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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...

David  A. Morris

David A. Morris

Jul 2, 2011

David A. Morris, age 55, of Hammond passed away suddenly Saturday, July 2, 2011. Beloved father of Amber (Anthony) Bishop, Brendon Morris, and Ashley Alexander Loving son of Harry and Audry Morris Devoted brother of Mark Morris, Elizabeth (Adolph) Flores, Gayle (Ron) Parsanko, and Carol (David) Berwanger Proud grandfather of Adysen and Ariyana Bishop Also surviving are many nieces,...

Shirley  Jane Kawecki

Shirley Jane Kawecki

Jun 30, 2011

Shirley J. Kawecki nee Widerberg, age 78, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, June 30, 2011 Beloved wife for 58 years of Edward S. Kawecki Loving mother of Edward Scott Kawecki Robin (Liz Menges) Kawecki and late Sandra Gail (Ronald) Westerfield Cherished sister Willard (Dorothy) Kawecki and late Lloyd (Patricia) Kawecki Proud Grandmother of Brian Scott Kawecki Fond Aunt of...

Emil  V. Cheek

Emil V. Cheek

Jun 23, 2011

Emil Cheek age 93, of Hammond passed away Thursday, June 23, 2011. Loving husband for 63 years to Bonnie Cheek nee McClatchey Beloved father of Jerry "Randy" (Sandy) Cheek of Schererville and Sue (Jeff) Zart of Hammond Proud grandfather of Andy (Ashley) Zart and Chris (fiancé Melissa) Zart Devoted brother of Lucy Cheek, Cordie Towne, late Doxie Cechovic, late...

Roberta  "Bobbie" Villarreal

Roberta "Bobbie" Villarreal

Jun 21, 2011

Roberta "Bobbie" Villarreal (Becerra) nee Reyes, age 79, of East Chicago, passed away June 21, 2011. Cherished wife of late Robert Villarreal and previously married to Daniel Arthur Becerra, Jr Loving mother of Renette (Javier) Serna, Dan (Becky) Becerra, III, Jeanette (Chuck) Cobb, Isabel (Tim) Kornas, Vincent (Maria) Becerra, Mary Ann (Greg) Richards, and Late Regina Becerra Beloved sister...

Pearl  R. Moore

Pearl R. Moore

May 27, 2011

Pearl R. Moore nee Spradlin, age 90, of Hammond, passed away Friday, May 27, 2011. Cherished Wife of late Chester Moore. Loving Mother of Ruth Ann (late Edward) Dinga and late William Moore. Fond Sister of Kirt (Donna) Spradlin. Proud Nana of Deedee Brooks, Crissy (Walter) Spasevski, and Marlena (Julio) Sgiers. Dearest Great-Nana of Tiffany (Daniel) Kiefer, Haley Moore,...

Savannah  Elaine Berumen-Owens

Savannah Elaine Berumen-Owens

May 24, 2011

Baby Savannah Elaine Berumen-Owens of Westville, passed away May 24, 2011 She is survived by her loving Parents Melissa Renee Berumen and William David Owens of Westville, IN Grandparents Israel and Heidie Berumen of Westville, IN Kevin and Carolyn Owens of Hammond, IN Great-grandparents Petra Berumen of Fort Wayne, IN and Ullasue Thompson of South Holland, IL Faye Schrack...

Robert  J. Schultz

Robert J. Schultz

May 23, 2011

Robert J. Schultz, age 86 of Eau Claire passed away early Monday morning May 23, 2011 at the Oakwood Villa in Altoona, WI. Robert was born July 16, 1924 in Hammond, Indiana to the late William and Anna (Pomplin) Schultz. In 1986, he moved to Eau Claire. Robert served his country in the U. S. Army as an Infantryman....

Clarence  "Bob" Covault,  Jr

Clarence "Bob" Covault, Jr

May 19, 2011

Clarence "Bob" R. Covault, Jr, age 80, US Naval Veteran of the Korean War, passed away Thursday, May 19, 2011 Beloved son of late Clarence R. and late Dorothy (Blume) Covault, Sr Loving husband for 56 years to Florence E. Covault nee Turnpaugh Devoted father of Robert J. (Cyndi) Covault, Richard C. (Laura) Covault, Lauri J. (Jeff) Novak, and...

Kathleen Harper

Kathleen Harper

May 18, 2011

Kathleen Harper nee Townsend, age 85, of Crown Point and formerly of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 Kathleen is survived by her daughter Mary (Charles) Wall of Crown Point Kathleen will be missed by her many beloved grandchildren and great-grandchildren Also her two brothers; Tom Townsend of Georgia and Frank Townsend of Florida Kathleen is preceded in...

Edward  A. Wojciehowski

Edward A. Wojciehowski

May 16, 2011

Edward A. Wojciehowski, age 87, passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at the Munster Med-Inn. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 64 years, Elizabeth "Bess" nee Keown, and six children, Dorothy (Steve) Kovacik, Deborah (late William) Crawford, James (Terry) Wojciehowski, Margaret (Michael) Havens, Judith (Michael) Lomax, and Joseph (Kelly) Wojciehowski. Survivors also include his grandchildren...

Bonnie  Lou Boles

Bonnie Lou Boles

May 11, 2011

Bonnie L. Boles nee Kinstler, age 65, went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2011. Loving Wife for 46 years to John Boles Beloved Mother of James (Cynthia) Boles, Angela (Jack) Walk, Jr, and Belinda DeBold-Boles Cherished Sister of Lydia (Clifford) McGlone, Ethel Kinstler, late George Kinstler, and late Larry (Carolyn) Kinstler Proud Grandmother of 9...

Rosemary  H. Schwerin

Rosemary H. Schwerin

May 1, 2011

Rosemary Schwerin, age 92, formerly of Hammond, passed away Sunday, May 1, 2011 in Walnut Creek, CA. Rosemary is survived by her two sons Robert (Diana) Schwerin and Donald (Mary) Schwerin. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert F. Schwerin and her youngest son Kenneth (Kathy) Schwerin. At the request of the family, services and burial will...

Rosario  "Russ" Romano

Rosario "Russ" Romano

Apr 24, 2011

Rosario "Russ" A. Romano, age 70, of Crown Point, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 24, 2011. He was born Jan. 15, 1941 to the late Frank and Sarah Romano of Hammond. Preceded in death by Phyllis Romano of St. John, the mother of their 2 children, Anthony Romano of Crown Point and Lee (fiancé Robert Nagy) Romano...

Victoria M. Jones Hohalek

Victoria M. Jones Hohalek

Apr 17, 2011

Victoria "Vickie" M. Jones Hohalek nee Hladek, age 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at her home in Hammond, IN. She was born on December 16, 1921 in East Chicago, IN. She is survived by daughter, Carol Pahl of Hammond, IN; son Richard Hohalek of Hammond, IN; step-daughter, Rebecca (Tom) Keller of Vero Beach, FL; step-son,...

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