Obituaries

Apr 26, 2024

Suzanne Marilyn Cook

May 24, 1937 - April 26, 2024

Suzanne (Sue) Cook, age 86, went to meet Jesus on April 26, 2024, surrounded by her family. Sue was born on May 24,1937, to John and Ethel Wilhelm.

Sue is survived by her daughters: Pam (Greg) Simms of Valparaiso, IN, Jane (Jay) Minnick...

Apr 15, 2024

Franklin D. Ingle, age 90, of Hammond IN, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2024 at home.

Franklin is survived by his wife of 48 years, Marcia; children: Mike (Late Kathie) Ingle, Gregory (Joanne) Williams and Sherry Jarecki; several grandchildren. great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in passing by his parents: George and Era Ingle;...

Apr 13, 2024

Gwendolyn Dockery, age 70, of Hammond, IN passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024.

Gwendolyn is survived by her son, Marcel (Vaenita) Dockery; grandchildren: Martrell, Demario, Durelle and Luka; siblings: Nadine (late Bob) Evans, Jean Brothers and John Brothers; Numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  She was preceded in passing by her parents: John Brothers...

Mar 20, 2024

Gust J. Bereolos, age 62, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, March 20,2024.

Gust is survived by his wife, Leticia "Letty" Bereolos; step-sons: Aaron (Deanna) Suarez and Ricardo (Miriam) Suarez; grandchildren: Jordyn, Bentley, Jayce, Brayden, Jolyne, Sebastian and Elijah; nieces and nephews: Maggie, Frederick, Lily, Thomas, Andrew and Matthew; sisters: Patti (Jeffrey) Sears and Maribeth (Fred)...

Mar 18, 2024

Anita A. Beard, age 98, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024.

Anita is survived by her daughters: Karen (Late Bob) Lawson, Kathy (Dennis) Brucker and Billie Sue (late Greg) Harkenrider; grandchildren: Brian Lawson, Scott (Kristina) Brucker, Kendra (Mickey) Vaja, Robin (Scott) Williams, Melissa Harkenrider; 8 great grandchildren and 8 great-great grandchildren; several nieces...

Mar 14, 2024

George Hand, age 84, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2024.

George is survived by his wife of 50 years, Lee Ann; children: Celia Hand, William "Billy" Hand, George Owen Hand, John Paul (Donna) Hand, Helen (Martin) Buckley; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister, Vera (late Peter) Higgins; numerous nieces and nephews.

Mar 12, 2024

Paul A. Lundmark, age 71, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024.

Paul is survived by his wife of 50 years, Joanne; daughters: Ali Lundmark and Wendi White; grandchildren: Autumn, Alexis, Joey and Kenidee; great granddaughters: Ailani and Alaiya; siblings: Lois Reis, Ronald Lundmark and Raymond (Pat) Lundmark and his 4-legged best friend and...

Feb 26, 2024

Mary Anne Holloway, age 84, of Hammond, IN was called to rest on Monday, February 26, 2024.

Mary is survived by her husband, Joseph; Daughters: Donna Lopez and Kathy (José) Feliciano; sons: Chris Lopez and Monico (Damaris) Lopez; multiple brothers, and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Mary was preceded in passing by her parents: Alberto and Margaret...

Feb 8, 2024

Joseph is survived by his children: Penny Lawrence, Vincent Lawrence and Joseph (Danielle) Lawrence, Jr.; grandchildren: Brianna (Jonathan) Eisenhardt, Vincent Lawrence, Vanessa Lawrence, Joshua (Renee) Lawrence, Alyssa Lawrence, Kayla Lawrence, Alexis Fant, Cheyanne Fant; great grandchildren: Laken, Easton, Brett, Natalie, Liana, Stevie, Leah, Alayah, Isaiah Jr., Elijah and Jordan; sisters: Arlene Halvorsen and Betty Hixon Fond uncle to many...

Jan 31, 2024

William H. "Bill" Ingram III, age 66, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, January 31, 2024.

Bill is survived by his wife of 47 years, Susan; son, Christopher Ingram; granddaughter, Cameren Ingram; brothers: Craig (Tracy) Ingram and Tom (Amy) Ingram; half-sister, Vicki Ann Graham; nieces and nephews: Austin, Hayden, Abby, Tyler, Danny, Aaron, Matthew, Josh, Jeremy,...

Dec 29, 2023

Julie Heinrichs-Foster, age 56, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Friday December 29, 2023.

Julie is survived by her loving Fiancé, Matthew Dailey; her sons: Brian (Olivia) Heinrichs, Joshua Heinrichs and Gerald Foster; her sons' fathers: Brian Martinez and Scott Foster; granddaughter, Violet; Cousin, Amy; and her 3 fur babies: Maxx, Kilo and Honey.  She was preceded...

Dec 18, 2023

Augustine "Tino" Puentes age 68 of Hammond, passed away on Monday December 18, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 24 years, Patti; daughter, Yolanda Punsky; step daughter, Melanie (Steven) Balay; grandchildren: Haley, Vanessa, Eric, Christopher, Caleb, and Randy; great grandchildren: Zayden, Kairo, and Karson; siblings: his twin brother, Tony (Vicki) Puentes, Becky Leyva, Connie Puentes, Jeanette (late...

Dec 13, 2023

Carol Lee Talley, age 82, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Carol is survived by her sons: Edward (Savannah) Beeson and Jeffery (Sandy) Beeson; grandchildren: Jerry Beeson, Aaron (Alex) Beeson, Daniel White, Sr.; great grandchildren: Nora, Daniel Jr., Ashleigh; sister, Sheryl Smoot; several nieces and nephews; special friends: Wayne (Chris) Billingsley.  She was...

Dec 10, 2023

Sinkae Azaree Torres-Montgomery was born on March 26, 1999, to Esmeralda Torres and Bobby Montgomery in Chicago, Illinois where he was raised alongside his brother and sister.  Esmeralda and her children started their new journey from Chicago to Hammond, Indiana when Esmeralda made the decision to follow and stay close to her parents. Sinkae's education began in Chicago until...

Dec 9, 2023

Romana M. Muratori (nee Mauch) of Hammond, Indiana passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Hartsfield Village in Munster, Indiana,

Romana is survived by her sons: James (Karen) Muratori, Thomas (Jodi) Muratori and Tony Muratori; grandchildren: Andrew (Merissa) Muratori, Kaitlyn (fiancé, Scott Bishop) Muratori, Michael Muratori, Desiree Muratori, Hannah Muratori; great grandchild, Amaya; and numerous...

Nov 30, 2023

Sharon Ruth Russell (nee Hudspeth), age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 30,2023.

Sharon is survived by sons: Bobby (Dody), Carl (Colleen), Richard (Brenda), Dennis (Mary); grandchildren: Kyle (Nicolle) Krause, Kim Russell, Amy Russell (Kyle Adame), Ben (Hailee) Russell, Nicole Russell, Rachel Russell; great grandchildren: Teddy Krause, Lincoln Krause, Cameron Russell; brother, Richard (Denese) Hudspeth; sisters: Judy...

Nov 19, 2023

Linda L. Blank, age 79, of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2023.

Linda is survived by her son, Daniel Farley; grandchildren: Daniel Richard (Casi) Farley, Christopher Farley, Megan Farley; great grandson, Damian; sister, Betty (William) McMillan; numerous nieces and nephews.  Linda was preceded in passing by her parents, James and Lillie Wood; her...

Nov 12, 2023

Wendy VanOppens, age 73, of Hammond, IN, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023.

Wendy is survived by her daughter, Victoria (Joseph) Moscato; her son, Christopher (Angela) VanOppens; Grandchildren: Aaron VanOppens, Julia Castillo, Zoya VanOppens, Aiden VanOppens, Joseph VanOppens; Great Grandson, Arlo VanOppens;  Sister, Sherry (Jonathan) Hrsinko; Brother, Dwayne (Jeanne) Brooks; Nieces: Laurie Lekavich and Rachael Brooks;...

Nov 6, 2023

Rodney Jay Washington was born June 2, 1966, to Patrice Wadlington and Alfred Washington in Chicago, Illinois.

Rodney is a talented young man who had a love for music and cars. Rodney could fix anything his magical hands touched, especially cars. In 1984 Rodney met the love of his life, Khandi; they married, had two children and...

Oct 31, 2023

Jeffrey Corral, age 41, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, October 31, 2023. He is survived by his Father, Victor; Siblings: Felipa (Maurice Turner) Corral, Kimberly Corral and Laura Corral; Nieces: Sulema Corral and Alma Bustos; Great Niece, Samari Corral; and by his numerous Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. Jeffrey was preceded in death by his Mother Alma Corral.