. Joanie graduated from Hammond Tech...
Michael "Mike" C. Cerda
Feb 6, 2012
Michael "Mike" C. Cerda, age 45, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Monday, February 6, 2012. Beloved son of Robert A. and Merle "Bea" Cerda nee Vicari. Loving brother of David (Chris Yourex) Cerda, Denise (John) Shumaker, and Danielle (Rick) Almanza. Fiancé of Andrea Garcia. Beloved nephew of Kathleen Koss, Manuel (Dolly) Cerda, Larry Cerda, Joseph Cerda, Sally Carrales, and...
Alicia M. Strisko
Feb 4, 2012
Alicia M. Strisko nee Baker, age 30, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, February 04, 2012. Beloved wife of Timothy A. Strisko. Loving Mother of Timothy J., Daniel A., and Andrew J. Strisko. Devoted daughter to Terry W. (Patricia) Baker and Edith M. (Michael) Braet. Cherished sister of Desiree Baker. Dearest daughter-in-law of Timothy and Vickie Strisko and sister-in-law of...
Andrew M. Adaska
Feb 3, 2012
Please join the Family of Andrew M. Adaska in sharing memories of their beloved father, grandfather, and uncle on Friday, February 24, 2012 at the Centennial Park Clubhouse, 1005 S. Centennial Drive (off of Calumet Avenue) in Munster, from 4 PM until 7 PM. Arrangements entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond. For further information in regards...
Bette L. Segally
Feb 3, 2012
Bette L. Segally nee Schmueser, age 83, of Demotte, passed away Friday, February 03, 2012. Beloved wife for 63 years to the late Victor V. Segally. Loving Mother of Tim Segally, Victor W. (Betty J.) Segally, and late Pamela Sue (Carl) Beougher. Cherished sister of Ruth (Mel) Renicke, James (Martha) Schmueser, late Robert Schmueser, and Patricia VanAlstine. Proud grandmother...
Evelyn L. Morrison
Jan 29, 2012
Evelyn L. Morrison nee Purkey, age 91, of Bangor, MI and formerly of Hammond, IN, went to her eternal rest on Sunday, January 29, 2012. She was born on August 27, 1920 in Hammond, IN to Clabe and Lefa Purkey. Beloved wife for 67 years to the late Edward L. Morrison. Loving mother of Mark Morrison and Beth Ann...
Ella Faye Carver
Jan 22, 2012
Ella Faye Carver nee Shoun, age 91, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012. Loving Mother of Sarah (Jerry) Brogdon of Schererville, Gary (Kathy) Carver of Dyer, Phillip Carver of Schererville, and Karen Carver Gallups of Schererville. Proud grandmother of 12. Dearest great-grandmother of 18. Cherished great-great-grandmother of 5. Ella was preceded in death by her parents Jess...
Claudia Jean Culbertson
Jan 22, 2012
Claudia Jean Culbertson nee May, age 64, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, January 22, 2012. Beloved wife for 45 years of Siebert "Gene" Culbertson. Fond daughter of late Charlie and late Lela May nee Howington. Loving mother of Paul (Shelly) Culbertson, Cyndi (fiancé James Thomas) Culbertson, and Thomas (Amanda) Robinson and Step-mother of Samantha Blankenship. Cherished sister of Ronnie...
Esther L. Plain
Jan 21, 2012
Esther L. Plain (nee Bowen) passed away on Saturday, January 21 at Asbury Towers in Greencastle, IN at the age of 95 with her daughter, Jean Dell, at her bedside. Prior to moving to Greencastle to be near her daughter in September of 2011, she had been a resident of Hartsfield Village in Munster for 12 years and had...
Nora L. Fread
Jan 5, 2012
Nora L. Fread nee Bardic, age 94, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, January 5, 2012 Beloved wife of the late Ralph Fread Loving mother of David J. (Maria) Brown Proud grandmother of Katherine Martinez and Felicity Brown Dearest great-grandmother of Tomas Martinez and Sarah Martinez Nora was active in the Hammond Women's Club, the Y-Ladies, and the Hammond Area...
Joan Nightingale
Jan 4, 2012
Joan Nightingale nee Blanco, age 79, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2012 Beloved wife for 57 years to the Everett Nightingale Loving mother of Michael (Karen) Nightingale and step-mother of Everett Keith (Joanne) Nightingale Cherished sister of late Donald (Rako) Blanco, late Gene Blanco, and late Mary (late Bob) Wojohowski Proud grandmother of Jeffrey and Katelynn Nightingale...
Roger M. Kroush
Dec 27, 2011
Roger "Rog" M. Kroush, age 82, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, went to his Lord with shouts of acclamations and singing of hymns on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 Loving husband of Marjorie J. Kroush nee Glaze Beloved father of Gregory M. Kroush, Pennie M. (Chris) Klucina, and James M. (Randee "Dee Dee") Kroush Devoted brother...
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