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Helen  O Schreiber

Helen O Schreiber

Nov 14, 2011

Helen O. Schreiber nee Rutz, age 91, of Spooner, WI, passed away Monday, November 14, 2011 Graveside Service Monday, November 21, 2011 at 11 AM at Concordia Cemetery, 6551 Calumet Ave. with Rev. Eric C. Stumpf, officiating. Interment at Concordia Cemetery. Services in Hammond entrust to LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. For further information in regards to...

Clara  Margaret Craig

Clara Margaret Craig

Nov 10, 2011

Clara M. Craig nee Davis, age 92, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2011. Loving mother of Helen O'Mara Carol (Nick) Costas Hershel (Noreen) Craig Gerald Craig Linda Lewandowski. Preceded in death by her brothers and sisters. Proud Grandmother of Michele, Nicholas, Denise, Cindy, and Alana. Dearest Great-Grandmother of Bryan and many others. Funeral Service Sunday, November 13,...

Eleanor  J. Zerkel

Eleanor J. Zerkel

Oct 31, 2011

Eleanor Zerkel nee Matison, age 77 of Hammond, IN passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Chicagoland Christian Village in Crown Point, IN. She was born on January 16, 1934 in East Chicago, IN. Loving mother of MaryBeth Tyler of Valparaiso, IN, Pam Zerkel of Lansing, IL, Renee (Rich) Eagen of Nappanee, IN, Tom (Michele) Zerkel of Crown...

Nathaniel  "Nate" Pramuk

Nathaniel "Nate" Pramuk

Oct 30, 2011

Nathaniel "Nate" Pramuk, age 29, of Portage and formerly of Whiting, passed away suddenly, Sunday, October 30, 2011 Cherished Husband for 8 years to Cristina Pramuk nee Enriquez Devoted Foster Parent to 3 Loving Son of Michael (Cynthia) Pramuk and Pamela (Edward) Searcy nee Lenzo Beloved Brother of Courteney (Andrea) Pramuk, Jordan Pramuk, and Rheannan Pramuk Beloved Brother-in-law to...

David  W. Ruzich

David W. Ruzich

Oct 13, 2011

David W. Ruzich, age 58, of Whiting, passed away suddenly Thursday, October 13, 2011 Beloved Husband of Judy A. Ruzich nee Hylek. Loving Father of Melissa A. (Fiancé "R.J." Tiller, III) Ruzich and late Brian D. Ruzich. Cherished Son of Walter J. and late Dolores S. Ruzich nee Dobos. Devoted Brother of Marla (Kirk) Hild and Luann (Brian) Jennings....

William  J. Freyman

William J. Freyman

Oct 6, 2011

William J. Freyman, age 86, US Army Infantry Veteran and POW of WWII, of Calumet City, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2011 Loving husband for 65 years to Katherine "Katsy" Freyman nee Boglarsky Beloved father of William C. (Sarah), John M. (Kathleen), and Paul Freyman Proud grandfather of Will (Sophia), Paul (Angela), James (Yuki), Michael, Charles, and Thomas Dearest...

Marilyn  J. Glucksman

Marilyn J. Glucksman

Oct 4, 2011

Marilyn J. Glucksman nee Beiriger, age 85, of Hammond, went to be with the Lord on October 4, 2011 She is survived by her son David Glucksman of San Jose, CA, her grandson Thomas Glucksman of San Jose, CA, her nieces, Jaan McGough, Jill Bell, and Betsy Dannull all from the Kansas City area, Her nephew Mike Beiriger of...

Marion  L. Lawrence

Marion L. Lawrence

Oct 1, 2011

Marion Louise Lawrence nee Hilt, age 82, passed away Saturday, October 01, 2011 at Munster Med-Inn. Marion is survived by one son, Charles O. (Karen) Lawrence, Jr, two grandsons, Stephen C. Lawrence and Jonathan M. (Holly) Lawrence, one great-grandson David C. Lawrence and many, many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband Charles O. Lawrence,...

Virginia  H. Rutz

Virginia H. Rutz

Sep 30, 2011

Virginia H. Rutz nee Mohr, age 85, of Dyer and formerly of Munster, passed away Friday, September 30, 2011 Beloved wife for 62 years to the late Alvin J. Rutz Loving mother of James (late Judy) Rutz of St. Augustine, FL, Lawrence Rutz of Indianapolis, IN, Gerald Rutz of Indianapolis, IN, and Nancy (Timothy) Curtis of Munster, IN Proud...

Owen  "Don" Bryce

Owen "Don" Bryce

Sep 18, 2011

Owen "Don" Bryce, age 70, US Naval Veteran, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, September 18, 2011 Beloved Husband for 49 years to Sharon R. Bryce nee Rehm Loving Father of Sherrie (Joseph) Grubesic and Scot (Susan) Bryce Cherished Brother of Peggy (Dave) Brezinski, Shirley Dickens, Harold (Beverly) Bryce, Richard (Toni) Bryce, late Violet (late Henry) Mazerek, late William (late...

Salvatore  E Abbeduto,  Jr

Salvatore E Abbeduto, Jr

Sep 16, 2011

Salvatore Abbeduto, Jr, age 70, US Army Veteran, of LaPorte, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. Beloved husband of late Pamela M. Abbeduto nee Potter. Loving father of Salvatore E. Abbeduto, III, Charles E. (Crystal) Abbeduto, Sharon (Mark) Peters, Arthur Abbeduto, Phillip Abbeduto, Denise Abbeduto-Jones. Proud grandfather of 12. Devoted son of late Salvatore and late Lena Abbeduto nee...

Lucille  "Kay" Shabaz

Lucille "Kay" Shabaz

Aug 29, 2011

Lucille "Kay" C. Shabaz nee Veldey, age 83, of Hammond, passed away Monday, August 29, 2011. Beloved wife for 27 years to the late Mitchell Shabaz. Loving mother of late Linda (Edward) Arseneau, Michael (Lisa) Shabaz, Edward (Carol) Shabaz, Susan (Floyd) Demmon, Debra (Buddy) Duncan, and Samuel Shabaz. Cherished sister Betty (Frank) Fullmer and Phyllis (Tim) Hood. Proud grandmother...

Guadalupe Lozano

Guadalupe Lozano

Aug 8, 2011

Guadalupe "Lupe" Lozano, age 90, of Hammond, passed away Monday, August 8, 2011 Beloved Husband for 66 years to Alicia Lozano nee Garza Loving Father of Myrna (Carl) Ortiz, Angel (Maria) Lozano, Gloria (Tom) Smith, Anita Lozano, and Late Reynol Lozano Cherished Brother of Andres (Ramona) Lozano, late Jose Maria (late Dora) Lozano, late Ramon (Edelmira) Lozano, and Pablo...

Granville  D. Whitaker

Granville D. Whitaker

Aug 6, 2011

Granville D. "Whit" Whitaker, age 80, US Army Veteran of the Korean War, of Naples, Florida and formerly of Highland, Indiana, Downers Grove, IL, Edmond, OK, Waterford, MI, and Florence, SC, passed away Saturday, August 06, 2011 Beloved husband for 41 years to Wilma Whitaker nee Neuman Loving father Karen (Rea) Laflin of Atchison, KS, Mark (Yvonne) Whitaker of...

Eugene  A. Kotlowski

Eugene A. Kotlowski

Aug 4, 2011

Eugene A. Kotlowski, age 51, passed away Thursday, August 04, 2011. Loving husband of Kristina Kotlowski nee Simnick of Hammond. Beloved son of Marilyn Hensley of Hammond and late Bernard Kotlowski. Proud father of Laura (Rodrigo) Rodriguez of San Antonio, TX, Kevin (Jennifer) Koselke of Hammond, and Andrew Kotlowski of Hammond. Cherished brother of Terry Kotlowski, Jay (Frank) Franczyk,...

Willard  J. Washington

Willard J. Washington

Aug 1, 2011

Willard "Jock" J. Washington, age 84, US Naval Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Monday, August 01, 2011. Cherished husband for 27 years to Mae Sweeney nee Owens. Beloved brother of Laurence (Phyllis) Washington and Robert (Mary Lou) Washington. Fond uncle of Ronald Washington, Gary Washington, David Washington, Patricia Neidow, and Susan Reder. Also many great-nieces and nephews....

Michael  W. Schneider,  Sr

Michael W. Schneider, Sr

Jul 31, 2011

Michael W. Schneider, Sr, age 57, of Hammond, passed away suddenly Sunday, July 31, 2011. Beloved son of Jacqueline nee Signs and late Raymond Chase. Loving father of Thomas "Tom" M. (Yolanda Rodriguez) Schneider and Michael W. Schneider, Jr. Cherished brother of Ronald (late Pamela) Schneider, late Albert (Wanda) Schneider, and Laura Chase. Proud Grandfather of Thomas Schneider, Jr...

John Spotten

John Spotten

Jul 21, 2011

John Spotten, age 85, US Naval Veteran of WWII, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, July 21, 2011. Loving husband for 61 years to Lois Spotten nee Berdine Beloved father of Jeffrey (Vickie) Spotten Randy (Kris) Spotten Scott (Kathy) Spotten Proud grandfather of Brett Spotten DJ Spotten, Christina (Tom) Jewel, and Amanda Boldin Dearest great-grandfather of Haley Jewel John was...

Doryne  L. Majoch

Doryne L. Majoch

Jul 14, 2011

Doryne L. Majoch nee Milius, age 67, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2011 Cherished wife of Joseph "Joe" Majoch. Loving mother of Bryan (Sherry) Majoch. Beloved daughter of late Sam and late Alyce Majoch. Sister of Sam Milius. Fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Dearest friend to her cat Isis. Doryne taught ceramics and was deeply...

Craig  L. Rohrer

Craig L. Rohrer

Jul 10, 2011

Craig L. Rohrer, age 72, US Army Veteran of the Vietnam War, of North Judson passed away Sunday, July 10, 2011. Loving brother of Mary Sue Mayberry of Hammond, IN Private Service at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Services entrusted to LaHAYNE FUNERAL HOME, 6955 Southeastern Avenue, Hammond, IN. For further information regarding services, please contact LaHAYNE FUNERAL...

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