Obituaries

Jun 7, 2024

Patricia Joan Vose Miles, age 97, passed away on Friday, June 7, 2024.

Patricia is survived by her children: Martin (Sabina) Cain, Pamela (Bernardo) Cain-Gonzalez, James (Roseann) Cain; daughter-in-law, Gabrielle Cain; son-in-law, Stephen Burris; grandchildren: Jennifer (Brian) Kaplan-Johnson, Amanda (Christopher Thomas) Cain, Joshua Kaplan, Paul (Kelly) Cain, Julia (Jason Moffitt) Bunge and Kyle Cain; great grandchildren: Jurian,...

May 27, 2024

Genevieve Rose Wojtowicz, age 101, passed away on Monday, May 27,2024.

Genevieve is survived by her sons: Edward (Bobbi) Wojtowicz and Victor (Laura Kearney) Wojtowicz, Jr.; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.  She was preceded in passing by her parents: Thomas and Sophia Kocur; husband, Victor Wojtowicz, Sr.; and her siblings: Frank, Joseph, Walter, Edward,...

May 24, 2024

Kenneth Schiemann, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 24, 2024.

He was born on August 12, 1935, in Chicago IL. He is survived by his wife of 67 years, Dorothy (Lorenzen) Schiemann; two daughters: Sue (Dave) Jebens and Debbie (Mike) Jones; grandchildren: Anna Jebens, Nikki (Jason) Cooper, Clarice Jebens, Jennifer Jones, Michael Jones,...

May 7, 2024

Sharon D. Howell, age 71, of Hammond, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2024.

She is survived by her children: Christopher Lucas (James Mason), Jason Gandy, Corey Howell, Mileah Howell; grandchildren: Dale Gandy, Corey Howell Jr., Chloe Pettis; and brother, Kevin Brown.

Cremation was chosen and all services will be private.

Our mother...

Apr 30, 2024

Elisabeth Walker, age 93, of East Chicago, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024.

Elisabeth is survived by her children: Karl (Kathy) Walker, Nancy Polito, Patricia (Paul) Stack, David Walker; Grandchildren: Kristian (Janic) Walker, Amanda Walker, Robert (Carrie) Stack; great grandchildren: Benjamin Walker, Isabelle Walker, Liliana Stack, Gabriela Stack; sister, Renate Brandt; several nieces and nephews...

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...