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Verna Bibzak

Verna Bibzak

Aug 25, 2010

Verna Bibzak, age 80, of Hammond, IN passed away Wednesday, August 25, 2010. She is survived by 2 children, Raymond (Joyce) Bibzak of Mokena, IL and Linda (Mark) Kolodziej of Hammond, IN; 4 grandchildren, Justin (Danielle) Kolodziej of Shakopee, MN, Kevin Kolodziej of Waukesha, WI, Christopher (Adrian) Bibzak of Downers Grove, IL and Sarah Bibzak of Joliet, IL; 1...

Joseph  R. Miecznikowski

Joseph R. Miecznikowski

Aug 23, 2010

Joseph R. Miecznikowski, age 82, of Hammond, IN passed away Monday, August 23, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joan S.; 2 sons, Paul Miecznikowski of Highland, IN and Joseph (Susan) Miecznikowski of Hammond, IN; 4 grandchildren, Melissa Miecznikowski of Griffith, IN, Alex (Becky) Miecznikowski of Hammond, IN, Emily Miecznikowski of Hammond, IN and Mark...

John  E. Trimmel

John E. Trimmel

Aug 17, 2010

John E. Trimmel "Daddio" John E. Trimmel, age 90, of Hammond, IN passed away Tuesday, August 17, 2010. He is survived by his loving companion, Lucille M. Klein; 5 children, Peggy Scott, John J. (Marilyn) Trimmel, Pat (Phil) Zaborowski, Janet (David) Keck, and Susan (Bob) Zuver; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Helen  L. Lee

Helen L. Lee

Aug 10, 2010

Helen L. Lee, age 88, of Munster, IN passed away Tuesday, August 10, 2010. She is survived by 1 sister, Lettie (Ray) Meek of Norridge, IL; 1 niece; great nieces and great nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Darold Lee, and children, Michael and Patricia. Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10...

Kathy  A. Cruz

Kathy A. Cruz

Aug 5, 2010

Kathy A. Cruz, age 50, of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, August 5, 2010. She is survived by her husband of 26 years, Mario; 3 daughters, Sarah (Michael) Preston of Dyer, IN, Leticia and Emily Cruz of Hammond, IN; mother, Betty Flener of Hammond, IN; father, Billy R. Jackson of Mesa, AZ; 3 brothers, Roger (Debbie) Jackson of Hammond,...

"Bb"  Leonard Guerrero

"Bb" Leonard Guerrero

Jul 30, 2010

"BB" Leonard Guerrero "BB" Leonard Guerrero, age 50, of Hammond, IN passed away Friday, July 30, 2010. He is survived by his mother, Paula B. Guerrero of Hammond, IN; 2 brothers, Ambrose (Theresa) Garza of Laredo, TX and Roy (Sandra) Guerrero of Merrillville, IN; 1 sister, Margarita Alcantar of CO; great nephew, Julian Gamez of Hammond, IN; many nieces...

Vern  E. Korlin

Vern E. Korlin

Jul 22, 2010

Vern E. Korlin, age 86, of Schererville, IN passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jeanette (nee Wadiak); daughter, Donna Lynn (Roy) Cohen of Collierville, TN; grandson, Adam Korlin Cohen of Westerville, OH; granddaughter, Leigh Bryn Cohen of Chicago, IL. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mina (nee...

Lillian  Marie Paolucci

Lillian Marie Paolucci

Jul 17, 2010

Lillian Marie Paolucci (nee Burbridge) March 26, 1917 - July 17, 2010 Lillian Marie Paolucci (nee Burbridge) age 93 of Hammond, IN passed on into eternal paradise to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, July 17, 2010. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ellen Burbridge, her husband, Henry Paolucci, daughter, Patricia Paolucci Waters, three...

Marvin  A. Fuehrer

Marvin A. Fuehrer

Jul 11, 2010

Marvin A. Fuehrer, age 69, of Griffith, IN passed away Sunday, July 11, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Esther L.; 2 daughters, Kelly (Michael) Ward and Rebecca (Dennis) Glover; 5 grandchildren, Bryan, Devin and Kyrstyn Glover and Andrew and Joshua Ward; 1 brother, Lester (Bernice) Fuehrer; 2 nephews, Kevin and Michael Fuehrer. Funeral services will be held...

Michael  L. Novosel

Michael L. Novosel

Jul 8, 2010

Michael L. Novosel, age 95, of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, July 8, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Genevieve; 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...

Lois  M. Sherby-Stromberger

Lois M. Sherby-Stromberger

Jul 2, 2010

Lois Wilson Sherby-Stromberger of Hammond, Indiana, passed away July 2, 2010. Lois was born September 23, 1918 to Darcy and Alma (Hallberg) Wilson in Hammond. Being a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother was her great joy. Lois's faith, family, friends and service to others were the priorities of her life. She loved to cook and entertain and she...

Thomas  E. Donahue

Thomas E. Donahue

Jun 21, 2010

Thomas E. Donahue, age 53, of Merrillville, IN passed away Monday, June 21, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Karen A. (nee Kessler); 2 sons, Jon-Tomas (J.T.) Donahue and Joshua E. Donahue, both of Merrillville, IN; 2 granddaughters, Payton and Abbygael Donahue of Merrillville, IN; mother, Shirley Donahue of Hammond, IN; 1 sister, Denise (Andrew) Pawlowski of Merrillville,...

Ayden  Joseph Porter

Ayden Joseph Porter

Jun 18, 2010

Ayden Joseph Porter, of Hammond, IN, passed away Friday, June 18, 2010. He is survived by his parents, Shawna Clark and Darrin Porter; maternal grandmother, Mary (late Robert) Clark; paternal grandfather, Rex (late Margo) Porter; maternal great grandmother, Pauline Smith; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 28, 2010 at 10 AM from Munster Christian...

Emily  Anne Graves

Emily Anne Graves

Jun 10, 2010

Emily Anne Graves, age 18, of Broken Arrow, OK., formerly of Munster, IN, passed away at home on Thursday, June 10, 2010. She is survived by her parents, Donald and Jennifer (Miller) Graves; older brother, Andrew Graves; older sister, Amanda Graves; grandmother, Carolyn (Harding) Miller of Porter, IN; numerous extended relatives and friends. Emily was a 2010 graduate of...

Charles  W. Hott

Charles W. Hott

Jun 7, 2010

Charles W. Hott, age 86, of Schererville, IN passed away Monday, June 7, 2010. He is survived by his wife, Ann; 2 children, Brian (Karen) Hott of Munster, IN and Leslie (Phil) Totah of Parker, CO; 2 step-children, Kurt Krucine and Kathy (Frank) Barsic of Schererville, IN; 6 grandchildren, Erin and Justin Hott, Zachary, Aubrey, Jesse, and D. J....

Arlis  Ray Aaron

Arlis Ray Aaron

Jun 2, 2010

Arlis Ray Aaron, age 79, of St. John, IN passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2010. He is survived by his loving wife, Louise; loving step-sons, Ronnie (Donna) Rainbolt of MO and Joseph Steenerson of Lake Station, IN; brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws and many loving nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson R. and Alice...

Henry "Bob" R. Eckstein

Henry "Bob" R. Eckstein

May 31, 2010

HENRY R. ECKSTEIN "BOB" Henry R. "Bob" Eckstein, age 83, of Hammond, IN passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side on Monday, May 31, 2010. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Julia B. (nee Egry); daughter, Barbara K. Benner of Capistrano Beach, CA and son, Robert M. (Suzanne) Eckstein of Schererville, IN; 1...

Verlyn "Vern" W Odell

Verlyn "Vern" W Odell

May 30, 2010

Verlyn W. Odell, age 77, of Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. He is survived by 1 daughter, Marilyn (Anthony Basile) Yassin-Basile of Hammond, IN; 1 granddaughter, Nadia Yassin of Merrillville, IN; 1 great grandson, Aidan Vy of Merrillville, IN; 1 brother, Donald O'Dell of Lowell, IN; 1 sister, Carol (Harold) Brewer of Clinton Township, MI; many...

Lyla  M. Witzke

Lyla M. Witzke

May 30, 2010

Lyla M. Witzke, age 89, of Hammond, IN passed away Sunday, May 30, 2010. She is survived by her husband, Arthur; 3 children, Larry (Kathy) Cramer of St. Paul. MN, Nancy Koch of Munster, IN, and Candy Phillips of Valparaiso, IN; 6 grandchildren, Tracey (Tim) Cramer-Kelly, Amylane C. (Nick) Klein, Ryan (Elizabeth) Cramer, Katherine, Cassandra, and Jeremy Cramer; 2...

Vestie  E. Edmond

Vestie E. Edmond

May 27, 2010

Vestie E. Edmond (nee Landers), age 79, of Hammond, IN passed away Thursday, May 27, 2010. She is survived by her children, Larry (Shirley) Edmond and Terry L. (Daphny) Edmond of Linden, TN, Gary W. (Sandy) Edmond, Brenda (Alan) Kritikos, Bernice (Doug) Janiszewski, and Tina Grabos, all of Hessville; 12 grandchildren; 39 great grandchildren; 1 great, great grandchild, due...

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