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Mildred  L. Hall

Mildred L. Hall

Jun 24, 2012

Mildred L. Hall nee Adams, age 76, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 Devoted daughter of the late Johnny C. Adams and the late Ethel Mae Adams Cherished wife for 61 years to the late John Hall, JR Loving mother of Donald Hall, late William "Ron" Hall, Sandra (Roger) Koartge, Wanda Walker, and Matthew "Neal" (Susie) Hall...

Marjorie  M. Erb

Marjorie M. Erb

Jun 22, 2012

Marjorie M. Erb nee Anderson, age 91, of Hammond, passed away Friday, June 22, 2012. Cherished wife for 72 years to William Erb. Loving mother of late William (late Donna) Erb, David (Pam) Erb, late Timothy (Joyce) Erb, Linda (Walter) Wozniak, Elizabeth Michel, and Thomas (Nancy) Erb. Beloved sister of late Dorothy (Ed) Litzan and late Carol (late Owen)...

Sophie Kornas

Sophie Kornas

Jun 21, 2012

Sophie Kornas nee Sapyta, age 84, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2012. Beloved wife for 60 years to the late Raymond J. Kornas. Loving mother of Marsha (Malcolm) Reder, Tim (Isabel "Buffy) Kornas, Larry (Lupe) Kornas, and Steve Kornas. Cherished sister of Julie (late Elmer) Hightower, Helen (late Roy) Conley, late Mary (Ken) Brink, late Ann (late...

Ariel Munoz

Ariel Munoz

Jun 12, 2012

Ariel Munoz, age 74, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, June 12, 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.

Jack  E. Chambers

Jack E. Chambers

May 28, 2012

Jack E. Chambers, age 51, passed away on Monday, May 28, 2012. Beloved Husband to the late Leola Rae Chambers nee Creviston. Loving Son to Ella Mary (Tucker) and the late Alvin E. Chambers. Fond Nephew of late Earl (Renate) Tucker, late Verl (Geraldine) Tucker, and preceded in death by many other Aunts and Uncles. Cherished Cousin of Lori...

Joseph  P. Polys

Joseph P. Polys

May 26, 2012

Joseph P. Polys, age 87, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Dyer and formerly of Hammond, passed away Saturday May 26, 2012. Cherished Husband to the late Helen Polys nee Franek Devoted Father of Nancy (late Louis) Zager, and Kellee Skurka. Preceded in death by 5 Brothers. Proud Grandfather of Christofer and Nicholas Skurka. Beloved by his extended family...

Cleo  E. Pierson

Cleo E. Pierson

May 24, 2012

Cleo E. Pierson, age 89, US Army Veteran of WWII, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Thursday, May 24, 2012. Loving and devoted Husband for 55 years to the late Helen Pierson nee Nicoloff. Cherished Father of Ken (Jane) Pierson of Anderson, Tim (Gayle) Pierson of Griffith, and Patricia (Joe) Lewandowski of Munster. Brother of late...

Dorothy "Ma" Anne Gulver

Dorothy "Ma" Anne Gulver

May 21, 2012

Dorothy Anne "Ma" Culver nee Wilson, age 68, passed away suddenly Monday, May 21, 2012. Beloved Wife for 52 years of Tommy C. Culver. Loving Mother of Dorothea (Bryon) Higginbatham, Merri (David) Sisak, SR, Daniel (Jackie) Culver, and Ronald (Helen) Culver. Step-Mother of David Wayne, Linda, Kathy, Tommy Earl, and Kenny. Proud Ma of Justin Culver, Jason Nelson, David...

George  P. Sobeck

George P. Sobeck

May 19, 2012

George P. Sobeck, age 83, US Naval Veteran of the Korean War, of Hammond, passed away suddenly May 19, 2012. Beloved Husband for 51 years to the late Kathleen Sobeck nee Spidel. Loving Father of the late Michael "Tiny" Sobeck, Becky Sobeck, and Kalee Veldkamp. Cherished Brother of 5. Proud Grandfather of Dane Seydel, Josh (Trisha) Seydel, and Max...

John  L. Kohlbecker

John L. Kohlbecker

May 12, 2012

John L. Kohlbecker, age 92, US Army Air Corp Veteran of WWII and a retired Major in the US Air Force, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2012. Husband of Lois L. Kohlbecker nee Brandt Brother of late Marge (late Ed) Gross Uncle of his nephew Kim Gross and his nieces Ellen Followwill, Louisa Walthers, Rebecca Engle, Roberta Conley John...

Ruth  W. Powell

Ruth W. Powell

May 11, 2012

Ruth W. Powell, age 87, of Munster, passed away Friday, May 11, 2012. Devoted daughter of the late Max E. and the late Gertrude (Berg) Rose; Beloved wife for 52 years of Arthur A. Powell; Loving mother of Kenneth A. Powell and Linda M. (Raymond) Smejek; Proud grandmother of Clint, Zachary, Jacob, Luke, and Max Smejek; Cherished sister of...

Darlene  M. Stinnett

Darlene M. Stinnett

May 8, 2012

Darlene M. Stinnett nee Brown, age 60, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, May 08, 2012. Devoted daughter of late Jesse F. and Ollie M. Brown. Beloved wife of Bobby L. Stinnett. Loving mother of Tina (Sergio) Graciano, Michael (Amanda) Richardson, Jr, and Missy (Bo) Cable. Proud grandmother of Ryan and Aaron Graciano, and Ariana Moats-Richardson and Michael Richardson, III,...

Steffie Evak

Steffie Evak

Apr 14, 2012

Steffie Evak nee Markul, age 87, of Merrillville and formerly of Hammond, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012. Beloved Wife of the late John Evak. Loving Mother of David Evak, John "Bobby" Evak, and Susan (Pat) Higgins. Cherished Sister of John Markul, late Ann Gleiznis, late Milavoj "Bunny" Markul. Sister-in-law of late Lottie Markul, late Loretta Ivak, late Andrew...

Linda  L. Bednar

Linda L. Bednar

Apr 14, 2012

Linda L. Bednar nee Berkley, age 71, of Schererville and formerly of Hammond, passed away Saturday, April 14, 2012. Loving Daughter of Millard Berkley and late Louise nee Randolph. Beloved Wife of the late George Bednar. Loving Mother of Dwight (Kathy) Muscarella and Kim (Bud) Govert. Cherished Sister of Mary Evelyn (Charles) Connelly, Elsie (Frank) Muscarella, and Jimmy Berkley....

Jeffery "Jeff" S. Trinka

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

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

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

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

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

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....

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