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Michael "Mike" L. Grubich

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Evelyne  C. Chivington

Evelyne C. Chivington

Dec 24, 2011

Evelyn C. Chivington nee Knitter, age73, of Hammond, passed peacefully at home after a long illness surrounded by her daughters Saturday, December 24 2011 Beloved daughter of the late Erick and the late Freida (nee Krueger) Knitter Cherished wife for 48 years to the late Glenn Chivington Loving mother of Carol (fiancé Milt Warren) Burks of Radcliff, Kentucky, Cheryl...

Hazel  Carolyn Ferguson

Hazel Carolyn Ferguson

Dec 23, 2011

Hazel Carolyn Ferguson nee Zimmerman, age 94, formerly of Hammond, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011 in Jupiter, FL Beloved wife of the late Donald Ferguson Loving mother of Donna Lee (David) Flynn of Jupiter, FL Devoted sister of Carol Brown Proud grandmother of Erin (Corey) Noxon and Ryan (Tanya) Flynn Dearest great-grandmother of Sage Noxon and Elora Noxon...

Susan  C. Blair

Susan C. Blair

Dec 5, 2011

Susan C. Blair nee Lovings, age 65, of Hammond, passed away Monday, December 5, 2011. Beloved Mother of Darren (Mida) McGarry, Anthony (Rich) McGarry, Dorretta (Mike) Austin, Shawnna Matonovich, Kenneth McGarry, Crystal (JD) Blair, David (Markella) Blair. Cherished Sister of Lois. Proud Mamaw of 20. Dearest Great-Mamaw of 5. Fond Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Preceded in death...

Winnie  E. Klisiak

Winnie E. Klisiak

Nov 23, 2011

Winnie E. Klisiak nee Caraway, age 76, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2011 Loving mother of Jim (Rosemary) Sherron, Steve Allen Sherron, and late Charles Sherron. Special mother of Erica Riley. Cherished sister of Lola (Robert), Betty Jo, Francis, Ruth, Wayne, and Preceded in death by 3 brothers and 1 sister. Proud grandmother and great-grandmother. Fond aunt...

Dennis  R White

Dennis R White

Nov 18, 2011

Dennis ""Smurf" R. White, age 59, of Hammond, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011. Beloved husband for 27 years to Rosemary White nee Grudzien. Loving father of Chelsa and Jennifer White. Devoted son of William and late Betty White nee Wartena. Cherished brother of Jerry (Judy) and Greg White. Proud grandfather of Michael Cardona and 1 on the way....

Rudolph Dimickele

Rudolph Dimickele

Nov 15, 2011

Rudolph Dimickele, age 88, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011 Loving husband of late Ethel "Tiny" Dimickele. Beloved father of Lynn Wescott, Rudy Lloyd (Cheri) Dimickele, Alanna (Daniel) Catlin, Sandra (Stanley) Ratliff, Robin Johnson, Debbie (Henry) Green, Todd Johnson, Dawn (Lee) Halford, and late Kathy Dimickele. Devoted brother of late Ann (Edward)...

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