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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
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
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
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
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
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...
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