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Balbina "Boots" Anton
Mar 21, 2011
Balbina "Boots" nee Laskowski Anton, age 94, a longtime resident of Hammond, formerly of East Chicago, passed away Monday, March 21, 2011 at Saint James Hospice House in Chicago Heights, IL. She is survived by daughter, Diane Anton of Hammond, IN, sister, Susan Newlin of Park Forest IL, nieces, nephews, grand nieces and nephews, and close friends, Sue Miller...
David John Hebda
Mar 20, 2011
"Our Little Angel" David John Hebda, infant, passed away suddenly, March 20, 2011 Loving Son of David Edward Hebda and Amy Beth (Lauderback) Beloved Brother of Andrew David Hebda, Kaylie Ann Hebda, Audrey Rose Lauderback, and Adrienne Lily Lauderback Cherished Grandson of Dave (Kathleen) Hebda, John (Karen) Nauta, and Carolyn (Dave) Ruddach He had many loving Aunts and Uncles...
June L. Floyd
Mar 20, 2011
June L. Floyd nee Dillner, age 86, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2011 Loving Mother of Sharon (late Charles) Macklm of Burlington, Iowa Judith (Daniel) Jamroz of Hammond, Indiana Pamela (late Howard) Wiseman of Tyrone, Georgia Beloved Sister of late Robert (Maxine) Dillner Proud Grandmother of Robert Macklin, Donald Howell, Tamara Howell, Jennifer Howell, James Howell, Michelle...
Shantz Virginia
Mar 19, 2011
Virginia I. Shantz 88, of Hammond passed away peacefully Saturday, March 19, 2011. Virginia was born on July 28, 1922 in Chicago, IL. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia (nee Eisen) Taylor; Sons, John (Debbie) Eisen, William (Betty) Shantz, And Glen Shantz, Twelve grandchildren, Six great grandchildren, One sister and several nieces and nephews. Virginia played a mean...
Rebecca "Becky" Almanza
Mar 17, 2011
Rebecca "Becky" E. Almanza nee Lozano of Hammond, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2011 Cherished Wife for 30 years to Miguel H. Almanza Loving Mother of Bianca Almanza and Sergio Almanza Beloved Sister of Rodrigo Lozano, Maria Lozano, Arthur (Karen) Lozano, and Sonia (Rene) Acosta Proud "Wela" of Julisa Morales Fond Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews Becky was...
Alice M. Dominick
Mar 10, 2011
D O M I N I C K Alice M. Dominick nee Smith, age 89, of Hammond, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 10, 2011 Beloved wife for 63 years to the late Delbert J. Dominick Loving mother of Alan (late Toni) Dominick and late Larry Dominick Preceded in death by her...
Lola J. Glenn
Feb 28, 2011
Lola J. Glenn nee Bryant, age 93, of Hammond, passed away Monday, February 28, 2011 Loving Mother of Sondra (Elmo) Welch, Donna (Richard) Hasten, Joyce (Jerry) Doughty, Janice (Hans "Dick") Hansen, Patricia Jenkins Best Grandmother of 15 Proud Great-Grandmother of 29 Beloved Great-Great-Grandmother of 2 Lola has been of resident of the area since 1946. She was a proud...
Eva May Rivera
Feb 26, 2011
Eva May Rivera nee Cox, age 81, of Hammond, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2011 Cherished Wife for 50 years to Joe Rivera, Sr Loving Mother of Jimmy Joan (Bob) Zalinski of AR, Joe (Christine) Rivera, JR of IN, Rosa M. (Brohn) Jelks of TX, and Jesse Rivera of IN Beloved Sister, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, and Aunt of Many. Funeral...
Harold T. Riner, Sr.
Feb 24, 2011
Harold T. Riner, Sr, age 73, of Whiting, joined his beloved wife "Pee Wee" in heaven on Thursday, February 24, 2011. He is survived by his Son Harold "Shorty" Riner, Jr and his Daughter Robin Riner Daughter-in-law Patricia Riner Sisters Marie (Marty) Hadu, Joni Harrison Brothers Douglas (Sandie) Riner Wayne (Lois) Riner Sister-in-laws Ginger Jasieniecki and Barbara (Bob) Leinweber...
Marguerite E. Ratter
Feb 16, 2011
Marguerite E. Ratter nee Von Borstel, age 95, of Dallas, TX and formerly of Hammond, IN, passed away Wednesday, February 16, 2011. She is survived by her daughter Janice (Chet) Mateja of Dallas, TX Four grandchildren and Six Great-Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents Elizabeth Hesterman Von Borstel and Henry Von Borstel and Her husband William...
Janet Louise (Nee Potter) Michalik
Feb 13, 2011
Janet L. Michalik nee Potter, age 55, of Hammond, passed away Sunday, February 13, 2011 Beloved Daughter of late James M. Potter and late Lena M. Potter (McBee) Loving Mother of Donald (Mellody) Hall and Lisa Hall Beloved Sister of Theresa Bojanowski, Rose (Phil) Kotlowski, and James "Tiny" (Linda) Potter Fond Aunt of many Nieces and Nephews Janet belonged...
Thomas P. Dolan
Feb 9, 2011
Thomas P. Dolan, age 59, of Hammond, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2011 Services were entrusted to LaHayne Funeral Home, 6955 Southeastern Ave., Hammond. Interment Private. For further information in regards to the service, please contact LaHayne Funeral Home at 219-845-3600.
Felipe Barrios
Feb 8, 2011
Felipe N. Barrios, age 80, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, February 8, 2011 Cherished Husband for 47years to Marion P. Barrios nee Baker Loving father of Connie (Jose) Porras, Brian (Sonia Lopez) Barrios, and Anthony (Barbara Pavlinac) Barrios Beloved Brother of Chon (Alicia) Barrios Proud Grandfather of 4 Felipe was an avid gardener and enjoyed spending time with his...
Katherine Dobis
Jan 29, 2011
Katherine B. Dobis nee Koetteritz, age 91, of Munster, passed away Saturday, January 29, 2011 Cherished Wife for over 50 years to the late Clarence Dobis Loving Mother of Judy (Walter) Baran of Schererville, IN, Jody Dobis of Munster, IN, and Jeffrey (Carolyn) Dobis of Munster, IN Proud Grandmother of Sean Dobis, Katie Dobis, and Eric Dobis all of...
Genevieve Novosel
Jan 25, 2011
Genevieve Novosel nee Schario, age 100, of Hammond, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2011 She is survived by 3 children, James Novosel of Munster, IN John (Eve) Novosel of Schererville, IN, and Betty (Joe) Petrovich of Porter, IN 4 grandchildren, John (Jenny) Novosel of Schererville, IN Nicole (Steve) Guernsey of Dyer, IN Joe (Kathy) Petrovich of Porter, IN and...
Janice Diane Brown
Jan 24, 2011
Janice Diane Brown, age 48, of Munster, passed away suddenly Monday, January 24, 2011 Loving Mother of Amanda Adams, Paul Adams, Jr. and Cody Adams Beloved Daughter of Naomi Inez Brown (Kittell) and late Nelson Brown Devoted Step-Daughter of Michael D. Connell Cherished Sister of Susan (John) Hancock and Late Theodore "Ted" Brown Proud Grandmother of Amber Leicht Dearest...
George Frazier
Jan 14, 2011
George Frazier, age 75, of Hammond, passed away Friday, January 14, 2011 Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 from 6 PM until 9 PM at the LaHayne Funeral Home. Interment at Gnat Hill Cemetery, Coffee County, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family. For further information in regards to the Service,...
Jerald R. Mangold
Jan 1, 2011
Jerald R. Mangold, age 29, of Merrillville, passed away suddenly January 1, 2011. He was the beloved son of Brian and Jill Mangold Loving Brother of John (Shannon) Mangold and Jason (Tammy) Mangold Fond Uncle and Godfather of 1 Niece, Taylor and 2 Nephews, Jacob and Jonah Proud Grandson of Grenadene Harder Dearest Nephew of 1 Aunt, Janna (Ron)...
Bernice "Bee" Louise Bosch
Dec 30, 2010
Bernice "Bee" L. Bosch nee Ruthenberg, age 87, of Hammond, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2010 Cherished Wife for 40 years to the late Mike Bosch Loving Mother of Michael (Arnette) Bosch of Merrillville, IN, Richard (Diane) Bosch of Oak Ridge, TN, Ken Bosch of Austin, TX, and William (Sireeporn) Bosch of Melrose Park, IL Dearest Mother-in-law of Belinda...
Charles W. Gresham
Dec 21, 2010
Charles W. Gresham, age 90, US Army Veteran of WWII, of Lansing, passed away Tuesday, December 21, 2010 Beloved Son of late Paul and late Margaret (nee Last) Gresham Loving Husband of late Florence and late Rosemary Devoted Father of Pamela (Robert) Helwick of San Francisco, CA, Charlene Gresham of Chicago, IL, Peggy (late Michael) Hrynko of Oak Park,...
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